my brother caught fish on Mayuki, then he cooked me a couple and it was excellent! fresh catch from the sea!
glad you finally got wet Azumi-san! the only advise i have for you is to keep on practicing and never give up! 
i’ve been trying to do turns without any wave. and at the same time, trying to get the foil out of the water without losing control. i just named it a “flat foil slide!” so stoked!
ok, does Boot Camp work? well, take Seira-chan for example. this girl went from beginner to advanced in just 2 trips to Hawaii. i watched her day after day as she transformed into a very confident and happy surfer. she entered that contest this past Summer at Queen’s and the older ladies took all her waves. after that, i knew she learned and the next contest she entered won’t be the same. my words for her was always to connect, be calm, and enjoy… 
so last week, Seira-chan goes to Chiba to surf the All Japan Student Championship. that’s one of the biggest amateur contests in Japan! and guess what? she freaking WINS!!! OMG! not only did she win the Women’s Division, she won the trophy for best ride too! so now we have another Champion! hey Seira-chan, i’m so proud of you! i knew you can do it. all the hard work in Boot Camp was worth it. what’s next? want to try to win a Pro Contest next year? why not right? haha…
