Ring the first weekend of the new year with a bodyboarding attempt, by Arthur. It also happens to be the first day of "swell season" where the cove turns from flat glass (good for snorkeling) to some semi-intense waves (good for bodyboarding). The waves aren't too aggressive, except that the coast goes from very deep to very shallow very quickly (great for snorkeling) and is very rocky (terrible for bodyboarding). Arthur and I stake out our place on the little sandy beach not far from our place, where the coconut palms provide excellent hammock support. I hold down the beach while Arthur goes in for a try. No major rides, but no major accidents; just a few little scraps on the rocks. We watch some folks take some great rides closer to the jetty, where it doesn't seem as rocky. Perhaps that will be the spot to learn...