The world discovered modern surfing through Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, a Honolulu native who became an Olympic medalist swimmer at age 21. It was 1912. Duke's good looks, graceful style and unusual hobby ...

In the lobby of the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, a wooden koa canoe—more than 100 years old and named Kaukahi—reflects the lights of the room in its highly polished surface. It looks brand new, and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Surfers talk a lot about something they call “stoke,” their word for the high you get riding the waves. It’s a feeling I wasn’t familiar with. I had been on ...

Surfing has one of the longest progression paths of any hobby. It is hyper-nuanced, and it’s very common for beginners to become frustrated and wonder if they should give up. Before you even enter the ...

Certain articles of clothing are meant to be borrowed. A boyfriend's cotton T-shirt. A best friend's patent-leather peep-toes. Mom's cashmere shawl. Skin-tight wet suits do not typically fall within ...

Though you could get an overview of Huntington Beach's surfing culture by simply hanging out at Huntington State Beach or checking out the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, you'd be ...

Take the furthest route west in British Columbia and you’ll eventually come to the end of the road and be rewarded with a stay in Tofino. Tofino is a place to relax, be still and enjoy all the Pacific ...

Are you looking for the best surf lessons in Maui for kids, teens, and adults? Keep scrolling for my top Maui surfing lessons perfect for your trip to Maui. This list of the best Maui surfing lessons ...