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The Hawaiian Islands were in the centre of World War II. When Pearl Harbor was heavily attacked by the Japanese air forces, intense and fierce battles were fought.

The gears of war were lost and many destroyed equipments stood in the bottom of the Pacific Ocean for decades. Seventy years after, World Word II emerges   …  More

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The 8th Annual San Francisco Ocean Film Festival, featuring more than 50 films from around the world, begins in just two weeks: March 9-13, 2011. Buy your tickets now and join us on a five-day journey, as we explore the beauty and the challenges facing the ocean, as seen through the eyes of the world’s most innovative filmmakers. Experience exceptional films and learn more about the ocean, marine life as well how we as humans interact with it by protecting it, playing in it and study it.

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The  38th annual Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic presented by Patagonia, Viper Fins,Solar Services Hawaii and other contributing sponsors, completed on February 19th 2011 (at 4:15 PM) on the North Shore of Oahu. The Conditions were 3 to 4 feet Northwest swell with wave faces averaging 8 feet.  

This year Mike Stewart was successful in defending his reign as the event champion (13th win @ Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic) Bodysurfing, called he’e umauma or kaha nalu in Hawaiian   …  More

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Kim Feast has conquered the Drop-Knee trophy at 2011 IBA Pipeline Pro. The Western Australian bodyboarder from Perth has won his first ever Grand Slam final. Feast displayed incredible talent at the 4-6 feet backdoor Hawaiian waves. “I am so stoked. This is like a dream. To beat those guys in such good waves makes me even happier and I am not sure what to do from here”, said Feast.

“I was supposed to go to University this year, after a year of globetrotting, but now I have some decisions to make. Actually, a sponsor would  …  More

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