I think the most important part of surfing is to be able to connect to the ocean. That’s what we’ve been working on and now these girls can surf any type of surf conditions. I don’t even have to paddle out with them anymore. 
I’m watching and taking video from the exact same spot Ben Aipa use to coach me from. It’s very hot, dusty, lots of ants, bugs, and hundreds of flies. Now I appreciate Coach Ben even more. 
Yes, I’d rather be in the cool ocean.
This girl started off on this very same 11′ longboard. She rode it again the other day and this is when you realize how much you’ve improved over the years. Pretty incredible. 
The friendly competition continues. Pushing each other to the limits. Off the lips and barrels coming soon…
