Yesterday once more:  Ideguchi-san’s first paddle out to paradise.  

Great style and posture.

Ripping this wave as I cheered from behind.  

Shaka to you Ideguchi-san.  Keep on surfing and keep on smiling…

The Perfect Summer continues…

Good morning 3:10am.
Ala Moana chest high and good.
Diamond Head shoulder high and bumpy.
Trade winds up to 25mph.
Sun, showers, and rainbows.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

When I woke up at 2:30am this morning to check the waves, it looked almost flat.  So yes, we were all surprised to paddle out and see such big waves like this.  Nakahodo-san chose the perfect board to catch the biggest wave of the day.

It was by far his best performance on a longboard.  We were all so stoked for him.

Hashimoto-san got lucky too.  Perfect size waves to practice speed, power, and flow.  

It’s always hard to wake up early but once you ride a wave into the sunrise like this, it’s always worth it.  Hashimoto-san was enjoying the ride along with the view.

Starting off on a 11’0 longboard, and now riding a 5’11 shortboard.  That’s what you call progression.  

Very smooth progression.  

We went back out this afternoon and the waves were still pumping.  

Perfect for Ideguchi-san’s first Hawaiian surf session.  He arrived today and this is what he came here for.  That is what you call a soul surfer.  More photos tomorrow morning.  Goodnight.