Transpac, Transpac, all I am seeing are transpac boats!

So yes the 2009 Transpac boats have arrived with the fastest boat crossing the Pacific Ocean in 5 days and 14 hours setting a new record. There are parties and celebrations everywhere for the boats! Where was our party for lasting 27 days out at sea!!!?


Transpac boat with escort entering Ala Wai Harbour

When we got back form the mainland our chain plates were ready and we put them back on the boat late at night and early in the morning to beat the heat. I have been going to yoga classes at Diamond head and have gone out surfing twice! Roger, our next door neighbour and legend here in Hawaii, was kind enough to offer to teach me how to surf. With the south swell gone and the waves "little ankle bitters" I decided to give it a try.....and I have had such an amazing time! Roger takes his remodeled Boston Whaler with surfboards out beyond the break, drops anchor and surfs. Often Dr. John, a former high school student of Rogers, goes out too. Roger gets in the water with fins and a snorkel and pushes me when the waves come, helping me catch the waves. I am happy to report that as of today I am able to catch my own waves, stand and maneuver the board!! On the way back into the boat harbour we saw a pod of dolphins with babies, making my day!!! Roger is what the Aloha spirit is all about! Did I mention that he turned 72 on Sunday!

Dalia


Roger and Dr.John going out to surf


Jerry working on his boat "Glorious". Jerry was our neighbour in Mazatlan (Dock 6) and here!