DOCSLIB.ORG

Fitness Warrior

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Fitness Warrior FITNESS WARRIOR Ian Walsh 24 / DISCOVER LIFE / Summer 2019 Fitness Warrior.indd 24 5/22/2019 9:19:07 AM FEELING GOOD RidingRiding mountainsmountains OF movingmoving OF waterwater Discover the euphoria of big-wave surfing. BY CHRISTINE YU Bianca Valenti, paddling out in the early losing my sense of hearing because everything morning light in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, last is so switched on. You’re reacting and adapting year, hoped to score one really special wave. But to things so fast,” says Ian Walsh, 36, a pro surfer the California-based pro big-wave surfer was from Hawaii ( ian.walsh). not quite sure how giant the waves would be. Riding the big surf as a pro is not a laid- When a peak popped up, Valenti ( bianca back day at the beach. Not only do you need valenti), 31, was in the perfect spot. She spun to be a high-level athlete to paddle out into around, started paddling hard and slid into the the world’s biggest waves, it takes years of wave. Valenti wanted to be barreled—in which experience to stay poised and calm in the most a surfer rides under the curling lip of a wave critical conditions. inside a tunnel of water—and when she looked “I chase big waves around the planet. In order up, she realized that the wave was gigantic, esti- for those days to go well, a lot of preparation mated to be in the 40- to 50-foot range. “It was a happens beforehand in the gym, on the bike, in buttery smooth ride the whole time,” she says. the pool and surfing in a variety of conditions,” Surfing big waves is when Valenti feels most says Walsh. It takes mental conditioning, too. alive. She is among the elite surfers who chase the massive swells that make you feel like you Prepping for Big Swells are being powered by a Mack truck. “The first thing we focus on is confidence,” says Big wave surfing can feel euphoric. “In all Samantha Campbell, founder of Deep Relief // other aspects of my life, I have 50 different things Peak Performance (deep2peak.com), a training going on at once. Surfing those waves, my focus facility in Maui where athletes like Walsh and Photo by Zak Noyle is so narrowed and heightened that I end up another pro surfer, Paige Alms ( paigealms), Summer 2019 / DISCOVER LIFE / 25 Fitness Warrior.indd 25 5/23/2019 2:30:09 PM FITNESS WARRIOR 31, train. “Being mentally prepared is having confidence in your body and equipment, and allows you to be com- mitted [in the water]; that allows you to be safer. If you’re hesitant because you don’t feel ready, that can be detri- mental,” Alms says. For example, Walsh has an exten- sive training program to prep for the Bianca Valenti big-wave season in which each day is Photo by Katherine Zacarian programmed for a specific purpose. surfing and to reduce the risk of off his board. (Campbell loves Some of Walsh’s days are dedicated injury. Others are devoted to devel- moves such as a Hex-bar deadlift to activation and mobility—turning oping the strength, power, speed and and combining box jumps with on all his muscles to make sure they’re agility needed to paddle and drop into throwing a medicine ball laterally firing properly—in an effort to waves and stay low during the ride, against a wall.) Walsh also builds his build a nimble body that can absorb and to resist external forces, such as cardio engine with cycling, which the impact that comes with wind and chop, that try to force him he appreciates for its low impact and The 6 Best Big-Wave in the 90- to 100-foot range, which, if Breaks Worldwide certified, could take the title. Mavericks, California: Local Jeff Clark famously surfed Mavericks for 15 years before the spot was discovered by Teahupo’o, Tahiti: The swell marches everyone else; many people thought Waimea Bay, Hawaii: You can’t talk forward and detonates on the shallow that big waves didn’t exist in California, about big-wave surfing without men- reef, producing thick, picture-perfect, but this one proved them wrong. Heavy tioning Waimea Bay on the north shore heavy left-hand barrels. (The shallow and featuring a fast right hand, it breaks of Oahu. It has set the standard for the reef also means it doles out one of about a mile off-shore from Half Moon sport and is home to The Eddie Aikau the gnarliest wipe-outs, too.) It’s been Bay in Northern California’s chilly (and Big Wave Invitational (theeddieaikau. called the heaviest wave in the world sharky) waters. The steep drop (where com), one of the most prestigious and is on many surfers’ bucket lists. you descend into the wave), thick lip surf contests held in honor of Aikau, a and rocky shore all get your adrenaline legendary Hawaiian waterman. Waves pumping. consistently reach 20+ feet and up to 60 feet. Pe’ahi, Hawaii: Aka “Jaws”; this pris- tine, heavy wave lies off the north shore of Maui and is the home break Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal: of Ian Walsh and Paige Alms. “The The wave at Nazaré in Portugal is big. Shipstern Bluff, Australia: This isolated shape, speed, size and consistency of Guinness World Record big. Rodrigo spot in Tasmania definitely isn’t for the what the wave offers left and right is Koxa, current male world record holder, faint of heart. Some have described the unique,” says Walsh. When the condi- scored an 80-foot wave in November thick slab wave as a powerful mutant, tions are right, the best surfers in the 2017 and Maya Gabeira holds the female thanks to the multiple steps that form world flock to this spot—where waves record for a 68-foot bomb in January in the face of the wave. And it looks like can reach heights of 60 feet. 2018. In December 2018, Tom Butler of the ocean is folding over on itself before England surfed a wave estimated to be crashing into a pile of boulders. 26 / DISCOVER LIFE / Summer 2019 Fitness Warrior.indd 26 5/24/2019 10:54:47 AM FEELING Staying Safe While Surfing Big Waves GOOD Following the tragic death of big-wave surfer Sion Milosky at Mavericks in 2011, Breathing and Recovering a small group of surfers gathered on the North Shore of Oahu to address the sport’s lack of risk management and safety protocols. From that initial meeting, A key skill for big-wave surfers is the group formed the Big Wave Risk Assessment Group (BWRAG, bwrag.com)… holding one’s breath, says Campbell. and the big-wave safety movement was born. They practice this maneuver for lon- “Surfing is the easy part. Surviving is the hard part,” says Brian Keaulana, ger and longer periods of time in BWRAG chief master instructor. If a surfer goes down, there’s a small window of order to stay calm and prepare for time—minutes—to stabilize them and start performing CPR. And when you’re long hold-downs—and that tortur- miles off shore with no lifeguards or medical facilities nearby, a critical situation ous feeling of struggling for air. Surf- can quickly turn life-threatening. ers start by working on static breath- BWRAG training is designed to minimize potential hazards and maximize holds—lying down on the floor and surfers’ own safety and the safety of those with whom they share the lineup, the holding their breath under the super- area where most of the waves are starting to break and where most surfers are vision of a trained instructor—and positioned. BWRAG hosts comprehensive training summits on Oahu as well as move on to dynamic sessions where in Australia, California, Europe and Brazil. In addition to information on ocean they incorporate breath-holds into risk management, surfers learn skills like first-responder training and rescues, rock running or HIIT (high- surf spot analysis, CPR/AED training and apnea or breath-hold training, and go intensity interval training) sessions through case analyses. to mimic what it feels like to Whether you’re riding big waves or small, rolling peelers, this sport can be hold your breath after falling from a dangerous, so all surfers would benefit from learning the basics of ocean safety. giant wave. Study your break. “Understand the reef, bottom [what’s on the sea floor] and Finally, recovery is a key piece of the depth [of the water], and you pretty much understand why the wave is breaking training puzzle. “The recovery days that way,” says Keaulana. Look at your environment before paddling out and are just as important as the days you’re identify potential hazards. Take a first aid and CPR class and practice your skills. pushing hard,” says Alms. Whether “The art of safety and life-saving is like a martial art. You have to practice. it’s a complete day of rest or active Keep training,” urges Keaulana. recovery, it’s a chance for the brain and body to relax and consolidate the gains achieved in the gym. high effectiveness, along with high- position in space. Being able to know “Big waves are where I feel the most altitude hiking and running. where you are means that “if you’re alive and in tune with Mother Nature. Stability and balance work are air-dropping into a wave, you don’t It’s something I love to do,” says Alms. other important training components need to look to see where your feet “Knowing what I can do in the gym too: They develop the neural path- are in relation to the board and wave.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • The Hawaiian Camping Adventure Guide
    The Hawaiian Camping Adventure Guide "The Rock" and bay from Kamehameha Highway. Courtesy Travis Thurston Welcome to Adventure Welcome to the summer camp experience of a How to Sign Up lifetime. You and your troop will be enjoying a week-long stay at the Pacific’s premiere summer To learn more about our camp or reserve camp facility and enjoying excursions and activities your spot for next summer, go to on and around the world famous Oahu North Shore. scoutinghawaii.org/camping We are certain that your experience will be a memorable one. The Aloha Council, BSA has partnered with some Your $575 camp fee includes: of the finest destinations and services in Hawaii to ☑︎ Van rental to accommodate your entire group assist you with your experience. Your adventure ☑︎ Your first night on the battleship Missouri begins with an overnight encampment aboard the ☑︎ Preferential reservation of campsites Battleship Missouri, brings you to the Polynesian ☑︎ Tents and camping equipment Cultural Center for an unforgettable show and ☑︎ Admission, buffet dinner, and show at Polynesian cultural experiences, and brings you to some of Cultural Center the best beaches, hikes, and snorkeling in Hawaii. ☑︎ Afternoon at Waimea Valley working on the Plus, you’ll get to experience a variety of merit Hawaiiana Award badge opportunities, participate in campfires and ☑︎ All meals at camp, including to-go for your awesome evening programs, and cap it all off with adventures, and our closing luau a campwide luau. 5: Camp Pupukea 3: Arriving on 6: Polynesian Oahu Cultural Center Pg.
    [Show full text]
  • © Copyright 2019 Association of Surfing Professionals LLC Page 1
    ® © Copyright 2019 Association of Surfing Professionals LLC Page 1 WSL RULE BOOK 2019 ALL CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS VERSIONS CAN BE REQUESTED FROM WSL. LAST UPDATED 6 DECEMBER 2019 World Surf League 147 Bay St Santa Monica, CA, 90405 USA Phone: +1 (310) 450 1212 Email: [email protected] U Hwww.worldsurfleague.comU All rights reserved. No part of this Rulebook may be reproduced in any form by any mechanical or electronic means including information storage or retrieval systems without permission in writing from Association of Surfing Professionals LLC. World Surf League, WSL, ASP, It’s On, Dream Tour, Big Wave Tour Awards, CT, QS, AirTour, BWT, Big Wave Tour, You Can’t Script This, Championship Tour, Qualification Series, and all associated logos and event logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Association of Surfing Professionals LLC or it’s subsidiaries throughout the world. Modifications to this Rulebook can happen at any time with the approval and under the authority of the Head of Tours and Competition. The Rulebook will be enforceable upon publication on www.worldsurfleague.com. This Rulebook and the contents herein are the copyright of Association of Surfing Professionals LLC © Copyright 2019 Association of Surfing Professionals LLC Page 2 CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR (CT) ........................................................................... 8 Article 1: Application of this Chapter ............................................................................ 8 Article 2: Prize Money .....................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Nsn 11-13-13.Indd
    IS BUGG “E Ala Na Moku Kai Liloloa” • D AH S F W R E E N E! E • R S O I N H C S E H 1 T 9 R 7 O 0 N NORTH SHORE NEWS November 13, 2013 VOLUME 30, NUMBER 23 1980's Buttons at a Pipieline Masters Contest Photo: Bill Romerhaus “Aloha Buttons” March 30, 1959 - November 2, radical surf maneuvers and aggressive In August, Buttons received the 2013 - A Hawaii surfing legend Mont- surfing on shorter boards in the 70’s. Ocean of Possibilities Award by a Ha- gomery Ernest Thomas “Buttons” Besides his accomplishments in waiian non profit for his dedication Kaluhiokalani dies at age 54 after a the surfing world, Buttons was also to helping those with disabilities. long battle with cancer. the “Ambassador of Aloha”. He was Buttons is survived by his wife Surfing in Waikiki since 7 years loved by many not only locally but Hiriata Hart, eight children and nine old, Buttons became the innovator of internationally as well. grandchildren. Aloha Buttons you will be missed. Permit No. 1479 No. Permit PROUDLY PUBLISHED IN Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, Hale‘iwa, Hawai‘i U.S. POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE U.S. STANDARD Home of the Vans Triple Hale‘iwa, HI 96712 HI Hale‘iwa, PRE-SORTED 66-437 Kamehameha Hwy., Suite 210 Suite Hwy., Kamehameha 66-437 Crown of Surfing Page 2 www.northshorenews.com November 13, 2013 OFF da Island in Gimmelwald, Switzerland North Shore residents Dave and Peggy Han- cock, owners of Paumalu Electric, finally took a va- cation alone to a place they could really get away from it all, and they left their cell phones at home.
    [Show full text]
  • A Final Report on the Initial Development of the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (Pacioos) Regional Coastal Ocean Observing System
    A Final Report on the Initial Development of the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) Regional Coastal Ocean Observing System NOAA Cooperative Agreement #NA07NOS4730207 Submitted by Dr. Brian Taylor Dean and Principal Investigator School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology University of Hawaii at Manoa Chris E. Ostrander Director Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) March 2012 BACKGROUND The distinctive beauty of the Pacific Islands reflects the unique setting of our land, ocean, tropical climate, and biological diversity. The Pacific Islands region covers a vast area of the globe—spanning six time zones across the Pacific Ocean; the region is bisected by the International Date Line, straddles all four hemispheres, is distributed over a surface area of nearly 35 million km2 and includes 2,500 km of coastlines and over 2,300 individual islands (Figure 1). The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Pacific Island jurisdictions covers an area larger than the other ten regions of U.S. IOOS combined and Hawaii alone constitutes nearly 1/5th of the total U.S. EEZ. The Pacific Islands are uniquely an ocean region; over 99% of the surface area is ocean. The vast majority of the land lies within 10 km of the shoreline and all the land in the region is within the coastal zone. Figure 1: Constituent members and spatial distributions of the sub-regions comprising the PacIOOS regional association. Each of the island constituents of the PacIOOS region is distinct in terms of their respective governments, languages, legal systems, geography, cultural norms, societal structure, economies, and infrastructural development needs.
    [Show full text]
  • Flowrider®: Just the Facts
    JUST THE FACTS. HY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE THE WHAT MAKES THE FLOWRIDER® a great time just being near the FLOWRIDER® OVER ANY OTHER SURF DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHER FlowRider! It is sheer entertainment WATTRACTION ON THE MARKET? THE WATERPARK ATTRACTIONS? that sets our ride apart. When ANSWER IS SIMPLE. WHEN YOU CHOOSE A Skill is not a requirement for most orchestrated correctly, the crowd of FLOWRIDER YOU CHOOSE PEACE OF MIND waterparks. There is no learning curve spectators will generate increased KNOWING THAT YOU ARE PURCHASING THE or challenge to going down a slide. revenues through food, beverage and BEST STATIONARY SURF WAVE AVAILABLE. Although it is exciting, over time, the retail sales. NUMEROUS PATENTS, INCREDIBLE SAFETY excitement diminishes. HOW DOES THE FLOWRIDER® WORK? RECORDS, AND DEDICATED FLOWRIDER TEAM Riding a FlowRider takes skill, balance and most importantly, Submersive propeller pumps MEMBERS AROUND THE GLOBE ALL CONTRIBUTE practice. The adrenaline rush of located in the pool below inject a TO CREATING THE STRONG BRAND FOLLOWING. becoming a better flowboarder with three-inch sheet of water over the Installed in over 220+ locations every try inspires patrons to achieve engineered ride surface creating a around the world, only the FlowRider a never-ending cycle of skill-based surfable wave. The resulting wave-like offers an unparalleled surfing reward. That learning curve takes time shape permits flowboarders of all ages experience sure to set your property and dedication, thereby increasing and skill level to surf the wave face. apart. rider visitations and loyalty. The FlowRider has a coolness IS THE FLOWRIDER® SIMILAR TO A WHO BUYS A FLOWRIDER®? factor that allows any venue to WAVE POOL? The four main markets are hotels connect with the extremely popular No, the FlowRider is not a wave & resorts, waterparks, municipalities, board-riding lifestyle that includes pool.
    [Show full text]
  • Water Sports MADE by DOVYDAS URNIKIS 8A Surfing
    Water sports MADE BY DOVYDAS URNIKIS 8A Surfing Surfing is a water sport done in the ocean or sea. The surfer uses their surfboard to catch a wave and ride towards the shore. Surfing was invented by the Polynesians at least 4000 years ago. It has become a popular sport among both men and women of all ages. With lifestyles and regimens freer than those of most sports, surfers comprise a unique culture. Surfing is popular in Australia, the US, and Northern Europe. Swimming • Swimming is the movement of the body through water using arms and legs. Most of the time equipment is not used. People swim for exercise, fun. People can swim in the sea, swimming pools, rivers and lakes. Swimming works all the muscles simultaneously. It is impact free. It also builds up stamina. Kite surfing • Kite surfing or Kite boarding is a kind of water sports that uses the wind to pull a rider on the water surface on a small surfboard or a kiteboard. There are a number of different styles of kiteboarding. Scuba diving • Scuba Diving is a sport where people (called "scuba divers", or simply "divers") can swim underwater for a long time, using a tank filled with compressed air. The tank is a large metal cylinder made of steel or aluminum. Wakeboarding • Wakeboarding is a water sport that involves riding a wakeboard over the surface of a body of water. The rider is usually towed behind a motorboat. This sport, that appeared in the beginning of the eighties, has been inspired by surfing, water skiing and snowboarding.
    [Show full text]
  • Nsn 09-14-16
    IS BUGG • D AH “E Ala Na Moku Kai Liloloa” S F W R In This Issue: E E E N ! The Adornment of Ka‘ena E • Malia K. Evans R S Page 12 & 13 O I N H Waialua High School C S E Food For Thought H 1 Page 14 T 9 R 7 Menehune Surfing Championship O 0 N Entry Form Page 16 NORTH SHORE NEWS September 14, 2016 VOLUME 33, NUMBER 19 Cover Story & Photo by: Janine Bregulla St. Michael School Students Bless the North Shore Food Bank With a new school year upon the opportunity to teach a lesson distributed at the North Shore Food us, it is a challenge of every edu- that emphasizes the importance of Bank to those in need. Based upon cator to find ways to engage their community, they along with the a well-received response this will be students in activities that have the parents rose to the challenge. The an ongoing project throughout the power to become lifelong lessons. families, faculty and students col- school year that hopefully inspires So when the faculty of St. Mi- lected enough hygiene products to others. chael's School was presented with assemble 87 care packages that were PROUDLY PUBLISHED IN Permit No. 1479 No. Permit Hale‘iwa, Hawai‘i Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, U.S. POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE U.S. Home of STANDARD Hale‘iwa, HI 96712 HI Hale‘iwa, Menehune Surfing PRE-SORTED 66-437 Kamehameha Hwy., Suite 210 Suite Hwy., Kamehameha 66-437 Championships Page 2 www.northshorenews.com September 14, 2016 North Shore Neighborhood Board #27 Tuesday, September 27, 2016 7 p.m.
    [Show full text]
  • Hawaiiana in 2002 a Bibliography of Titles of Historical Interest
    Hawaiiana in 2002 A Bibliography of Titles of Historical Interest Compiled by Joan Hori, Jodie Mattos, and Dore Minatodani, assisted by Joni Watanabe Ahlo, Charles and Jerry Walker, with Rubellite Kawena Johnson. Kamehameha's Children Today. Honolulu: J. Walker, 2000. vi, 206 p. Genealogy. Alu Like, Inc. Native Hawaiian Population By District and Census Tract in Census 2000. Honolulu: Alu Like, Inc., 2001. iii, 85, 6 p. Blocker-Krantz, Lynn. To Honolulu in Five Days: Cruising Aboard Matson's S. S. Lurline. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2001. viii, 150 p. History of the Lurline and ocean travel to Hawai'i. Burlingame, Burl. Advance Force Pearl Harbor. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 2002. 481 p. Businesses that built Hawaii. Honolulu: Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2002. 88 p. Coleman, Stuart Holmes. Eddie Would Go: The Story of Eddie Aikau, Hawaiian Hero. Honolulu: MindRaising Press, 2001. 271 p. Cordy, Ross H. The Rise and Fall of the 0 'ahu Kingdom: A Brief Overview of O 'ahu 's History. Honolulu: Mutual Publishing, 2002. 64 p. Craig, Robert D. Historical Dictionary of Polynesia. 2nd ed. Lanham, MD: Scare- crow Press, 2002. xxxvi, 365 p. Includes Hawai'i. At Hamilton Library, University of Hawai'i at Manoa,Joan Hori is curator of the Hawai- ian Collection; Jodie Mattos is a librarian in the Business, Social Science and Humanities Department; Dore Minatodani is a librarian with the Hawaiian Collection; and Joni Wata- nabe is a student in the College of Business Administration. The Hawaiian Journal of History, vol. 37 (2003) 235 2^6 THE HAWAIIAN JOURNAL OF HISTORY Davis, Helen Kapililani Sanborn.
    [Show full text]
  • A Kite Surfing Scenario
    Biomechanics of extreme sports – a kite surfing scenario Lina Lundgren 1, Sofia Olandersson 1, Marita Hilliges 1, Anna-Lisa Osvalder 2 1Product Development in Healthcare, PRODEA research group, Halmstad University, Halmstad, Sweden Email: [email protected] 2 Department of Product- and Production Development, Division of Design Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden Do extreme sports contribute to higher biomechanical stress compared to other sports? Kite surfing is one of the upcoming popular extreme sports, where very few have studied the mechanical forces that act on the body. There are several factors that contribute to mechanical stress, and for preventing injuries it is of interest to investigate how these forces affect the body and how we can develop the equipment and prepare the athletes for making it as safe as possible. This project will study injury prevalence, motion analysis and mapping of forces and pressure during kite surfing. The outcome will be a better understanding of biomechanics of kite surfing and a construction for testing and training. biomechanics, kite surfing, injuries, muscle strength, motion analysis 1 Introduction Extreme sports are becoming more and more popular, and since these sports often are associated with higher risks than other sports (Slanger, Rudestam, 1997), it is also possible that the biomechanical stress is higher and contributes to more injuries. Kite surfing is a water sport where the practitioner goes on water with a board through the power of a kite 25 meters up in the air. The kite is attached to the body via a Force from harness around the waist or hip (see Fig.
    [Show full text]
  • Nsn 11-12-14.Indd
    IS BUGG “E Ala Na Moku Kai Liloloa” • D AH S F W R E E N E! “Mahalo to all our E • veterans, past, present R S O I N H and future” C S E H 1 T 9 R Fort Bliss 7 O 0 Page 27 N NORTH SHORE NEWS November 12, 2014 VOLUME 31, NUMBER 23 Reef Day 1, ASP/Cestari Florence, Sunset, ASP/Cestari Trophy, Pipe, ASP/Cestari PROUDLY PUBLISHED IN Permit No. 1479 No. Permit Hale‘iwa, Hawai‘i Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, Home of U.S. POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE U.S. STANDARD Hale‘iwa, HI 96712 HI Hale‘iwa, Vans Triple PRE-SORTED 66-437 Kamehameha Hwy., Suite 210 Suite Hwy., Kamehameha 66-437 Crown of Surfing Page 2 www.northshorenews.com November 12, 2014 Danny Fuller, Kauai, winner HIC Pro Photo: Banzai Productions The final day of the HIC Pro had an exciting finish ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ that saw a long overdue win for Kauai’s Danny Fuller. ◆ ◆ This was the first win for him at Sunset in 15 years. Fuller, ◆ ◆ 32, was the only backsider in the all Hawaiian final and ◆ The Hale‘iwa Family Dental Center, Ltd. ◆ his precise attack on the tricky sometimes closing out ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Sunset battle ground earned him the victory and a spot in ◆ ◆ the prestigious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. Fuller won ◆ ◆ $15,000.00 for his efforts and was very emotional at the ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ awards. “My Mom has sacrificed so much for me along ◆ ◆ the way, so to dedicate this win to her means so much,” ◆ presents ◆ Fuller said. Fuller has only surfed in the three events of ◆ ◆ the Vans Triple Crown once and and was injured right ◆ “Comfort Dentistry” ◆ ◆ ◆ before it.
    [Show full text]
  • Lotus to Adjust Position and Center Spine Type Based on the Final Width of Spine
    THE KAHALA Lotus to adjust position and center spine type based on the final width of spine. 2014-2015 VOL. 9, NO. 2 December 2014-june 2015, VOL. 9, NO.2 CONTENTS Volume 9, Number 2 Features 29 Layers of Meaning The abstract paintings of Honolulu-based artist Mary Mitsuda are a multilayered exploration of ideas, tracing lines of meaning and inviting the viewer to pause and look closer. Story by Christine Thomas Photography by Dana Edmunds 38 Journey Into Tranquility With its exquisite Japanese gardens, beautiful temple and impressive Amida Buddha, the Byodo-In shrine is a place for contemplation and introspection, in the lovely and serene Valley of the Temples on O‘ahu’s windward side. Story by Thelma Chang Lotus to adjust position and center spine type based on the final width of spine. 2014-2015 VOL. 9, NO. 2 46 The Eddie: The Ultimate Big-Wave Surfing Contest The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau, one of the most prestigious competitions in surfi ng, is named for the ON THE COVER extraordinary man who inspired the phrase “Eddie Would Photographer Brian Go,” known to surfers around the world. Bielmann captures the wild and powerful Story by Stuart H. Coleman Photography by Brian Bielmann beauty of a wave on O‘ahu’s North Shore. 6 CONTENTS Volume 9, Number 2 10 Editor’s Note Depar tments PROFILES: 15 Miss Congeniality Senior Reservations Agent Lorna Barbosa Bennett Medeiros has greeted guests of The Kahala with her warm smile for nearly 40 years. Story by Simplicio Paragas Photography by Olivier Koning 21 INDULGENCES: Art of Zen Yoga can be experienced in many ways at The Kahala, from atop a standup AD paddleboard, in the pool or in the hotel’s fitness center.
    [Show full text]
  • Surfing, Gender and Politics: Identity and Society in the History of South African Surfing Culture in the Twentieth-Century
    Surfing, gender and politics: Identity and society in the history of South African surfing culture in the twentieth-century. by Glen Thompson Dissertation presented for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (History) at Stellenbosch University Supervisor: Prof. Albert M. Grundlingh Co-supervisor: Prof. Sandra S. Swart Marc 2015 0 Stellenbosch University https://scholar.sun.ac.za Declaration By submitting this thesis electronically, I declare that the entirety of the work contained therein is my own, original work, that I am the author thereof (unless to the extent explicitly otherwise stated) and that I have not previously in its entirety or in part submitted it for obtaining any qualification. Date: 8 October 2014 Copyright © 2015 Stellenbosch University All rights reserved 1 Stellenbosch University https://scholar.sun.ac.za Abstract This study is a socio-cultural history of the sport of surfing from 1959 to the 2000s in South Africa. It critically engages with the “South African Surfing History Archive”, collected in the course of research, by focusing on two inter-related themes in contributing to a critical sports historiography in southern Africa. The first is how surfing in South Africa has come to be considered a white, male sport. The second is whether surfing is political. In addressing these topics the study considers the double whiteness of the Californian influences that shaped local surfing culture at “whites only” beaches during apartheid. The racialised nature of the sport can be found in the emergence of an amateur national surfing association in the mid-1960s and consolidated during the professionalisation of the sport in the mid-1970s.
    [Show full text]