Tom and I are two very different riders. I’m often rusty to begin with, and my slight nervousness can make me clumsy. My skill set is more suited to smaller forgiving waves and flat water cruising. Tom on the other hand is a board sports genius, with a no fear fevered approach to surfing. The bigger and more gnarly the waves, the happier and more amped he is. So that was our next challenge, to find spots that suited us both. Heading south at the crack of dawn, we passed through the city and up towards Table Mountain and Lion’s Head on Kloof Nek road. Rather like the yellow brick road, follow it and you’ll get to where you’re going. The easiest route out of the city, it will take you to the chic area of Camps Bay and the divine Clifton. For those of you who enjoy a hike, it is also where the Pipe Track starts.
