Archive for the ‘Surfing & SUP’ Category
The ASP Weekly Pulse gives you the current rundown on all the happenings from the world’s best surfers. This week’s installment covers the current status of the Billabong Pro Tahiti, Malia Manuel’s clinching of the ASP Women’s Rookie of the Year Award, the current injury statuses from ASP Top 34 members and the recent qualifying events in Europe.
Duke Kahanamoku’s spirit alive and well at annual event
Rabbit Kekai watched over all his keike today at the Duke’s Oceanfest. Surf was perfect, 1 foot to a solid two feet for the keike who’s ages ranged from 4 to 13 years of age. ‘I have been trying to bring the kids up and through the years a lot of them are champions already”, said Legend Uncle Rabbit Kekai.’ The most important thing I say to them is to behave, to honor one another and never fight or your out. Then I teach them maneuvers”.
Rabbit Kekai talks about Duke Kahanamoku with love and respect. ” Duke was  … More
Teahupoo is one of the most powerful and deadly waves in the planet for surfing. How do you ride Tahiti’s infamous surf break?
The history of Teahupoo and surfing is not a old one. The town of Teahupoo has seen surfers coming from all regions of the globe, since the 1960’s. Back then, wave riders discovered that it was possible to paddle out to a reasonable surf break, in only fifteen minutes.
The first surfer to ride Teahupoo was Tahitian Thierry Vernaudon, in 1985. At least, he claims the first ride, along with a few local friends  … Pictures and more
Biggest Teahupoo Ever