40 years of Pleasure

Had a super fun time surfing and taking photos of Hamano-san this morning.  He’s been surfing for over 40 years and knows how to have a good time.  He told me he lives to surf.

Every single wave he caught, he had a big smile from start to finish.

He rode the longest wave of his life.  From the outside all the way to the wall.  At 66 years old, the energy he had was amazing.

When I got home, Hamano-san sent me a text “It was the most fun I’ve had in my 40 years of surfing.”  Can’t wait to do it again!

Tommy sent me this photo of another sunken boat in the Ala Wai Harbor.  I bet you someone pulled out his drain plug.

For the past week, I’ve seen this young kid on the road multiple times.  He’s probably around 13 years old and rides an illegal dirt bike on the street.  Yesterday, I was driving up my street and he was in front of me doing a wheelie for over a minute.  Pretty impressive…

The water has been really warm recently.  My dive watch recorded 81 degrees (27.3C) so you don’t need a wetsuit right now.  All you need is a rash guard with a visor to protect you from the afternoon sun.  Dove makes it the best!

September 20, 2024 Hawaii Surf Report

Always going Naminori…

Good morning 4:40am.
Ala Moana knee high and clean.
Diamond Head waist high and bumpy.
Trade winds at 20mph.
Sunny and warm.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

TRUZIP Waterproof

I was hanging out in the inside when I saw a set coming.  Randy’s girlfriend was in the perfect spot on the take off, and I was in the perfect spot to capture the moment.  

All she had to do was surf and smile like she usually does.  This is the result.  A perfect wave smiling all the way.

Eddie’s wife came up with a brilliant idea.  This is called Truzip which is to keep your car key dry while surfing.  

Simply put your key in the pouch, zip it up, and it will be dry when you come out.  They sell these in surf shops like HIC in Hawaii.  I bought one for traveling on surf trips.  I don’t want to be one of the guys who hides their key on their car or beach, someone sees it, and steals your whole car.  Be smart and keep your key dry…