Surfing

Based on reports published by the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA), you have a 1 in 18 million chance of dying on a beach protected […]

The Hawaiian Shaka hand gesture is ubiquitous in surfing communities all over the world. Performed by tucking the three middle fingers into the palm, extending

In 2015, Mick Fanning was attacked by a Great White Shark on live television. The surfer made it out unscathed, but the same couldn’t be

The type of wave and the size of the surf will impact your style and approach, so it’s important to know about the many wave

Nazare is the stuff of legend. It’s where the biggest waves are surfed, and the best legends are born. The undersea Nazare Canyon, in combination

The Alaia was an ancient Hawaiian surfboard that had a round nose and a squared tail. Unlike modern surfboards, it didn’t have any fins on

The word “Gnarly” is one of the most commonly used slang expressions in the surfing community. You will “gnarly” spoken by surfers after something surprising

Aloha & Mahalo: These words actually mean a lot more than Google translate can convey, and it’s important to understand their meanings if you want

Surfboards break. It’s an unfortunate fact of life and something that can be hard to deal with. If you have owned a board for many

Hoale is misspelled a few different ways, probably by, you know hoales. Misspellings include: howlie, howli, howley, & haoule. It’s spelled “haole”. What does “Haole”

A leisurely, laid-back surf for one surfer can be a massive challenge for another. If you’re a beginner or an intermediate, you will experience days

As Hawaiians say, “Never turn your back on the ocean.” The phrase was made popular by Duke Kahanamoku who wanted visitors to the ocean to

As any rock fan can attest, music genres are pretty diverse and confusing. Is it heavy metal or hard rock? Is it Gothic or Glam;

Waves are influenced by wind, tides, and swell, and while the ocean floor also plays a role, it’s minor at best. Simply put, in deep

Eddie Aikau was a Hawaiian surfer and lifeguard who tragically died when he was just 31-years-old. But despite his untimely demise, he had a massive