The Humana Challenge? Pumping Vitality into "The Hope"

It was officially the Bob Hope Classic but everyone called it "The Hope". Bob Hope's last name is what he came to embody in the minds of many. In his work and his life he gave people "hope". Bob Hope put his name on the PGA Tour Desert Classic in 1965. Hope loved the game. He had a golf course on his property in Taluca Lake. More »

Wiser Watermen

The idea behind the "Stand Strong" Ku Ikaika Stand-Up Surfing Challenge was wise in many ways. We raised the awareness of stand-up paddle surfing around the globe. The West Side Junior Lifeguard Program received a $4,000 check to continue their important work. And, a bit more selfishly, the invited contestants got to stand-up surf Makaha Point all day with only a handful of guys in the water! More »

Two Cuts for Fujikawa on PGA Tour

Rated 5.0 Stars

Honda must be a lucky charm for Tadd Fujikawa. This past March, in The Honda Classic at PGA National Resort and Spa, Fujikawa made the cut. It's the first cut made by Fujikawa outside of Hawaii since turning pro. He took home over 12 thousand dollars for his T 52. After two steady 1-over-par 71, he caught a 73 but turned it all around on Sunday shooting a 69. More »

Surfing Into Summer

We are certainly Surfing Into Summer here at the end of May. The weather has gone from being kinda cold for Hawaii to hot. I always know when it gets hot because my Tasmainian husband joins my dog on the floor next to the AC. We had some really bad vog this month and it is really oppressive giving people asthma, hives, headaches joint pain and even nausea. More »

Hubb, Validated!

Rated 3.6 Stars

If you've spent any amount of time around the Banzai Pipeline, Hubb would have caught your eye. While most Pipe waveriders focus on tuberiding, the sprightly Jeff "Hubb" Hubbard stealthily works the lineup, nabs those double-up ramps, and to the absolute glee of the gallery on the beach, launches skyward performing his aerial antics. More »

Pu'u Ma'eli'eli Overlook

One of the finest views of Kaneohe Bay is from an abandoned World War II bunker on the peak of Pu'u Ma'eli'eli, near Heeia State Park on the windward side of Oahu. Built to afford a commanding field of fire over the bay and its approaches, the roof of the bunker provides an equally commanding view of the bay, its coral reefs and islands, and the surrounding area. More »

Moments of Glory

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While it's no typical Hawaiian Winter by any means, January 2007 had some moments of glory. We had some fun surf New Years Day but a lot of hype over the next swell had everyone waiting for the Eddie on Jan 2. It was said to only have been 8 feet at Waimea that morning while Pipe was a perfect 10-12 but rising rapidly and totally out of control by midday, and then some sizable Waimea by late afternoon. The Bay broke a couple more half days, but that was about it and the conditions weren't too good for it either. More »

Hapapa - Steep Hike, Great Views

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Hapapa is a fine, short outing in the Waianae Mountains that is little known and rarely hiked, primarily because of its out of the way location. Because the trail head  is on Schofield Barracks, it requires a visitor pass or vehicle with a military sticker, plus a photo ID, to enter the base. In addition, permission must be obtained by writing to Commander, US Army Garrison Hawaii, Schofield Barracks, HI 96857, (Attn: APVG-GWY-O). More »

The Hypocrisy of Surfboards

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I have a confession to make: I'm no environmental saint. I drive a gasoline burning SUV, haven't yet converted to solar power for my home, and prefer plastic to paper. But the most egregious mulligan I commit against nature is that I own and ride surfboards. But there is hope for me. More »

Hot Tips

There are lots of girls making names for themselves in the sports world. Happy to report that from the Sea Hawaii/One Love Surf Shop event at Kewalos, more sponsorships were handed out. Now I need one, yes for me! Can a woman at 50 get a surfing sponsorship? Well yes of course! More »

High Season Hawaii

This morning was somewhat surreal. 6-8 perfect pipe with the sun gleaming above and no wind whatsoever. It's the kind of day we live and long for here in Hawaii. Pipe Soldiers all made their way out to the line up today with a sparkle in their eyes, but the line up was choked by about 7:30 with about 75 guys and just two moving peaks. More »