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‘Jaws’: How a Surfing Break in Hawaii Was Named After Movie Blockbuster

‘Jaws’: How a Surfing Break in Hawaii Was Named After Movie Blockbuster
(CNN)Everyone has seen the classic Hollywood blockbuster "Jaws," the 1975 Steven Spielberg classic movie about a terrifying, unpredictable, man-eating shark. Follow @cnnsport And just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water, "Jaws" has manifested itself ... as a terrifying surfing break, which has also become popular with wind surfers. A…
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Why Can’t Pop Culture Get Surfing Right?

Why Can’t Pop Culture Get Surfing Right?
Its influence on mainstream pop culture has been felt for decades, yet film and TVs take on the sport (were looking at you, Animal Kingdom and Point Break) have fallen woefully short. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/may/31/surfing-movies-tv-shows-animal-kingdom-point-break At SXSW in Austin, Texas this year, US television channel TNT brought in a surfing simulator and created a pop-up beach…
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Surfing Jaws at Night Looks as Crazy as it Sounds

Surfing Jaws at Night Looks as Crazy as it Sounds
On January 20, 2011 Mark Visser rode the infamous Hawaiian big wave surf spot Jaws at 2am. That evening Mark surfed 12 waves under the cover of night. No waves were stolen by other surfers.     Read more: http://twistedsifter.com/videos/mark-visser-surfs-jaws-at-night/ [monkeytools msnip="https://memochimp.com/memo.php?u=2638&p=1854"]
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Best of Hawaii: Itinerary Ideas for the Hawaii Traveler

Best of Hawaii: Itinerary Ideas for the Hawaii Traveler
Want to do specific activities in Hawaii, but have no idea which island has the best of the best? Of course what is best for you or your family may not be the best others, but you can use these lists to get ideas and helpful tips about the best surfing, scuba diving, exotic beaches,…
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