The Amanikan Virgin

one of the most memorable trips of my life was a luxury trip of a lifetime.  started off at a 5 star luxury resort called Amanwana.  a totally secluded island in the largest archipelago in the world.  this is just one of the 17,508 islands that make up Indonesia and the only way to get there is by a seaplane.  this was my first luxury trip so i felt like a travel virgin.  

after a few nights at the resort, i thought nothing could get better.  then it did as we jumped on this boat for the next 7 days.  omg, i love boat trips!  

this boat is called the Amanikan.  it’s like staying at a 5 star luxury hotel on water.   i was with an elite group of the finest businessmen in the world.  so yes, i was a little virgin again.  haha.

then we got to visit the Komodo Dragons.  that was very scary because they were very hungry.  i haven’t see a large deer get devoured that fast in my life.  i almost threw up watching that…

and the diving was excellent.  millions of fish we saw everyday and i even got to shoot one with the speargun i borrowed.  time went by too fast during that trip and now i can only look back at the photos and relive one of the happiest times of my life.

because that trip was a very private one, i didn’t take too many photos.  but if you’re wondering what the Amaikan is like, and where we went, check out the video below.  dreams come true…

January 27, 2022 Hawaii Surf Report

Trinx Carbonwrap Foil: New board, New life…

Good morning 4:45am.
North shore 2-4′ and perfect.
Ala Moana knee high and perfect.
Diamond Head waist high and good.
Light winds so perfect morning conditions everywhere.
Sunny and warm.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

Ringing the Bell

Day 26 of 2022:  ringing the bell to a wonderful new year!  lots of waves and perfect weather.  

Bowls has become very crowded recently.  when it’s small, there are lots of long boarders and beginners.  but once it gets overhead, all those guys disappear.  it’s a very interesting observation.   

we’ve been very mobile recently.  thanks to Mayuki, we can avoid the crowded spots.  then Daisuke-san can fly anywhere he wants.  

i put back on my small wing today so it felt like going from a longboard to a shortboard.  my turns had more freedom than ever!  can’t wait for tomorrow to come…