The art of playing in harmony with the ocean is something Native Hawaiians have done for centuries. It’s called surfing nowadays, but the ancient Hawaiians said he’e nalu, or “wave sliding.” It was ...
The Big Island of Hawaii isn't as known for surfing as its other attributes, but there's a good surf break near Hilo at a ...
Hawaii has deep-ranging ties to surfing. Referred to many times as the birthplace of modern surfing, these islands are steeped in history and culture associated with wave riding. From ancient ...
There’s no shortage of surf schools around the world, especially in Hawaii, but we can confidently say that there are none ...
Learning to surf often includes a teacher gently pushing a rider’s board with the swell of a forming wave, which is kind of what Hawaii’s Legislature did this year to help expand surfing as a public ...
Editor’s note: In honor of International Women’s Day, we’ll be rolling out a week’s worth of stories — one each day from March 8-14 — that celebrate and showcase contributions women have made to the ...
“Clyde Aikau lived a life that deserves to be celebrated for its own merits, beyond the tireless stewardship of his older ...
In 1885, royal Hawaiian siblings David Kawānanakoa, Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole and Edward Keliʻiahonui introduced surfing — then called "surfboard swimming" — to mainland U.S. when they took to the ...
Hawaii high schools are still working on forming their own surf teams for spring competition, but all five athletic leagues will be represented at America’s first statewide surfing championships on ...
A prominent member of Hawaii’s surf community is dead following a suspected shark attack. On Sunday afternoon, Tamayo Perry, 49, died while surfing near Malaekahana Beach on the northeast coast of ...
Unlike many schools, Kala offers all students a 100% satisfaction guarantee–you’ll stand up and ride waves or get your money back. They focus on teaching students based on their skill level and don’t ...
The mouth of the San Lorenzo river in Santa Cruz, Calif., isn't a great place to surf. Rocks, pollution and swift currents make it precarious almost year-round. But before the construction of a harbor ...