Right now there is a Super Typhoon spinning towards the Philippines.  It brings back memories of tracking these typhoons and jumping on a flight to Japan to surf it.  Now that I look back, it seems crazy to chase these catastrophic storms and put yourself right in the line.  We would surf the swells as it arrives, and as it passes by.  In the meantime, we’d be sitting in wooden houses as the winds felt like the roof will blow off.  There were a couple of times we were right in the middle of the eye and it suddenly turned calm, sunny, and very hot.  Then 20 minutes later, you’re holding on for your life again.  We as typhoon chasers were like mad scientists.  Tracking 25 typhoons a year for 20 years, you learn a lot.

LIFE’S GOOD On Our BOAT!

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

Instead of a daily early morning surf, I skipped it to work on my baby.  It’s much cooler, much more peaceful, and no sunburn.  Everything is turning out perfectly.      

Boat paint, sealants, oils, and other hazardous materials are dangerous to work with.  I didn’t wear a mask on the first day so the fumes from the paint made me dizzy.  I had a headache and was hallucinating.  I probably lost some brain cells.  Now I’m prepared. 

I’m starting from the bottom up and making sure I don’t miss anything.  Mayuki will look brand new once I finish.  I can’t wait to get her back in the ocean!