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Spring has Sprung

September 21 2009.But Cape Town has continued to pump, day after day. What a winter. Jared Aufrichtig reflects, in a visual kinda way.

For more then seven weeks, Cape Towns swell machine has pumped and seen swells like this more then a few times. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

Bays and coves that are protected and sheltered have even seen plus sized surf. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

Where would you be on this beauty, on the right track. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

Greg Long pulling into what looks like Puerto but its South Africa. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

Slipping under the curtain at sunset. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig Jared Aufrichtig

Dormant slabs and wedges have started coming to life. Photo:

Captivated by the waves: ether while surfing, sitting on the shoulder, getting in and out, or looking at a screen. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

Even the goofy ones were having a blast in the solid surf. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

Far off in the distance, barely visible, great rewards go to those who dare to explore. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

As the last shards of light move across the water and sand, another day of epic surf seeps into memory. How much more will winter have in store? Photo: Jared Aufrichtig