Category Archives: Hawaii

Big wave surfer Mel Kinney, who appeared in 'Five-0's' original credits, dies

RIP Bruddah Mel!   VIA STAR ADVERTISER   Mel Kinney, who appeared in ‘Five-0’s’ original credits, dies   By Mike Gordon POSTED: 03:19 p.m. HST, Feb 16, 2012 LAST UPDATED: 03:46 p.m. HST, Feb 16, 2012   SCREEN CAPTURE FROM THE ORIGINAL “HAWAII FIVE-0” Mel Kinney as he appeared in the opening sequence for the … Continue reading Big wave surfer Mel Kinney, who appeared in 'Five-0's' original credits, dies

Soul surfer Bethany Hamilton tells story during Australian Open of Surfing

VIA MANLY DAILY   Soul surfer Bethany Hamilton tells story during Australian Open of Surfing 17 Feb 12 @ 05:12pm by Rod Bennett Bethany Hamilton. PICTURE: ANNIKA ENDERBORG WHEN Bethany Hamilton was young she dreamed of being a professional surfer and touring the world. While she did not make it through the first round of … Continue reading Soul surfer Bethany Hamilton tells story during Australian Open of Surfing

MAUI: Shark sighting closes waters off Makena #SurfReport

VIA – MAUI NEWS Shark sighting closes waters off Makena February 14, 2012 The Maui News MAKENA — Lifeguards closed waters off Makena State Park after a shark sighting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, said Deborah Ward, spokeswoman for the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. A lifeguard saw a 10- to 12-foot shark about … Continue reading MAUI: Shark sighting closes waters off Makena #SurfReport

MAUI: North Shore High Surf ADVISORY In Effect #SurfReport 24 Foot Waves Expected!

VIA – MAUI NOW   North Shore High Surf ADVISORY In Effect   February 15th, 2012 ·   High Surf ADVISORY has been issued by the National Weather Service in Honolulu  for Maui’s north shore which will begin at noon on Wednesday, February 15 and will remain in effect until 6 p.m. on Thursday, February … Continue reading MAUI: North Shore High Surf ADVISORY In Effect #SurfReport 24 Foot Waves Expected!

NWS: High Surf and Small Craft Advisories for the Marianas Thru TOMORROW 4 pm #SurfReport

  VIA – PACIFIC NEWS CENTER NWS: High Surf and Small Craft Advisories for the Marianas Thru TOMORROW 4 pm   Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 13:42 Written by Kevin Kerrigan Tuesday, 14 February 2012 07:42 Guam – The National Weather Service has issued both a High Surf and a Small Craft Advisory for … Continue reading NWS: High Surf and Small Craft Advisories for the Marianas Thru TOMORROW 4 pm #SurfReport

VIDEO: What It's Like To Surf The Biggest Waves In The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards

What It’s Like To Surf The Biggest Waves In The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards   Waves that are big and challenging enough to earn a nomination for the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards coveted “Ride Of The Year” happen only a handful of times a year at some of the world’s most beautiful and … Continue reading VIDEO: What It's Like To Surf The Biggest Waves In The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards

VIDEO: Week 12 – Weekly Waimea Reports with Mark Healey – Mavericks

Week 12 – Weekly Waimea Reports with Mark Healey – Mavericks     Although a major swell hit Hawaii last week that potentially could have been “Eddie size”, unfavorable wind and weather came along with it blowing out the surf. In this week’s update, Mark Healey hops a plane to Northern California and scores huge … Continue reading VIDEO: Week 12 – Weekly Waimea Reports with Mark Healey – Mavericks

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PHOTOS!: Mutant shark spurs bidding war on eBay – Sells for $10,600!!! #Shark

From the original eBay post: “This auction is for a preserved two-headed (dicephalic) bull shark fetus (Carcharhinus leucas). This is first and only known dicephalic bull shark in the entire world! This is not a live animal – It is a preserved specimen. The two-headed shark fetus discovered in Florida Keys waters is not a … Continue reading PHOTOS!: Mutant shark spurs bidding war on eBay – Sells for $10,600!!! #Shark