last year, there were 6 shark attacks in Hawaii.  compared to Florida’s 28 attacks, i guess we were lucky.  

since 1828, there have been 31 attacks on Kauai, 42 on Oahu, 74 on Maui, and 25 on Hawaii.  i still wonder why Maui has the most attacks?  i would think Oahu would have the most because we have many more people in the ocean every day.  

in America, we are #2.  i don’t think 182 shark attacks is that many because there are way more people getting attacked by people.  so yes, i think the ocean is safer than land.  

to reduce your risk, follow these instructions.  my advice is to just go ahead and enjoy life.  you’re more likely to get attacked by a dog or your friend before a shark…

Welcome to Waikiki…

Good morning 4am.
North shore coming up to 4-6′ and good.
Pipeline Masters probably ON!
Ala Moana waist to chest high sets and good. New swell!
Diamond Head chest high and bumpy.
Trade winds at 15mph.
Sunny and warm.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

Day 28 of 2022:  another perfect morning in the sea!

the waves looked small, but when the sets came, it was really good!  the water was really clean and so were the waves.

after this Boot Camp is finished, the first thing i have to do is apologize to Daisuke-san.  i have to apologize for all the yelling i’ve been doing.  one of my friends said that i’m a mean teacher.  haha.  i told him, i’ll do what ever it takes to get results.  and if you can survive my Boot Camp, it will make you a stronger surfer, and also a stronger person.

and when you finally succeed, it will all be worth the pain…