Backcountry Pilot • 2015.11.07.Pokai.surfing.Tiki (Postscript #1)

2015.11.07.Pokai.surfing.Tiki (Postscript #1)

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2015.11.07.Pokai.surfing.Tiki (Postscript #1)

In March, 2015 we were "DownUnder" flying around with Tim (DrifterDriver) and Noel in NSW. Had a great time. During the trip we surfed Kirra and Byron on the best surfboard known to mankind ..The Aussie Tiki "Malibu" longboard. In Australia they call it a "Mal" (short for Malibu). Unfortunately the distribution of Tiki surfboards is in question now that the Nielson Brothers closed their shop in Surfer Paradise, QLD. Being a Puulani member (Hawaiian Airlines) gives me free surfboard carry on, so I risked bring the board to Honolulu. It arrived in perfect condition! Now, how will my Aussie gem handle Hawaiian waves? ...Better than the Hawaiian shapes up to about 5-6' !!!

We traveled over to Pokai Bay this weekend and had a blast surfing some small waves in front of the ARMY MWR cabins...

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Re: 2015.11.07.Pokai.surfing (with our Aussie board)

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We also saw a baby Humpback Whale. First whale I've seen this year in person. Very small, but, didn't see it's mother.

Many Spinner Dolphins and flying fish were spotted. A Ray jumped out of the water too.

Interesting URL if your into marine biology: I think I have seen this whale before (not sure):

http://khon2.com/2015/11/08/scientists-investigate-false-killer-whale-carcass-found-on-hawaii-island/
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