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.
Fitness & Sports
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 Hawai‘i Convention Center is About to Freeze Over for a First-Ever Skating Event
Get ready for some figure 808s with Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi.
Open For Fitness: Bouldering at The Arch Project Climbing Center
We took a beginner climbing clinic at O‘ahu’s only indoor bouldering gym.
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.
Open for Fitness: So You Think You Can Dance? Check Out Street Jamz Werkout
We took to the streets for a hip-hop class that werked our a$$.
I Went Over The Edge of the Hyatt Regency in Waikīkī for the Special Olympics
Just an average afternoon in Waikīkī, rappelling 400 feet down the side of a hotel while taking in some solid beach views.
Open for Fitness: Want That Lean Ballerina Body? Then Try This Barre Class at Sweat + Soul in Kaka‘ako
Two girls walk into a barre (class) and try some moves they’ve never done before.
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.
Learn How to Curl for a Cause with Olympic Athletes at Ice Palace Hawai‘i
American Savings Bank’s annual curling events return this October, with a match the public can participate in for the first time. Here’s what to expect.
Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best of Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu
The 9 editorial and reader picks for the best ways to get out and active.
The Oldest Female Competitor Prepares for the 50th Annual Waikīkī Roughwater Swim
At 83, Lori Auhll has completed the race 20 times. She didn’t finish twice because, well, there’s a reason it’s called the Roughwater.
Dogs, Ducks and Duos Compete in Surf Events at Duke’s OceanFest 2019 in Waikīkī
Cue the ooohs and aaaws.
