Happy Princess Leia!

Good morning 5:10am.
North shore 6-10′ and good.
Ala Moana knee high.
Diamond Head waist high.
Light South/East winds.
Sun, haze, and warm.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

Princess Leia is only 5 years old and today was her very first surf experience.  She was so brave and popped up on her first ride.  It was funny because I don’t think she knew what to feel.  Imagine getting up on a surfboard and gliding over the ocean?  Yes, this is the best Disneyland in the world!

The smile after a ride says it all.  I was about this age when I caught my very first wave and I still remember it very well.  Good job Princess Leia!

Mama Toshimi-san hasn’t surfed for a while but after a few waves, all the muscle memory came back.  This is a very nice ride!

The waves were super fun and only had 2 other surfers out.  We all know that if this were Japan, there would be a hundred surfers for sure.  It’s hard to believe we are in the middle of Winter in Hawaii because it’s warm like Summer!

Blue sky, clean water, sunshine, and a perfect ride.  Welcome back to the Rikita-san family!

Volcanic hazy sunrises continue…

Good morning 5am.
North shore 15′ and growing.
Ala Moana knee high.
Diamond Head waist high.
Light South winds.
Sun, haze, and warm.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!