Finally convinced Sheryl (Sam28) to get out on the water at the SHQ demo day after toatal hip replacement last year.

Despite great advice from DJ and me in the water, first attempt at standing up Sheryl fell and broke a rib. Ouch

Still, she's real keen to get back out there

Thanks Ronnie, Sheryl thought it was just bruised but the pain got worse over the next few days. Bit of a bummer.

Sheryl's never surfed in her life but this little mishap hasn't put her off, she is real keen to get to the stage where she can catch and ride a few waves.

Pete

Jeez that's a bummer..

It just shows that when you fall don't try and fall in a way that you can grab the board.. Always fall away from the board.. Jonathan has done the same thing.

I'll invite you and Sheryl down to St Kilda with Anne and I one day.. The glassy water there is the best for learning and paddling with Anne would be good for her.

Hope she's feeling better soon.. I wish now that I'd got into the water with her to help her out.. It's a shame she didn't have a go before the onshore wind started.

DJ

Thanks guys...I did tell Sheryl if she fell to go wide of the board. Unfortunately things don't always go to plan. Anyway alls good.

I have suggested that perhaps we should purchase the new Surftech Pierce Arrow Laird 14' Coastal Runner for her to learn on (I can see myself using it as fishing platform amongst other things but don't tell her)

Pete

Hey Jonathon,

I am now 4 weeks down the track and still need to take several panadine fort each day. Sneezing coughing and sudden movement is still a whole new world of entertainment.

I went for a scan today and none of the ribs has reconnected yet.

They suggested could be another 8 weeks at least.

Just means more lens time for my stock photos and articles, so not so bad.






Phill

I did try on Saturday on the flat water for 5 mins and I am still paying for it.

Long Long way to go, but me thinks it totally screws mefor Mambo

So I will just have to party instead!

Phill

hope sheryl gets better sooner than later, same as jc.that's not good phil, must be a pain in the a##. nice shot of that kid. a local hottie? i'm drooling over his technique

Gee...look's like broken ribs may well be the no. 1 health hazard for SUP'ers, especially for us down here where the water gets cold in winter, 'cos the natural reaction is to try to avoid a full dunking by falling onto the board. From now on I will be aiming to stay away from the board when I go down. I suppose, though in the surf you don't always have a choice about how you are going to wipe out, which I'm sure Phill knows all about!

Speaking of which, Phill what do you think it's going to be like down your way on the weekend? I'm hoping to have my new DC 9'4" (yes, another one is heading south!) by then and will be pretty keen to get it wet. I have just been checking the forecast on Swellnet and Sat looks to be no good for both east and west coasts, and there probably won't be enough swell to get into Westernport on Sunday. Is prk likely?

Ross

Ok Phill, will do. Although I don't think I have your mobile...can you pm me with it? I'll touch base later in the week.

Hi Sheryl ,

Im sorry to hear about your rib , wishing you a speedy recovery also.

Jonathan take care ... not good news.

Rich