Dispatch 5: Easter Island Trip With Freddy P And Crew
Justin Cote
- June 29 2009
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Monday June 22
It’s been a few days now without any waves. We hoped that our sacrificial night on the “town” would bless us with a jump in the swell but instead we woke up hungover to relentless wind and rain and not a surfable wave in sight. Needless to say, after being trapped indoors for a good 36 hours we needed a bit of fresh air so we spent the day checking out the Moai quarry at Rano Raraku. The ancient Rapa Nui people would carve the giant Moai out of the cliff face of this giant crater and then transported them to their final locations along the shoreline at various locations around the island. At Rano Raraku, there are dozens of Moai in various stages of completion scattered around the site. We spent the afternoon wandering around these stone giants playing tourist…enjoy da pics.—Andrew Oliver/insurfnews.com
Saturday, June 20th, 2009
You may be wondering, where the hell are the video updates. Well, we have them. But, the internet is a slow as molasses. I could probably mail you a DVD before I was able to upload a video to the site. So, were gonna keep coming with the slide shows and updates and as soon as we get back to the mainland we’ll reel out the videos. Believe me they will be worth the wait. There has been some classic shit going down.
Anyway, it has been pissing rain since we woke up, so what better time to post an update. The waves have been small but fun waves in the main town of Hanga Roa for the last couple of days. We made friends with a few of the local guys. They couldn’t be any friendlier. And now, every time we head out for a surf they send out word on the coconut wireless to have all their friends come down and watch the pros from Hawaii. We have a pretty solid entourage, especially when we surf the waves in front of the harbor in plain sight of the town. It’s been a pretty cool experience.
Aside from surfing, there has been a critical level of shit-talking going down. This is something no surf trip is immune to. But, being that we have all known one another since we were kids, and we all pride ourselves in our shit-talking abilities, so it has been really intense. There is no good reason to repeat all the shit that’s been said over the last four days, but It’s safe to say that our insults have generally fallen into these basic categories.
I’m fat and grumpy, Freddy P is going bald, Moody is super amazing, body of a Greek god full head of hair, sensitive and caring young scholar, Marcus is a pissed-off drunk moke, and Merle is a tight-wad snapcase. Oh, and Zak Noyle our photographer from TransWorld SURF is the fucking man and has an awesome haircut so we don’t talk shit about him.
So, imagine these insults dealt out in about a million different variations, 24/7, and you’ll be able to recreate our trip.
While been surfing and shit-talking our days away we’ve been generally keeping it pretty mellow at night. A couple beers and pizzas from this epic little restaurant we found has been the basic agenda. That was until Thursday night rolled around. Like most places, Thursday night is the night to party. We mentioned our new friends Ze Germans in our last post. Well, last night just happened to be their last night on the island. So, we had double the reason to go big last night.
After a couple of days in the same guesthouse, Ze Germans figured out our vibe and they fit right in to the crew. They we’re great sports and put up with a lot of heckling. But, it was great to have them around for the comic relief. Their accents we’re hilarious and we actually got them to host a webisode for the site. Definitely stay tuned for that.
Other than the first day, the waves haven’t been that great but we have been having an amazing time. There is swell on the way and I’m sure more antics are in store so keep checking in on the Rapa Nui Assault.—Andrew Oliver/insurfnews.com
Thanks heaps for this indeed!… if anyone else has anything, it would be much appreciated. Great website Super Piano Links 
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June 17th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
6 Pictures? What a trip
June 17th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
my bad only the first day
June 17th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
wow marcus hickman is captivating
June 17th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
wow i love people talking
June 18th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Any air sections ?
June 18th, 2009 at 11:11 am
just added some new photos…
June 18th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Justin Coteeeeeesssshhhh
June 19th, 2009 at 12:53 am
Wow. No worries about getting an education. No worries about the state of the economy. No worries about being a professional at something. No worries about your own personal future, or life after professional surfing. No worries mate. Farken eh, reality is going to be cruel to all of you in the future….
June 19th, 2009 at 3:33 am
wow. chill the eff out hater.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Me thinks imaikalani needs to find a new sport or move out of New Jersey. *yoda voice* I sense anger in this one, yes!
June 19th, 2009 at 9:36 am
No sense worrying in things you can’t change. Take life one day at a time, one step at a time, one second at a time. You can’t bring me down. A wise man by the name of Jack Johnson once said “don’t let your dreams be dreams”. Don’t let the negative corporate world bring your attitude down to their level. There is always sunshine above every storm cloud.
Peace
June 19th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
16 = Merle. FOX
June 19th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
I’d give up my “office space” job for an opportunity to travel the world and get paid to surf sick waves any day! And considering the boys are getting killer photos, doing their own video editing, designing their own website, and writing all the dispatches themselves… looks like they’ve got their future figured out.
Sounds like imaikalani needs to watch the “Secret”. Could work wonders for you buddy.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Could you have picked a better group of C list pros to go on a trip??? None of these guys are exciting to watch and who the hell wants to hear about anything these guys have to say? Lame trip with a lame crew. Time to start promoting some up an coming kids that people are willing to get behind and spark interest in the sport.
June 20th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
blake, i didnt know that being one of the top 10 surfers in the world puts you on the C list. easy pro ho
June 20th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Fairly certain he’s talking about the other 3, in which case, he’s correct.
June 20th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Blake, Your the biggest hater!!! Its time for you to get a life kook!
June 21st, 2009 at 8:20 pm
These guys rip don’t hate, thanks Tw
June 21st, 2009 at 9:15 pm
haha, Blake, you’re the biggest hater.
June 22nd, 2009 at 8:48 am
blake- that’s interesting . . .i’m pretty sure surfing originated in hawaii and why not have a crew of all hawaii surfers experience waves that no one really has yet . . . and these guys are free surfers . . .they could care less about ranking . . .if i’m not mistaken, marcus beat mick fanning TWICE this past year in waves that were easier than the ones they’re talking about. So jump back grasshopper! you better check yourself
June 22nd, 2009 at 8:57 am
haha!! “no worries about being professional at something” they’re PROFESSIONAL surfers. I agree with you uluwehi . . .these boys are doing all they’re own stuff . ..check out their website insurfnews.com. it’s pretty sick.
i’m always surprised how surfers get the brundt of everything . .. like it’s all fun and games to risk your LIFE on a daily basis for something you are passionate about . ..seems pretty inspiring to me
June 22nd, 2009 at 8:59 am
haha!! “no worries about being professional at something” they’re PROFESSIONAL surfers. I agree with you uluwehi . . .these boys are doing all they’re own stuff . ..check out their website insurfnews.com. it’s pretty sick.
i’m always surprised how surfers get the brundt of everything . .. like it’s all fun and games to risk your LIFE on a daily basis for something you are passionate about . ..seems pretty inspiring to me. in case you forgot, lots of people have died to make surfing what it is
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:30 am
Consider yourself served Blake. Lunch is on the table. A big foot in mouth sandwich.
June 24th, 2009 at 8:36 am
hhheeey leave their boards better gift to the premises on the island and there are only two nop surfshop have more than 1 year, in Rapa Nui are great talents, and his blood the sea vinvula .. ools them and give them surprise you remember. views are .. and visitors are coming good and evil ..
Rade From Chile ..
June 24th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
what a great trip this is turning out to be. so glad we got the download on the name calling. another great moment in pro surfing.
June 25th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
That was an awesome video. F—k, Easter Island looks sketchy all around. I wouldn’t paddle out at either of those spots
June 26th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Would it be possible to instruct these guys to smoke more weed? I get the sense from these clips that they were not stoned enough.
June 29th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
you are correct Gary they indeed need to smoke some more weed because they werent stoned enough. good one.
June 30th, 2009 at 8:36 am
these guys are paid professional surfers….i surf better and i have a real job…
June 30th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Randy. dude quit your day job, paddle out at pipe and give it a shot!!
June 30th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Did they even surf on this trip? Havent seen any good video or photos
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:01 am
Life is great and amazing i am lucky that i am able to travel to remote places in the world and surf for a living. as far as everything you thats on your mind and not mine. i have learned not worry about things that are out of your control. I was top in my class and followed my heart. Life is great to me and i am sorry it wasnt good to you. thank you for your time to right about our trip to a amazing place you will probly never take the time to visit. Aloha Marcus
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:10 am
Sorry not all surfers smoke weed!!!
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:13 am
Randy would love for you to come on down and show me how its done. go To the north Shore Of Oahu Ask anyone where to find me paddle out and i will be waiting with my notepad… i will even push you in if you need help.. Aloha Marcus
July 7th, 2009 at 10:57 am
It doesn`t matter if it`s a surf trip or not, just the experience of a new culture, places and people is that matter the most, waves come and go, what`s left inside u keeps forever