Jacob also braved the heavy seas to go kite-surfing on the same day and beat the local record with an incredible 20.9 metre jump.
Bob Beaney also shared a picture he took of huge waves crashing into the harbour arm.
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The storm caused damage in the Hastings area with many trees being blown down, but thankfully there were no serious injuries.
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Dodging the waves at Hastings during the storm SUS-220224-122919001
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Hastings storm by Bob Beaney SUS-220224-122338001
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In the face of the storm at Hastings last Friday SUS-220224-122508001
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Hast storm 3 SUS-220224-122253001
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