March 3, 2011 – day 1. Cyclone Irina moves near the east coast of South Africa
Day 1 was a practice day for the big boys – the big wave tow in specialists. Leading the charge was Jason Ribbink pulled by his big-wave partner, Clinton Cilliers.
Big wave tow in specialists Jason Ribbink and Clinton Cilliers
Big wave tow in surfers practicing during cyclone Irina
Clinton Cilliers big wave tow in specialist for Jason Ribbink during cyclone Irina
But the local lads were out in force too.
Surfing cyclone Irina
Two chaps, Mitch Harty and Shaun Thompson were graceful models for some epic surf shots taken from the pier.
Mitchell Harty gets up on a big wave during cyclone Irina
Mitchell Harty cuts back
Shaun Thompson tackling cyclone Irina’s big waves
The body-boarders were out there too – slicing and dropping off the lip.
Body boarding during cyclone Irina
Body boarding cyclone Irina
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Cyclone Irina hits land at Durban – day 2
