Surf Riders Vintage Surf Action In Hawaii
Here's some great vintage surf action from a time when Hawaii was a brand new state. There are some great old surf boards, vintage hula dancers and, of course, great surf action.
INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAI‘I: State House District 36 / Hawai‘i County Council District 7 | Program
This week’s INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAI‘I features two candidate forums:
–At 8:00 pm, it’s the race for State House District 36, covering Mililani and Mililani Mauka on O‘ahu. With no incumbent, voters must choose between Republican Val Okimoto, a political newcomer, and veteran Democrat Marilyn Lee, who previously represented the area for 16 years.
–At 8:30 pm, political newcomers Kelly Drysdale and Rebecca Villegas are in a runoff for the Hawai‘i County Council District 7 seat, representing parts of North and South Kona.
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Papaholua Event - Video 50
On June 28th, 2013, the Kapi'olani Community College (KapCC) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program will be hosting a Papaholua (Hawaiian Sled) experience at the Turtle Bay Resort where students will be testing their self-made sleds. With the help of world-renowned master craftsman Tom Pohaku Stone, the students were able to build the sleds while simultaneously learning about science, as well as Native Hawaiian knowledge and culture. KapCC instructor John Rader also tied in math lessons with the sled building exercise, which made the learning experience much more relevant to the students. The event is a part of the KapCC STEM Summer Bridge Program, which is designed to help recent high school graduates prepare for the rigors of college.
Power Hour on OC16
Check out the Power Hour on Oceanic Time Warner Cable channel 16. Featuring two great action sports shows in Billabong Surf TV and Board Stories, the Power Hour is sure to get you pumped to get out there and get active!
Tune into the Power Hour on Wednesday Nights at 8 PM on Oceanic channel 16 in the state of Hawaii
North Shore Oahu, Banzai Pipeline, Free Diving the Reef, 2/18/15, Immersive POV, gopro hero 4 black
Please enjoy this POV video I shot with my go pro Hero 4 Black while free diving the reef at the world famous surf spot Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu. Music by Slightly Stoopid, Zeplike
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North Shore swell
Hollingsworth 1st to commit to Homeblown Biofoam exclusively
San Diego, CA- January 25, 2007
At the ASR convention this week, Hollingsworth Surfboards announced a commitment to Homeblown's Biofoam. Craig Hollingsworth of Hollingsworth Surfboards and manufacturer for Hansen, Surfline Hawaii, Lightning Bolt, and Surf Diva is the first manufacturer to commit to using Biofoam exclusively for his Hollingsworth brand.
In his decision to convert to the use of Biofoam, Hollingsworth states, This is the first step in making boards better for the environment without any loss of product quality or function. I want to offer my customers the chance to really participate in taking care of our lifestyle. He has partnered up with Homeblown US to begin shaping his boards with the new Biofoam technology.
Craig Hollingsworth has been shaping surfboards since 1973 and is a world class surfer himself. With his long time experience and hands-on approach to testing surfboard performance, Hollingsworth is one of the most versatile shapers in the world today. All of Craig Hollingsworth Surfboards are created with attention to detail and production of high quality, high performance surfboards.
According to Mark Massara fellow surfer and Director of Sierra Club Coastal programs, Organic surfboards are the Holy Grail and Homeblown's Biofoam represents the cutting edge, using technology to protect the planet and bring surfing, and surfers' one step closer to insuring our sport has a minimum environmental impact. With Hollingsworth's commitment and the technology that Biofoam has to offer, Homeblown US is at the forefront of the greening revolution of surf board design.
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DisruptSports_History of Surfing Innovation Part 1 The Hawaiian Surfing Culture
In the history of surfing innovation it only takes one surfer with a brilliant, revolutionary idea to carve out some surf history. The road can be a rocky one, for innovative shapers, surfers and surfing companies. Facing hoards of sceptics, traditionalists, and competitors– paving the path for surfing’s futurehas never been easy. But the rewards, when achieved, are unprecedented.
As long as humans have dwelled in and alongside the ocean, we have been drawn to the power and mysticism of the sea. Creating surfcraft to coexist within the ocean seems to be an entirely natural progression in human history.
Part 1: The Hawaiian Surfing Culture
To begin to cover the history of surfing innovation, it is only appropriate to name the Polynesians, particularly Hawaiians the true, and initial innovators in surfing.
Along with Hawaiians, ancient Samoans, Tongans and Peruvians used forms of surfcraft in daily life. Ancient Hawaiian culture incorporated surfing into their culture as more than a recreational activity, but an integral part of life.
Surfing was an art form called “wave sliding”. Hawaiians’ ancient priest was titled thekahuna”. The kahuna’s primary task of contacting the gods
through prayers for good surf and aiding surfers in the spiritual ceremony of constructing surfboards.
Creating these ancient Hawaiian surfboards required a special procedure. The tree was chosen, either a koa, ‘ulu, or wiliwili was selected and constructed by a local craftsman. The three primary shapes of boards were the eminent alaia shape or the ‘olo or kiko’o shapes. The 9’ alaia was the most celebrated
board as only the most skilled in the ocean could master this board.
In 1769, Joseph Banks, traveling on the HMS Endeavour with Captain James Cook, recorded the first European sighting of the Hawaiian surfing culture. Banks documented the rituals and organization of the ancient culture, which was governed by the community chief (Ali’i). The chief was the top surfer, who rode on the finest board crafted from the best tree on the island. Only the ruling classes could ride selected breaks, but if the average Joe could prove his worth and skill in the ocean, he/she was able to ride the exclusive breaks.
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Follow our History of Surf Innovation series: Part 2: Tom Blake & George Freeth- Making Surfing Accessible For More
INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAI‘I: Honolulu City Council, District 4 and District 8 | Program
INSIGHTS features two Honolulu City Council races:
–At 8:00 pm, Honolulu City Councilman Trevor Ozawa is facing challenger Tommy Waters, as he seeks to keep the seat representing District 4, covering East Honolulu from Hawai‘i Kai to Waikīkī. In 2014, Ozawa beat Waters by just 41 votes.
–At 8:30 pm, City Councilman Brandon Elefante is also trying for a second term, against challenger Kelly Kitashima. The two are running in District 8, for the seat representing Aiea, Pearl City and Waipahu.
Oahu Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know Before YOU Go
10 things you must know before you travel to Oahu in Hawaii. Oahu is the 3rd largest among the Hawaiian Islands, but the most populated with about 1 million residents. Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii is located in the island of Oahu. Oahu is sometimes known as the “Manhattan of the Pacific.” While Oahu is lined with sandy stunning Beaches, Impressive Mountains, make no mistake, this is a buzzing metropolis, a tropical city. You can drive around the Island in a day, but there’s easily a weeks worth of stuff to do.
2 - Major areas of Oahu
Waikiki
North Shore
Windward Coast
Leeward Coast
3 - Weather
4 - When to go
5 - Beaches
ocean temperature in Oahu ranges from a cool 72 degrees to a warm 81 degrees Fahrenheit (22 – 27 °C)
My favorite is Hanauma Bay and Ko Olina.
Waikiki is packed -- tough to get any sand there. If a beach has “beach park” in the name, it’s usually good for few crowds. I do like to swim in the protected swimming area.
Be careful of coral, and sharp rocks. Stay 6 feet away from turtles
Watch my video on the best beaches in Oahu.
6 - Shopping
Ala Moana
Waikiki main street
Waikiki Royal Hawaiian Center has 150 shops
ABC Stores
Costco
Don Quixote
7- Transportation
Oahu Traffic is Epic -- worse from 3pm-6pm
And even when there isn’t any traffic, it’s slow. 35 MPH Speed limits are common. Be patient. Merging traffic, one car from the left, one car from the right. Flash a shaka to say thanks.
Renting a car? Rent it at the airport for the Cheapest Rates. And use Costco Travel!
Staying in Waikiki? Maybe you don’t need a rental car. Parking is expensive.
Oahu has a pretty good bus system
Uber and Taxis are plentiful
Waikiki trolley, bring your JCB card!
8 - Hotels
Most hotels are in Waikiki
Ko Olina (Aulani)
North Shore (Turtle Bay and a Courtyard)
But they aren’t cheap… decent hotels are around $200 a night, plus high taxes, and resort fees… and parking.
If you're military...active, retired, or reservist, you can stay on base for next to nothing.
9 - Food
Local restaurant chain that I recommend you check out called zippys. They're fairly cheap, pretty tasty, and it's local Hawaiian food. There are locations all over the island but the one that I recommend is in pearl city on kamahmaha highway. It will look like it's a take out only place but there are stairs on the side for you to talk up to the seating area.
Alo Moana Food Court is one of the largest in the US and has seating for 1500.
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Koa Smith / Manulele Awards Nominee for 'Web Surfer' - Freesurf Magazine
VOTE NOW:
Kauai's Koa Smith has been nominated for our Manulele Awards in the Web Surfer category.
Voting is now officially open for the 2018 Manulele Awards, celebrating Hawai`i’s Top Watermen and Women! Voting closes on January 25. If your favorite surfer was not already nominated, you may write in your top pick during the voting process. Winners will be revealed at the Manulele Awards presentation on February 2nd.
* One lucky voter will win two tickets to the Manulele Awards banquet, taking place at Restaurant 604 on February 2nd from 6pm-8pm. Winner selected at random. The prize package includes two seats at the show, dinner, and two tickets to the after party.
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Clyde Aikau SO FRESH AMBASSADOR by Modex hawaii and team manager for Modex Hawaii
Clyde Aikau legendary big wave surfer and team manager for Modex Hawaii interviewed for Honolulu Star Advertising Newspaper April 2014
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The Ten Best Places to Surf in Hawaii:
Honolua (North Shore, Maui) - This Video Shot Here
Honolua is one of the magical waves of the world, a flawless right point that seems to peel into infinity -- when you happen to catch one. The crowd here is dense, but the joy of one ride makes it all worth it, especially that crisp barrel through the cave section.
Somewhat sheltered from the islands to the north, the swell window here is smaller than most other spots, and thus it works much less often; best on a big NNW swell. The trades that plague most of the rest of Maui, work fine here, to make a consistent side-offshore breeze. Again, when you connect one, the wave is simply magical.
Ehukai Beach Park (North Shore, Oahu)
Great place to get the feel of Oahu's North Shore. Pipeline is immediately to the left, and when it's big enough, it essentially swallows all the peaks of the beach park. Come here to watch Pipe or sight Tom Curren; across from Sunset Beach Elementary.
Laniakea (North Shore, Oahu)
Good place if you're looking to blend in -- the town crowd from Honolulu loves this wave, and thus there are always different faces in the water. There is a shorter, hollow left as well, that can be very fun. Seen in the big opening along Kam Hwy as you head east from Hale'iwa. Caution: parking lot thieves run amuck.
Backyards (North Shore, Oahu)
Very fast, advanced wave with a steep wall, thick lip, and shallow reef below. Good barrels. Swell magnet from all directions, but works best on a NW swell. Can get very, very big, and often has less of a crowd than other spots. Further out on the point from Sunset. Access from the shallows at the tip of the point.
Caution: reef, clean up sets.
Sunset (North Shore, Oahu)
Surely not a wave to be taken lightly though, even at a playful three feet Hawaiian. The wave turns very fast and hollow as it emerges and walls up quick from deep water; famous inside bowl throws way out for a good, heavy barrel.
You need some length and paddling strength in your board here; very thick wave and can be difficult to get into. Prepare yourself to get washed and bashed around on the reef when you see that rogue set swing wide from the west; you'll certainly be caught inside.
Caution: shallow reef, heavy lip, clean-up sets.
Hookipa (Paia, Maui)
Catches everything from the big WNW's to the easterly windswells. Very exposed to the wind, so get up early before the wind does, and then hit it again late in the afternoon; with Kona winds, you score! Park in the parking lot below the bluff, and follow someone else into the water (and out).
Velzyland (North Shore, Oahu)
This marks the end of the seven mile miracle, the opposite end being Haleiwa's Ali'i Beach Park. Park along Kam Hwy, and walk through the gate at Sunset Beach Colony. Paddle out from directly in front of the peak. The wide open barrel is unreal, but caution: sharp reef, shallow, crowd factor, locals.
Hanalei (North Shore, Kauai)
Lucky for us, it's a great wave, a peeling right point that works on most winter swell directions. Good fun when it's smaller to grab a longboard and go make friends in the lineup -- then you might find out about those other waves around the way. The bay here is pristine, and so is the town by the same name. On the far north east side of the point, towards the Princeville. Can get very big, and very good.
Canoes (South Shore, Oahu)
This is the jumping off point for the Waikiki surf adventure, and the rest of the south shore as well. Every surfer must come at least once, and there are few waves as friendly to teach your new ladyfriend. While generally a friendly wave, this whole shore turns on several times a summer, firing off exceptional waves.
On the south shore you can surf fifteen different spots in a single session, so paddle around and explore -- that's what the Duke did.
Looking out towards Diamond Head, imagine the Hawaiian legend of the wave the Duke caught way out on the point and connected all the way to the sand, right where you get your favorite mai-tai -- the restaurant by the name of Duke's.
Vacation in Hawaii
Cliff jump at south point
Cliff jump at end of the world
Snorkel at 2 step
Snores at diaper beach
Hike at the volcano
Buggy board at all the beaches on the island
Adventure through the big island of Hawaii
Outrigger Canoe Ride Waikiki with Big Wave Dave Surf Co
Feel what it's like to ride a traditional-style outrigger canoe in the ocean right from Waikiki Beach in Oahu with Big Wave Dave Surf Co.
If it looks like fun and you want to ride the outrigger Canoe with us? Call today to book your own ride (be ready to get wet) - 808.386.4872 or visit our site:
Let us share the aloha and help you be one with the ocean!
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