Struggling surfers await the trickle-down effect Nov 16, 2009
The title will be decided at the Banzai Pipeline event in Hawaii next month. Ditto the battle of the surf brands for the women's title the former NSW surfer Stephanie Gilmore, now based on the Gold Coast, is contracted to Rip Curl, while Brazil's Silvana Lima is backed by Billabong. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
What battle at Pipeline to decide world title? Nov 10, 2009
What battle at Pipeline to decide world title ... What battle at Pipeline to decide world title ... "I try to forget about surfing when the contests aren't on," he said at T-minus one month until his showdown with Joel Parkinson at Pipeline for the world title. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fanning, Parkinson head for surf decider Nov 8, 2009
Fanning, the 2007 world champ, holds the advantage heading into the final event of 2009 at the Banzai Pipeline beginning on December 8 ... " The two Coolangatta surfers are the only ones still in contention for the 2009 world title. Fanning and Parkinson - who is chasing his first world crown - have both performed well in the past in the big barrels at Pipeline, although neither has won the event. Fanning's best result is a second while last year in the third round, Parkinson matched Kelly... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Gung-ho young gun Coco channels perfect wavelength Oct 31, 2009
While the Fanning versus Parkinson winner-takes-all decider will have to wait until Pipeline in Hawaii next month, Gilmore, Lima and Gung-Ho are back in the water this week. The Peru Classic runs from Tuesday at Lobitos in Northern Peru before the last two events of the season are staged in the postcard-perfect locations of Sunset Beach and Honolua Bay in Hawaii. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
HIFF, Hops, Migs Oct 17, 2009
Among this week's highlights: Aerosmith finally comes to town, LMFAO is at Pipeline Cafe, and the monthly Hops and Grinds beer tasting is at Don Ho's Island Grill ... LMFAO, Pipeline Cafe, 8 tonight. (Honolulu Advertiser)
His recent research shows that the freakish waves may be more prevalent than previously thought Aug 27, 2009
Witnessed in places like Pipeline in Hawaii and Cortez Banks in California, these waves have become an archetype of Mother Nature s awe-inspiring power. Janssen s examination of freak waves goes far beyond mere aesthetics. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
VIP Pics: Yesod Williams Pepper's drummer shares his favorite places to eat, drink and chill Aug 27, 2009
Besides the big venues like Pipeline and Blaisdell, is there anywhere else you've performed on Oahu, or would like to perform at ... Pipeline Cafe - 805 Pohukaina St. - Honolulu. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Band of Horses coming to Pipeline Aug. 23 Jul 15, 2009
Southern indie rock group Band of Horses, which has appeared on the "Late Show With David Letterman" and performed with Bruce Springstein, will play Aug. 23 at Pipeline Cafe, BAMP Project promoters announced today ... Showtime is 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $22 and $40 and can be purchased at , , Blue Hawaii Surf Stores, Pipeline Box Office, Military Ticket Outlets and WRV North Shore. (Honolulu Advertiser)
See DJ Rap or catch Kalapana Jun 20, 2009
We've got DJ Rap on Saturday, the No.1 female DJ in the world spinning at Pipeline Caf, and Women's Surf Style magazine is celebrating its sixth anniversary at Seor Frog's ... 1) DJ Rap at Pipeline Caf, Saturday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bob Bogle, 75; bricklayer cofounded the Ventures Jun 19, 2009
We got pegged as a surfing band, because there was a scene then with the Beach Boys, the Chantays [ Pipeline ], and so on, Mr. Bogle told The Buffalo News in 1998. But before we got to LA, we d never even heard the phrase surfing music. (Boston Globe)
Mishka performing at Pipeline Cafe tonight May 9, 2009
Tickets are still available to catch Mishka -the first artist signed to Matthew McConaughey's record label j.k. livin' in concert tonight at Pipeline Cafe ... Tickets are $15 and $25 and can be purchased at , , the Pipeline Cafe box office, Blue Hawaii Surf stores, the UH Campus Center and military ticket outlets. (Honolulu Advertiser)
SURF'S UP: Two Hawaiian's carved up the mainland waves May 4, 2009
-- As USC football coach Pete Carroll and nine-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater stood above the sun-kissed shores of Lower Trestles talking about their love for Hawaii (Slater is a Pipeline legend and Carroll owns a home on the North Shore) they were drawn away from their impromptu meeting twice by the sight of two Hawaiians who carved up the mainland waves and competition as if they were back on Sunset Beach. Fred Patacchia from the North Shore won the Nike 6. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hainan Island, a Chinese tropical haven Mar 16, 2009
The warm, sandy south coast around the port city of Sanya is experiencing a luxury hotel boom: Ritz-Carlton, Banyan Tree, Le Meridien and Mandarin Oriental have all opened resorts there in the last year, with Fairmont and Raffles properties also in the pipeline. Look around, and you'll encounter weekend warriors from Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Guangzhou, all seeking to escape the crush of big-city life for a quiet stretch of beach and a frozen cocktail. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Five of the world's best surf spots Feb 27, 2009
BANZAI PIPELINE, Oahu, Hawaii. Event: Billabong Pipeline Masters, December 8 to December 20, 2009 ... Where to stay: offers tourists the best of both worlds: proximity to the Pipeline and a break from the crowds. (CNN -- International)
Top 10 placesto get in shape Feb 26, 2009
We recommend Hawaii Surf School on Oahus North Shore, home to the epic waves of Waimea Bay and the Banzai Pipeline. Hua Hin, Thailand Theres a lot more to feeling good than just looking good, and Thailands Chiva Som retreat in Hua Hin treats your whole person: mind, body and spirit. (MSNBC -- Travel)
`Bustin' Down The Door' the Untold Story of Surfers Feb 8, 2009
Bustin Down the Door recounts previously untold details of their exciting and often harrowing experiences in surf spots such as Waimea Bay, The Pipeline, and Sunset Beach ... He also extended the known boundaries of tube riding at spots called Off the Wall, and Backdoor and powered at The Pipeline. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
