Courtsdawnpatrol's blog: Current Affairs

Surf Report 12-03-2023

Waves: 1 - 2+ Feet

Wind: Trades

Great waves and great conditions! Must be 'cuz it's Pauly's birthday!

Good waves for Glenn

Justin in the glow

Ron slicing that black water

Braddah Bruce!

Eric - Shadow shakas

Shaka Jay

Lady M - Ride and glide

Wesalldatime carvingalldatime!

Every Day Better

Keo just killing!

Birthday boy Pauly getting his birthday waves!

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After surf, let's eat!

Escargot are always a good choice

These Brussels sprouts are money!

Pork Belly Benny

Chili Loco Moco

Shrimp and Sausage Grits

Pork Adobo Loco Moco

Thumbs up for Milk and Cereal Pancakes

Happy Birthday Paul!!!

Time for a nap!

Posted at 12:57 PM in Current Affairs, Food and Drink, Surf | Permalink | Comments (0)

Happy Birthday 11-25-2023

Waves: 1 - 3 Feet

Wind: Trades

Surprise waves this morning! I usually have only small waves on my birthday, it was nice to get some good waves today.

The best way to start my birthday - Sunrise in the water!

Braddah Jay - Prone Pump Power!

Braddah Eric - The need for speed!

Sunrise Stoke!

pc: Makanaaliipaddles aka braddah Les

Good waves are better with good friends!

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Birthday Lunch

My choice - Fat Cheeks in the Ward Center

Buttery goodness!

Lobstery goodness

Had to add the backup Chicken Sandwich - First time trying this

Huge! Crispy, tender and oh so tasty!

We all LOVE the Butter Lobster Roll and shared the Chicken Sandwich.

WINNAHS!!!

Good waves and good food make for a Good Day!

Posted at 02:42 PM in Current Affairs, Food and Drink, Surf | Permalink | Comments (2)

Happy Thanksgiving 11-23-2023

Waves: 1 - 2 Feet

Wind: Trades

Light Trades, mellow waves and a grateful Foil ohana!

We're all grateful today!

Mellow morning

Nico in Zen mode

Jeff on an early flight

I'm grateful for every new day, especially when I start the day in the water!

Braddah Billy is always grateful

Eric was so hungry for turkey, he started flapping his wings like one!

Mikey got some long rides

Neil was On Fire today! He couldn't stop smiling!

Double Hammahs!! Shaka out!

Sometimes life feels like everything is upside down but we all have each other to get us right.

Today I'm very grateful for my health, my friends and my family!

Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for what I have, and that's a lot! Mahalo to you all for being a part of my life.

Posted at 11:22 AM in Current Affairs, Surf | Permalink | Comments (0)

Aloha Samita Vaoifi Jr.

There will be 2 gatherings for our brother Samita.

The flyer below was created by Samita's work crew. Hopefully you can make it to one of the services.

Posted at 06:52 PM in Current Affairs | Permalink | Comments (0)

Surf Report 11-22-2023

Waves: 1 - 2 Feet

Wind: Trades

A relaxing session with nice conditions and a good wave every so often, just like how Samita liked it!

New board for Sara - NICE!!!

Good energy in the water today

Braddah Nico - Doctor of the Downwinder!

Braddah Neil - Ride um high!

Braddah Jeff - Speedy Spit Fire!

Sista Sara - Looking great on her new Jimmy Lewis Flying VM!!!

Braddah Joe - Shakas for da braddah!

Mahalo Jay for these pics!

I could feel it in the water, we all miss braddah Samita so much, while he surfed many spots, this was one of his favorite spots. The place is not the same without him. We all rode every wave today for braddah Samita. I know he's watching us and will keep us safe in the water.

Aloha

Posted at 01:12 PM in Current Affairs, Surf | Permalink | Comments (0)

Surf Report 11-21-2023

Waves: 1 - 2 Feet

Wind: Trades

Good fun waves with a mellow crowd!

Where's Mr. Sunshine?

Eric is trying the Lift Foil today

Brand New... 2003... Lifted 'Bugga is FAST!' he said

Speed and Pump!

Shaka Jeff

Never mind the rider, I think the board looks so good!

Check those lines from this angle! Jimmy Lewis is Da Man!

pc: Kauhane

I call her 'Sky V' and she is a keeper!

Today was bittersweet, the waves were fun but I couldn't stop thinking that we will never see that lovable, humble, always positive, all ALOHA big braddah Samita Foiling with us again. I know his family will miss him too but we are his Foiling family and we will all miss him so much.

Posted at 12:26 PM in Current Affairs, Surf | Permalink | Comments (0)

Aloha Braddah Samita

If you haven't heard already we lost a good brother last week.

Samita Jr Vaoifi was well known and well respected on every shore of Oahu and beyond. He will be deeply missed by so many including myself.

Posted at 01:18 PM in Current Affairs, Surf | Permalink | Comments (0)

Surf Report 11-19-2023

Waves: 1 - 3 Feet

Wind: Strong South-West

Ugly South-West winds this morning.

We gotta go check um out anyway

Look at the winds pushing to Portlock

Hardcore crew aka Hungry crew!

Chef Eric at the Crepe Station

Chef Paul at the BBQ Rib Station

Cooked low and slow by the Rib Master

Wow! Crepes stuffed with Spinach, Shallots and Feta cheese and BBQ Ribs!!!

Mahalo to the Chefs!

Posted at 09:15 AM in Current Affairs, Food and Drink, Surf | Permalink | Comments (0)

Surf Report 11-18-2023

Waves: 2 - 4 Feet

Wind: Variable

Light winds and high tide - If you know, you know! Surprise! Big waves!!!

Check it and stretch it!

So serene!

SETS!

Mr. Balding on a juicy set wave. Hey, I'm not teasing him about his hair, that's really his last name.

Mikey was flying on this wave!

Pauly on a misty one

Eric - Winning and pumping

Braddah Danny scoring this fun peak

What's that smell? Yup, who doesn't love that new board smell!!!

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From yesterday...

Got the call from Aloha Air Cargo!

I'm so excited!

Will it look good? Will it ride good?

I LOVE this Sky Blue! Jimmy is Da Man!

Jimmy Lewis 4-11

Prepped and strapped and ready to go!

Mahalo Jimmy!!!

The board was awesome today!!!

Posted at 11:19 AM in Current Affairs, Surf | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tuesday 11-14-2023

Waves: Pretty much flat

Wind: Pretty darn windy

Yesterday I got Derek Hama's Downwind board to try. I prepped it yesterday and got to give it a go today. The board is super narrow at 17" so I knew it would be tough but today was a great day to try.