ok, we are coming up to the 4th of july weekend. this year, it falls on a saturday so it’s going to be super special. i already know what i’m going to do. going to visit the Flotilla Party on the ocean, surf, pupu’s, fireworks, friends, and family. did this for the past many years and have all the photos to prove it. check out the 2014 Flotilla Hawaii surf party in the ocean off waikiki.

had a few beers in the front with my flotilla partner Bobby. we ended up staying out till 9pm that night.

people from all over the island came out to enjoy this one of a kind event.

this boat is called “fifth wife.” i’m guessing the guy got divorced 4 times and ended up marrying his boat? haha.

little by little, people were coming out of nowhere.

then it started to get crazy! thousands of people partying over 30′ of water. with sharks underneath.

no police or no rules out here. you can just do what ever you please.

SUP girl carrying a bottle of champagne looking for her mate.

people on paddle boards, SUP’s, surf boards, long boards, and any kind of floating device.

how nuts is this?

even dogs coming out to join the fun.

crowded.

more crowded. once the music came on, the dancers came out.

seen some of my friends out there. what’s up Alika!

and more friends out there. what’s up Clyde!

girls in bikinis everywhere.

private parties too.

what surprises me is nobody drowns here. alcohol and ocean don’t mix too well.

i never seen so many underage kids drinking alcohol in my life.

this year i’m going to take my fisheye so i can capture the whole party. this is only half.

being creative.

up until last year, there were live rock bands and go go dancers. it’s like a floating club.

more bikinis.

i’d say this would have to be the most happening party of the year in hawaii.

this was my favorite. yoga, alcohol, and surfing. great mix for a great party!

then watching the amazing sunset. then watching the amazing fireworks. if you want to experience the best party of the year next weekend, go rent a board off waikiki and paddle out. you won’t regret it.

Nice knees.
Good morning 6am.
Chest high sets at Ala Moana. Super clean.
Diamond Head shoulder high and windy.
Trade winds at 15mph.
Super sunny and warm. Lot’s of rainbows.
Have a wonderful day!

i pull up the the beach this morning at 7:30am and was greeted with the biggest double rainbow! it was so beautiful! some people don’t like the showers in hawaii but i’m a shower lover. if there are no showers, there are no rainbows! had a photo shoot so i was back to my nervous self again. i’m super comfortable behind the camera, but not in front of it. i don’t freeze anymore, but i still feel super nervous.

want to thank the camera and staff crew this morning for the awesome time and opportunity. when the video comes out, i will post the website and link. thank you guys again!

and wanted to thank Hirano-san for the photos. had a great time in the ocean with you!

anchoring the boat is tricky. you have to lay it down in a good place gracefully. if you do, it will come up easy. if you don’t, get ready to free dive. i have my little anchor spots at certain spots. most of the time successful.

everyday is a different day in the ocean. you just don’t know what you will see. so when the dolphins cone to greet you, you know that day was special. thank you Hirano-san again for the wonderful time and photos. hope to see you someday in Akita!

one of the questions in the interview this morning was “what is surfing to you?” my answer was very simple, “surfing is my life, the rest are details.” i’ve been having the wildest summer so far. great waves, great people, and great time. not bad turn for an old guy huh? haha. surf your dream!