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This is a real piece of history – from way back in the early days of competitive professional bodyboarding.
“The Beach Special” was originally broadcast on US cable channel ESPN in 1985. Featured were some of the pioneers of the sport: Mike Stewart, Jack “the Ripper” Lindholm, Daniel Kaimi, Pat Caldwell, “JP” Patterson – and top Australian bodyboarders Evan Penglis & Tony Sykes.
It includes an ultra-rare TV commercial for Morey Bodyboards which was filmed at Oahu’s Sandy Beach with Ben Severson, Keith Sasaki, David Cuniff, Pat Caldwell & Lisa Miller.
To move around in the water, use your hands and arms, trying to keep the bodyboard flat at all times to avoid losing speed
Starting in the basic position, try the following:
– Kick with your feet well under the water
– Paddle with your arms, reaching as far forwards as possible and sweep your arms back underneath the board. Your movement will be more efficient if you raise your upper body
– Kick and paddle at the same time
– To save energy, alternate between the 3
HONOLULU – Two Honolulu city councilmen have dropped plans to rename a popular beach for President Barack Obama.
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports Councilman Stanley Chang and Council Chairman Ernie Martin decided to withdraw the proposal after hearing from the public.
The councilmen last week introduced a resolution to change the name of Sandy Beach Park to President Barack Obama Sandy Beach Park … More