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.
Fitness & Sports
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.
John John Florence Discusses His Chances of Being World Surf Champion (Again!)
As the 2016 champ returns to his North Shore home to compete in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, he’s taken a slim lead going into the Billabong Pipeline Masters.
John John Florence Wins Hearts at the Hale‘iwa Hawaiian Pro
Moments after emerging, dripping, from fighting his way into second place in his Nov. 19 heat in sloppy surf, Florence takes a half hour to chat and sign autographs for the next generation of John Johns. “It’s unruly, but it’s fun,” he says to HONOLULU.
Your Essential Guide to the 2017 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
Winter in Hawaiʻi means epic surf and world-class competitions on the North Shore. Here’s where these annual contests happen and how to spectate like a pro.
A Beginner’s Guide to Surviving the Honolulu Marathon
The Honolulu Marathon is Dec. 10 this year—18 weeks away. Here’s how to plan now so you’ll be prepared.
2017 T&C Surf Grom Contest
The 20th annual two-day surf contest for kids ages 12 and younger took place May 20–21, 2017 at Queens at Kūhiō Beach.
Surf Legend Kelly Slater Just Bought a $7.8 Million Home on the North Shore
Who says surfing doesn’t pay?
Hawai‘i’s John John Florence Wins His First World Surf Tour Championship
Fulfilling what many called his destiny since he was a child riding Pipeline on the North Shore, the Eddie Aikau winner dominates at Supertubos in Portugal.
Field Notes: Go the Distance with Hawaiian Ultra Running Team
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Hawaiian Ultra Running Team, or HURT.
Here’s Why More Than 1,000 Paddlers are Racing from Moloka‘i to O‘ahu on Sunday
Paddlers from around the world cross the Kaiwi Channel as part of the world championship of outrigger canoe racing, the Moloka‘i Hoe.
These Identical Twin Brothers Dominate on the Court and on the Runway
Identical twin brothers Eran and Asaf Ganot are successful in athletics and in fashion.
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.
Is Maui’s Pe‘ahi Challenge Replacing the Eddie?
A big-wave contest at Pe‘ahi takes on the Eddie Aikau, which hasn’t been held since 2009.
