“A massive swell expected to bring sizeable waves, potentially matching the memorable CT event here in 2014.”
Now, there is longstanding tradition in the theater to not jinx an upcoming performance by wishing “good luck” or telegraphing maximum success. Dancers, actors and musicians are generally superstitious, not wanting to spoil the future by being overly bullish. Thus, ballerinas tell each other “merde” before the curtain opens, or shit, actors pine for broken legs and violin, cello, timpani etc. players go “toi toi toi,” spitting three times in each other’s faces.
The World Surf League, though, is bucking that trend and boldly predicting that the waves will be so good, come Wednesday, or maybe Thursday, that it needs Monday to gloat. Yes, in an overnight missive, the “global home of surfing” declared that folk should tune in Monday at noon Tahiti time in order to hear the gang talk up the upcoming swell, sparing no superlative.
Per the release:
The WSL Commissioner’s Office is eyeing a massive swell expected to bring sizeable waves, potentially matching the memorable CT event here in 2014. More updates will be shared tomorrow afternoon for the call times and anticipated schedules for Tuesday, May 28, and Wednesday, May 29.
“Even though there were some remnants of yesterday’s swell, the biggest set was the size of the average sets yesterday,” said Renato Hickel, WSL Deputy Commissioner. “With this swell forecast to fade further, it was an easy decision to wait for the next set of bigger swells starting on Wednesday. Wednesday and Thursday are looking great to run the competition with the anticipated swell, and we’re looking at Friday as our backup day. We’ll share more details about the call tomorrow afternoon, but we might have a look on Tuesday, and we’re expecting to have a big day on Wednesday.”
Do you think the fates will reward this boldness or might some devil wind be conjured in order to ruin the proceedings?
Also, do you think Pip is still scared by even the thought of “massive swell” hitting the Cave of Skulls?
Recall the aforementioned 2014 Billabong Pro while formulating your thoughts.
