Book Description
A pictorial work on the tow-in surfers that brave the 20-foot waves off the coast of Maui.
Author : Charlie Lyon
Publisher :
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 31,98 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780965898607
A pictorial work on the tow-in surfers that brave the 20-foot waves off the coast of Maui.
Author : Gerry Lopez
Publisher : Howie from Maui Incorporated
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 22,58 MB
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780615491523
Photo expose of Peahi surf break, better known as "Jaws" on Maui's northshore. Professional surfer Gerry Lopez, writes an informative and intimate account of the surf and the surfers' experience. Photography by Erik Aeder.
Author : Matt Warshaw
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 31,10 MB
Release : 2003-10-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780811841597
With its massive faces, punishing rocks, and treacherous currents, Maverick's presents a surfing challenge like no other. Author Matt Warshaw has updated his critically acclaimed illustrated history of Maverick's to cover important recent developments, and we've added a fresh new cover to kick this edition off in style. "A fascinating account," to quote Surfer magazine, it takes "a cue from Sebastian Junger's The Perfect Storm...Warshaw focused on a single event...and expands on it to illuminate an entire culture and its world beyond waves." The event was the death of celebrated surfer Mark Foo, one of those who congregate every winter to test themselves in the dark, foreboding waters. And what unfolds in Maverick's is no less than the story of big-wave surfing, from its ancient Hawaiian origins to modern tow-in riders. It's a book to be enjoyed not only by those who surf deep in the waves, but also by those whose taste for adventure is satisfied deep in the pages of a very good book.
Author : Douglas G. Booth
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 43,15 MB
Release : 2011-02-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0313380430
This guide showcases the world of extreme surfing, describing the unique culture associated with this daredevil's sport, providing insights into what makes the top riders tick, explaining the science of big waves, and more. "The Pipeline" in O'ahu, Hawaii. "Maverick's Point" in northern California. "Ours" near Sydney, Australia. All over the world, extreme surfers risk severe injury or even death from riptides, shark attacks, and collisions with the seabed itself, just to experience the ultimate high from tackling—and triumphing over—one of the most powerful forces on earth. Surfing: The Ultimate Guide explains the culture of extreme surfing—including the often violent "locals only" mentality—and analyzes the dangers involved in riding the world's biggest and most ferocious waves. The author examines the history of extreme surfing, including past and contemporary heroes; the science of giant waves; the technical criteria for riding them; and the future of big-wave riding.
Author : Chris Bertish
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 47,78 MB
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1770227652
This is the story of how a skinny little kid from Kenilworth in Cape Town managed to travel halfway around the world without sponsorship, and then outwit, outsmart and outperform the world’s best-paid professional athletes on a day that changed his life, and the sport of big-wave surfing, forever ... Big-wave surfer Chris Bertish was the first South African to brave the monster waves of Mavericks, winning the Mavericks Big Wave Invitational surfing event in the biggest and heaviest waves ever recorded in the history of the sport. That same year, he finished third on the Big Wave World Tour, despite only surfing three of the five events. Chris’s mantra is Dream it, See it, Believe it, Achieve it. With his infectious enthusiasm, Chris tells how he pulled off death-defying antics, time and again, overcame overwhelming obstacles and manoeuvred around the many random twists of fate to achieve his goals and fulfil his dreams.
Author : Marcie Carroll
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 48,87 MB
Release : 2009-05-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0470379987
The Top 10 Ways The Unofficial Guide® to Maui Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: Candid, critical, and objective information covering Maui, Molokai, and Lanai All major hotels and resorts rated and ranked for quality and value—plus, proven strategies for getting the best rates and tips for B & B and condo stays Detailed reviews and ratings for 30 diverse restaurants, with a culinary guide to Hawaii's regional dishes The inside story on the top attractions, including Haleakala National Park and other natural wonders, ancient temples and historic homes, museums and art galleries, even a winery A complete guide to exploring the awe-inspiring islands of Maui County, from winding cliffside drives to strolls along the beach Advice for families on how to have a Maui vacation that keeps everyone thrilled The best places to shop for haute couture and kitsch alike, especially local art, aloha shirts, and Hawaiian music Where to get wet: the best beaches for tanning, surfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving All the details on Maui's world-famous golf courses The complete rundown on Maui nightlife, from bonfire luaus to bars and clubs Get the unbiased truth on hundreds of hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more in The Unofficial Guide® to Maui—the resource that helps you save money, save time, and make your trip the best it can be.
Author : Linda Cabasin
Publisher : Fodors Travel Publications
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 15,83 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1400004578
"Fodor's has emerged...as our fave guidebook series for insider tips about things you actually want to know...."-Miami Hearld "Hipped up...with colorful maps and graphics, plus advice on a broader range of attractions, from classic to quirky."-Outside Magazine
Author : Hartwell James
Publisher :
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 26,70 MB
Release : 1906
Category : Folklore
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Publisher :
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 50,22 MB
Release : 1999-09
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Author : Jonathan Joseph Weston
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 29,47 MB
Release : 2019-07-26
Category :
ISBN : 9781083090522
This is the color version of Maui Glory Days. It is very costly to print-on-demand, however, some have requested it. Capturing Maui's golden era of windsurfing, from the early pioneering days of Kailua to the big waves at Hookipa and Jaws, this book tells the story of the Kings and legends of the sport as it evolved from longboards to high-performances in big surf. Fictional dialogue accompanies remarkable true events of survival, from near-drownings to helicopter crashes. Told by Sports Illustrated Picture of the Year (POY) award-winning photographer and filmmaker Jonathan Weston. He was the first filmmaker to take the audience along for the ride with his innovative point-of-view (POV) helmet-mounted 16mm movie camera. The thrills, dangers and behind the scenes experiences are all shared in this epic tale of perseverance and survival. Remarkable images and Wind Legends movie, also produced by Jonathan Weston, are posted in accompanying website.