A Laird Hamilton Update by,
Gabby Reece 1-8-2010
This is getting funny! Me giving all of you surf lovers my wife perspective on Laird and his day to day life. I mean if you want to know about his equipment, or wave count on a particular swell I will work on my “surf specific” info. However, for now I will give you whichever topic is jumping out at me. First let’s talk about how Laird did such a great birthday for me. He went into town that morning since our dishwasher melted (literally) and picked up a new one. If you know anything about living on an island or small town you seldom order anything up on the phone that doesn’t take days or even weeks to arrive. So with dishwasher in truck he met me at our house as I arrived home from a bike ride. He did some B level acting about how his day was shot (it was noon by the way) because the wind had hit the surf and he missed some very good sized waves (10-12 ft Hawaiian) in the a.m.
OK so that was his set up. Then he said something about going to Lumah’i beach to get blasted by some shore break waves to make himself feel better. Did I want to come? How could I pass that up. Needless to say on our way there we took a detour to the other side of Hanalei Bay to a home owned by a very old family where one could only be so lucky to visit. There on the land were several of my friends, all the children, Chef Leo who is a wonderful cook, and giant waves just 30 feet off shore. Magical! We gathered, ate scrumptious food, laughed, watched kids catch fish with their nets inside the reef, and saw the waves of Yaikoko’s smashing right before our eyes. PERFECT. Laird managed to put something together that made me feel really special but somehow not jolt me into this next decade of my life. After about 2 hours my knight in shiny surf shorts was off to go surfing. He had done his husbandly duties and was going out. He then proceeded to give me a drive by on a ski off shore before they went and towed until dark.
Today I was talking to my friend and neighbor Tiffany who loves to surf. She was checking the surf when, I kid you not as I was talking to her on the phone about kid stuff she started laughing and saying “oh my goodness”. Apparently at that moment she was watching Laird, riding out at Hanalei Bay, take a wave, ride it up on a high line and then proceeds to get blasted. She said you could see his board going one way and him getting launched in the air. I then told Laird and he laughed and said “yeah you mean when I was half bird and half fish”? The ocean was beautiful, with good conditions about 6-8 Hawaiian. I’m going to go out on a limb, and say Laird may even be a tiny bit tired. He will probably have a meal and find a way to create some more energy to go out again before dark. After all the swell is coming up…
Best, Gabby
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Happy Birthday
This is the start of a beautiful decade.
Aloha, Jeff
ALOHA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST EXAMPLE ,OF HOW ,WE CAN ALL ,FEEL THIS GOOD ,AT FOURTY. THANK GOD, LIFE IS SO GREAT, A WORLD FULL OF WOMEN HEALTHY LIKE GABBY IS JUST WHAT THIS PLACE NEEDS.
GOOD JOB, HAVE FUN, PEACE
Where can we find the cake??? It looks amazing!! recipe?
the north shore of Kauai is my favorite place in the world, thank you for helping me feel connected.
“You’re a thousand miles away but I know I’ll be home someday.”
I’m loving the wife perspective! And, from one Capricorn Girl to another, I hope your birthday was extremely happy. It looks amazing. Have a wonderful year.
Happy 40th Gabby!!!
I took my then girlfriend to Maui and Kauai for her 40th.. So I realize the beauty that surrounded you for your birthday……
I live in florida and cave dive and explore and enjoy the out doors Laird is an amazing guy….all of us that push the envelope appreciate those that do so as well…..
thanks for being an inspiration to many people…..
HAPPY 40TH!!!
Rick Smith MD
Gulf Breeze FL
Sailrdoc@aol.com
Great post….
You know if i tried to go for a beach walk let alone surf on my wifes birthday I would get a karate chop to the throat – ok maybe not to the throat!
Do you mind me asking whazt sort of cake that is in the pciture?
Kia orana.
Hi Gabby,
We would like to come to hawaï in august, but first time and wish to know how are the conditions for surf & windsurfer at this time of the year. Where are the best places to stay? (coming with four kids!)
Many thanks for your help,
All the best
Caroline.
Aloha Gabby & Laird!
It is great to see your blog, we recently heard about it from a friend.
Thank you for the wonderful post about Chef Leo, he is beaming!
It was an honor to spend the day celebrating your birth & your life. It was sweet to be a part & witness Laird’s love for you; despite the ‘epic waves’ right off shore! That could not have been planned better. Mahalo Ke Akua!!!
Gabby, Happy Celebration of your birth, and may this year bring you and your family many blessings of peace, happiness, health & love! You have accomplished so much in your life & are a positive role model to many women in your strength, discipline, talent, grace & beauty. I have always had much admiration and respect for you on those levels. It is wonderful to see you as a loving mother & supportive wife of a ‘great’ man as well; both of which are accomplishments within themselves!
Congratulations & blessings on all your endeavors.
Me ke aloha pumehana,
Pua La`a