had a great time with Urakami-san and Masamune-kun the other. looking at this photo, you wouldn’t know which is the father and which is the son right? 13 year old Masamune-kun is on the left and he’s already bigger than his father. such a big boy with a big heart. opps, i can’t call him a boy anymore, i have to start to call him a man. he’s almost bigger than me! omg!!!

Urakami-san caught some really good waves. his family really loves hawaii and are having a very long nice vacation!

i remember the time i took Masamune-kun surfing for the first time last year. the smile that came out of this kid was amazing. i could tell he loved the feeling and still does.

a very smart kid, a great surfer, and a great future ahead! see you tomorrow again Masamune-kun!

and surfing with Sasaki-san was awesome. after talking and surfing with him, i don’t know who loves surfing more. him or me? it’s that close.

i love this bottom turn! Sasaki-san pushing the rail to the limit!

and bottom turn ready to hit the lip.

luckily again i had my camera and didn’t lose it. if i lost photos like this, i would be so sad. these memories are for both surfer and i. as a surfer, i understand how important photos are, and as a photographer, i understand how important it is not to miss the moment. and this is the moment!

last, wanted to thank Jikou-san for these wonderful gifts from japan! so happy!!!!

Jay Adams 1961-2014.
Good skater.
Good surfer.
Good guy.
Rest in Peace Jay.
Good morning 5:30am.
Ala Moana chest high and fun. Morning sickness and getting better later. Diamond Head head high and side shore winds. Better in the afternoon. Waikiki knee/waist high and perfect. Contest on at Queen’s today. Trade winds at 20mph.
Cloudy morning becoming sunny.
Surfing 2 or 3 rounds.
Have a wonderful day!

another day and another wonderful family. i surfed with the Watanabe-san family today and i was stoked to see them again. their surfing is getting better and better and i’m always happy to see the smiles. after our morning surf, we went to chinatown to eat ay my favorite dim sum restaurant. i’m glad everybody enjoyed it!!! thank you Watanabe-san, Michiko-san, and Noe-chan for a wonderful morning!!!

it was Noe-chan’s 3rd time surfing and she is getting better and better. such a cute 16 year old girl with a bright future!

Watanabe-san did great today! he caught so many good long waves and rode them perfectly.

i’m sure he will keep on surfing because after each wave, i could tell by his smile that he was so happy. me too!

then i went surfing with Team Ina in the afternoon and the waves were perfect!!! shoulder high sets, perfect winds, perfect conditions, and perfect weather.

got some great shots. Yuki-san on a good one!

Inaida-san’s looking better and better. surfing great and looking very fit. surfing is in his soul!

and to close out a perfect day with a perfect meal. i ate so much sushi that i feel like i’m living in a dream. this O-toro was the best of the best. and no, this is not japan, this is hawaii! i’m so satisfied that nothing else could make me a happier guy.

waves on the north, south, east, and west shores. what a wonderful summer!!!!

receiving this photo from Ryoko-san today is like the icing on the cake. Hiyori-chan is surfing in tohoku!!! happy smiles that i shed a happy tear when i zoomed in on Ryoko-san’s and Hiyori-chan’s face. i’m so happy that they can share such a beautiful thing together. keep on surfing girls!