Leilehua's Mason to Stage Two Q School

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Hawaii's Leilehua grad and UH-Hilo graduate Nick Mason did. And he did it in style. He finished #1, medalist, in McKinney, Texas at one of the overflow courses. That's how many guys tried their way through Q-School at $4,000 just to get your entry form in. More »

Stewards of South Maui

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If you've ever driven around or flown over South Maui you're familiar with the vast, wind swept beauty on display from McGregor Point out to Cape Kinau. With Haleakala reaching towards the heavens in the east and the West Maui mountain range framing this mighty vista, it always draws plenty of oohs and aahs from those lucky enough to see it. More »

Record Breaking Surf

South Shores have seen record breaking months for both June and July this season. I always plan a trip during July since the surf is flat, but this year it was hard to leave. Fun 2-3 foot waves were the rule for south shores most of the month. There were one or two days with some 5 foot sets coming through, but the consistency was incredible. More »

What Golfers Need to Know

We spend most of our time working, running errands, taking care of house and garden, so when you get the chance to get out to play a round, most of us don't know when to say no more, particularly when the round isn't finished! But sometimes it's better to get off the course early so you don't really damage yourself. The New Jersey Chiropractors Association put together these three tips. More »

What Happened?

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It's funny how there are all these mags on the newstands claiming best winter ever!!!! Best winter ever for the Pro season, but in all reality I can't remember one, not one epic day since the Pipemasters. There were a few decent days I could count on one hand, but I think Waimea and 2nd Reef Pipe broke for a total of 2 hours all season with any kind of shape or form to it.. We've been getting some waves but the storms seem to be getting to the waves before we do. More »

Where Did Bodyboarding Go?

In 1971, Tom Morey took an electric knife and a clothes iron to some polyethylene foam and created the first bodyboard. He called his invention the "Morey Boogie," started selling them, and sales soon skyrocketed (note: a boogie board is the old-timers' name of a bodyboard; there is no distinction between the two). It became so popular in fact, that at one point, bodyboards were purportedly outselling surfboards in surf shops at a rate of six to one. More »

False Starts Before the Guns Sparks

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Hawaii's Winter season 2006 might resemble a set of false starts for surfers. Small surf and then forecasted swells that never really materialized time after time again. For a surfer, who has to be physically, mentally and spiritually prepared to surf big waves, it is frustrating to come to the beach everyday to find out its another false start because, like a runner coming out of the blocks, it can kill your momentum. More »

A Giant Plastic Soup

To a large extent, the ocean's currents determine the Earth's weather events. Much of the planet's atmosphere reacts to the changing temperatures and oscillating dynamics of warm and cool water. Deep sea upwelling provides life giving nutrients and sustenance for marine life forms ranging from microscopic phytoplanktons on up to the colossal Blue Whale. Unfortunately, these currents also serve as the unwitting transit medium for tons of floating land and shipping originated debris... More »

Surf Quake

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Consistent surf throughout the whole month of October left surfers pretty satisfied. In the beginning of the month you were excited to see a 4 foot wave and by the end of the month you were pumping it. More »

Summer Is Here

Aloha, thanks for doing the blog tang with me! Lot's happening around town! Our Hawaii World Surf Team did a good job in France taking a bronze medal, almost getting the gold! The girls had a good start, solid wins in great surf by the way. France had a good shore break from 3 to 6 feet for the whole event so there were no lack of waves just a few waves not going all the way in. More »

Tadd's First Pro Paycheck!

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It wasn't exactly how Tadd Fujikawa wanted the final round of the Mid-Pacific Open golf tournament to play out. "First cut as a pro, and first win as a pro. Feeling pretty good," Fujikawa said. "Didn't really play too well today, it was a struggle. But luckily I grinded through it, made a lot of clutch puts toward the end." More »

Clean Body, Clean Ocean

They're at the beach every day. Surfers, swimmers, and paddlers come out of the ocean after a solid workout, quickly make their way up the beach, and take a cleansing shower. Many times they're rushing straight off to work or to some other social commitment. Pressed for time, they can't afford the quick stop at home for a proper bath and change of clothes. More »