Daniel Ikaika Ito knows everything about Hawaii on shore and in the line up

No Hype, Just Warmth

...for you. Last month, I spent nine days on the North Shore. Now, there's no doubt, Hawaii is a magical place — everything about it. But the crowds in December are almost unbearable. So...

...World Tour title at barely 20 years old. The young Australian sealed the deal in December at Hawaii's Sunset Beach during the Roxy Pro where she trounced tough competition from the likes of Sofia...

Stephanie Gilmore Wins the Billabong Pro Maui, Claims Vans Triple Crown

Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, newly-crowned two-time ASP Women's World Champion, defeated Melanie Bartels (HAW), 26, to claim the her second consecutive Billabong Pro Maui in clean two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves on offer at Ho'okipa Beach Park.

Month of Kings

So most every ripping pro, industry bro, and competitor tent ho has left Hawaii for the holidays. But those who thrive on North Shore juice will be back. Some haven't...

Rental Agreement

...clubs, skis, and non-surfboards items now require fees on many airlines. On my flight out of Hawaii, Continental even charged $15 for a duffle bag. But I didn't pay a cent for surfboards...

Girls Catch Maui Fever

...finishing today at Ho'okipa. It's a real honor to be considered a good surfer in Hawaii and in such a variety of conditions." "To win so much in my short career is incredible...

AWARD WINNING SOFIA: A DOCUMENTARY NOW ON DVD

Sofia Mulanovich spreads hope and perseverance in her native Peru through surfing in this 16mm film.

Competitive Drain

...is always fun. New frontiers continue to open up as Tasmania, West Oz, Europe, and of course Hawaii and California are all boasting some serious contenders. There's still a couple more months on the...

Slater Wins 6th Billabong Pipeline Masters Title, His 6th Event Win in 2008

Today will mark the final day of the Billabong Pipeline Masters, and 2008 ASP World Tour competition. Clean six to eight foot conditions at Pipeline have prompted event organizers to start the event at 8am.

Final Day of Billabong Pipeline Masters

Today will mark the final day of the Billabong Pipeline Masters, and 2008 ASP World Tour competition. Clean six to eight foot conditions at Pipeline have prompted event organizers to start the event at 8am.

Bloggin' From Da Rock, Day 6.2

...I took a little shot of my beach back in New Jersey the morning we left for Hawaii: flat, hard offshore, and I literally rode my cruiser over iced-up puddles to get to the...

Mr. Slater back in Hawaii and back at another Pipe Masters

Irons Brothers Eager to Take Top Honors at Billabong Pipeline Masters

Three-time ASP World Champion Andy Irons (HAW) has won the Pipeline Masters four out of the last six years and will be chasing event title No. 5 when the Billabong Pipeline Masters Dec. 8-20, 2008 waiting period opens tomorrow.

Bloggin' From Da Rock: Day 3

...underwear. It was hands down the funniest thing I've heard and seen since I got to Hawaii a few days back. The Hawaiian guy went on to explain how Glen must have had his...