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The past few months I have been traveling to competitions, juggling media appearances and training. I have to admit, sometimes it is hard to fly 14 hours  after a competition then get on another plane and participate in photo shoots. Thank god for business class and upgrades. But the cool part is what comes out of the photo shoots and interviews. Recently a writer from the New York Times came down to Peru to interview me and the check out the
surf scene here in Punta Hermosa and Moncora. I was so stoked on the article and to see Peru and our surf culture represented in such a positive way. As a Peruvian I am proud of my country and even more proud of all the surfers and people coming from around the world to surf the amazing waves of Peru. So thanks NYT!

Also, Tu Ciudad Magazine recently featured me on the cover the May Issue. It was cool to be featured with other Latin athletes who are pursuing their dreams in sports.  Though it could not have been any colder the day we shot, the crew at Tu Ciudad was fun and cool to work with. More exposure for the sport I love. Now go surf!"

This was a cool day at my home beach in Punta Hermosa, Peru. Red Bull created a contest for 25 girls between the ages of 10 and 16 to come out to the beach and paint a blank surfboard shaped canvas, with the hopes of me choosing their design.  I was overwhelmed by the preparation many of the girls did before they arrived, they had their designs planned out on paper and they were working so hard.  It was difficult to pick a winning design because they were all so good and creative.

Just getting back to Peru after a couple months in Australia. I was really stoked to start the year off good there. The win at Snapper was just a great way to start the year. And then to get second at Bells, it takes a lot of pressure off. It's a long year and there's a lot that can happen. All of the girls are surfing really good, but I think all the training I did in the off season is pay off. My boards feel good, and I feel good. Gotta run for now, but see you in Brazil for the next event.

I’ve been on Maui for the last 10 days and it has been going mental. The winter finally made the turn and the waves have been sick every day. I haven’t been able to stay awake past 9:30 for days. It feels good to finally be beat from surfing. Also, I've got my annual Menehune Mayhem contest coming up for the groms, so we've got that to look forward to. It's always a good time and the kids are stoked. More later.

We are coming towards the end of a 12-day, non-stop Pipeline free surfing dream.  It's been fun with some serious moments at The Pipeline. A few of my friends got hurt. Mark Healey broke his left knee cap and fractured his right heel. The day after Jason Shibata and Fred Patachia fell victim to Pipe's hungry, no-mercy reef.  All three incidents resulted with the boys needing help up the beach and on the sidelines to heal up. I've had a few fun waves in the process. I've been riding a 7'8 quad. We had a 18ft swell on Thurs and I towed Phantoms with Troy Alotis my Hawaii tow partner and mentor.  Throughout the day Sean Davey and Eric Ippel hovered above us in a white chopper capturing Jamie O'Brien and I bagging a few fun ones.There's more swell on the way on Tuesday, but the boogie boarders have their event running this coming week. Second options may find me paddling Phantoms or Rock Piles. The winter has definently turned for the better. Lets hope the swells keep the momentum.

Looks like the Pacific is going to wake up and come play with us in Hawaii on Thursday and a few more sizable swells lining up after that. I've been training with Russian kettle bells, running the beach, and stand-up surfing. I'll be going over to Sydney, Australia, on Feb 11 for the ASL Oakley Big Wave Awards. I'm a finalist in the contest. My wave is from Cow Bomby on Sept 1 is in the running. Mark Visser towed me into. Should be a fun night. 

Is it ever going to get good in Hawaii? What happened? What did we do wrong? Two feet in 72 hours, are you kidding me? Well, at least it's flat.

I've just been cruising at home, surfing Pipe and Backdoor lately. I was pretty stoked to win the Backdoor Shoot-Out. The waves were good and all the boys were going off, a lot different than the Pipe Master's this year. When it's flat I've been doing a lot of diving lately, it's been fun. I've found some pretty good shells down there. It's been a tough winter, but it's definitely getting better. It's all about late season.

Been golfing and fishing a lot lately, and just kind of cruising on Kauai. The waves have been good here this winter. The whole North Shore's been crap, but we've had a couple of days over here. I don't know, other than that, I guess we got a few days at Pipe during the Backdoor Shoot-Out. Heading for Australia soon, back on the road. 

I'll be honest mate, I am busier than a blue assed fly on a shit pile. I don't even have time to scratch my bum. The wedding's coming quick, the season comes right after that. But I'm not complaining, it's been a great off season.