Saturday, Small, Sweet, Summer, Swell.

I think this might count as a tiny blessing from the surf gods. One minute I am in the wrapper studying this on the computer, next minute - well, you know the rest...

party wave central. i love watching surf lessons.

Traditional Hawaiian Prayer for Surf

Because we sure could use some right about now...

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na a 'ohe nalu, a laila aku i kai, penei e hea ai
(If there is no surf, invoke seaward in the following manner):

"Ku mai! Ku mai! Ka nalu nui mai Kahiki mai,
(arise, arise you great surfs from Kahiki)

Alo po i pu! Ku mai ka pohuehue,
(the powerful curling waves. Arise with the pohuehue)

Hu! Kai ko'o Loa.
(Well up long raging surf.)

Summer Break

Somewhere in the northern hemisphere...

Deliberate Acts of Goodness

Surf contests are great for showing off your radical skills and getting noticed but I am more impressed by waveriders like Ted from Wakefield, RI who make it a habit of taking care of their favorite surf spots. I met Ted early Saturday morning during a surf check. He was already two bagfuls into his cleanup. We briefly chatted about the spot and how it is on privately-owned land but open to the public and how lucky we are to be able to drive there, park and surf. I didn't see him for the rest of the day but I hope he scored some love from the surf gods. Thank-you, Ted!

Heat Waves