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. This [...]
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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 an [...]
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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 long mellow [...]
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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. That’s definitely an [...]
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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 beautiful. I got [...]
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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 new board, [...]
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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 surf session. Got down [...]
