The Big Swells

It is not often that the island experiences big northern swells (what makes the waves roll into Plum Bay) so when they do come you have to take advantage.  Dillon prefers to be out on the water when no one else is there (except for fellow surfer friends) so that usually means we pull some Dawn Patrol (6:30 am surf session).  It amazes me that when it is dark out and I go in his room and say hey time to get up - he pulls it off.  I think the early wake up call is worth it to not have a gaggle of obnoxious surfers out there  creating a dangerous environment.  We were lucky to have a northern swell come through over the Christmas break and the whole family (minus Ro and Carith) made it out.  Good times were had by all for sure!!!!  It is beautiful to sit on the water - watch the sun rise and if you are lucky enough experience a rainbow right over you.  There is nothing that compares to an early morning on the water with the family.

chilly early morning water

pink glow from the rising sun

dill warming up

nothing like a family line up

the carlos flare

Papa keeping an eye on all the activity - mix father and doc and well you know what that means

I know it is small (does not feel like it when you are on it) but it was a fun ride

miguel

yeah we know carlos

not sure who the photo of the day award goes to - miguel's leg - or - michael's tube ride below

the waves were amazing to watch across the bay

some what unreal - the rainbow was completely over dill and I 

photo op - papa and miguel

miguel and brandi

the dudes

always a good surf day with a stack of boards like this

another wonderful day and fun surf session on the island of St.Maarten  - not much to say but that it does not get much better then this (Brandi thanks for the photo assist)