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SURF TIME? Watch this space... CRNemetvarga Watches 02 9264 2324 www.crnemetvarga.com It’s not called The Observatory for nothing... WATCH THE SUN RISE OVER COFFS HARBOUR Surfing novels by surfer, shaper and award winning author, Mike Davis • Spacious studio & 2-bed self-catering apartments • Private balconies • Spectacular views 30-36 Camperdown Street Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 (Walk to the Jetty Strip eateries) P: 1300 302 776 E: info@theobservatory.com.au WWW.THEOBSERVATORY.COM.AU ICE What happens when a child from another age is thrust into the 21 st century? E-Book $9.99 mikedavispointsurfer.com IN-DEPTH WAVE DESCRIPTIONS FOR EVERY MAJOR SURF BREAK IN AUSTRALIA Delicious Breakfast, Lunch & Coffee Open: (02) 6652 9011 Tues to Sun 7am- 2pm (opposite the Hoey Moey) Ocean Parade, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Australia 240 PAGES A5, FULL COLOUR $29.95 Available from your favourite surfshop or direct from www.renniks.com CALL 02 9695 7055. TRADE ENQUIRIES WELCOME 106 SMORGASBOARDER | SUMMER 2016
SUN SAFETY WITH SUN ZAPPER THANK YOU TEAM At Sun Zapper we’re super lucky to have the support of our ambassadors, surf shops and retailers, supporting clubs and sun-savvy users. All these beautiful guys and girls love this sunburnt country just as much as we do. In saying that, they also know why it’s important to protect ourselves from the harsh Aussie sun. So here’s a big thank you to all of you! I would like however to especially thank our ambassadors. We may be a bit biased here but our ambassadors are the best bunch of sun-loving humans on the planet! They are surfers, bodyboarders, ocean photographers, content creators, swimmers, sailors… let’s just say they live and breathe the salty air. They spread our sun safety message here at home and abroad, they capture the most awe-inspiring content and feature it in Smorgasboarder and/ or upload it to the Internet reaching thousands of people. Our ambassadors are actively out there, day in and day out, zinc’d up and ready to take on any task they have at hand. A big thank you to Josh, Luke, Michael, Dylan, Joe, Joel, Ray, Warren (pictured above), Jacob, Nathanael, Jaidyn, Lawrence, Holly, Oscar and Toby. So if you think you share these qualities then send me an email at melanie@ sunzapper.com.au and we’d be happy to have you on the Sun Zapper team. The Sun Zapper range is Aussie made and owned. Find Sun Zapper at your local surf store, Woolworths, Big W, IGA and FoodWorks. www.sunzapper.com.au HOPS THE WOLF AMONGST THE WEEDS I suspect it was the absolutely incredible smell that initially drew brewers and herbalists to experiment with the flowers of Humulus lupulus or the “wolf amongst the weeds” as the Latin name roughly translates. They soon realised that when hops were added to the boil the beer tended not to spoil. This is due to compounds called humulones that once boiled become inhibitory to certain beer spoilage bacteria. These compounds also added bitterness to the brew, which helped to balance out the malt-derived sweetness. Germans became such a fan of these properties that they soon passed the Reinheitsgebot, a law prohibiting the use of any other herbs in brewing (people were putting in all kinds of psychoactive herbs before then!). Hops also have a mild sedative effect – as if you needed another excuse for drinking a good hoppy Pale Ale after a hard day’s work. A relative of hemp, the flowers of hops form only on the females of the climbing vine-like plants that are grown (away from males plants) on tall wire trellises. They tend to grow best in temperate climates and some of the world’s hopspots (hops become cheesy in flavour when left in the sun!) are Germany and the U.S.A., with Australia and New Zealand also gaining a reputation as producers of new and interesting hop varieties. Hop flavours are often described as fruity, floral, herbal and/or spicy and different strains are used to give beer styles their unique characters. The flavour of the hops depends on the strain as well as terroir - the area that they’re grown in. With the boom in craft beer and the generous use of hops in styles such as Pale Ales and IPA’s, the price of hops is soaring with some varieties fetching $50/kg. We love our hops here at Byron Bay Brewery and I’ve been generous in hopping our Pale Ale, using a combination of Australian Galaxy hops with American Citra, Columbus and Amarillo. We also dry-hop the beer, a process whereby hops are added during the fermentation after the yeast has created some alcohol, thereby better extracting the essential oils that contain the awesome aromas and flavours. Alastair Gillespie holds a Bachelors of Science in Microbiology, is a madkeen surfer and the Head Brewer at Byron Bay Brewery. byronbaybrewery.com.au 4 TIPS ON CHOOSING SURFBOARD ART Over the last two years we have helped hundreds of delighted customers design, develop and deliver affordable original art as a centrepiece for homes, offices and as gifts. Here’s a few things we’ve learnt. 1. FANTASIZE – MIND SURFING IS FUN An image of that perfect wave, beach scene can be amazing. Immediately transporting you someplace else. Choose an image that means something, something that you have a connection with – a local break, a place you have visited or would like to. 2. OLD OR NEW BOARD? If you have a board you could repurpose it? Is it in fair condition (reasonably smooth and with no unrepaired damage)? This may help, especially if it is an ol’ fav - the outcome is all the more special. A new board can offer a completely different look - sleek, smooth, clear of damage. It’s a great way to have the art leap off the wall. 3. SIZE MATTERS Knowing the space you want to fill is key to the next steps. A surfboard is typically 6-10 ft long (we think hanging them sideways works well – but you can do it standing up). So choose a wall that will allow for something of this size, a good bit of space at either end will help make the board pop… 4. NOT EVERY IMAGE IS A WINNER Surfboards are weird shapes - typically a 4:1 or greater ratio. This is a lot different to your average photo. If your heart is set on a whole image and it won’t work just by itself, you consider a cool collage design. Be prepared to manage the compliments for your new piece... And send them our way! Dave West is half of Ctrl V, creating custom graphics for surfboard wall and surfable art. www.ctrlv.com.au SUMMER 2016 | SMORGASBOARDER 107
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