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Hawaii Surfing at its Best
May 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Have you ever been able to glide through a 30 foot wave and feel that adrenaline rush surrounding you? If you haven’t you’re missing out on the most recognized symbol of Hawaii. No matter what island you visit during your vacation, there are plenty of swells to hit. The best time to find them is around October all the way through March. If you’re more of a spectator then take your viewing pleasure to the northern shores of Oahu. The view is ridiculous, but for surfers the swells are relentless, yet enjoyable. This has gone on for centuries dating back to the Polynesian culture over 2,000 years ago.
However, before we all called it surfing, it was once known as he’e nalu. It was considered the sport of royalty during this generation where officials at the highest ranks competed for honor. One of the most well known kings ever to stand on a board was that of King Kamehameha.
Unfortunately there was a steep decline in surfers during the 1800s, but this was due to missionaries and immigrants bring more work to the area. However, Duke Kahanamoku brought surfing back to the forefront once the 20th century appeared. After his run he was considered to be the father of modern surfing and actually won a gold metal during the Olympics.
Back then though, it wasn’t about surf wax, shiny boards, and toned bodies. In fact, the only boards you would find were made out of balsa wood or hewn redwood. Eventually the world embraced surfing once again thanks to today’s technologies which allow lighter and faster boards. It’s simply a great way to surf and grab some of the best waves known to man.
On other Hawaiian beaches on Kauai, Maui and even Big Island, surfers test their guts to win big prizes in surfing championships. Recently, tow-in surfing has been introduced – when the surfer is towed out by boat to reach waves he would normally not be able to get to by arm paddling. As a result, pro surfers are now getting to monster waves as high as 60 feet, giving rise to a category of athletes called “The Big Wave Surfer”.
We do understand that not everyone is an expert, and if you’re just starting out then the places to go are Maui, Kauai, or even Waikiki. The storms around these areas that come from the South Pacific tone down the choppy waters and bring gentle waves. It’s just great surfing conditions for any age. Just remember that if this is your first time out, stay away from Oahu. Instead, make your way to Hanalei Bay or Poipu Beach in Kauai.
Even if you’ve never experienced the ocean and got a view from a surf board, you can still learn to surf in Hawaii. There’s a plethora of surfing classes available, but most of them will be found in Waikiki. The best part about it is that there are all kinds of surfing instructors available that will guarantee you’ll be standing on your board when you finish your first lesson.
Are you a woman who loves the ocean, but think that luxury pleasures and surfing in Hawaii can’t go together? Discover Kelea on Oahu, a surf & spa retreat for women like you, who want to learn to surf and be pampered too, in an exotic location. Here, “your greatest worry is sand in your surf wax”!
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