First Hawaii family surf trip for the Mizuno-san family.

A happy and energetic family getting ready for Boot Camp!

First was Ikkei-kun.  6 years old and ready to surf.

Very brave on his first wave and he wanted to surf more and more.

Surfing can bring out the best smile in everyone.  So cute.

Mizuno-san is cool. He’s from Hokkaido and when I saw him put on his Dove wetsuit, I knew he knew all the Niseko boys.  It’s a small surf/snowboard world.  Really happy and positive.  It was so nice to see him enjoying this memorable day with his family.

Next was Mei-kun.  Only 4 years old and wanted the challenge.

He got up on his first wave and was stoked.  After we surfed, he told me that he wanted to go surfing again.

Sayuri-san with great balance and technique.  Once she got up, she couldn’t stop smiling.

Surfing is healthy and happy.  It brings out the best in everyone.  It was a pleasure surfing with the Mizuno-san family.  See you guys in the mountain or in the ocean.  It’s all connected!

A winter morning sunrise…

Good morning 5am.
North shore coming up fast to 15-18′ today. Be careful!
Ala Moana waist high and onshore.
Diamond Head chest high and onshore.
West winds at 15mph becoming north this afternoon.
Sun, clouds, and rain.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

Round 1:  Surfing in the early morning darkness.  Only Nakahodo-san out.

Paddle!  Paddle!  Paddle!

Nice turn!

Surfing alone waiting for the sunrise.

Here it comes.  The orange sunrise surf session.

We got lucky again.  Chest high perfect rights all morning.  Clean conditions and nobody out.

Round 2:  Surfing with the happy Mizuno-san family!  

Fresh “aku” or katsuo for dinner.  Hot rice and miso soup together.  Thank you Joshua Moniz for the fresh catch.

7pm sauna and 8pm bedtime.  Good night and see you tomorrow!