The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Ancient Traditions of Makahiki Was the Olympic Games for Hawaiians
Here’s look back at May 1936.
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Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu
The 14 editorial and reader picks for the best ways to get out and active.
Livestream Hawai‘i’s Carissa Moore, Seth Moniz and Coco Ho in “Rumble at the Ranch”—Surfing Kelly Slater’s Artificial Wave
The Aug. 9 mixed-doubles charity event should be a showcase for the powerful wave, especially as a platform for mind-boggling maneuvers.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 15–22, 2020
Transport yourself back to Hawai‘i circa 1820, participate in an ‘ukulele festival from home, watch a film about Hawai‘i’s future Olympian and more.
Hawai‘i’s World Champion Surfer Carissa Moore Wants You to Feel More Love and Aloha. Her First Film Shows What That Looks Like
Our very own Olympics rep and champion’s “RISS: A Film About More Love,” is giddy, heartfelt, intimate and family friendly—perfect for these trying times.
Ticket to Tokyo: John John Florence Is Going to the Olympics—Even After Gabriel Medina Ended His Comeback at the Billabong Pipe Masters
John John Florence edges rival Kelly Slater for the last U.S. Olympic berth. He joins fellow local Carissa Moore on the squad.
Happening Now: Follow John John Florence as He Battles for an Olympic Berth
The Billabong Pipe Masters is happening with Hawai‘i's Seth Moniz just eliminated by Kelly Slater. If Florence can advance, a tense semifinal awaits.
John John Florence and Kelly Slater are Ripping Pipeline Right Now–But Only One Will Go to the Olympics
Day 2 of the Billabong Pipe Masters turned into a John John and Kelly show. Thursday promises to be a showdown.
Hawai‘i’s John John Florence Joins Surfer Lineup at the 2019 Billabong Pipe Masters
In his first contest since blowing out his knee in June, John John surfs his way into Pipeline contention—and closes in on an Olympic slot.
While You Were Shopping: Carissa Moore Won the Surf World Title and Nabbed an Olympic Games Slot at the Lululemon Maui Pro
As if we don’t feel the Black Friday-through-Cyber Monday hangover enough, the Native Hawaiian from O‘ahu dominated in a shortened format in heavy storm surf while her top two rivals lost heartbreaker heats. It’s Moore’s fourth world title.
The Ultimate Lost Surf Film Footage Comes to Light at HIFF’s Screening of “Lost and Found: The Film Archives of Greg Noll”
A single screening November 9 at 11:30 a.m., followed by a Q&A with Noll, should be a highlight of the festival—for surfers and also those who can’t get enough of vintage Hawai‘i in the early 1950s.
From Now Until Friday, Alaska Airlines is Selling Tickets Discounted by the Size of the Surf in Hawai‘i
12-foot waves get you 15% off, but you have to buy from Nov. 4 to 8 for flights through Nov. 20. The deal is based on Surfline.com forecasts.
11 Things Locals Need to Know About 2020’s First-Ever Olympic Surf Competition at the Tokyo Games
Until last weekend the Olympics looked promising for Hawai‘i’s surfing contingent, with four local hopefuls.
Dogs, Ducks and Duos Compete in Surf Events at Duke’s OceanFest 2019 in Waikīkī
Cue the ooohs and aaaws.
Open For Fitness: We Tried a Stand-Up Paddleboard Class from Paddle Core Fitness
Working our cores without doing planks or situps, and being in the ocean? We’re here for it.
Your Ultimate Guide to Duke’s OceanFest 2019
Celebrate your love for the ocean with surfing dogs, surfboards floating 2 feet above the water and a one-man show dedicated to Duke’s life.
Sharkbusters: 6 Ways Humans Have Tried to Avoid Shark Attacks
Over time, people have tried an impressive range of tactics to repel sharks. But do they work? Not well enough ...
The Story Behind the Honolulu Surf Film Festival’s Retro-Inspired Logo
Pow! Wow! Hawai‘i artist Jeff Gress made this year’s Honolulu Surf Film Festival logo a subtle nod to surf culture. The festival runs July 7 through Aug. 3 at Doris Duke Theatre.
Ride a Wave Through Time in Ward Village’s New Summer Surfing Exhibition
“Summer Slide” pays homage to Hawaiʻi’s favorite pastime through vintage surf photography, three surf documentaries from around the world and a collection of surfboards.
Our Waikīkī: Meet the Hawai‘i Beachboys Keeping the Tradition Alive
The Waikīkī beachboys are a holdover from a bygone era, when this legendary band of Hawaiian watermen ruled the beach as Waikīkī rose to become Hawai‘i’s premier resort destination.
John John Florence Backs into the 2017 World Surf Title, His Second in a Row
After taking care of business on his end in small Pipe, Florence gets a repeat world title in the semifinals thanks to France’s Jeremy Flores knocking out Gabriel Medina. But he loses the Pipe Masters to Flores in the finals.
Can John John Florence Clinch His Second World Title in a Row at the Pipe Masters?
Unlike last year, the North Shore native has three rivals nipping at his heels.
2017 Surfer Awards
The surf world’s annual gala was held at Turtle Bay Resort on Dec. 6. The awards show, which is organized by Surfer Magazine, recognizes the publication’s readers’ votes for favorite surfers.
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