“While sailing the Mediterranean Sea in 1962, the American aircraft carrier USS Independence flashed the Amerigo Vespucci with the light signal asking: “Who are you?” The full-rigged ship answered: “Training ship Amerigo Vespucci, Italian Navy.” The Independence replied: “You are the most beautiful ship in the world.”

Yes, that’s the story on why this ship is called the most beautiful ship in the world.  And after going on it and seeing all the fine details, I must agree.  It’s nearly a 100 year old ship, has 450 crew, length measured to 100.5 m (329 ft 9 in), and has 26 sails.  You won’t see anything like this, let alone board a ship like this.   So if I were you, I would check it out it as it sails around the world this year.

Next destination is Tokyo, Japan on August 26-30.

Peak summer Saturday afternoon in Waikiki…

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

Forgot to upload photos from yesterday.  The waves were overhead for this girl and she was comfortably riding her 6’2 with ease.  Big wave practice still ongoing.

It’s been a while since we had a decent swell so everybody was waiting for this one.  There were surfers out that I’ve never seen in my life before.

Chris on an inside wave with a power top turn.

This morning Carter on the inside wave setting up for a nice turn.

Speed, power, and flow.

And lots of spray too.

An excellent turn with big spray is the goal.

Spent the afternoon in Waikiki celebrating Keira’s 7th birthday.  So fun hanging out with my nephews, grand nephews, and grand nieces.  I paddled out to Queen’s for a couple waves and it was epic Queens!  Sunburnt and going to bed.  Goodnight.