Tsunamis: Wins an Emmy

I won an Emmy tonight for my work on an animation I did with a buddy of mine (Chris Neuhahn) for the County of San Diego. I'm so stoked!
If you'd like to view the animation, it can be found here:

Recycled Lint

Thinking about my fire starting options, I experimented with dryer lint. It seems to work pretty well, so I've been collecting it to bring along. I guess if it doesn't work, I can always knit a hoodie.

Talking the Talk

Went to TJ last night to get my Tourist Card for Mexico. I really need to pick up the pace on my Spanish studies. Getting the Tourist card was easy. Trying to communicate in Spanish: worthless. LOL.

My Baja Tackle Box

Here's a quick overview of my tackle for my trip. It includes over 65 lures, 120 swimbaits, and 11 spools of line. Way too much to list here. Here's a pic:

New Werner Paddle Arrives

I received a new Corryvrecken carbon fiber paddle today from Werner.
The new paddle has a redesigned ferrule (compared to my 2007 model)
and looks great. The new ferrule release button has a lower profile.
The blade shape looks identical. Will test it out on Saturday.

More Mods Necessary - 1 cam down

Worked on some modifications over the weekend, including adding cleats to the side rails. Upon further consideration of the rudder setup, I realize now that my previous rigging for my surfboard isn't going to work with a rudder attached. I've been working on ideas for a new attachment method, though nothing concrete yet. Time is running out.

Also, one of my cameras started malfunctioning on Saturday. Not quite sure what happened, but during the time lapse recording of the cleat installation, the camera locked up. No digital images, and now it won't turn off. Need to get it exchanged quickly or the new one will arrive after I leave...

Stone Meeting Update

Had a fantastic meeting with Stone Brewing Company on Friday. The bistro is unbelievable and definitely something anyone who enjoys serenity should check out. The entire area is enveloped by the most tranquil pond, plants and ambiance imaginable. Not your typical bistro, for sure. No television in sight!
Anyway, met with Chris and discussed the project. Their corporate ideals seem very much in line with my own personal beliefs. I'm stoked about that. Stone fun fact: more than 30% of their electricity usage is generated by solar panels on the roof of the facility. Amazing!

New rudder installation

After a long day of horrible instructions, I finally got the rudder
installed. The deploy/retraction system seems difficult to operate.
May need to modify so it's easier to work. Took it for a quick spin
and it seems like it will help.

33 Miles Today

I paddled from La Jolla Shores to the Pt. Loma lighthouse today. 33 miles in 11 hours. While 3mph may not seem like much, I also fished along the way. No fish to report. Lots of red tide. This trip was a full gear dress rehearsal with all my gear stowed, including my surfboard. Frustrating without a rudder. That gets installed tomorrow.

New Sponsor: Werner Paddles

I'm honored that Werner paddles has joined my list of sponsors. They
make the highest quality paddles. I've been using their carbon fiber
paddles for years and they were very accommodating when I told them I
would need a back up paddle for my expedition. If you need a quality
paddle, check theirs out at http://www.wernerpaddles.com

Cover Shot!

Recently I was interviewed about my trip by local writer Jack Innis. The article was for Nautical Mile magazine, based in Florida. Well, the June issue came out and I made the cover! I'm so stoked! Not only did I get yellow fin sashimi, my photo will now be in the archives of history! You can check out the article here: