4/29/2009

Karan has been itching to catch a wave since the moment he set his foot on Oahu.

Finally, on Wednesday afternoon, Karan, Kim and Radim hit Waikiki beach for some good surfing.

Since Kim and Radim already knew how to surf, they went straight to the ocean to catch some waves, leaving Karan with the macho surf instructor.

Signing up for a surf class

Waiting for the surf instructor. Meanwhile, we can play spot the Japanese tourist game.

Macho surf instructor

When is my turn?

Finally it was Karan’s turn. Step 1: Paddle, paddle with your arms!

Step 2: Kneel

Step 3: Get up and then turn your front leg

Look Ma! I am surfing!

Let’s look CLOSER!

Correct style – Check!
Spirit: High! Check!
In Ocean: Not yet!

Now put it to test!

A different instructor takes over

Paddle!

Instructor on the right: “Paddle! Faster!”

Karan: My arms are going to fall off soon …

1008th paddle …

After thousands of paddling, it was too far for me to see Karan. But I was sure he had fun paddling, and trying to stand up on the board, and maybe catching a couple waves. 🙂 Maybe… 🙂