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2011, 2010

Life on the North Shore is as close to perfect as it gets!

By |November 20th, 2010|Life on the North Shore is as close to perfect as it gets!, Surf Happenings|0 Comments

Being grateful for this beautiful corner of the world is easy to do.  Some times though it’s easy to take it for granted.  But just yesterday as I was surfing a rather stormy Chun’s Reef with a  super duper friend of mine, I realized that the North Shore of Oahu on a “bad day” is better then the best day any where else! OK, so I’ve lived out here so long and home is home, but still, getting to jump in the water for a quick surf session every day or catching a few waves at giant Pipeline with the best surfers in the world, well who gets to do that?  And the sunsets out here, world class especially when viewed from the line up or surf zone.  I’ve also fallen in love with all the green sea turtles.  The Hawaiian name is Honu, but I named them all Nimo.  Yes life on the North Shore is as close to perfect as it gets.

311, 2010

Hawaii Surfing Legend Andy Irons Dies

By |November 3rd, 2010|RIP, Surf Happenings, Surfing Legend Andy Irons Dies|0 Comments

Pro surfer Andy Irons passed away on November 2, 2010 on his way home from a surfing contest.  He was suffering from Dengue Fever and had pulled out of a contest because he was to sick to compete.   Andy lived a life most of us can only dream of; traveling the world and surfing perfect waves.  He won 3 World Surfing Championships, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing 4 times  and is the only surfer in the world to win events at every stop on the ASP World Tour of Surging.  North Shore Surf Girl memories of Andy include watching him pull into barrel after barrel at Pipeline especially Back Door.  He was an amazing surfer, super late drops, sick turns  and incredible timing.  He will be missed by many people.  Condolences to his family and close friends.

Andy Irons Tribute from Brian Bielmann from M. Scott Mortensen on Vimeo.

2609, 2010

What Does Keep the Country, Country Mean?Really

By |September 26th, 2010|Musings, Surf Happenings, What Does Keep the Country Country Mean?|0 Comments

When you come to the island of Oahu and drive on the roads you will see green bumper stickers on people’s cars that say “Keep the Country, Country!” What does Keep the Country, Country really mean? Is it a patriotic statement to support the United States?  No, what it means in short is Keep the North Shore of Oahu green and protected from a proliferation of hotels and cement.  The North Shore is the recreational back yard for all of the residents of Oahu.  Every week end our beach parks, particularly in Haleiwa are filled with local families from around the island. The North Shore is also the surfing capital of the world.  Each Winter thousands of surfers travel here to test themselves in the Mecca of surfing.  Virtually all of these surfers love the aina (land) and for them Keeping the Country, Country means no more hotels and no more of  paving over paradise! So now when you come to the North Shore to learn to surf you know what all those green stickers really mean.

2109, 2010

First Surf of the Season on the North Shore

By |September 21st, 2010|First Surf of the Season on the North Shore, Surf Happenings|0 Comments

The past few days of surfing on the North Shore has been awesome! It’s looking like an early Winter for sure.  Today, yesterday and the day before we moved our surfing lessons to Puaena Point, because it was to big for Chun’s Reef.  We love teaching surfing at Puaena Point because the wave is longer then Chun’s Reef and there is no traffic. There is also a bathroom and showers at Puena Point, unlike Chun’s Reef which only has a portable toilet.

1609, 2010

Learning to Surf on the North Shore is Very Safe in the Winter Months

By |September 16th, 2010|Learning to Surf on the North Shore is Very Safe Even in the Winter Months, Surf Happenings|0 Comments

When people think of the North Shore they think of gigantic waves only for professional surfers. The truth is that there are many good surfing waves for beginners and intermediate surfers, you only need to know where.  For example the North Shore Surf Girls give lessons during the Winter surf season at a place known as Puaena Point.  The wave located on the far right side of Waialua Bay just outside of Haleiwa town is perfect for first time surfers.  If you know where to enter the water and how the currents flow you can surf there pretty much everyday during the Winter surf season on the North Shore of Oahu.

2307, 2010

Surfing Lesson in Hawaii are Best on the North Shore of Oahu

By |July 23rd, 2010|Surf Happenings, Surfing Lesson in Hawaii are Best on the North Shore of Oahu|1 Comment

Surfing lessons in Hawaii are best on the North Shore of Oahu for a variety of reasons. First the crowds are way less then the most popular Waikiki surfing Beaches, but that’s only the beginning of the story.   The North Shore’s beaches and waters are the cleanest on the Island of Oahu and where else can you learn to surf with sea turtles.

3006, 2010

North Shore Surf Girls Welcomes Ms. Beccy Cravins

By |June 30th, 2010|North Shore Surf Girls Welcomes Ms. Beccy Cravins, Surf Happenings|0 Comments

With Stand Up Paddle Boarding being the hottest thing going on the water these days in Hawaii, the North Shore Surf Girls is stoked to have Ms. Beccy Cravins on the team.  She’s been winning the women’s division of many of the inaugural SUP races this year and is an excellent surf instructor, SUP competitor as well as a fitness coach.

Beccy Cravins, North Shore Oahu above and below

2806, 2010

North Shore Surf & Beach Report – Mid June – 2010

By |June 28th, 2010|North Shore Surf & Beach Report - Mid June - 2010|0 Comments

The surf on the North Shore the June, has been consistent almost feeling like a long Spring.  The water has been crystal clear,  the sand clean and the Trade Winds gentle.  Really a perfect start to the Summer of 2010.  The Annual Hanapaa fishing tournament  finished up in Haleiwa Harbor with a fun lua yesterday.  There have been two major canoe races with thousands of competitors and family lining Haleiwa Beach Park.  Any rain that may bless us burns off by 10:00 am.  Haleiwa may well have the best weather in the world.  It certainly is the best place in the world for surfing lessons and to learn how to surf!

2705, 2010

Top 10 Free Things to Do on the North Shore other then Surfing

By |May 27th, 2010|Top 10 Free Things to Do on the North Shore other then Surfing|0 Comments

Surfing of course is number one! But we all knew that.

1. Watching the sunset over the waves in the month of November

2. Watching green sea turtles swimming around while you surf, swim, dive or walk on the beaches of the North Shore

3. Watching the final day of the Pipe Masters or the Quick Silver in Memory of Eddie  Aikau at Waimea Bay.

4. Jumping off the rock at Waimea Bay

5.  Paddling up the Anahulu River

6. Having a party on the beach at night with your friends

7. Watching kids jump off the Anahulu Bridge

8. Running in the sand – great way to stay in shape for surfing

9. Hunting for shells on the beach – you may be blessed and find a Sunrise shell

10. Breathing in the fresh ocean air!

2205, 2010

North Shore Surfer Marvin Foster is Surfing Perfect Pipeline in Heaven

By |May 22nd, 2010|North Shore Surfer Marvin Foster is Surfing Perfect Pipeline in Heaven, RIP|0 Comments

Marvin Foster, 1962-2010

North Shore surfing legend, father, brother and super cool person Marvin Foster passed away May 18th, 2010 in Haleiwa on the North Shore of Oahu,  finding peace at last.   He was a fearless surfer with a true North Shore style.  Earning the nick names Carving Marvin and Marvelous Marvin he was a master at surfing the Pipeline and set the standard for carving in the early 80’s.  In 1980,  he was named Rookie of the Year by ASP World Tour.  Always a daredevil, he was the  first person to go left at big Waimea Bay, and  was one of the original invitees to the Quiksilver Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surfing contest.

A straight “A” graduate of Waialua High School,  Hawaiian to the core and intelligent,  Marvelous Marvin looked you straight in the eye and told you like it was.  Loved and respected by his family and friends he will be truly missed.

Marvin is survived by his daughters  Vai Tiare Marr-Foster and Zjayna Foster, brothers Daniel, Cyrus, and Kalani Foster, and sister Pua McCormick.