A few old images of surfer history from Capt.James Cook’s 1776 expedition to modern day surfing’s competitions at Pipeline and Waimea Bay. Plus two wahine world surfing champions. Featured also are Don Blanding’s drawings of Waikiki surfers from yesteryear. Music by the Hungry March Band. Photography © Kevin W. Smith
Author: SurfCityHawaii
SUP Surfing Magic Island Hawaii
A giant storm off the coast of New Zealand produced epic surf in Tahiti but tamed considerably when reaching Hawaii. However still elevated enough to produce good size fun waves along Oahu’s south shore and here off Magic Island 8/21/19. Photography © Kevin W. Smith
Surfing Lessons Diamond Head Hawaii
Strong trade winds made a challenging wind swell for the novice and expert surfers alike but suited a wind surfer nicely at Diamond Head 3/7/20. Music courtesy YouTube: “Island Wave” by Track Tribe and “Ukulele Beach” by Doug Maxwell. Photography © Kevin W. Smith
Surfing Big Haleiwa Hawaii
25-35ft. forecasted for North Shore from the second big North Pacific winter storm.Peaking in evening but remaining 12′-18′ for the start of the Reef Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa next day. Nat Young 2:08 and friends perform at Haleiwa Ali’i Beach Park as the swell increased Tuesday morning 11/11/14.Photography © Kevin W. Smith Music P.O.D. –… Continue reading Surfing Big Haleiwa Hawaii
Kelly Slater Free Surfing In Hawaii
11-time world champion Kelly Slater and friends free surfing at Ehukai Beach North Shore Oahu Hawaii. Now 44 but he seems to get better each year I see him. This is the most relaxed I have watched him surf and away from competition you can see he is completely at one with the ocean. Photography… Continue reading Kelly Slater Free Surfing In Hawaii