There is a reason why they call it the surfing “bug,” once you catch it, it’s nearly impossible to shake. The bond is forged not only between human and sport but also between human and ocean. It’s probably why a lot of surfers talk to the ocean, usually begging for waves; we feel as if the ocean has given us a precious gift like it’s an old friend come out to play. It’s a testament to how truly amazing it feels to get an awesome ride. The stoke is real, and every surfer worth his or her salt knows it. Therefore, as surfers, we should be keenly aware of the potential damage our glorious joyriding can have on the environment....
Humans and the sun have a volatile relationship. We would, you know, die if we didn’t have the sun. However, the actual purpose of the sun, of course, tanning is measured on a razor's edge. Spend too much time in the sun, and you become a red lobster, eventually molting the sun blasted layer of skin like a snake. But without some vitamin D courtesy of the sun, we take on the pallor of a corpse, unfit for public display. Continual overexposure to harmful UV rays can lead to deadly skin cancer. Balancing a healthy, glowing suntan without overly exposing your skin is a little more complicated than one would assume. To understand why, let’s briefly delve into tanning’s history.How...
I once had a cappuccino that I credit to changing my life. Within the first sip, I literally watched my life change. This life altering taste was in the Summer of 2012 while I was a baker at Jane in San Francisco. Previous to this I had spent two summers and a winter vacation serving coffee at Anthony’s in Paia, Maui. A favorite pre or post-beach spot for locals, Laird Hamilton and a few visitors on their way to Hana. In those formative years, I learned that coffee was caffeine and it was kinda bitter and kinda delicious. However, this drink prepared for me by Ariel at Jane was nothing like any coffee or espresso drink I had ever encountered....
I have put together a list of the best gifts made by the creative geniuses of Maui. These products make great unique gifts and mementos. This list of Maui Made Gifts is special to me because many of these products are made by close friends of mine.
As a kid, I remember May Day always being exciting and a little stressful. (I get stage fright) May Day in Hawai’i is special. It is a time when most schools put on an annual May Day performance. Every class performs a hula or song, and the older kids get to sit as the Royal Hawaiian court, representing the prince and princess' of the eight main Hawaiian islands. It is such a fun and inherently Hawai’i celebration. Not to mention school got out after the traditional Hawaiian lunch.I’m assuming the May Day tradition has roots from pre-Christian celebrations of Spring's arrival. Many ancient European cultures celebrated the changing of the seasons. The Romans, for instance, paid homage to the Goddess...
