Eddie Aikau

Eddie Aikau
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational - Can You Ride Ten Meter Waves?
by
Adam Singleton
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave invitational takes place in Hawaii each November, but only when the waves exceed ten meters in height. The competition is for serious surfers and entrance is by invitation only.
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Eddie-Aikau-Big-Wave-Invitational---Can-You-Ride-Ten-Meter-Waves?
id=691874 - Aug 17, 2007
Oahu Things To Do - Visitor Tour Guide
by
Samina Perzada
Hawaii has such an array of activities to choose from. One could not fit them all into a typical one- or two-week vacation. Maybe you don't want to. Maybe sitting poolside at one of the many luxury hotels in Waikiki, or enjoying a bed and breakfast somewhere on the North Shore is just what the doctor ordered. Basking poolside or in the warm sand at one of the many...
http://ezinearticles.com/?Oahu-Things-To-Do---Visitor-Tour-Guide
id=7821468 - Jun 26, 2013
Oahu Things To Do - Visitor Tour Guide
by
Samina Perzada
Hawaii has such an array of activities to choose from. One could not fit them all into a typical one- or two-week vacation. Maybe you don't want to. Maybe sitting poolside at one of the many luxury hotels in Waikiki, or enjoying a bed and breakfast somewhere on the North Shore is just what the doctor ordered. Basking poolside or in the warm sand at one of the many...
http://ezinearticles.com/?Oahu-Things-To-Do---Visitor-Tour-Guide
id=7821470 - Jun 26, 2013
Waimea Beach Park, Oahu Hawaii
by
Linka Po
Every few years, it happens. The surfs in Waimea Bay Beach Park reach higher than 20 feet. The competitors in the Quicksilver Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aiku ready their surf boards and paddle out for a ride of those monstrous waves.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Waimea-Beach-Park,-Oahu-Hawaii
id=1864350 - Jan 09, 2009
Say Aloha to Oahu's Diverse Attractions and Activities
by
Lisa DiSpirito
Home to the capital city of Honolulu and world renowned Waikiki, Oahu offers a diverse selection of attractions and activities that range from historic sightseeing adventures to snorkeling in crystal clear waters filled with vibrant tropical fish and a variety of marine life. Other popular areas in Oahu include the North, West and East Shores as well as the Windward Coast. Whether you're in search of a romantic tropical vacation or want a thrilling family vacation, Oahu and its many sides offers a wealth of options.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Say-Aloha-to-Oahus-Diverse-Attractions-and-Activities
id=372018 - Nov 29, 2006
Top Surfing Destinations
by
Dr. Mark Clayson
Hawaii is the original home of surfing. The Polynesians began the sacred ritualistic sport here more than 500 years ago. Today, Hawaii is home to most of the Big Wave surfing and some of the most coveted breaks exist in this island paradise.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Surfing-Destinations
id=507552 - Mar 29, 2007
The World's Most Extreme Waves - The Americas
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Lola Jones
"Outracing the exploding lip of a breaking wave is like ski-ing in front of an avalanche" says Sean Collins of SurfLine Surf Forecaster. Since the ancient Hawaiians first slid shoreward on their hand-carved Olo boards, riding the biggest wave of the day has continued to be one of surfing's most revered accomplishments. But while the professional surfing circuit has blossomed over the last two decades, offering millions of dollars in prize money to agile small-wave performers, there has been no regularly-offered reward given to some of the true heroes of our sport -the BIG WAVE CHARGERS.
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Worlds-Most-Extreme-Waves---The-Americas
id=1504439 - Sep 17, 2008
Top 5 Surf Destinations in Paradise - Hawaii
by
John S. Jones
Top 5 Surf Destinations in Paradise Hawaii. A list of the best Surf Spots on the islands. Whether you live in Hawaii or you're on vacation here, we have a must-see list for Surfers.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-5-Surf-Destinations-in-Paradise---Hawaii
id=2095412 - Mar 12, 2009
Surfing in Hawaii
by
Tamil Selvi Aldragen
If Hanging Ten on your surf board is your idea of a great vacation then Hawaii is the place for you to live your dreams. The islands are well known for providing surfing enthusiasts with never ending excitement.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Surfing-in-Hawaii
id=4290141 - May 13, 2010
10 Historical Facts About Surfing You Didn't Know
by
Slater Adams
Calling all Boogers! From Hodads, Shubees and Hang-Ten blokes! Surf's up! These are terms you will commonly hear in places with sand and waves and not in snow capped locations. Boogers are not those nasty things that your pesky brother picks out of his nose. In surf lingo it means body boarder. Hodad is a surfing term for a beginner or non-surfer. Shubee is a surfing term for someone who is dressed and equipped for the activity but has never surfed in their entire life, while Hang Ten is one of the most complicated and difficult surfing tricks. Interesting as the sport and its lingo, surfing has a lot of rich history about it that makes it such a well-loved sport through generations. Here are 10 interesting historical facts on a sport that has captured the hearts of many all over the world.
http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Historical-Facts-About-Surfing-You-Didnt-Know