woke up this morning and saw the news about the korean ferry that capsized. lots of people died and still hundreds are missing. so heartbreaking. i wish they find the missing really soon. i see so many crazy things like this recently so that’s why i’m enjoying my precious life. it could be gone in a flash.

went for another free dive training session this morning. just trying to fine tune my equipment for my upcoming trip. i’m not going to Panama to fool around, i’m going to Panama to spear the biggest fish of my life. it’s very dangerous so i have to practice so i don’t die.

went out with Dr. Brent and Mr. Red Sea Kyle. we tied up to a mooring at 102′ and tested out our guns. mine worked pretty good but there were a few adjustments that had to be done so i’m glad i found out before the real senario of a 300lbs tuna swimming in front of me. there is absolutely no room for mistakes.

it was really windy but once you’re under the water, the wind doesn’t matter.

shucks, i cut my foot somehow. luckily a shark didn’t come and bite it off.

then i went to work and scrubbed the bottom of Mayuki. people use compressed air or scuba tanks but i just use my snorkel. it’s a lot of work but also a great work out. maybe that’s why i am so tired tonight? going to go shopping and buy my last minute supplies for my dream dive trip. then hopefully get to test out my gun one more time before i pack it up. and when i pull it out again, i’ll be hoping to have a huge tuna on the end of the shaft. i haven’t been more prepared in my life.

So beautiful and so windy!

the waves have been small and the winds been strong. for days like this, it’s always better to take out a bigger and heavier board. why? because the bigger board will help you paddle into the wave faster, and the heavier board will prevent it from flying back and hitting you in the head. and you will also get a smoother and more stable ride. then surfing becomes fun again! here is Inaida-san feeling very comfortable yesterday on a very stable board.

Yuki-san is very light so if she rides a light board on windy days, the wind will pick her up and she will fly like she did the other day. haha. easy surfing. nice wave!

Katsura-san got better super fast. she use to be scared of surfing but now loves it. always smiling, always happy, and always the fastest paddler in the ocean. good strength and good balance.

peace! have a safe flight home Katsura-san! oh, and speaking of Katsura-san, she’s not just a great surfer, she happens to be the best sports trainer/stretcher in the world. she can make you feel 20 years younger in 10 minutes. i’ve been getting worked on by Katsura-san and i feel like a little cherry boy now. my body feels so loose, so flexible, so strong, and so young.

but you have to endure extreme pain!!! her hands are powerful, she hits all the right spots, hurts so bad, and hurts so good. i always have to be held down because i can’t bear the pain. but when it’s all over, it’s all good! Inaida-san is a very lucky man to have Katsura-san on his team and now i know why his body is in such great shape! surf good waves, get good massage, eat good food, get good sleep. that’s a really healthy and amazing lifestyle!