Kawananakoa says the royals surfed at a California river mouth
While Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole had many accomplishments as a congressman, many might not be aware that he and his two brothers were instrumental in introducing the sport of surfing to the Pacific Coast.
During the summer of 1885, when Kalanianaole attended St. Matthew’s College in California, he, Prince Edward Keliiahonui and Prince David Kawananakoa rode waves at a river mouth on redwood longboards, said Abigail Kawananakoa yesterday during a ceremony at the Royal Mausoleum in Nuuanu.
A bronze plaque in Santa Cruz, Calif., honors Kalanianaole and his brothers for their contributions to surfing.
“I have known this for years, but in deference to our athletic and great …Â Details
Ericsson Racing Team skipper Torben Grael of Brazil led Ericsson 4 across the Leg 5 finish line here at 2257 GMT (1957 local) to complete a team sweep of the leg and solidify its overall lead in the Volvo Ocean Race.
The arrival of Ericsson 4, with three Brazilians aboard – Grael, Horácio Carabelli and João ‘Joca’ Signorini – marked a homecoming of sorts. The three have been away from Brazil for more than a year, and were welcomed by hundreds of fans, team personnel and the outstretched arms of the illuminated Statue of Christ on Corcovado Mountain.
‘That’s the wonderful thing about Brazil,’ said Grael, a Brazilian sports hero for his five Olympic sailing medals. ‘The warmth and friendship that everyone expresses, it’s a wonderful feeling. To have a reception like we’ve had here in Rio is fantastic.’
Ericsson 4 finished more than …Â Details
Boating and fishing supply retail giant West Marine, which has more than 340 stores, today opened the largest store in its 34-year history — a 30,200-square-foot prototype superstore near the St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville.
“We targeted Jacksonville as a great market we wanted to do something special in,†said Bruce Edwards, West Marine executive vice president of stores and port supply.
Two weeks ago, the chain closed two other Jacksonville stores…Â Details
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Jenson Button has revealed to being so excited at the prospect of racing this season he is currently enduring a few sleepless nights.
Just a month ago it appeared as if Button’s Formula One career was poised to stall as he remained without a seat following the fall of Honda Racing.
But then came salvation in the form of Ross Brawn’s management buy -out, and now the 29-year-old heads into Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix as one of the favourites for victory.
The team’s cause has at least been aided by race stewards yesterday clearing their cars of running an illegal …Â Details