Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentines Day! What a beautiful day in Hawaii. Blue Skies, clear waters, perfect for any water sport you can think of.  This has to be one of the most spectacular views in the world.  I love Hawaii.

Today's plan was to catch a few waves before work.  Packed up my 3 boards and headed to the northshore.  First stop, Jockos!  4 guys out and overhead.  Couldn't believe how empty it was so waxed up and went out.  Got my share of waves, then paddled over to chuns to get a few more.  More like a dozen more.

My buddy Kekoa came out and got some nice ones at Jockos too.  Great day surfing.  This weekend should get even bigger but winds will pick up as well.  

Fish Printing 101

A few months ago a friend of mine's son caught this 40 lb. Ulua and being his first one had to get it printed.  They brought it over to gyotaku artist "Crow" and he got to work.  Step one is easy, just apply some black paint and print.

Step two is hard, this is where the fish is brought back to life.  With a lot of attention to detail, this fish looks like its alive.  He even is about to eat a piece of fresh tako in front of him.  Next fish print a 14-lb. red uhu taken by a local skin diver.  More windy weather with moderate swells up north.  I smell spring in the air very soon.  Time to start packing again!

Maile Surf Report

Today's waves had overhead lefts with not bad crowd.  Surfed with my buddies Kekoa, Al, and Matt and seen some other friends in the line up.  Swell dropping a few days then should come back up later this week.  Lots to do today so gotta get busy.  Watch out for the traffic mess near H1/H2 freeway.

Today's lesson

Maika boy learning how to be patient.  Good fisherman all have this skill.

Winter Waves Now

North shore came big today as a new northwest swell arrived after lunch.  Lots of current meant constant paddling until a big wave broke in front of me and got washed in.  Tomorrows another day at the office.

Next Stop!

One of the most fascinating places in the south pacific is Fiji.  Here young boys are groomed into fine young men who carry on the traditions of old.

Last time we were able to see a traditional firewalking ceremony and these guys were amazing. One of our guests tried and burnt his feet too.

Since a few years ago a few named resorts have lost their exclusive rights for surf breaks which has opened up world class waves for those on the main island of Nadi.  There are other spots like this "Frigates Pass" which is all time, hollow wave, with power.  Well guess where we are going next?

HSDTV - Coming Feb. 5

Hola Amigos!  Well we've been busy all week editing the next Hawaii Skin Diver show.  We got some amazing footage from a baitball we filmed during the 6th annual mexican shootout!  There were a host of Hawaii divers who got to experience this once in a lifetime event while helping to support the local community.  I've seen 2 baitballs in my lifetime and its probably the neatest underwater event one can witness.  

We got a mixed bag of fish on the reef and some onos too.  Here Puna Apio got a nice rooster fish which makes a killer gyotaku print.  Looking forward to another great event July 19-26th so mark your calendars and sign up as spots are limited.  

Tune in to OC16 on channel 1012 or 12 Feb. 5th, Tuesday 8:30 pm or visit our HSDTV page for showtimes.  If you are overseas you can watch online at www.oc16.tv anytime it airs in Hawaii.  Hope you all enjoy the show!