All the Way from Capetown

Mark, left, and Alistair traveled from South Africa to be part of the winter surf scene at Sunset Beach. Mark was at the Liquid Nation Ball, a fundraiser for "Surf Aid", and bid on a Billabong auction package called PIPELINE MASTERS EXPERIENCE. HE WON!!
So he and his surf buddy left their families at home and had 5 days at the Turtle Bay Resort and lots of fun at all the most important events in the neighborhood.
Lucky guys!

Merry Christmas to Everyone

Keegan kept me company at the Sunset Beach Elementary Craft Fair.
She had bought one of my pups and brought him along to see all the interesting gifts that were on sale and
she also spent some time at Mom's table making "Surf Dog" bookmarks. Thanks, Keegan, for lending a hand.

Volleyball Stars in the Making

The twins, Hope and Nysa, were at the fair selling jewelry that they handcrafted.
Mom ordered 5 colorful, glass bead key rings which are so sweet, just like the girls.
They play volleyball for Kahuku High School and make necklaces, bracelets, and earrings in their spare time.

I Love A Parade!!

I was very excited to be in the Haleiwa Christmas Parade. There were over 50 entries-----bands, horses, floats, and me in a decorated jogger stroller. What do you think of my surfboard with twinky lights? That's Jane, the Snowy Fairy, and Mom in her glittery Christmas outfit accompanying me!! Mike, the police officer, kept us safe. It was raining cats and dogs and there was lightning too! Yikes!

Hooray for Surf Dog!!

Yeah, Surf Dog!! We heard lots of friends calling my name along the mile long parade route.

Post Parade Party

Here I am at Cholo's Mexican restaurant in my little beachtown of Haleiwa!! This is my support crew---from left to right--Brian, Mary, Sarah Marie, Joey, Me, Mom, Bobby, Lucia, Janie, and Rachael. I'm lucky to have so many wonderful friends!

Someday..........Maybe Me-----Mr. Pipeline

Well, it's a long shot, but maybe someday if I keep practicing.....hummmmm, maybe.

Kelly Slater Takes the Title Again!

I'm at Ehukai Beach Park-----the Pipeline wave; the one that was is Hawaii 5-0. It's across Kamehameha Hwy. from Sunset Beach Elem.
Kelly Slater, the surfer from Florida, just won the Pipeline Masters for the sixth time. He took his first title when he was 20 and this one, his 6th, at 36. Wow!! Good job, Kelly.

The Pipeline Beach

Lucia, a professional surf photographer from England, cuddled me on the beach as the champ, Kelly Slater, scored his title points.
I sure am lucky to live Hawaii! Just look how gorgeous it is during the first week of December!

Dressed to the Nines and Ready to Tee Off

From left to right----Melissa, Mele, Lehua, and Lyndi were at the Turtle Bay Resort to play golf. They were the only "girl" team. The Pro Surfer Golf Tournament, a Triple Crown of Surfing event, is a benefit which raises money for worthy causes on the North Shore. Mom was awarded $1,000 for her summer literacy program, RIGHT ON READER, at Sunset Beach Elementary. Bravo to Randy Rarick for always supporting this neighborhood, especially the children!

Heading to the Links

I'm in the arms of Tom Servais. He's a very famous surf photographer who has been traveling the globe for years taking pictures of the best surfers in the world at the best surfing spots in the world. He's even had a big coffee table book of his photographs published.

Traveling from San Diego

Charlie is the Associate Publisher of Transworld magazines----Transworld Surf, Transworld Skate, etc. He looked so dapper is his fancy hat that I just had to talk with him! He was playing in the Pro Surfer Golf Tournament, too. I've made another new friend!

At the End of the Tournament

This is the crowd of pro surfers and others in the surfing world who played the Pro Golf Tournament at the Turtle Bay Resort.
It was a lot of fun and the winners were given some really great prizes. Hooray to the sponsors!
Do you see the guy on the left making a gesture with his hand? That's the "shaka" sign. It's particular to Hawaii and is a friendly "aloha" wave!
Google: "Triple Crown of Surfing" to learn more about this famous event that closes the world surfing tour each year.

A Big Night at Sunset Beach Elementary

Wow!!! It was an exciting evening, SURF NIGHT-----surfers from all over the world lined the perimeter of the cafeteria signing posters. There was homemade chili and chips, beef stew, brownies and cookies to eat. And THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS worth of doorprizes were given away!! Mom won a surfboard!! Imagine that!
I sponsored the event along with over a hundred other supporters.
The following 12 photographs take you there!

Getting Ready.............

In the morning Jesse worked hard putting up all the posters and signs acknowledging Surf Night's sponsors.
Yikes!! I was getting a little dizzy being up so high!

Friends Working Together

Christian, on the left, and Grace were busy getting all the prize bags ready for the big evening! Don't you love their smiles.
Did you notice the surfboard in the background?

Command Central

Tasha, on the left, and Melissa were taking calls and receiving all the fabulous doorprizes that were being donated and dropped off!!
They had their work cut out for them! What a big job!!
Hooray for all their effort year after year.

Dad Pitched in Too!!

Bobby spent the morning rolling up free Triple Crown of Surfing posters.
Hooray for the parents of Sunset Beach Elementary!

And Surf NIght Begins......

Kahea Hart rides for Hurley and does some "grom" coaching.
("Grom" identifies a young, up and coming surfer.)
He was signing posters and chatting with all the children he met.

Also Riding for Hurley.............

Rob Machado, pointing at me, and Kalani Robb surf big waves all around the world. Look for them in the mags----SURFER, SURFING, TRANSWORLD SURF, ETC. They'll be easy to spot!