Spent some peaceful time today sitting along the Nuuanu stream at Grandpa’s old house.  It was such a happy place that I didn’t want to leave.

Then I came home and started packing.  We’ll be flying on 3 different flights with different rules so you have to be well prepared.  One bag can weight up to 50lbs or 23kg so I’m making sure it’s exactly that.  One miscalculation could cost you a lot of money, or worst, your boards not getting on the flight.  I still remember my last trip arriving in Bali without my board bag.  It took 3 long days to get it back.  What a nightmare.

For once in a very long time, I stayed up past my bedtime to meet some friends.  

We sat, watched the sunset, had a drink, ate dinner, and laughed.  Thank you girls for the wonderful night!

Kyle with Style…

Good morning 4:15am.
Ala Moana waist high and clean.
Diamond Head chest high and good.
Light trade winds at 15mph.
Sunny and warm.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

Whenever I coach someone, I always ask for their goals.  In the beginning, this girls goal was just to surf and have fun.  She accomplished that a while ago.  After that, I kind of set her goals for her.  I told her that in order to become a good and respected surfer, you must follow these rules.

1.  Surf good:  The better you surf, the more you will be respected.

2.  Learn mannerism:  Let the Uncle’s have priority because your day of being an Aunty will come.

3.  Paddle around:  Never paddle straight back out to the lineup after riding a wave.  Paddle around so you don’t get into anyones way.

4.  Catch and Ride:  If you paddle for a wave, you better catch it no matter what.  No surfer likes to see waves going to waste.

5.  Don’t complain:  Just be lucky we can surf here every single day.  Appreciate the ocean, and appreciate Mother Nature.

6.  Smile:  Don’t make weird faces, just relax, smile, and enjoy the ride.  

So yesterday we go to Bowls and the waves are absolutely perfect.  A perfect set comes and I say “GO!”  I follow behind filming the action.  There’s power, there’s flow, and there’s style.  This girl is ripping!  

After the first turn, I see her setting up for another one.  It was so beautiful to see.  We come back to the beach and she had the biggest smile on her face.  I didn’t even have to ask how her session was because her smile said everything…