A great white shark’s favorite tune? ‘Back in Black’
Australian scientists are claiming great white sharks are attracted by music from the Aussie rock band AC/DC — particularly ‘Shook Me All Night Long’ and ‘Back in Black’ Tour operator Matt Waller in SA’s Neptune Bay has observed that when sharks hear the AC/DC hits, they … Details
WEST MAUI — The new outrigger paddling season is almost upon us and there’s a lot to look forward to. Maui’s nine canoe clubs will be hosting the 2011 Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (HCRA) State Championships at Hanakao‘o (“Canoeâ€) Beach on Aug. 6. There are just seven regattas between now and then to determine which crews will get to paddle in their home waters at States.
The West Side hales have lots of reasons to feel positive and … More
Summers in Ireland are not hot at the best of times, but the one I picked to kayak 1,000 miles around the island turned out to be the worst on record.
Day after day, strong winds pinned me down in blustery camps on remote headlands, left me marooned on deserted islands, or, when my luck was in, threw me into the welcome refuge of local pubs.
Whenever I reached land … More
Kihei Canoe Club enjoyed a range of wins across the board on Saturday in the annual ‘Alau Island race in Hana.
The event, which draws outrigger crews from all corners of Maui, is hosted by Hana Canoe Club and comprises a six mile open-ocean paddle around ‘Alau Island back to the starting line in Hana Bay … More