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111, 2012
Our Winter Surfing Lessons Location on the North Shore is Down a Road Named Kahalewai Place
During the Winter months on the North Shore of Oahu the North Shore Surf Girls teach surf lessons in a protected cove named Puaena Point. To get there you must turn off of Kamehameha Hwy., onto an unmarked road named Kahalewai. Part of the North Shore Surf Girls Surf School’s mission in teaching people about the Hawaiian sport of surfing is to share with our students some of the cultural aspects of the area. A good place to start is with place names. Puaena Point translates into “hot flower”. Pua = flower and ena = hot. Kahalewai translates in to “the house that holds the water”. Ka = the, hale = house and wai = water. We find that by learning the Hawaiian names and meanings of places helps our surf students gain a deeper appreciation for the sport of surfing and we hope a love of the beautiful Hawaiian culture that has given it to us.
1810, 2012
Pipeline Surfing Going Off on the North Shore of Oahu – W/ Only 150 Surfers Out
Ever wonder why you should not surf the Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu? One really good reason is that it is the most crowded surf spot on the North Shore. This is due to the fact that it is the best wave on the North Shore and also the most photographed. Every surf season hundreds of the world’s top professional surfers come to the North Shore of Oahu just to surf the Pipe. When they are not surfing it they are watching it, cheering on each other like gladiators in an arena. The bottom line for the North Shore Surf Girls Surf School is that the Pipeline is not the place to learn to surf on the North Shore of Oahu.
1410, 2012
Children's Surfing Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu
Aloha, Just wanted to share with you a little bit of our philosophy of teaching children to surf. The North Shore Surf Girls know that each child has a unique personality and ability to adapt to an aquatic environment. With that in mind we customize our surf lessons to ensure that your child is safe and feels confident as they become acquainted with surfing and riding waves for the first time.
3008, 2012
Best Surfing Lessons for Children in Hawaii
Teaching children to surf on the North Shore of Oahu is one of our very favorite activities. The North Shore of Oahu is a wonderland for any child or adult who is a child at heart, especially in the surf. The North Shore Surf Girls teach surfing to children as young as 3 old. One of the many benefits of learning to surf as such a young age include instilling in a child a lifelong love of the ocean.
2507, 2012
Surfing Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu – Commercial
Every wonder what a surfing lessons on Oahu’s North Shore with the North Shore Surf Girls is like? Watch the short video below and find out. It’s all about fun in the sun, sand and surf in Hawaii!
1005, 2012
Surfing Lessons with Geen Sea Turtles May Soon Be a thing of the Past for Oahu Visitors and Locals alike.
It’s no secret that the North Shore is teaming with green sea turtles… We see them at virtually every surfing lesson that we give. Weighing up to 700lbs and living as long as 80 years, they are gentle beautiful creatures that have graced the oceans for as long as 150 million years. With rare exceptions surfers don’t chase them, feed them or harass them in any way. The result is that surfers and turtles live in harmony in the surf and on the beautiful beaches of the North Shore and around the island of Oahu even including Waikiki.
When giving a surfing lesson, I often joke with my students that I have TADD, or Turtle Attention Deficit Disorder, because when ever I see a turtle I’m compelled to say “hi” as he or she pops it’s head up for a breath of air in the surf. One day we even rescued a little one that had fishing line wrapped all around it’s neck and flippers. Saving that young turtles long life was a beautiful moment for me and my friend, Christi.
It was not always that way back in In 1973, biologist researching the Hawaiian green sea […]
1903, 2012
Congratulations to the Winners of the SeaHawaii Womens Pro Pipeline Surfing Contest on the North Shore of Oahu…
Congratulations to the winners of the SeaHawaii Womens Pro Pipeline surfing contest which finished up on March 15th on the North Shore of Oahu. Over 160 women from around the world entered the 4 divisions of surfing, longboarding and bodyboarding. Bianca Valentin Sr. women’s Champion, Alisha Gonsalves Jr. Women’s Champion, Melanie Bartels Longboard Champion & Karla Costa Bodyboarding women’s champion.
Hawaiian Champion & Pro Surfergirl, Melanie Bartels competing on the North Shore of Oahu.
1910, 2011
Family Activities on the North Shore of Oahu – Surfing Lessons and So Much More.
Of course learning to surf on the North Shore of Oahu is one of the best family activities you will do while in Hawaii. It’s a great opportunity for parents and children to enjoy the same sport and will create memories that will last a lifetime. There are also other family activities you can enjoy while on the North Shore other then surfing lessons. Kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, shark cage tours, visiting the Polynesia Cultural Center and Waimea Falls Park, sports fishing, snorkeling (in the Summer only) and sea shell hunting.
1805, 2011
Surfing Lessons & Other Things to do in the Summer on the North Shore of Oahu
Summer time is almost here and the North Shore of Oahu’s famous huge waves are going to sleep as the Winter moves to the Southern hemisphere. Not to worry though the North Shore is blessed with trade winds that generate a wind swell that provides beginner surf students with the perfect size waves to learn to surf in. (Note in the Winter when it’s big we teach surfing lessons in a cove protected from the larger surf). While a surf lesson is a must do on the North Shore, there are many other fun activities to enjoy as well. For starters there are miles of beautiful white sandy beaches to explore which in the Summer are perfect for snorkeling, sea shell collecting and turtle viewing. Feel free to ask one of your surf instructors after your surf lesson for suggestions and directions to some of our secret off the beaten path beaches.
For the more adventuress type you can go on a shark tour , deep sea fishing or take a sunset cruise all out of Haleiwa Harbor. The Harbor is located on the North-East End of the town and is easy too find. If your super brave or just wanting […]
3003, 2011
Jimmy Blears 1948 — 2011 North Shore Lifeguard, World Champion Surfer & Friend to All Who Knew Him
The world surfing community suffered a loss in February when we learned of the passing of former world champion James “Jimmy” Blears. Jimmy was best known on the North Shore for his 25 plus years of service as a City & County lifeguard at Sunset Beach Tower 25. It was in the waters at Sunset where Blears saved the lives of several hundred tourists, military and locals from its treacherous currents. In 1972 Jimmy won the World Surfing Championships held in San Diego, California, making him one of five world champion surfers to represent Hawaii. (Fred Hemmings, Derek Ho, Sunny Garcia and Andy Irons are the other four.)
Jimmy was born in 1948 in Los Angeles and moved to Waikiki in 1950. He was raised on the waterfront near what s near the Duke statue and surfboard racks. His family occupied the upstairs of the Steiner building and spent all their free time surfing and diving in this idyllic setting. Jimmy’s father, the legendary “Tally Ho” Lord James Blears had Jimmy and his mother Lee tandem surfing in front of their house when Jimmy was still in diapers. He attended Washington Elementary School in Waikiki and later Punahou, graduating in 1967. […]