Field Notes: These Surfers Get Up Before Dawn to Catch the Best Waves
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: dawn patrollers.
Sports
What It’s Really Like Inside the North Shore’s Exclusive Volcom Surf House
Longhaired young surfers? Striking, sun-bronzed girls? Maybe a yard littered with red Solo cups? Think again.
Wanderlust Festival: Practice Yoga, Camp and Play on the North Shore
An international yoga festival arrives on O‘ahu’s North Shore this month, with classes, music and outdoor activities.
Legendary UH Women’s Volleyball Coach Dave Shoji Recounts Career Highs and Lows in New Book
UH legend Dave Shoji became the winningest coach in women’s volleyball last season. Now he has a new book out.
Female Junior and Senior Paddlers Will Race in Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai for the First Time
The Hawaiian Airlines Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai race will have two new divisions this year.
Four High-intensity Workouts in Hawaii
With high-intensity workout classes becoming increasingly popular, we sent senior editor David Thompson and design director Erik Ries out to try a few.
We Tried It: I Am a Roller Derby Girl in Honolulu
Injuries, drama, dedication, victory—associate editor Tiffany Hill laced up her skates to rumble in Honolulu’s fast-growing sport.
Silver Surfers: Meet 5 Surf Legends Who, in Their 60s and 70s, Still Hit the Beach
Hawai‘i surfers surfing past 60.
Bike Polo in Hawaii
Bike polo is gearing up in Honolulu.
Trail Running in Hawaii
After discovering trail running, settling for a treadmill may become impossible.
Carbo Load Before the Honolulu Marathon
Where to eat.
Crossfit Workouts in Honolulu
An elite fitness program for cops and firefighters has caught on with the average Joe.
Where to Watch Football in Hawaii
There are numerous establishments that cater to those that want to hang out, have a drink, eat some pupu and enjoy the company of fellow football enthusiasts.
BJ Penn: Outside the Octagon
Through mixed martial arts, BJ Penn became Hawai‘i’s most well-known athlete, but not always for the right reasons. Now, he’s evolving into one of the world’s most influential martial arts teachers.
Big Island Hosts Cliff Diving Finals
The Big Island will host the final showdown in Red Bull's cliff diving championship.
Eco-Friendly Stand-Up Paddles
Everpaddle makes paddles in Hawaii using reclaimed wood from construction sites and wood mills on Oahu and the Big Island.
Personal Best
This year, the Tinman Triathlon celebrates its 30th year. One athlete shares how it’s truly a race for everyone.
Taking Aim
Once dominated by a macho image, archery is turning into a family-friendly sport.
Out of the Park
Meet the local players who went to the big leagues.
Hawaii's Champion Figure Skater
Jennifer Jones, a figure skater from Hawaii, surprises the skating world.
Liquid Roots
The third generation of the Ho family shows no signs of getting out of the surf.
The Big Question
With the start of the Rainbow Wahine volleyball season, all fans want to know is: Who will replace Kamanao
Pro Bows
A round-up of UH greats turned NFL pros.
Hawai‘i Sports: Surf Lassoes Colt Brennan
University of Hawai‘i football fans breathed a collective sigh of relief when star quarterback Colt Brennan decided to return to school rather than test the waters of the NFL draft.
