it’s always great to see friends spear their first fish. the expression from start to finish is hilarious. i’m totally laughing inside because i know so well the feeling that comes with free diving. Reid and Yuko-chan never gave up. i did 60 dives yesterday, but i’m sure they did more. i just watched them go up, down, up, down all day long. they both speared their first fish ever and i’m sure it’s not their last. and i’m also sure they slept pretty well last night because i got tired watching them go up, down, up, down, up, and down. haha. by the way, thanks Reid for polishing Mayuki after. she looks so beautiful! and congratulations on your first fish. that was awesome!

Kole is regarded by some locals as the best tasting reef fish. sprinkle with salt and pepper, roll in corn starch, and deep fry until golden brown. taste like crispy fish chicken. dip it into butter and tastes like lobster. Yuko-chan and Reid took home their fish and i’m sure they will enjoy it.

our fresh catch of the day. spear, share, and enjoy.
i can’t wait to free dive again very soon! just have to wait a week until the nasty West winds go away. welcome to weird weather and weird wind winter season. always offshore somewhere!

Wow, where is this?
Good morning 6:30am.
North shore 4-6′ with bigger sets later today. Clean but morning sickness. South shore flat to knee high.
No wind becoming North later today. Then West wind all week. Sunny and warm day.
Going weekend surfing.
Have a wonderful day!

after free diving the other day, i think i’m hooked again. my body and mind felt so good that i just had to go again today. guns ready to go.

but first, gotta take care of things you love. instead of waiting for things to break, you fix it before it happens. when you’re in the middle of the ocean, you can’t just call a tow truck if you need help. proper maintenance is the key to safety.

old one replaced by new one. this bulb is to hand pump the fuel from the gas tank to the motor. changed both. normally a $100 job by a mechanic, but a screwdriver, pliers, and 20 minutes for me.

this afternoon was as perfect as you can ask for. clean water, calm seas, and blue sky.

and dolphins too. you just never know what you’ll see on any given day. today, it was dolphins, turtles, fish, and newborn free divers.

came back this evening. body and mind feel better than ever. got some nice fish, fixed the boat, and time for an ice cold beer. have a wonderful evening.