| If Hanging Ten on your surf board is your idea of | | | | have been dreaming about. |
| a great vacation then Hawaii is the place for you | | | | During the winter months the Quiksilver Eddie |
| to live your dreams. The islands are well known | | | | Aikau Big Wave invitational is hosted each winter |
| for providing surfing enthusiasts with never ending | | | | at Waimea Bay and the Billabong Pipleline Masters |
| excitement. Check out some of the best places | | | | takes place at Ehukai Beach. The O'Neill World Cup |
| to test your skills. Even if you have never tried | | | | Surfing Championship is another North Shore |
| this sport in the past Hawaii is a perfect place to | | | | event that can be watched from the shores of |
| experience surfing for the first time. So what are | | | | Sunset Beach. |
| you waiting for? Kowabunga, Dude...Surf's up! | | | | The summer season may not have the extreme |
| For the more accomplished surfers the North | | | | surf conditions that occur in the winter but the |
| Shore of O'ahu is a magnet that is impossible to | | | | waves are still strong enough to satisfy less |
| resist. The powerful waters of the North Shore | | | | accomplished surfers. This is the time of year |
| are responsible for creating this adrenaline junkie's | | | | when even novices can tackle even the North |
| paradise. You can pit your wave riding skills | | | | Shore environment and learn the basics. |
| against some of the most intense surfing | | | | There are dozens of places in Hawaii where you |
| conditions that are found anywhere in these | | | | can learn to surf safely. A family friendly surf |
| islands or just watch the fearless exploits of | | | | vacation can be enjoyed by every member of |
| others. The beaches along the North Shore are | | | | your family when you visit Maui. Some resorts |
| where you will find many of the best surfers in | | | | offer their guests free beginner classes, but you |
| the world and it is definitely not for the faint of | | | | will find plenty of professionals who can provide |
| heart. If you add this destination to your list you | | | | you with customized, private instruction for |
| should prepare to have your Game On as soon | | | | individuals or families. |
| as your feet hit the shore. | | | | Most instructors will begin a class by having you |
| The months of November through February are | | | | practice your moves on land. You will have a |
| when the surfing frenzy at the North Shore hits | | | | board and learn how to balance and position your |
| its peak. This is the best time for you to look for | | | | body. After you have conquered the basics you |
| that one perfect wave. Extreme surfers are | | | | will be supervised as you put your new skills to |
| eager to hit these beaches where the height of | | | | the test in the ocean with the real waves. Many |
| the waves can exceed 30 feet. Want to ride the | | | | group classes offer instruction for ages 8 to adult, |
| Pipeline? This Hawaii location might just give you | | | | but there are some surf classes that younger |
| that one incredible surfing opportunity that you | | | | children can participate in as well. |