woke up super early this morning. headed to magic island to support Aoi in his huge contest debut. the nerves started to increase as the time to his heat decreased. haha. here is Aoi’s fan club!
it’s always good to get a free surf before the contest starts. the only thing is everybody is thinking the same thing so it can get pretty aggressive. Aoi couldn’t really get a good wave. when he came in, i told him, “that’s good because it’s going to be even worst for your heat. better get more aggressive and more hungry!”
so many kids surfing so good these days. i love watching the stoke in all these kids eyes.
then the time finally came. Aoi grabs his jersey and gets ready for his heat. he told me he wasn’t nervous but i couldn’t understand why he was walking around in circles? haha. the boy was nervous!!!
then the long paddle out through the shark infested channel.
Aoi had a super hard heat. some of the best surfer kids in hawaii. i kept on telling him “don’t worry who’s in your heat. just surf against yourself.”
Aoi’s mom Chifumi-san was pretty nervous too. maybe more nervous than Aoi? haha.
Aoi ended up getting 4th place, which was awesome! he caught 5 waves and one of his waves was the biggest of the heat. he didn’t advance to the next round, but Aoi advanced to the next stage in his surfing life. he learned how to compete, he learned how to challenge himself, and he learned how to give it his best. we are all so proud of him. good job Aoi!
then went to pick up Abe-san and had a contest of our own! perfect waves and great smiles. another exciting and perfect day in hawaii! i’ll be sleeping good tonight, so will Aoi, and so will Abe-san. surf you dream!
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Hawaiian Contest Debut!
Dynamite Rock Surfing
it was almost dark yesterday evening when i felt like doing something different. so i jumped in the truck and headed out to the wild side of the island. something that would wake me up right when i get into the water. and if you aren’t woken up by now, you might smash your head against the rocks.
looked at this beautiful spot too but didn’t want to surf with people. wanted to surf into the dark alone.
jumping in the ocean after a long day is so refreshing. cleans out the body, mind, and soul.
i grew up surfing here so it’s not that dangerous to me. yes, hundreds of people have died here before, people go missing, and thousands of injuries. but here, i feel like a kid again surfing my local spot. riding the waves brings back all the great childhood memories.
if you make one small misjudgment, you might have to get your body scraped off the sharp rocks. it happens to people all the time. this is the very reason i refuse to take anyone surfing here. not a place to take risks. it’s just way too dangerous for that.
this is the best way to end a long perfect day. total satisfaction!
May 29, 2016 Hawaii Surf Report
Me. vs. Wild
Good morning 5am.
Ala Moana chest high and perfect.
Diamond Head shoulder high and perfect.
No wind in the morning so super clean. Afternoon onshore winds. Super sunny and very warm.
Going to contest, then surf.
Have a wonderful day!
