How To Correctly Pronounce Ukulele In Hawaiian
The ukulele, also known as the “uke”, is closely associated with surf culture and with the Hawaiian islands in general. It produces upbeat, vibrant music …
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What Does Namaste Mean in Yoga?
You’ve probably heard the word “namaste” if you have ever taken a yoga class at a yoga studio. Your teacher will usually guide you to …
Are Acai Bowls Healthy?
Açaí and pitaya bowls have a large following in the surfing community, and they are also becoming increasingly popular in health and nutrition circles. These …
Is Volcano Surfing Safe
To the uninitiated, volcano surfing, also known as volcano boarding, sounds like something the Human Torch does in his downtime, but it’s a real activity …
What Does Big Kahuna Mean In Surfing? Where Did It Come From?
According to Merriam-Webster, a kahuna is defined as “a preeminent person or thing”, while Big Kahuna is defined as “the most important or dominant person …
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Flowers of Hawaii & Hawaiian Leis
Hawaii is a subtropical region with year-round sunshine and soil infused with volcanic ash. It is also isolated, so many of its endemic flora and …
Why Do Surfers Say Stoked?
As a verb, “stoked” is the past tense of “stoke”, which is what you do to a fire or barbecue when you add fuel or …
A Complete List of Sports That Use A Board
It seems that new board sports are being created every single day. In the space of a few decades, we’ve gone from a few major …
The Best Surfing Museums in the US (CA, FL, HI)
Are you interested in the history of surfing? Do you want an overview of what surfers have been riding over the past century? We’ve put …
The God Of The Sea & Ocean In Greek & Roman Mythology
The god of the sea is Poseidon in ancient Greek mythology and is also considered to be the god of earthquakes and horses. He is …
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What Is World Surf League?
The World Surf League (WSL) is a governing body that oversees professional surfing contests. It hosts a tour each year and has live broadcasts of …
San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant
If you have traveled on Interstate 5 between San Diego and Orange County, California you have undoubtedly seen the odd twin structures that sit next …
Famous Hawaiian Hula Dancers
Hula dancing represents a religious dance that is performed by professional dancers while standing or sitting. The dance often includes many types of changes and …
The History of the Hawaiian Shirt
Who invented the Hawaiian Shirt? The origin of the first Hawaiian shirt, or Aloha shirt, is hard to track down, but some people believe that …
Skateboarding Is Not A Crime, Or Is It?
“Skateboarding is not a crime” is one of the most iconic statements in extreme sports, one that you will see plastered on t-shirts, bumper stickers, …
8 Of The Most Famous Pro Skateboarders
Skateboarding seems to come and go with each passing generation. It experienced its genesis during the 1960s and 1970s, dipped toward the end of the …