Welcome

Welcome to the Hawaii Military Surfing Organization (HMSO) website. Our goal is pretty simple - to unite military surfers and provide them with an outlet to enjoy surfing and the lifestyle here in Hawaii even though a large majority of members don’t live in the islands. This is truly and International Club! It does not matter what level of surfer you are, what your rank is or was, or branch of service. What matters to us is that you either want to learn to surf or have already caught the surf bug and are now addicted like the rest of us. Only a surfer knows what I mean really. Our common thread is a distinct love and respect of the ocean combined with our dedicated service to our nation. I recommend you surf the website and learn something about who we are, who we accept as members, what our Community Outreach Programs are, and what we stand for as a club. If you think you fit the mold and would like to join up or support the club, then by all means send an email (sgl_fin@yahoo.com) or just print out the membership form and mail it in. You’ll notice the club has a robust photo gallery of club member pictures submitted from all over the world with surfers doing all sorts of things from surfing (of course), to working out, to field training for the active folks, to hobbies such as motorcycles or VW’s, to you name it. If it enters the realm of the surfing lifestyle or military service, then we are interested. You can also purchase HMSO Logo Items via Paypal from the website if you are interested on the "Gear" link. Thanks again for visiting us and we look forward to hearing from you. Aloha / Chaz Bowser - President HMSO

GO WOLFHOUNDS!

2012 Surf Trip - Blue Point Villas – Bali, Indonesia

Well folks, we had to skip 2011 so to make up for it – looks like the 2012 Annual HMSO Surf Trip will be to Blue Point Villas located in Bali.If you have ever watched “Morning of the Earth” or anything with the cast of characters from the 1970’s when surfing was in it’s heyday and exploration & discovery era then you know Bali.If you haven’t seen “Morning of the Earth” then go get a copy and you’ll understand. Read More...

Crap Board Urban Legend – Finally the Truth!

OK, time to dispel a rumor, myth, legend, or theory… Years ago I had an idea. That idea was to have a board purposely airbrushed to look old. You know, coffee stain colored, with obvious dings and repairs, leaking water sucked thru the stringers causing swelling and discoloration, delaminating, heat bubbles, duct-tape repairs, etc. Really crappy looking! (Read More...)

Surf Photographs - Discounts for HMSO Members

HMSO wants to fully endorse and support the "Water Sniper" here on Oahu. The company is owned and operated by Warren Wallis, former US Special Operator & disabled combat veteran now retired and dedicated to shooting the finest professional quality surf photographs for the everyday surfer on Oahu. Trading in his gun, Warren is in the water armed today with only a set of swim fins, a helmet, a rash-guard, and a professional grade Canon Camera with a Telephoto, Wide-Angle, and a Fish-Eye lens. Using a custom built Del Mar Water Housing, his goal is to shoot the everyday surfer and bring the same quality photographs seen on the covers of Surf Magazines at a fraction of the cost currently available. Photographers are typically doing this now charging $35, $50, and even up to $75 for photographs of similar quality. Warren will do the same for only $25 per photo and HMSO Members get another $5 discount on top of that." For the price of a decent lunch on Oahu, you can have that high quality surf photograph of yourself you always wanted. His business goes live officially on 1 January 2010 but you may see him in the local line-up testing equipment and keeping his skills sharp. Look for the Orange "Gath" Helmet and Yellow Water Housing on his camera. He is also available at a group rate (perfect for that unit surf PT session) or for hourly blocks of time. Email the Water Sniper at "thewatersniper@yahoo.com" if you have any questions.

www.watersniper.com

HMSO and Na Kama Kai Surfboard Donation

After a great surf session with the HMSO Gang at Lani's, Holton's, and Jocko's on a big rising double-overhead swell, the gang got thrown out of the water by Mother Nature but alas landed in a place that was good for all. That place was way down at Ewa Beach Park where the HMSO Gang linked up with Duane DeSoto - the current Longboard World Champ. In addition to being one of Hawaii's own and being the current World Champ, Duane is the leader for Na Kama Kai which is a Not-For-Profit Organization that basically was designed to empower youth, conduct ocean-based programs, specifically targeting ocean awareness and safety in order to increase the capacity of youth in the community through cultural & environmental education. It is a great organization and part of it's work is in donating surfboards to folks who may be as fortunate as the rest of us at this time in their lives. But that shouldn't hold a person back and HMSO (along with Duane DeSoto and his Group of course) have made it an "affair of the heart" to donate boards to these folks in hope that they will turn around someday and do the same to another person. The feeling of doing something like this for another human is much like the feeling of sliding down a silky wave face making that long drawn bottom-turn into a nice barrel section of a wave. The Karma from this day will last a long time for all.

God’s Curse on Surfers

Box Jellyfish. These things truly suck. They are truly the terrorist’s of the Ocean. For about 7 to 11 days after a full moon, the come into Southern Shores of the islands to spawn. They look like the tip of a clear condom floating in the water and are about the same size and they don’t float on the surface for the most part. Super hard to see! Other types of Jellyfish such as Portuguese Man-O-War or a few other species also visit the Island Chain. These are typically bigger and easier to see due to colors and typically float. Read More...

UPDATE to Illegal Shark Feeding / STOP THE SHARK TOURS!

KITV News in Honolulu Reports the following:
http://www.kitv.com/news/24683492/detail.html?taf=hon

Wounded Warriors

SSG Robert Heiber,was wounded while conducting Scout Sniper operations. He received shrapnel wounds from an enemy mortar round. Read more

HMSO History

Founded by a group of military surfers with the sole purpose of forming a group with common interest. Not a rebellion, but merely a way for service members returning from the Vietnam Conflict to band together as surfers and enjoy their favorite recreational activity. Read more

Club Photo Gallery

Some Basic Surfing Rules for New Surfer
Here are some basic rules for new surfers (and old surfers) / this list is not all encompassing but it gives you some basics to work with. Read the Rules Here

We Are Making A Difference

Providing college educations to surviving children of fallen Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps special operations personnel who lose their lives in combat or training. Providing immediate financial assistance for special operations personnel severely wounded in action.
Mele Kalikimaka!
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2-27 Infantry "Wolfhound" Board Donation

In midst of the seemingly endless cycle of deployments for our fellow service members, an idea was born on the island of Oahu. A notion to give back to those who have given and continue to give so much, inspired by the freedom we share as Americans that is literally provided through the efforts of the few, gave origin to the concept. Derived from the mind of a true patriot, Johnny Moore, the owner of Strong Current Surf Shop and Grass Skirt Grille in the town of Haleiwa, Hawaii, a board was conceived. Read More...

HMSO T-Shirt - $20.00