Day 14 of 2022: my body told me to take a break from the ocean. but when Joshua texted me last night to go diving, i couldn’t and wouldn’t say no. so we loaded up Mayuki early this morning and went free diving to the deep blue very far away.
today’s special guest was my old-time surfer friend Kimo Gasper. Kimo isn’t only a respected Hawaiian power surfer, he’s also one of the best blue water divers in Hawaii. so before we started, he gave the kids tips that only experienced hunters know.
we were 20 miles (32KM) off the island of Oahu. whales jumping everywhere and sharks circling us all day long. as for the conditions, i’ve never seen it any better than this. the current was running at the exact same speed as the wind so we were diving for hours right on the side of Mayuki. i didn’t even need a wetsuit today.
it was a great learning experience, and we caught just enough for dinner.
i was so happy to see Joshua feeling super comfortable in a very uncomfortable place. he was smiling all day. this is how you gain confidence back, and this is how you heal. because the ocean fixes everything!
thank you boys for a memorable day. let’s do this again! and again, and again!!!
sorry i couldn’t take calls, return texts and emails today. my phone was off and now i’m too exhausted. gotta go to sleep because tomorrow is another ocean day! goodnight.
