Greetings!

We were recently able to meet with Eric Hires and hear his story of delivering Made's boat. If you were unable to check out Eric's blog/journal while he was out in Indonesia, you can find it here and read his own words. Below is a hand-full of images from the trip. It's been incredible to see this unfold into a reality—starting from a simple conversation over burritos one summer afternoon two summers ago here in St. Augustine, FL. We hope these photos give you a sense of the impact this boat has made on Made. This would not have been possible if it were not been for the participation of all those who purchased the T-shirt. Thank you all. Know that you were a part of impacting this humble man in Indonesia and his generations to come. Also, thank you to Eric Hires, Surfing the Nations, and Tom Bauer.

We hope that you are encouraged and blessed by this as much as we have been.

Peace to you,
ROSA LOVES


Made rocking his shirt.


Eric & Made, seeing the boat for the first time.


25,584,641.44 Indonesia Rupiahs: the cost of the boat.



The motor.










The boat under construction.



Ain't she a beaut?!


Made, Eric and the boat maker posing for some photos before the launch.






The launching and blessing of the boat.


Tom and Eric


Part of the St. Augustine crew with Surfing the Nations.


"Sick Nugs".


Aaron's scars from hitting the reef.