Archive for July, 2009
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Morning surf in Lahaina
Conditions: 1-3ft. Clean, light offshore flow. We were so stoked after Tuesday’s sesh we just HAD to snag a few more waves before the flight. I managed to get a 9’6 softop, still slow, but a little better. The morning was much less crowded. Waves were still sweet, easy to catch, and fun to ride. [...]
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Maui!
Conditions: 1-3ft. Clean, light offshore flow. My brother and I managed to wrangle tickets to Maui on miles. 4 days to surf, snorkel, hike and cruise around. The rental shop near the Lahaina breakwall wouldn’t rent to us unless Wes took a class so I grabbed a 10ft soft top and he went out with [...]
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Friday, July 17th, 2009
Good rides!
SURF: 1-3 ft ankle to waist high and poor+ conditions. This morning’s dawn patrol: Weak, scattered peaks, with soft, semi-workable little corners on offer. Wow. Today was a small, clean little day. It looked pretty unassuming from the beach, but man did I have fun. The waves were pretty easy to catch and gave some [...]
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Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
More practice
SURF: 2-3 ft.+ knee to chest high and fair conditions. This morning’s dawn patrol: Glassy, with peaky lines rolling through. Corners are a little soft, but workable Right back out there for another day in the surf. I got some sloppy rides in, but I am starting to catch more waves with the new board. [...]
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Sea lions!
SURF: 2-3 ft.+ knee to chest high with occasional 4 ft. and fair conditions. This morning’s dawn patrol: Mostly walled up lines with inside shoulders that are open and workable, but a little soft and crumbly. Clean conditions. Headed out early for another dawn patrol. Short swell period made a tough paddle out. Weather was [...]
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Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Small waves, slow surf, more practice
SURF: 1-2 ft ankle to knee high with occasional 3 ft. and poor-fair conditions. This morning’s dawn patrol: Mostly peaky lines with soft/weak shoulders that are workable (mainly for a bigger board). Clean. Friday’s surf was so mellow it was near impossible to get a wave. I’m happy to have more time in with the [...]
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Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Dawn Patrol with the New Board!
Conditions: 2-3 ft.+ knee to chest high and fair – conditions. This morning’s dawn patrol: Mostly peaky lines with soft/crumbly shoulders that are workable (mainly for a bigger board). Slight texture to the surface. Gear: First day out on my 9’4″ Stewart Hydro Hull! Took the new board out today! We did an early morning [...]
