Category Archives: Hawaii

Bruce Irons will put on an expression session in Tahiti in honour of his late brother Andy

It’s a start…but let’s be honest, Bruce should be in the event. Andy won last year in incredible fasion, it’s only right… VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Photo: Bruce Irons is among the most fearless surfers ever to ride Teahupoo. Bruce Irons will put on an expression session in Tahiti in honour of his late brother … Continue reading Bruce Irons will put on an expression session in Tahiti in honour of his late brother Andy

Honoring Duke Kahanamoku’s birthday – Hawaii’s most famous waterman

VIA – EXAMINER HAWAII Honoring Duke Kahanamoku’s birthday – Hawaii’s most famous waterman Ray Pendleton, Honolulu Boating Examiner August 24, 2011 The term “waterman” can no more appropriately be used than when referring to Hawaii’s legendary Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, who would be celebrating his 121st birthday today, Aug. 24, 2011. In recognition of the man … Continue reading Honoring Duke Kahanamoku’s birthday – Hawaii’s most famous waterman

Why Bruce Irons will not compete in the Billabong Pro Tahiti

None of the pros care about the rule, none of the fans so why does the ASP? They’re called rules, not laws and they could have found a way. The Tahitians wouldn’t have minded one more wildcard, the could have even run another trial during the waiting period and given the fans another reason to … Continue reading Why Bruce Irons will not compete in the Billabong Pro Tahiti

Photos: Reese Witherspoon's Last Surf Session In Hawaii

VIA – POP SUGAR Pictures of Reese Witherspoon in a Bikini in Hawaii Reese Witherspoon Fits In One Last Bikini Surfing Session Before Heading Home Posted August 21, 2011 6:00 pm by Lauren Turner Reese Witherspoon wore a black bikini for another sunny outing in Kauai yesteday. She covered up her two-piece top with a … Continue reading Photos: Reese Witherspoon's Last Surf Session In Hawaii

Photo Gallery: Manny Vargas Surf Trips Around the World

VIA – IMPERIAL BEACH PATCH Photo Gallery: Manny Vargas Surf Trips Around the World Photos from Vargas’ trips around the world with the bodyboarding world tour and his surf and bodyboarding tour company. By Manny Vargas 1:42pm I don’t have a mortgage. I don’t own stock. I don’t even have a working car anymore! My … Continue reading Photo Gallery: Manny Vargas Surf Trips Around the World

VIDEO: Surfer Laird Hamilton: The 60 Minutes Profile – CBS NEWS

VIA – CBS NEWS Surfer Laird Hamilton: The 60 Minutes Profile Overtime Staff 60 Rewind August 21, 2011 7:04 PM A post from “60 Minutes’” Braden Bergan: My family isn’t shy about giving me story ideas for “60 Minutes,” but my definite favorite was Lesley Stahl’s 2004 profile of big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton. The idea … Continue reading VIDEO: Surfer Laird Hamilton: The 60 Minutes Profile – CBS NEWS

Billabong Pro: cérémonie d'ouverture émouvante avec un hommage à Andy Irons

VIA – TAHITI PRESS Billabong Pro: cérémonie d’ouverture émouvante avec un hommage à Andy Irons Publié le 20 août 2011 à 11:58 La cérémonie d’ouverture de la Billabong Pro a eu lieu, vendredi après-midi, sur la presqu’île de Tahiti. Des débuts émouvants, pour la 11e édition de cet évènement international, puisqu’un hommage a été rendu … Continue reading Billabong Pro: cérémonie d'ouverture émouvante avec un hommage à Andy Irons