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Surf News, 26 August, 2012 : The Billabong Pro Tahiti is back on! The predicted swell has arrived at 3-4' today at the world’s most infamous lefthander and we are ready for another full day of action. it's expected to rise even more around 3pm for the last two hours. The show is live now. 8.30 - 5pm Rounds 3-4... Heat 1, Mick Fanning beats Fredrick Patacchia. See results up to 2pm. We have to get wet. Watch it too on OC 250.
We're finishing up Today and will have it all for you Monday. Saturday was a Full Day of Sports in Duke Kahanamoku's Name.
Australia First in at the Swim; Team Kona Brewing win Legends; Kaeo Abbey and Andrea Muller Victorious in the Paddle
Yesterday was a full day in Waikiki in honor of the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku. Team surfing kicked off the long day and the waves were some of the best Waikiki has seen all summer. The team competition started off Friday on Duke's official birthday and concluded today in 2-3 foot perfect surf at the world famous Queens Surf Break. Teams battled it out for bragging rights and in the end it was Kona Brewing that had the most points.....
More 'claims' go down at Teahupo'o than any other reef on the planet when the tours in town. This gives insight into the best surfers in the world. Check out the vid.
Photo Ron Church
Dr. Richard W. Grigg is an Emeritus Professor of Oceanography at the University of Hawaii where he is internationally known for his research on the ecology and paleoceanography of reef building corals in Hawaii and the Pacific at large. His research on the history of the Hawaiian Archipelago and the Darwin Point, which explains why islands drown at the northwestern end of the Hawaiian Islands, is considered a milestone in the field. A full description of this work can be found in his latest book, In the Beginning, Archipelago, the Origin and Description of the Hawaiian Islands, published in 2012.
Pictured. The Access Hawaii Ohana.
Waikïkï’s Premier Ocean Sports Festival. 11th Annual Duke’s OceanFest
New Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame Inductees Thursday night At Outrigger Canoe Club
LOCATION: Duke’s Kahanamoku’s Statue, Waikïkï Beach
The Duke's Oceanfest continued today with a Tandem expression session, Lifeguard Flag Competition and AccesSurf hit the water for their second day.
Defending champion John Davis was once again victorious in the sitting final and was excited to be in Waikiki. " I was fortunate enough to channel some of the energy that Duke provides all of us and have a great session", said John Davis after his win. "This is a prestigious event for everyone and it is great also for the adaptive surfers."
Have you seen this? From the Starship to surfing...Classic. And also a reminder how mainstream surfing has become worldwide.
The story is by LYNN ELBER in Los Angeles. William Shatner's Priceline Negotiator isn't a goner, after all. He just went surfing.
Seven months after a commercial showed the Negotiator plunging off a cliff and into apparent oblivion, the company is resurrecting him in a new 30-second TV and online spot debut last Thursday.
A clever parody of a world-weary spy who vanishes to start a new life, the commercial opens with Shatner standing on a beach, gazing somberly at the ocean company man (actor Allan Louis) approaches him....
here all about it at Surfer the Bar this Thursday nite; doors open 6p and the 'Talk Story' starts at 8pm. Ever wonder how the North Shore maintains its beautiful green spaces and ocean? What was it like when the first Hawaiians lived here in harmony with the ocean and the land? Bob Leinau has the answers, as well as intriguing insight into the special history of places like Waimea Valley and Bay. Bob is one of the key action figures in the non-profit groups Malama Pupukea-Waimea, and North Shore Community Land Trust. His intimate understanding of the North Shore make him one of our most valuable residents. And his super fun and positive outlook on life also makes him one of our most colorful characters… that’s why we call him an action figure!
Waikïkï’s Premier Ocean Sports Festival
11th Annual Duke’s OceanFest in Waikiki
LOCATION: Duke’s Kahanamoku’s Statue
The morning blessing saw a left over south swell for the HIC Pro Jr. Men's event at Waikiki on Monday. The forty Jr. Men took charge of the 1-3 foot dropping surf pulling off high scoring off the lips and 360 spins. As the day progressed the waves dropped and the Queens break gems were scarce. In a hard fought duel Luke Shepardson from the North Shore of Oahu found himself on top. " It was pretty small but when the waves came it was fun," explained 17 year old Sheparson....
Waikïkï’s Premier Ocean Sports Festival
11th Annual Duke’s OceanFest Continued with Jamba Juice Rabbit Kekai Keike Surfing and Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Waikiki Sand Soccer Championship.
Rabbit Kekai watched over all his keiki today at the Duke's Oceanfest. Surf was perfect, 1 foot to a solid two feet for the keiki who's ages ranged from 4 to 13 years of age. " I have been trying to bring the kids up and through the years a lot of them are champions already", said Legend Uncle Rabbit Kekai. " The most important thing I say to them is to behave, to honor one another and never fight or your out. Then I teach them maneuvers". Rabbit Kekai talks about Duke Kahanamoku with love and respect. " Duke was the grandfather of all of us, he was my mentor and I learned the ABC's....
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