January | 2011 | COOLUM BEACH

January 19 2011

Stand up paddle surfer taking advantage of the current flowing out of Stumers Creek to get out amongst the bigger waves.

January 18 2011

18 Jan ’11

Fisherman and son on the rocks at the southern end of Coolum Beach.

January 17 2011

17 Jan ’11

Blue skies are back. Holiday makers and locals have flocked to the beach to enjoy the surf and sun. Bliss…

The red flag flying means the beach is closed for swimmers. People enter the water at their own risk. There is a cyclone brewing out at sea so the ocean is churned up with huge swells adding to the silt … Continue reading→

January 15 2011

15 Jan ’11

The flag is flying at half mast for the victims of the floods in Queensland out front of the Coolum Surf Club next to the lifesavers lookout tower. The rain has at last abated.

January 14 2011

14 Jan ’11

‘Welcome to Coolum Beach’ sign informing any would be swimmers what each different colour flag means. The lifesavers are there every day looking out for anyone in need of rescuing. The surf can be a daunting dangerous place if you … Continue reading→

January 13 2011

13 Jan ’11

The rain has stopped, for now. Storm clouds still loom and there is still the occassional shower of rain throughout the day. However, swimmers have flocked to the beach to enjoy the sun and the surf.

January 12 2011

12 Jan ’11

Dusk falls over Coolum. At the end of another rainy day not many people are venturing outdoors still. All is quiet.

January 11 2011

11 Jan ’11

The sun attempts to make a brief appearance amid the chaos of the terrible floods sweeping accross the east coast of Australia. There is only more grey skies today.