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Project Save Our Surf (Project SOS) was launched by actress Tanna Frederick and world-renowned surfer Shaun Tomson, both avid surfers concerned about the world’s oceans. They were inspired to embrace the surfathon concept as a fun and rewarding family event, bringing together the legendary sport of surfing and beach lovers who want to make a difference. Project SOS is collaborating with a number of generous local and national sponsors including ZJ Boardinghouse, Quiksilver, Rocker Board Shop, Kreation Café, Charlie Palmer Restaurants and American Latino TV… More info
My all-time favorite vacation activity is white water rafting. If you are not afraid of the water, or of getting wet, and you love the out-of-doors, you should try it!
White water rafting combines many good things, such as natural beauty, tranquillity, marvelous scenery, experiencing “the wild,†companionship, history — and moments of genuine excitement.
The rapids on rivers are generally classified in order of danger from 1 to 5…Â More info
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Fifty years of Hollywood surfing movies is the topic for a new doc in the works by Greg MacGillivray. The untitled project, currently in production, will include a central look at writer, director and surfer John Milius’ “Big Wednesday.â€
“It’s really about how Hollywood’s superficial view of surfing culture has influenced popular culture,†MacGillivray said in a statement, “and the story of what happened when real surfers tried to change that.†Described as an “answer to Hollywood’s exploitative surfing films of the previous decades,†Milius’ 1978 “Big Wednesday†had a … More info
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There was more bloodshed and hold-downs at Pipeline than a UFC match today, as 56 of Hawaii’s best Pipeline surfers put it all on the line at the HIC Pipeline Pro in a bid to secure a place in December’s prestigious Pipeline Masters.
Pounding waves of up to 15 feet well and truly lived up to Pipeline’s fearsome reputation and by 5 p.m., eight surfers had sealed the deal. But not all were left standing. Oahu’s Jonah Morgan (Haleiwa), Flynn Novak (Haleiwa), Liam McNamara (Haleiwa), and Mason Ho (Haleiwa); Maui’s Hank Gaskell (Hana) and Dusty Payne (Lahaina); and Kauai’s Gavin Gillette (Kilauea) and Sion Milosky all won Pipeline Masters berths…Â More info