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Hawaii Surfing Championship 2014 kicks off in Honolulu

Dustin Cuizon claimed the opening round of the Hawaii Surfing Championship, at Kewalo Basin, Honolulu. Surprisingly, the surfing capital of the world doesn’t have many contests in which local surfers are granted a chance to qualify for major ASP events. The Hawaii Surfing Championship is three-event series dedicated to giving island pro wave riders their […]

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Surf dog Ricochet writes autobiography

“Ricochet: Riding a Wave of Hope with the Dog Who Inspires Millions” is the story of the golden retriever who went from puppy prodigy to service-dog dropout before becoming an inspirational phenomenon and internet sensation. Judy Fridono, service dog trainer and founder of “Puppy Prodigies,” shares the adventures of a female dog that surfs with […]

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What do surfing and politics have in common?

What do surfing and politics have in common? Scott Laderman, author of “Empire in Waves: A Political History of Surfing,” is about to shock a few naive souls. Surfing is more than just a sport. The activity of riding waves is widely known for its broad spectrum of influence. As we know, surfing has been […]

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Gabriel Medina wins the Fiji Pro 2014

Gabriel Medina defeated Nat Young to conquer the Fiji Pro 2014, in three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) surf at Cloudbreak, Tavarua. In the first semifinal, Nat Young and Michel Bourez had to tackle small surf and multiple lulls. Barrels were rare, and scores were low. With ten minutes to go, the Californian got the […]

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