a Tsunami relief party on Kauai

so this sunday morn ing went to lydgate to meet dave the point being to make the paddle from my house to the park about three miles ,the ocean calm in the lee of the bumpy condition NW sweell and slowly increasing north winds mean glassy and deteriorating as the day progresses…

any how the arrival of dave delayed me and my dear wife marta walked the loop in the park…what a nice place and the job of upgrading the park is great… the recent rains have made the grass lush and fresh

Access to th ebeach breaks at the south end and the mostly unsurfed north end reefs is clean and clear… Annie was un able to get a reservation for the pavillion ,understandable as these are popular birthday venues…so the 1st come 1st serve smaller areas will be the next alternative …

so dave arrives and we go for the paddle I try out my new paddle stick with the tiny two hand size blade …successful in many respects…Annie got a job offer to be in costa rica and may disolve herself …yet to be seen… ahhh what a day yes spring is here…ambrose…

Hey we’re only a few days away, I’m stoked that the raffle is going well and meeting other Swaylocker’s face to face is a great thing!

aloha,

Keith

Looking forward to meeting everyone as well. Ready for the warm water?

fresh water large cool spots are refreshing when you are subjected to the warm surges

sunday the fresh river water clear and void of salt

scouting the bottom over the front of the mat

wish I could remember what people say when they say the temperature of the water…its just really comfortable this time o’ year

aloha from waipouli

… ambrose …

does michael paler have a ticket?

…Y I Y I O…

Fun waves today on Kauai’s west side. Water temp warmer than air temp at times.

OK, I posted this as an announcement, but I’ll put it here too … we raised $1700 for the tsunami victims. Many many thanks to those who donated prizes, and to those who bought raffle tickets. Here’s the list of winners:

Gregg Hunt 9’6" El Gato board - Dan Detmer (looks like it pays to buy 20 tickets!)

Keith Melville 7’6” board - Jennifer Abernathy

Greg Gutierrez painting “Tunnels” – Gordie Hahn

Greg Gutierrez painting “Cannons” – Judd Finkelstein

Richard McCormick custom wood longboard fin – Jeff Ellison

Red X fin set – Dan Detmer

Surfer’s Journal Video – Jimmy Rodele

Endless Summer Video – Gabriel Rodele

Kauai Boat Cruise – Lyle Tanahill

Split T shirt – Scott Mcdonald

Split T shirt – Jennifer Abernathy

F Series FCS fins – Kevin Ryan

FCS surf hat – Tony Anderson

FCS longboard leash – Judd Finkelstein

Geezer trunks – Jimmy Rodele

Neumatic T shirt – Lyle Tanahill

Surf video (DVD) – Kevin Ryan

Volcom hat – Don Rogers

Volcom shirt – Joe Sebergandis

ProBox fin set – Mike Davis

Edge fin set (thruster) – Matt Fraza

Edge fin set (longboard) – J. Potocny

Surfing Monopoly game – Santiago Chuck

CD “Kupaianaha” – Eric Burns

Ambrose T shirt – Hobcawannie

Ambrose T shirt – Joe Sebergandio

I’ll be in contact with winners (at least, those who weren’t there to get their prizes) to arrange delivery, etc. You can also PM me if you have questions…