The dreamy glassy head to head and a half surf is over for us hear on the N/S Maui for the projected future. It has been replaced by ridiculously strong trade winds and wind swell. It isn't really good for wind surfing IMO even if I do have the gear.
It was great while it lasted!
It's time to pay attention to work and other things.
surfed hilton beach in tel aviv israel today. it was surprisingly good. up to about head high, off shore winds, and lots of fun. the rental board was a crappy pop out with a foam deck that was way too slippery. still easily got my share of waves. good time. two weeks in israel for biz, never expected to be surfing.
edit: planning on watching the pipe masters ott tonight in my hotel room, if this crappy internet connection can support it.
Does Ke11y Slater retire from the tour and go on a free surfing binge? I'm eagerly awaiting for the series of Ke11y Slater & company surf videos that is just a retirement away. I think September Sessions is just a taste of things to come.
Jefe thanks for posting the North Shore clip.
The film was sorta hokey in some ways but very real in many others.
Gregory Harrison is a fb friend of mine and he was my neighbor when I lived on the Oregon Coast. He was always friendly in the line up at Cape Sebastian. He surfed with us often when he was in town between acting projects.
Jerry Lopez and a very young Laird went a long way towards giving the film creditability.
I've been out of the water for over a week now and I don't feel bad about it at all.
The wind has been super strong and very gusty.
The erratic wind has made the waves really messy.
Some of my gang have been out every day but at this juncture of my life I try to choose my battles wisely. After all I live here and can surf or wave sail any day I want.
My goal is to stay injury free this season if possible.
Let us know!