everything i do, there is a reason for it. when i get out of the water, i always wrap the leash around the fin and under the leash like this so it won’t fall off onto the sand or out of my truck. i teach every student how to do it. it’s like tying your shoe the right way. very simple, and makes sense right?
so yesterday as i was driving home, people in other cars were honking their horns at me trying to tell me something. i couldn’t figure it out until i got home and saw this. OMG! somebody is in big trouble!!! i mean, Nao-san, you’re in big trouble! if the car behind me ran over my leash, what do you think would happen? yeah, my magic longboard will be straight in their windshield. then you would be in bigger trouble. haha…
good to see Toda-san and Takami-san looking so healthy and happy. hey Toda-san, did you lose weight? you look sharp!!! 
and good job practicing on the foil. looking forward to foiling with you in July. can’t wait! 
i tell everybody when i say go, you go! i’m always looking behind and accessing the situation. that girl in the back is a really good surfer, but when i seen the beginner in the red jersey drop in on her, i knew he was only going straight. so that’s when i told Dr. Ryu-san to go! no wave goes to waste when you’re surfing with me.
i told Dr. Ryu-san to paddle out before me. then i pulled up with my foil. he didn’t know i was right there to get these photos of him. surprise!!! 
and yes, i trust him so much that i’m not afraid to foil 3′ in front of him. this is the only way to get a photo like this. so happy to succeed! 
Dr. Ryu-san told me he’s never seen me so happy riding a wave until now. i didn’t realize it but it’s true. i just feel like a free bird when i foil. i can ride to different areas and fly across the ocean with my wings spread so wide. i can’t wait to teach him how to foil! 
2 happy men after a very happy surf session. Happy Easter everyone!
