"Dano" Disses Hawaii

Why is Scott Caan Aka "Dano" dissing Hawaii? Couldn't believe what I saw as he told late night talk show host Chelsea Lately that Hawaii sucks.  In Hawaii we take care of our own and we respect each others lifestyle and culture.   I love the relaxed lifestyle of Hawaii and we have the best powerful waves on the planet with the greatest food. Every time I travel, the one thing I miss most is Hawaii's food.  I'm sure these comments will affect their ratings and views people have of this actor.  Well I'm sure Hawaii's Five O's producers are little disappointed with Dano's comments.  Are you?

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Still good

Waves still perfect in the country! Go get barreled!

Perfect North Shore Day

What a beautiful Aloha Friday!  Went to bed early last night so was able to wake up early for a surf session.  I knew the winds would be backing off and north shore was the spot to be.  Passed by one of my favorite spots, VLAND.  Saw the line of cars and wanted to ride my bigger board today so kept driving.

Pulled up at Pipeline and waves were looking fun.  As I stood watching for 5 minutes, about 30-guys were in the line up with another 10 paddling out.  Since I hate crowds, I decided to check out sunset.

Sunset was going off too! About 4-6 ft hawaiian scale and with only a dozen guys out, I waxed up and went out to grab a few.  Not even 2 minutes after I reach the line up here comes a set!  I look left, look right, nobody around so I got to go!  Super fun waves, good vibe in the water, even got to see a friend Genki Horiguchi from Wakayama in the line up.  He helped with the Ama-san show we did a few years ago. Who would imagine seeing someone halfway around the world on a perfect northshore day.

Sunday dinner

Japanese food, oishii!

Found fish

Action was slow as two onos came by but got away.  But we found fish! Yes, Yamari in hawaii.  Kimura-san and Asuko-san came by along with Tony and Tammy Moniz to check us out at the harbor.  Yamari has the best shirasu in Wakayama and its super ono.  Great weather and fun surf this week so looking forward to a great holiday for them.

Dive day

Today's plan! Look for fish

MR at Tracks?

Another beautiful day in Hawaii.  Woke up early and saw the clear blue skies so decided to take advantage of the big northwest swell with 20 ft waves hitting our islands.  

The spot was TRACKS.  Located in Nanakuli area on the west side.  All the boys were out today since the northshore was too big to surf with junk north winds.  Overhead waves made everyone happy.  I got my share and headed in to do some work.

While washing up I looked and saw what I though was Mark Richards SUPing?  Couldn't be.  Mark Richards was the top rated surfer back in the 80's.  I looked again and this local guy had the coolest SUP board with the legendary MR logo.

 

Came home, mixed 15 bags of cement for new workshop slab and ended the day with a slab of sashimi from my cousin Dino.  Thanks Dino for the grinds!  Going to sleep good tonight.