yesterday i was trying to get Ueda-san and Tomami-san to surf earlier today.  i knew you would be able to see the full moon set, and the sun rise at the exact same time.  they didn’t seem too interested but agreed.  and after this mornings session, i think that’s all we’ll be doing from now on is early mornings.  Ueda-san under the moon…and Tomami-san under the moon…and in the opposite direction, above the sun rise…a morning session doesn’t get any better than this…Seira-chan doesn’t ask me why anymore.  she just goes with the flow because she wants to learn more about nature.  and to experience it is the only way.  see the full moon?Ueda-san was in awe all morning.  now he understands why i wanted to go earlier.  Tomami-san kept on saying how happy she was.  wouldn’t you?  Seira-chan as calm as the sea…now it was my turn.  i took off with the sun at my back.and rode with the moon at my back.  isn’t that amazing?  if you want to become a happier person, come surf with us…  Tomami-san and Seira-chan inspire each other in different ways.  i’m super happy for both of them as they share this wave together…thank you guys again for the wonderful morning.  i’m sure Ueda-san is fast asleep on his flight back to Japan now.  and probably with a big smile…after surf, went straight to Mayuki and loaded up.  Uncle Kyle, Seth Moniz, and Benji Brand.  omg, we had a great time underwater!

the waves were small so i took Oshima-san over to Rockpiles.  nobody was out because you’re not supposed to surf it at a minus tide like this.  of course i didn’t tell him that, but he knew something was wrong when we were paddling out in shallow water like this.  the first time i surfed Rockpiles, it was high tide.  and i was terrified!!!  so i could understand why everybody freaks out when they see the reef.  and with the water always being crystal clear, it looks even shallower than it is.  if you go out alone, the chances of you hitting the reef is high.  it’s very tricky, but you take off at a certain spot, you will have the ride of your life, even on the small days. Oshima-san got one of the best waves of his life.  it just goes to show that you never know what the ocean will provide you on any given day.  you just have to go with the flow and you won’t be disappointed…i thought Oshima-san’s duck dive was lucky the other day.  so i watched a strong wave break over his head and wondered what would happen.then at the perfect spot, i could see him popping up!OMG, another perfect duck dive!  i’m super impressed!  Oshima-san, Seira-chan, and i enjoying one of the shallowest surf spots on the island.  this is for experts only!  good job guys…

2 for 1.  Tomami-san and Ueda-san sharing a perfect ride on a perfect sunny day in Hawaii…

Good morning 4:20am.

North shore head high and good.

Ala Moana knee high and good.

Diamond Head chest high and good.

Light winds so everywhere good.  Onshore in the afternoon.

Sunny and warm.  Just like Summer.

Going surfing and free diving.

Have a wonderful day!