Tammy-Lee Smith

Women’s Waimea Championships

Tammy-Lee Smith — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:04:32 +0000

I was lucky enough to get a spot in the Women’s Waimea Championships. I am not sure why as most of the names on the list are defiently a league above me when it comes to big wave riding. You got to start somewhere though. I hope this is the second wind of my surfing career, lighting a fire inside to work from the ground on up. Unfortunately the event didn’t run this year due to the lack of swell which I am rather glad about as I don’t think I was ready by any means. Hopefully some training with Hanli (my freediving ocean loving friend) and Tash from Absolute Pilates will pay off. Lets see where this adventure takes me….

Women’s Waimea Bay Championship

Open March 1, 2011, Tuesday, 10am

Waimea Bay

Join Us in honor of the Women who ride Big Waves

Tom Stone will help us pray for our new event,

The Women’s Waimea Bay Championship, March 1-7, 2011

Silvia Nabuco, Brazil

Andrea Moller, Brazil/Hawaii

Maria Souza, Brazil/Hawaii

Maya Gabiera, Brazil

Keala Kennelly, Hawaii

Jamilah Sta, Ca, Hawaii

Mercedes Maidana, Argentina

Shikira Westdrop, Aust.

Emily Erickson, Hawaii

Layne Beachley, Aust

Emilia Perry, Hawaii

Mikaela Fregonese, Brazil

Savannah Shaugnessy, Ca.

Wrenna Delgaddo, New Jersey

Sarah Gerhardt, Ca.

Mimi Horiychi, Hawaii/Japan

Tammy Lee Smith, S. Africa

Kim Hamrock, Ca.

Jenny Useldinger, Ca/Hawaii

Gypsy Ann Russ, Hawaii

Sasha Stargazer, Ca.

Sue Steward, Hawaii

Bethany Hamilton, Hawaii

Ashley Kamasugi, Hawaii

Claire Bevelaquia, Aust.

Anastasia Ashley, Ca.

Erin Summit, Hawaii

Mirabai James, Hawaii

Aubrey Falk, Santa Barbra, Ca.

Denise Garcia, Santa Cruz,Ca

Been a while!

Tammy-Lee Smith — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0000

Life is good when its good. Besides the World Cup, 2010 was a bit of a mere. Heres to 2011. Let it be as fine as the winter of 2002 on the North Coast. No ops, plenty of wave sliding, distinctions and friends!

My latest news:

I’m healing from a hip operation.

I surf everyday.

I’m a full time student at Varsity College doing enviro studies #tryingtosavetheworld

COVER GIRL

BLOGGING IS BETTER THAN LOGGING - sent by Sguy!

The build up to the – FIFA WORLD CUP 2010!

Tammy-Lee Smith — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:13:57 +0000

Tonight we set up the projector and gathered up some friends and staff of the Secret Spot to support Bafana Bafana against Colombia. Wow! The thought of our country coming together sent shivers down my spine. I don’t know about you guys but I am FEELING IT!!!!!!!

So much pride and emotion!

Lindani - a classic character!

MY OH MY!

Tammy-Lee Smith — Mon, 24 May 2010 20:02:24 +0000

I enjoyed a weekend of waves. Waves in abundance and best of all variety. On Saturday it was barrels shared between Trav and I. We both may have ridden the best barrels of our lives thus far. Then on Sunday a rippable A-frame secret peak. Al Johns, Trav and I got wind of a France look alike beach break – minus the nudity! It was so nice to have a windless weekend for a change. Hello winter….

This snap shot doesn't give the wave justice.

Regular surf buddies - Al Johns and Trav

FEEL IT … IT’S HERE!

Tammy-Lee Smith — Fri, 14 May 2010 08:03:00 +0000

Yesterday the East was eager and blew its guts out. Angry Easterly. Today I surfed a lumpy morning sickness bowl at Surfers Lane with my good friend Trav. It is so liberating to be back in the water and enjoying my mornings.

Yesterday I walked the streets of Tongaat to find myself a deal on a Bafana Bafana 2010 World Cup jersey. I bargained my way down to a good price. Its kind of the equivalent of hustling prices in Bali. So, today I wear my Jersey with pride in support of my country. FEEL IT … IT’S HERE!

Trav and the lumpy ocean!

Nokkie and I showing our support!

Slummies (East London)

Tammy-Lee Smith — Wed, 05 May 2010 12:21:42 +0000

Spent 4 days in East London. Not really EAST of London but it might as well be. Its a different place. The best things its got going for it is: Nikita Robb(and family), Rosy Hodge, The McGregors, Friesland Milkshakes and the fact that its a short enjoyable drive to Port Alfred. After sitting on the pier at PA watching the young talent in South Africa ride some of the longest waves I’v seen in a while (remember that I’m from ballito a.k.a closeout heaven) in the Oakley Pro Junior I have realized that I want to do surf trips to that area more often. Its got the best of both worlds. A long peeling right hander and a puntable left. Thats if I could punt but maybe this wave will magically teach me how to boost on my back hand. You never know. What a fun trip I had with Stace and Nikita and I also got to spend a couple hours with Rosy. A core group of friends. Nothing better. I danced most of the weekend away as I can’t surf due to a hip injury. I can’t really dance either but I tried.

Moses Mabhida

Tammy-Lee Smith — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:08:38 +0000

Yesterday I was cool. I ate lunch on Florida Road at Spigadora which seems like one of the top ten things to do if you aiming at being a Durban celebrity. Not that being a local celeb is my aim. Also paid a visit to the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Moses Mabhida was a former General Secretary of the South African Communist Party. I’m not that passionate about the city of Durban but the new stadium gives me reason to smile as I approach it. Its spectacular. The high-tech cable car kindly elevates you to the top! I heard it has broken down a couple times and people had to trup down the big arch! On top of the grand arch you get a 360 degree view of city and sea! It makes even the grungiest of cities look beautiful. The big arch symblolizes a diverse nation unified in the love of sport. The 2 legs of the arch on the southern side of the stadium join together on the northern side, representing a once-divided people now united. I need to surf!

Mad Wax needed!

Tammy-Lee Smith — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:46:50 +0000

Anyone ever seen the movie Mad Wax? I haven’t seen the whole thing besides a short clip that is available on Youtube that a friend sent me to cheer up about the fact that i was missing out on swell at Margret River and stuck at home with studies and NE weak surf. Its a movie that Ross Clarke-Jones stars as a young grom who makes money as a lowly window washer. He finds a book on how to make your own surfboard wax that magically transports you to whatever surf spot you want! Sounds like a fun story. Click this for the Youtube link.

Instead of rubbing magic wax on my surfboard and getting teleported to perfect waves this weekend I:

-Went to a 21st

-Spent hours sliding across oddly shaped masses of water

-Frolicked in urine and chlorine at the local swimming pool with the rest of social Ballito

-Watched Alice in Wonderland in 3D

-Thought of 6 impossible things before breakfast!

North Coast Loner!

Tammy-Lee Smith — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:34:42 +0000

I have nothing much to write besides the fact that yesterday I surfed bottomless barrels, drank bottomless coffee, and felt as if I was writing a bottomless assignment. Back to bottomless assignment.

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My friends have blogs!

Tammy-Lee Smith — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:41:25 +0000

I have few friends. They are all bloggers now. Here are some cool blogs!

Kerry and Strode are artists. They live on a farm in my town. I used to live there with a person. They are cooler than YOU!
——daytripstohell——

Jettygirl! When I travel to California Chris Grant is kind enough to shoot me and all the other female surfers. I like to read what he writes. Its always positive. His captions on photos of me are always so kind. I appreciate him. Thank you Mr Grant!

—–jettygirlblog—–

Now heres a Guy…. Stacey Guy. No, I’m joking but seriously this girl rips and one of my best friends. She is in a moon boot. Find out why… Eager blogger.

——-Sguy——–

Now I am going to go find some waves with a friend!!!!!