Monday, July 23, 2012

Nahoon , Riversway guest house the ideal base to East London surf spots

Surfing around East London offers so many great spots winter and summmer months. Of couse winter is the prime time with cold fronts and clean swells and morning land breezes that shape the surf to perfection.

Choose to stay at Riversway Riversway Guest House Nahoon East London is the ideal Guest house to base yourself for a surfing adventure when visiting East London.

Riversway is minutes away from Nahoon main beach and we have resident surfers with years of knowledge to guide you into some of the best surf in and around the area. Contact us at Riversway and let us know the types of waves you like and we will put together some trips along the 60 km coastal region here that will blow your mind.

Nahoon Reef is on our doorstep and it offers advanced surfers an epic challenge to surf a world class right hand point break with many personalities. Be aware that this is not a wave for begginers and requires a strong paddler who can amange steep take offs and some level of fitness as it can get heavy.

Nahoon beach and the corner is an excellent mix of beach break waves and corner can produce epic long rides when the swell and sand are in place.

From mellow beach breaks to spitting hollow barrells , a stay at Riversway may turn out to be an epic surf adventure .

There is an array of accommodation , self catering , B&B or dinner bed and breakfast . Great quality experience . Coupless with small groms or non surfing kids , come book a stay at Riversway and we will organise surfing days with your children spending a day at Jonginenge eco adventure under the profesional guidance of Dean and his team. While you get barrells , or the waves of your life , your Groms are in good hands for the day.

East Londons coast is epic for surfing , so come and explore with us . Riversway a gateway to epic East London Surf  , E mail us with your dates for a quote or what you envisage.  

See you in the water soon .

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Nahoon surf spots a great place to visit

If you or a member of the family enjoys surfing , then a visit to Nahoon is highly recommended. Nahoon has 3 distinct quality breaks that cater for all levels and styles of surfer. Starting with Nahoon Reef which is a powerful point break at the Southernmost end of Nahoon . Definitely a more advanced surfers spot , but a right hander that is challenging and a really special wave with a few personalities dependent on the conditions at the time. Great consistency year round but better in the winter months with SW winds and swell direction.

Just more north is the Nahoon corner parking lot which looks over a fun right hander and sometimes small lefts that break into the rip. Intermediate surfers can enjoy this wave that can break really long when the sand and conditions are suitable . Can be fickle , but get it on a good day and will be memorable.

The beach break further north at the river mouth consistently delivers a variety of waves year round and can generate absolute perfection when the sand and low wind conditions line up.

Crowds in all the Nahoon spots are seldom an issue , and East London surfers are very friendly , obviously as long as you behave in manner that retains the order in the water and remember the basic ethics of surfing.

If you choose to stay at Riversway , http://www.riversway.co.za/ I shall gladly join you for a surf and even take you to one or two less known waves for a day outing should you stay long enough. We are 3 minutes from Nahoon main beach and I get to surf there or elsewhere most days and have many years of experience along our coast to share with you. Also magnificent fishing for those who enjoy both activities like I do.

For those keen to learn we have a resident surf coach Ed Peinke who we can get you in touch with. Ed will set you up with equipment , and is a great coach and ambassador of surfing and a Nahoon legend.
Ed is also a talented photographer and will be able to capture special moments or create a great Nahoon portrait from his collection in any size you choose. He has a treasure chest of Nahoon photos that depict the special beauty of our Beaches. 

Parents if you visit and feel like a break from the kids , our good friend Dean owns Jonginenge Eco adventures and we can arrange a day for your children of any age to enjoy with Dean and his professional team , from surfing to paddling , fishing and even team building events . This will free you up to explore the East London area and spend a day relaxing while your kids are having a great day at Jonginenge eco adventures.

See you in the water soon and don't forget to book in advance , self catering , B&B or dinner bed and breakfast available at Riversway http://www.riversway.co.za/