i did a lot of photo shoots for Flipper Magazine. it no longer exists but i sure had a lot of fun traveling and shooting bodyboard chicks. a few boat trips, a few other trips around the world, great waves, and great memories.
i remember swimming out with my camera to this one pipeline contest. the waves were big and going off! i didn’t want to miss the Go-Nami Girls heats so i just waited and waited. Go-Nami Girl Chiaki-chan came out first and advanced. what a great tube!
then Go-Nami Girl Yumei-chan charging big time! i was so stoked and so proud of these girls representing japan so well.
and yes, Go-Nami was always about bringing people together. mission accomplished!