Week 5 of our City of Deerfield Beach Surf Camp

July 23rd, 2011 by Kali

Surf camp kids having tons of fun!!  Notice how clear and clean the ocean water is here at our surf camp.  Water temp about 83 with air approximately 92.  Camp booked all summer.  Its been a great success.

Happy 4th of July!!

July 4th, 2011 by Kali

Freedom isn’t FREE.

God Bless ALL our service men and women past and present.

Come Join US: City of Deerfield Bch and Kali 'da Big Kahuna'!!

June 12th, 2011 by Kali
Surf Camp
Deerfield Beach
Ocean Rescue Summer Surf Camp 
Registration is underway for the Ocean Rescue Surf Camp, designed to teach the young surfer proper technique, safety awareness and ocean education.The cost of the camp is $150 per session (week). The fee includes the use of city-owned surfboards, plus a rash guard for the participant to keep.There will be eight one-week sessions, beginning June 13, with the last session starting July 25. Each session runs Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 1 PM, and meets daily at the Deerfield Beach North Beach Pavilion, just north of the International Fishing Pier. The camp is taught by Ocean Rescue staff and features all lifeguard-trained and certified instructors, some having over twenty years of experience. Your child’s safety is our number one concern, which is why we have one instructor per five participants.The camp is open to children ages 7 – 13 who are competent swimmers. Activities will include surf instruction, ocean and ecological awareness activities, snorkeling, waverunner rides, beach games and a pizza lunch every Friday. Participants should bring sun block, a bathing suit and a towel. Registration is ongoing at Pioneer Park, 217 NE 5th Avenue. Call 954-480-4433 for more information.Kali ‘da Big Kahuna’ a NSSIA – Master Certified Surfing Instructor from Big Kahuna Surf School will also be one of the instructors at this years summer surf camp.

World Oceans Day June 11 & 12, 2011

June 12th, 2011 by Kali

Kiana with dad: Kali ‘da Big Kahuna’ @ Museum of Discovery and Science, Ft. Lauderdale, FL for World Oceans Day.  More pics to follow…. Come join us.  Free Intro Surfing Lessons at event.

Come Join Us!! World Oceans Day Weekend!

June 8th, 2011 by Kali

World Oceans Day June 11 & 12, 2011
Museum of Discovery & Science, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  • Save the Ocean Mural
    Using recycled materials, crayons, markers and paint you can help add to our ocean mural by creating fish, whales, caves, coral, sea weed or other fascinating features ad animals found in the ocean.
  • Ocean Science
    Try your hand at ocean science games and activities. Learn about waves and how the ocean impacts weather, temperature and people everyday.
  • Sea Turtle Oversight Protection
    Explore what you can do to help sea turtles and learn what STOP is doing to keep them safe.
  • Fort Lauderdale Kite Surfing School
    Join the Fort Lauderdale Kite Surfing School to see how much fun kite surfing can be!
  • Surfrider Foundation
    Discover the wealth of diverse and beautiful ocean creatures and habitats and how we are all interconnected.
  • Big Kahuna Surf School
    Say “Aloha!” to the legendary surfer Kali ‘da Big Kahuna’ (NSSIA – Master Certified Surfing Instructor, Duke Kahanamoku’s Last Student and nominated as a Cultural Living Treasure in Surfing, State of Florida) and get a few pointers on hanging ten.  Participate in a FREE Surf Lessons 101 seminar and obtain your Certificate of Completion.
  • Polynesian Proud Productions
    Many cultures around the world depend on the ocean and respect its awesome power. Learn about Tahitian culture and its wonderful and unique relationship with the sea.
  • Broward B-Cycle
    Take a ride with Broward B-Cycle and see how bike sharing can cut down on transparent emissions, traffic and gas
    costs.
  • Broward Solar, Inc.
    Explore the world of the sun by investigating solar energy as a water heating and power source for your home.
  • The Big Blue and You
    Find out what you can do to help the ocean and see how the Big Blue & You is making a big impact on local ocean conservation.
  • Story Time in the Discovery Center
    12:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
    Join us for a reading of Dr. Seuss’ One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish and color your own fish to add to the Museum’s ocean mural.
  • Sea Turtle Talk
    1:30 p.m.
    Learn about Seat Turtle nesting, diet and migration while getting an up-close look at resident Sea Turtle “MJ” during this informative show.
  • Gone Fishin’
    2:30-4:30 p.m.
    Grab a fishing pole and try your luck at catching the Big One in the Discovery Center. Once you snag one learn about sizes and types of fish that should be released to keep our oceans healthy.
  • The Ocean on Your Smart Phone
    2:30-4:30 p.m.
    Andy Royston will share tips on capturing spectacular ocean photographs with your camera phone and share stories about the creatures he captures in his images.
  • June 1 marks start of Hurricane season!

    June 1st, 2011 by Kali

    Let’s all ‘Be Prepared!!’

    Remembering all those who served our country.

    May 30th, 2011 by Kali


    As a combat veteran I thought I was forgotten this Memorial Day.  This morning my wife gave me a kiss and said “Thank You”.  I want to take this opportunity to also say “Thank You” to all those who served and remembering all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

    Hau`oli La Makuahine (Happy Mother's Day!!)

    May 8th, 2011 by Kali

    To all the mom’s.  May your day be Happy & Beautiful as you All are.

    Hau ʻoli Pakoa (Happy Easter!!)

    April 23rd, 2011 by Kali

    It was an awesome Good Friday service and experience.  It brought everything back into perspective as to why we will be celebrating Easter tomorrow. 
    Christ is Risen – Hau ʻoli Pakoa (Happy Easter!!)

    Surfers For Autism, Deerfield Bch, FL

    April 16th, 2011 by Kali

    Kali ‘da Big Kahuna’ @ recent Surfers For Autism Deerfield Bch, FL
    “It was an honor and pleasure to help our Special Needs friends and families as they ride the waves and to see the smiles on their faces” ~ Kali ‘da Big Kahuna’