If you step on sea urchin, it sucks.  There are 2 ways to deal with it.  One is to go to the hospital and pay $500.  The other way it to buy a cheap bottle of vinegar and soak your foot in it for an hour.  If you choose the first way, a doctor at the hospital will get a bucket and soak your foot in the same kind of vinegar.  That’s $500 compared to $2.  You choose.  

Another day of unexpected waves.  This last swell wasn’t big, but it was clean, fun, and lasted for days.  

Lance Hookano gets the best waves out anywhere he surfs.  I think being a local legend helps.  

Carter getting some nice turns in before work starts.

Kawika almost barreled.

From riding a 7’6 again yesterday afternoon, to a high performance 5’10 this morning.  In fact, let’s call it a highest performance board because it’s Josh Moniz’s personal board.  

The girls caught so many waves and went home happy again.

Round 2 at Diamond Head.  Good waves again if you choose the right surfboard.  As I was watching the waves, I was also watching Ryo and his friend doing maintenance and taking care of the mountain.  Cool guys for doing that.  

Then got more moments from this morning, thanks to the girls personally photographer Alen.  Nice wave girl!

Practicing everyday and you can see the results.

Coach vs. Student:  Coach always wins.  Haha.

Good morning 3:10am.
Ala Moana chest high sets and good.
Diamond Head head high sets and bumpy.
Trade winds at 20mph.
Sunny and warm.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

For these 2 girls, everyday is a learning experience for them as they are enjoying each ride, and each moment.  This morning took less time and waves to paddle in feeling very content.  Laughing all the way home.

Early bird Kyle on a set.  The conditions weren’t as good as yesterday, but it was still good.

Riding a 7’6 yesterday and a 6’2 today.  You will miss some waves on a 6’2 but you will also learn better wave positioning.

And once you stand up, your shortboard will feel so ALIVE!

Round 2 at Diamond Head again.  The waves were bigger than yesterday and the conditions were very challenging.  Would you ride a 7’6 or a 6’2?

Great choice choosing the 7’6 because you would have never been able to catch this set from the outside like this on a 6’2.

Double overhead for this girl as she caught the biggest wave of the day!  She rode this one to the beach and we called it a day.  A good day!