Shark Country

When I first started blue water diving, I would be lucky to see one shark for the whole entire day.  Now, I see sharks before we even enter the ocean.  They are everywhere!  

It’s good to have experienced free divers with you because everybody has to look out for each other.  It’s not only for “shallow water blackout” anymore, it’s mostly for the aggressive sharks swarming your every move.  The goal now is to shoot a fish and being able to retrieve it before the sharks do.  It’s crazy!  

Back at the yacht club we talk about the stories while cleaning up.  Endless stories by the end of the day.

It was Joshua Moniz’s day as he was in the right place at the right time.  How cool is this photo to see my 7th grade teacher Mr. Takabayashi in the background checking out our catch.  Then my longtime surfer friend Kimo Gasper sharing his knowledge and experience to my Nephews.  A very priceless moment.

This boy can hunt, clean, and cook.  He also shows so much respect for the ocean and others.  I get teary eyed thinking about how grown up he is now.  He’s a man!  OMG!      

Back in the day when we use to go diving a lot.  Spending so much time in the ocean learning off each other day by day.  Josh and Seth are now my teachers.  Their knowledge of the ocean is unbelievable.   These 2 boys turned out to be true watermen.  I better go because I’m getting teary eyed again.

October 26, 2024 Hawaii Surf Report

Life in the sea…

Good morning 3:40am.
Ala Moana chest high and good.
Diamond Head chest to shoulder high and bumpy.
Tradewinds at 20mph.
Sun, clouds, and warm.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

Carpaccio Night

Friday morning South shore.  Super clean conditions and not too many surfers.  This will be the last day of calm winds for a while as the strong Tradewinds come back tomorrow.  Hope you enjoyed it!  

Matsumoto-san Boot Camp day 2.  Looking good!  

Keeping calm and surfing with style.

I caught just 3 waves today and it felt so good to be gliding over the calm ocean surface.  

I can look at this view every single day of my life and still love it like it’s my first time seeing it.  

The future Michael Jordan?  Anyone want to challenge my Grand-nephew to a game of basketball?  Haha.  

Another day of fresh and free fish.  Tonight was carpaccio night!