Merimbula #32 here I come.

[DavidJohn]

The dirty 2nd .. Wow.. 32 years in a row I've driven 8 hours to be a part of the Merimbula Classic and I'm sure that after checking out my pictures you will under stand why.

DJ



Two boards and a bike.. My 12'6" Glide.. my 10'6" Nalu.. and my new Fat Bike.



First stop was Can River for a pie.





Once at Eden I know I'm almost there.



There at last.



I drove down to check out the beach and I spotted this giant mouse.



Are YOU looking at ME?



I first checked out the Pambula end of the beach.







Pambula river mouth.. What a beautiful spot.



Driving out of Pambula there is always kangaroos everywhere.





In one end.. and out the other.



Ooh look.. Maltesers.





Back to Merimbula lake/inlet.



Back at Merimbula main beach.









Nothing better than a week of southern comfort.. up north.. I've stayed at this place for most of the 32 years that i've been coming here.



Now to unload.



Once unlacked and my bike was back together I did a quick ride before it got dark.





It's a beautiful spot with a surf beach one side and flat water inlet on the other side... I'll sleep well tonight.

DJ

[DavidJohn]

Day one in Merimbula (Tue 20th Nov) I went for a quick ride into town to buy a few things from the supermarket and stock up my little fridge.



First stop was to say hi to Simon in the local surf shop.



Then it was back to get my board and hit the water... and take some pictures.















That's day one done and dusted.. The Merimbula classic is a four day event (thursday to sunday) and people are staring to arrive.. It's going to be huge.

DJ

[lucabrasi]

Way cool. Thanks for posting a great look into that place down under.....once again.
The pie shop......is that like shepherds pie?
The entrance to the park and the 4 yellow signs. Second one looks like...rip current? What do those signs stand for?
I am sure more pics and video over the next week to look forward to.

[supthecreek]

Love the blue water in the river..
checked it out on Google earth... looks like a great setup... have fun

I do miss the Aussie girls on the beach... made you wonder sometimes, why you were paddling out.... away from them

[XLR8]

32 years with the same event!  Great history and I'll bet you sure have seen it change over time.  It would be neat to see some early pics too.  Have a great time!

[Muskoka SUP]

Those "Malteasers" look a bit questionable ...
Good thing you didn't step on them...

Please keep the daily Merimbula report coming ... Almost like being there!

DS

[ADKSUPr]

I'm officially jealous - the sun, a board, and a fat bike!!

I've been lusting over a fat bike for over a year now, but can't justify it (yet).

[DavidJohn]

Way cool. Thanks for posting a great look into that place down under.....once again.
The pie shop......is that like shepherds pie?
The entrance to the park and the 4 yellow signs. Second one looks like...rip current? What do those signs stand for?
I am sure more pics and video over the next week to look forward to.

Hot meat pie.. Sorta like a shepherds pie but without the potatoe.

There are some odd signs there.. I'll try and find out what they all mean.. 

DJ

[pdxmike]

DJ--thanks for those photos.  That poster is my new all-time favorite surf/SUP event poster.  And that's saying a lot, because there have been a lot of great ones, including the one you posted last year from Merimbula.

I think maybe you need to post a few pics of the giant lizards, sharks, poisonous insects, etc. so people here don't get too jealous thinking that Australia is all uncrowded beaches, topless sunbathing women, good food, cute animals, etc. 

[DavidJohn]

Wednesday 21st and another beautiful day in Merimbula.. Spent the morning riding my fat bike along the boardwalk till I saw a sign that said no bikes.. Oops.. Then through town and over to Short Point where I saw a whale broach right in front of me about 300 mtrs away and so close to the rocks off the end of the point.. My camera was in my pocket.. The splash and spray was huge.. I then rode back for lunch and hit the water again with my 12'6".. Soaked up the sun at the Bar beach and caught some waves at the Bar.. Paddled up past the aquarium again and the water was an amazing colour.. Late arvo the wind changed from NE to a cold SE and the temp dropped as the clouds came in.. The kiters hit the water and the onshore wind has brought the swell up.. Looking good for tomorrow.. and the next few days.. 

DJ

[Flores]

Excellent pictures!  Keep them coming.

[Muskoka SUP]

Thanks DJ.  What's cool is not only do I feel like I'm there, I also think I've seen some of those places before..... Maybe last year, or was it two years ago...  

I can't wait for the obligatory BBQ pics... And of course all the SUP expo and the kite/surf/windsurfing scene at the beach!

Btw your fat bike is a great way to get around Merimbula - I've been drooling over a couple that are at our local shop.  

David S

[DavidJohn]

Here's how day one went (Thursday 23rd).

DJ

[supthecreek]

Excellent coverage DJ
I would love to see all those brands laid out in the same place.
It was nice to see a selection of the new JP's & Fanatics
Thanks for taking us

[suprbowl]

I've been getting excited for some cold winter paddling here, but after seeing all these sunny beach shots.....Keep em coming DJ! Thanks!!