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 ...

What better place to learn how to surf than an island? Head out east this summer to take advantage of the surf groups that are waiting to spread the love of this timeless water sport. Offering surfing ...

North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Tyler Watkins never thought he’d see surfing become an Olympic sport. But last week, just days before he hosted his inaugural Take A Kid Surfing Day in his hometown, North ...

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 ...

The ‘Norway Model” for youth sport sees no scorekeeping until 13. No rankings. No early “elite” tracks. No trophies. Does it work? Absolutely.

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 ...

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 ...

Surfing has given me many unforgettable years of fun, health and recreation. After teaching beginning surfers for more than 20 years, I’ve seen the long list of obstacles that they have to overcome in ...

For the past three years, Kali Putzig, of Pompano Beach, has hit the beach each summer with her dad, John, to do a little surfing. Kali, 8, learned to surf at the ripe age of 5. “Kali was able to ...

One of the best ways to appreciate the culture of Hawaii is to grab a surfboard and get out in the water. The Hawaiians invented surfing, evangelized it around the globe and are still among the top ...

Where can I take surf lessons in Maui? Surf lessons are available all over the island, but some of the best places for beginners are Ka'anapali Beach in Lahaina or Kalama Park in Kihei. Ka'anapali ...