Seth Elmer Enjoying the Last of The Summer Swells
Hans Hedemann Surf Instructor and pro surfer Seth Elmer found some left over summer swells in Waikiki.
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Looks like fun. Well when you surf as good as Seth, the waves are always fun.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Let’s Go Surfing and Stand Up Paddling
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Richard and Joseph: A Week of Surfing
Six year old Joseph came surfing at Hans Hedemann Surf School for one week on lessons. His instructor was Richard. It was great see too Joseph go from a timid little boy into a confident surfer boy.
This photo was actually 3 days into the lessons.
Love the confidence.
So COOL !!!
Joseph is looking confused about where his instructors head is >>>
Having fun !
Surf Instructors Richard and James with 2 FLYING boys.
Party Wave >>> Joseph made friends with other kids who came surfing during the week.
I think that Richard had as much fun as Joseph during their week of surfing together.
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Friday, November 6, 2009
Visiting Surf Instructor: Jade
Jade Tindle came out to Hawaii for a few weeks to escape the clutter of California. He has been instructor for the Paskowitz Surf School and has done a lot of volunteer work for Surfer’s Healing.
We were stoked to get an experienced waterman to come out and teach some surf lessons at HH Surf.
Very statuesque cross-step
Switch-foot on a clean day in Waikiki
Jade teaching a young surfer the thrill of catching waves
Summer swell in on the South Shore of Oahu. I like the way Jade’s hair is flying in the wind.
He made this wave too >>>>
Jade you are welcome back to Hans Hedemann Surf School anytime.
Mahalo for your hard work and great attitude.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
12 Noon Lesson: Couples Only
Hans Hedemann Surf School has lessons 3 times a day everyday of the year. For some reason our noon lesson had all couples.
Our instructors took it upon themselves to make their time with us extra special. Not only did everyone catch waves, they caught them together AND holding hands.
A couple from Texas on their first trip to Hawaii.
It was truly an international lesson.
Representing Japan :
From Switzerland
From China
Honeymooners >>>
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Make great memories at HH Surf.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
HH Surf Instructor Keala Kennelly on Fuel TV
Source: www.hulu.com
Video description: Keala Kennelly is one of the premiere Big Wave women surfers in the world and proves this every time she goes out to surf.
Book a surf lesson with Keala: www.hhsurf.com
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Great Waves on The North Shore
| Maui’s Hank Gaskell wins 2009 Xcel Pro, Sunset Beach | |||
 Hank Gaskel : photo courtesy Xcel Wetsuits Xcel Pro ASP 2 Star WQS Mens event Maui’s Hank Gaskell Wins 2009 Xcel Pro Presented by Honolua Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 2 November, 2009 : - - Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii - Congratulations to Hank Gaskell (HAW), Tahiti-bound champion of this year’s 2009 Xcel Pro Presented by Honolua! In a tough final heat of 4 Sunset specialists, Gaskell, 23, showed poise, patience, and smart wave selection to edge out runner-up Pancho Sullivan, third place Myles Padaca, and fourth place finisher Shane Beschen. “It’s an amazing start for my winter - I’ve never had a result this good in my life,” the soft-spoken Gaskell told Xcel after the winner’s ceremony on the beach. Sunday’s NW swell declined only slightly for the morning’s semi-finals and finals heats, with Sunset clean and delivering 6′ to 10′ faces on the west peak. Swell conditions and extended heat times challenged competitors to be patient and find workable faces with scoring potential. Check the gallery Solid off-the-top turns put Gaskell ahead of last year’s Xcel Pro winner Pancho Sullivan, whose trademark frontside hacks weren’t enough to get him past the up-and-comer from Hana. Gaskell’s consistently steady performances produced heat wins in Rounds 2, 3, and the quarterfinals, silently working his way into a final where Sullivan appeared to have the momentum needed to defend his ‘08 Xcel Pro championship. Displaying an aggressive, determined style that made him a standout through the competition, Sullivan seemed poised for a record fifth Xcel Pro title. However, 35 minutes and some open-face sets gave Gaskell the opportunities needed to earn his first big WQS win. “I felt good out there today,” Gaskell continued. “I was trying to get the middle runner waves and just do my own thing.”
Scoring waves from all four finalists led to a tight call as the winner was unclear until the beachside ceremony’s check and lei presentation. Gaskell will appear next in the prestigious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, which continues the North Shore winter season at Haleiwa with the Reef Hawaiian Pro from November 12 through 23. The 2009 Xcel Pro win earns Gaskell $5,000, 500 ASP WQS points, and an all-expenses-paid trip to Tahiti with entry into the 2010 VonZipper Trials at Teahupoo. The winner of the VonZipper Trials is wild-carded into the prestigious WCT Billabong Pro Tahiti. “I’m really excited for Chopes,” Gaskell said when asked about the Trials trip. “I haven’t been there yet - it’ll be a new experience at one of the best waves in the world. I can’t wait.” Check the Results/Photos/Videos etc Highlights from Xcel Pro Day 2
About the Xcel Pro Honolua Surf Co. is the presenting sponsor of the event and is joined by associate sponsors VonZipper, Kustom, and Surfline. Surf News Network also supports the event as the official contest hotline (808-596-7873). Xcel Pro Past Champions1984 Kerry Terukina About Xcel: www.xcelwetsuits.com
Previous reports: What’s your take on this? New Survey: Map Surfing’s future Check the latest Hawaii Surf Reports and Forecasts |
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
HH Surf Pro to be on Fuel TV: Keala Kennelly
Television News
Keala Kennelly Airs Sunday Night, 8:00pm ET/PT, October 25, 2009
22 October, 2009 : - - Airing Sunday, October 25, at 8:00pm Eastern Time (5:00pm Pacific Time), and re-airing several more times during the next month, pro surfer Keala Kennelly stars in FUEL TV’s signature 30-minute series ‘Firsthand.’
Keala Kennelly is one of the premiere big-wave women surfers in the world and she proves this every time she goes out to surf. In her episode of “Firsthand,” Keala spends some time at home on the North Shore of Kauai with the family and entertaining friends who are on vacation on the island. Keala also does a bit of stand-up paddling in front of her current home on the South Shore of Oahu, after which she shows us why she loves living in the city.
Finally, Keala heads off to Tahiti to do what she does best, catch big waves at the famed Teahupoo. After watching this episode of “Firsthand,” you’ll see that Keala is warm and energetic and loves to surf!
Keala Kennelly’s sponsors include: Billabong.
She is can also teach surf lessons at Hans Hedemann Surf School. www.hhsurf.com
Keala Kennelly’s “Firsthand” Air Dates:
Sunday, 10/25/2009 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT
Sunday, 10/25/2009 11:00 PM ET/8:00 PM PT
Tuesday, 11/3/2009 6:30 AM ET/3:30 AM PT
Tuesday, 11/3/2009 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT
Tuesday, 11/3/2009 7:30 PM ET/4:30 PM PT
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Style Contest
2 girls in red bikinis took lessons on separate days.
Same tandem moves, who has better form?
Maki vs. Chie
Maki; upside down with a BIG Smile.
Chie; fully stretched out >>>>
Maki flying
Chie HIGH above the Pacific.
Fun way to spend a morning in Paradise.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Team Ron Montanaro
Ron brought in his friends for a surf lesson.
Of course, Ron teaches how to style while riding a wave.
One wave and 3 surfers. Normally our instructors need to give a student a push into a wave for them to stand up.
Ron was able to teach his students to catch their own waves within the first hour.
I like these photos of Ron’s feet taken from underwater.
Ron Montanaro teaches unforgettable surf lessons.
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