If I were asked to select one single aspect of surfing which stands out above all others, I would undoubtedly select the permanent increase which the neophyte surfer can expect in health and fitness. The people responsible for President Kennedy’s exercise campaign could well consider a resolution to get everybody in this country to take […]

Captain James Cook (1728-1779) and his sailing crew are credited with writing the first-ever description of wave riding before surfing was even considered a sport. James Cook was born on November 7, 1728, in Marton, Yorkshire, England. He was a British navigator, explorer, and cartographer who served in the Royal Navy from 1755 to 1779.

Sunny Garcia is in critical condition in an intensive care unit (ICU) in Portland, Oregon, after reportedly attempting suicide. The 49-year-old surfer from Hawaii was found unresponsive and unconscious in his home and taken to the hospital. Early reports from a Brazilian media outlet suggested the Hawaiian surfer had passed away, but the rumors were […]

According to historians, the origin of the word “haole” precedes the arrival of Captain James Cook in the Hawaiian archipelago, in 1778. Although today it is considered mainly a pejorative word, it has not always been like that. In the past, it had simple descriptive meanings and was even used to identify the children of […]

Joel Parkinson carved his way to victory at the 2018 Hawaiian Pro, in Haleiwa, on the North Shore of Oahu. The three-time Triple Crown of Surfing winner claimed the first jewel of the prestigious Hawaiian surfing series after a convincing performance in a four-man final. Parkinson defeated Mateus Herdy, Ricardo Christie, and Deivid Silva with […]

Bethany Hamilton is one of the most popular sportswomen in the United States and the world. She is followed by over 2.2 million fans on Facebook, 1.7 million on Instagram, and 1.5 million people on Twitter. As a shark attack survivor, Bethany Hamilton was able to turn adversity into an opportunity, and to help change […]