Things to do on your Hawaii Vacation
Planning on a Hawaii vacation and are wondering what you should do. First, don’t stay in Waikiki, it’s kind of like Las Vegas. There are lot’s of hotels and cement and little of authentic Hawaii left. Second, plan your activities on weekdays if you can to avoid locals weekend activities. Third, take a surfing lesson […]
Stand up Paddle Boarding is a Must Do on the North Shore of Oahu
Stand up paddleboarding is a must-do when you visit the North Shore of Oahu. A 45-minute paddle up the Anahulu River will thrill young and old You will paddle past green sea turtles on a safe waterway with no waves or currents to worry about. If you go in the later afternoon you will see […]
Will the World Surf League really pull out of Hawaii?
Will the World Surf League, WSL pull out of Hawaii? Recent news stories in the Honolulu Advertiser indicate a showdown between the WSL and the City Parks Department. The fight is over a request by the WSL to change the status of two of its event permit applications. The City in a letter to the […]
Surfing in Hawaii is the Best way to Participate in the Culture
Surfing in Hawaii is practicing an ancient Hawaiian sport that is indigenous to Hawaii. For thousands of years Hawaiian people have enjoyed surfing waves in warm, crystal clear water. If you plan on visiting Hawaii learning to surf is one of the top things to do. You can go to a hula show […]
Best Surf Lessons Oahu are on the North Shore
The North Shore of Oahu offers the best surf lessons Oahu It’s simple, the North Shore of Oahu has the best surfing waves and the best beaches on Oahu. If you want to learn to surf you will find a great selection of surf schools with expert instructors on the North Shore.
Volcom Pipeline Pro on Oahu’s North Shore
Volcom Pipeline Pro on Oahu’s North Shore The 2018 Volcom Pipe Pro is on today at Pipeline on Oahu’s North Shore. The event is a Men’s QS pro surfing event, with again no women’s division. It will feature a field of 144 men and no female surfers. Gender equality in the year 2018 brought to […]
Why are There No Women’s Surfing Contest on the North Shore?
During the surf contest season I’m asked over and over again “how come there is no women’s surfing contest on the North Shore?”. My answer is because surfing is still a very sexist sport and in spite of Hawaii having some of the strongest gender equality laws in the United States, the surf contest permitting […]
Best Place to Learn to Surf on Oahu
The best place to learn to surf on Oahu is Puaena Point on the North Shore. Puaena Point is located in a protected cove near the town of Haleiwa. It’s known for long gentle waves with little currents, perfect for beginners learning to surf. There is free parking and a public bathroom with cold water […]
Best Places to Watch the Sunset on the North Shore of Oahu
The best place to watch the Sunset on the North Shore of Oahu is either Sunset Beach or Turtle Bay Resort Pool Bar on a Friday night. Choose sunset beach if you want to enjoy the cool sand in your toes and perhaps a romantic walk with a loved one as the sunsets over the […]
Congratulations to professional Surfer Billy Kemper for winning the WSL Sunset Open Surfing Contest
North Shore and Maui surfer boy Billy Kemper and Two-time Pe‘ahi Challenge winner won the the World Surf League Qualifying Series Sunset Open surfing contest yesterday. It’s amazing to watch this young man charge so hard. In my eye’s he’s still a 5 year old boy. (Lisa, his mother is a good friend and I […]