The Pipeline retirement plan Oct 3, 2008
Mark Cunningham used to be a lifeguard; his new career is bodysurfing in big waves ... The simple theory behind Mark Cunningham's approach to fitness is to keep moving, preferably in the ocean, where bodysurfing the Banzai Pipeline is his religion ... Cunningham has been a fixture in the Hawai'i bodysurfing scene since 1976, consistently winning contests and catching some of the sport's most unforgiving waves. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Obama surfs, honors late mother as vacation ends Aug 16, 2008
After tossing the lei, Obama headed to Sandy Beach with his friends for about 20 minutes of bodysurfing, one of the Illinois senator's favorite pastimes as a high schooler. Wearing black shorts, he was able to dive into the water without attracting too much attention from sunbathers and the other surfers. (USA Today -- News)
Obama bodysurfs at Sandy Beach Aug 15, 2008
Obama, Orme and Titcomb then stopped at Sandy Beach Park, a favorite Honolulu bodysurfing spot. Obama and Orme took off their shirts and promptly dove into a wave. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
When Obama Goes Home to Hawaii Aug 9, 2008
And surely the Obama campaign won't mind some relaxed snapshots of the candidate partaking in typical summer-vacation activities bodysurfing, playing with his girls, eating ice cream especially at a time when the GOP is doing its best to portray him as an aloof, out-of-touch celebrity more concerned with European crowds than with average Americans ... Obama, who spent much of his childhood near Hawaii's best-known beach, Waikiki, is a big fan of bodysurfing. (Time.com)
Presidential politics fail to create a rift May 26, 2008
Abercrombie extended the analogy of the Hawaii-born Obama, who says he enjoys bodysurfing at Sandy Beach, as a wave of change in the presidential campaign. "I have been carrying in my heart the memory of his mother and father, and the result of this union brought us the first world citizen who can cross over not just this nation but across the world to bring the message of Hawaii, the message of aloha, of togetherness, openness, tolerance and diversity," Abercrombie said in his speech. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
What the Heck? Classic beer Mar 31, 2008
Watson drops off a Primo pop-up tent to waterman Terry Ahui, to use at a bodysurfing competition. "We gonna get the tent back?" asks Wortham. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Obama touts isle ties in campaign call Feb 17, 2008
"Now, when I am on my own, I will go out to Sandy Beach and do a little bodysurfing," Obama said. He said the waves are too rough for the rest of the family. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
More of this story Feb 7, 2008
When he wiped out heavily on that, he took to bodysurfing the barrel. The thought of injury and money didn t even enter my mind, said Patacchia. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Read more... Jan 7, 2008
But the popular Oahu bodysurfing spot ranks only third among Hawaii beaches that saw the most spinal cord injuries in a six-year period ending in 2006. Topping the list is Hapuna Beach on the Big Island, with 11 cases, followed by Waikiki, which had eight, according to data compiled by the Queen's Medical Center since 2001. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
'I'm not quitting until he's home' Jan 5, 2008
Photo albums in the family's living room are filled with pictures of the family jumping off fishing boats on nearby reservoirs, bodysurfing on waves in Hawaii and waterskiing at their favorite summer destination, Lake Don Pablo near Moccasin. The family has watched every episode of "Man vs. Wild" on the Discovery Channel, which puts the star of the show in dangerous situations to teach viewers how to survive out of doors. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
dude, get it man. like if you don't surf here, don't sculpt here. all u kooks who are too lame to surf should go back to aridzona. locals only, and you know who u are. if the bartender at daleys know u, then your a local. party on. More... Jul 26, 2007
JoJo wrote on Jul 25, 2007 7:20 AM:" So many surfers alienate themselves by acting so "hardcore" that it gives the sport a bad name. If you truly love the ocean you love every aspect about it...whether it's scuba, snorkeling, bodyboarding, bodysurfing or surfing. "St. Pierre said he thinks the statue is "dorky," but somehow is a fitting representation of what surfing has become: corporate and gentrified, where unskilled riders on plastic boards from China help themselves to the best waves. (North County Times)
San Diego County a popular destination for surfers of all levels Jul 8, 2007
Last modified Saturday, July 7, 2007 11:04 PM PDT. Trestles in San Clemente North County Times File Photo. (North County Times)
Shark bites Weston 12-year-old boy bodysurfing off Hutchinson Island Apr 24, 2007
By Marlene Naanes South Florida Sun-Sentinel Posted April 24 2007. Debbie Honyak got the stunning news from her neighbor in a phone call: "Everything is OK, but your son was bitten by a shark.". (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Paradise lost on 'Dogs Jan 12, 2007
"It's not like we're going to be out there bodysurfing and enjoying the water sports," Cleveland said. "That's not going to be happening."And forget about the waterfalls. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
