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| Written by Ted Felber |
| Sunday, 24 May 2009 11:43 |
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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.
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. Although surfing diminished in popularity in the 1800's under the influence of the missionaries and the appearance of immigrants brought in to work on the sugar plantations, surfing in Hawaii regained its popularity as a sport when Duke Kahanamoku burst onto the scene in the early 1900s. Highly thought of as the "father of modern surfing", Duke was also an Olympic gold medal winner in swimming, and drew on his fame to spread the popularity of surfing. 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". In summer, the best surfing in Hawaii is on the South shores of Waikiki, Maui and Kauai, as waves generated by storms in the South Pacific, hit the Hawaiian islands. Waves are gentler but still offer great surfing conditions. Oahu's North Shore is NOT the place for your vacation if you're a beginner surfer, but it's a great place to visit just for the show! If you are a novice, go to Waikiki and Diamond Head Beach in Oahu, Hanalei Bay and Poipu Beach in Kauai, and Maalaea, Lahaina and Puamana Beach in Maui. 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. It doesn't matter if you're male or female because anyone can enjoy the pleasures of surfing in Hawaii. Whether its surf and spa area, a nice exotic location, or anything else, you will be able to enjoy the pampering during your stay. The only thing you'll have to worry about is whether or not there is sand in your surf wax. Author:
Ted Felber is the editor of EnjoyHawaiiVacations.com where you get practical tips and suggestions on the best Hawaii attractions, activities, adventures, lodging, travel deals, vacation packages and more information on Surfing in Hawaii.
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