A Journey To Stanwell Park Beach
A good part of the surfing experience is the journey and not just the destination that can bring so much happiness and calmness. This destination is magical but so is the whole journey. When I dream about surfing in my mind nothing else seems to matter. I am able to forget about everything and just focus on purely my surroundings. These enlightened experiences on the way to the beach seem to be connected to what happens when riding a wave. To live in the moment and forget about anything that could cause worry or stress.
The beauty and potential of a day can be made possible by just going somewhere I enjoy. That somewhere for me is Stanwell Park Beach. I am always drawn to go to this particular destination, even if it takes me longer to reach. I usually only make this trip few times a month but it is well worth the wait.
In the early morning I spring out of bed after reading that the swell and wind direction is ideal. My girl always says ‘be careful’. I don’t blame her as I boast many injuries and she doesn’t want to spend 4 hours waiting at the hospital again. I grab my Malibu and charge out the door forgetting my towel.
On my way to the beach, I begin to soak up that adventure feeling, that sensation you get prior to a getaway. The scenery of the national park that is a part of the drive is significant and the sun is out. I made a stop at ‘Bald Hill’, a lookout where I can see the waves and horizon in the distance. In the photo below is a position that immediately foresees the path to my destination Stanwell Park Beach.
Driving closer and closer to Stanwell Park, descending the hill towards the valley, I observe the glittering of light created by the overshadowing tree tops.
Upon arrival I unload the 8 foot 6 Mal Surfboard from the car roof racks. I can hear native wildlife and the ocean in the distance.
I love to walk the bush track entry, where the path is underneath some tree covering that has cool temperature and filtered light. There is a sense of mystery that is overwhelming. Even though I have been here before, it is always different. Never the same waves or conditions.
The journey along the path is enriched and heightened by a specific light quality and vista. The experience to me is unforgettable, gradually revealing the horizon and beach at the end of the path.
The delightful Stanwell Park Beach
Towards the north end of the beach where I had torn my hamstring off the tendon 7 weeks ago. Glad to be surfing again even though I have to be careful not to re injure.
The centre of the photo below is where I paddled out and took some amazing right hander waves.
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Nice post. I tried surfing once, long story, I’d like to try it again. Have fun on steemit. Hi, @choogirl !
You should try surfing more often. Get a decent size board with high volume as it makes it much easier to learn.
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Breathtaking photos and a great story... told in a way that one can really get into it, feel as if one was there. Phew, that sign sure has a lot of warning labels, no wonder your girl is worried about you!
Looks like you got a great passion there.. reminds me a little bit of riding my Rocket. Actually I just accidentally came across a clip of a motorcycle trip in the Austrian alps and got a bit depressed with the thought, that it will be 4 month until I can take my baby out of winter storage :-b
Thank you for your feedback. It is greatly appreciated.
I just sold my black gsxr 2011 a few months ago. So I can understand what its like. Didn't think I would miss riding, until watching the new owner ride off, then it hit me, my baby was gone forever.
I will get a Ducati sports classic later in life. It is a very similar feeling to surfing. Gives a sense of freedom and to live in the moment. Track riding would have been on the cards, just too expensive. Surfing is practically free. My great grandfather was world champion bike racer and first mechanic for Harley Davison in Australia. I believe that was an interesting fact about my family.