Ergebnis für "Hawaii" in Sport & Freizeit

Als erste deutsche Triathletin gewann sie 2019 den legendären Ironman auf Hawaii. Doch ihr Weg an die Weltspitze verlief alles andere als gerade: Erst mit 20 Jahren lernte sie schwimmen, kämpfte sich bis zu den Olympischen Spielen – und musste dort herbe Rückschläge verkraften. Doch statt aufzugeben, konzentrierte sie sich von nun an auf die Langdistanz und krönte ihren Erfolg schließlich mit dem historischen Ironman-Sieg.

Aikau's legendary life and legacy, a pipeline into the exhilarating world of surfing, and an important chronicle of the Hawaiian Renaissance and the emergence of modern Hawaii. In the 1970s, a decade before bumper stickers and T-shirts bearing the phrase Eddie Would Go began popping up all over the Hawaiian islands and throughout the surfing world, Eddie Aikau was proving what it meant to be a "waterman." 

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A TIMES BEST MEMOIR OF 2023 ‘Grippingly vivid and pacey’ THE TIMES ‘A seven-year old girl on a seventy-foot yacht, for ten years, over fifty thousand miles of sailing’ SIMON WINCHESTER 'An astonishing almost day-by-day account of [a] hazardous journey and its...

What happens when a man of today's overconnected world sets off alone across the Pacific at the age of 71? Christian Williams, a veteran sailor and writer, planned a 6,000-mile voyage as a test of his own seamanship and endurance, and to fulfill a lifelong goal. But he found his focus quickly turning from the surrounding sea to all of us. Is anyone the same person when no one else is there? Do we dare to find out?

NATIONAL BESTSELLER * 2025 BOOKLIST EDITORS' CHOICE SELECTION A former Obama speechwriter moves to the Jersey Shore and learns to surf with the help of his brother-in-law: a tattooed, truck-driving Joe Rogan superfan. David, the Yale-educated writer with a fear of sharks, and Matt, the daredevil...

Winner of the 2020 Australian Prime Minister’s Literary Award for nonfiction and the 2019 NSW Premier's History Awards for general history ‘Wonderfully researched and beautifully written’ Philip Hoare, author of Leviathan ‘Succeeds in conjuring a lost world’ Dava Sobel, author of...

An immersive memoir about a groundbreaking surfing career, and a stunning portrait of Ireland as one of the world’s most captivating big-wave surfing destinations. Born and raised in Bundoran, with the waves of the west coast of Ireland breaking at his doorstep, Richie Fitzgerald was moulded...

Welcome to the Hawaii Golf Podcast, your ultimate Hawaii golf courses guide and Aloha State golf podcast dedicated to the tropical fairways of paradise. Hosted by Brett Smith, this engaging Oahu golf podcast, Maui golf podcast, and Big Island golf podcast dives deep into Hawaii golf news, Hawaii golf events, Hawaii golf tourism, and Hawaii real estate golf opportunities. Whether you're teeing off at iconic resorts like Ko Olina Golf Club or exploring Kauai golf adventures, join Brett for insider tips, course reviews, golfing in Hawaii strategies, Hawaii golf tips, Maui golf travel guides, and ...

Discover the breathtaking national parks of California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii like never before. Pacific Wonders blends vivid stories, fascinating history, and practical travel advice to create the ultimate companion for your next adventure. From towering redwoods to volcanic peaks, this guide reveals both iconic landmarks and hidden treasures. Learn the rich history behind each park, explore the best hiking trails with detailed tips, uncover secret spots most visitors miss, and immerse yourself in the diverse flora, fauna, and geology that make these landscapes extraordinary.

Malie Pukui doesn’t believe in happy ever after. After a tragedy caused her to flee her family and friends in Devon she found a fresh start in Hawaii. Here, working at a surf school, she can give back to those in need and try to overcome the greatest loss in her life. Moved around foster homes throughout his childhood, Todd Masters has worked hard to be able to offer a brighter future to young disadvantaged children. Now he has his own charitable foundation working with a surf school in Hawaii, a job he loves, but he still can’t put his past behind him.

This audiobook is the sunny and inspiring tale of someone who refuses to be defeated by the adversities in his life. Scarred by a childhood of abuse, by injury and trauma as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marines and by a totally fortuitous hit-and-run accident, he finally takes his life into his own hands and moves to the 'Big Island' of Hawaii which has a reputation for offering a healing lifestyle.

"To boldly go where no man has gone before" was a phrase made popular by Gene Rodenberry in a science fiction setting, but it was certainly the creed of countless explorers during the Age of Discovery and afterwards. In fact, as recently as the mid-18th century, a young sailor named James Cook determined to go "farther than any man has been before me, but as far as I think it is possible for a man to go." And unlike so many others who tried, he did just that.

For more than a century, no number one and number two high school football team had ever met—until October 6, 2001. This is the story of two teams—Concord De La Salle, a private Catholic school in an upscale Northern California suburb, and Long Beach Poly, a proud public institution from a blue-collar SoCal seaport—striving to achieve the same goal: the all-American dream.

Hawaii Posts is an entertaining and informative show for tourist, locals, expats and those dreaming of Hawaii. Featuring 7 Day Weather Surf and Events Forecasts for the islands. Followed up by a variety show of fun and intriguing entertainment. Hosted by Thomas E Gaupp a.k.a. Tom-e-stokes, Original Podcaster creator of the critically acclaimed original surf podcast, Hawaii Surf Session Report from 2005-2012 and the Legendary 4 Buckeyes cartoons and comic strips. His positive midwestern sensibilities and 20+ years of island life adds a fresh perspective with a stoked voice of aloha that ...

In this memorable account of 17 trips he made to Hawaii's North Shore starting in 1974, Bruce Jenkins, considered the Kerouac of surf writers, profiles the area's elite, the superstars who live to conquer Hawaii's deadliest waves. Here are the egoists, stylists, gladiators, and purists of the...

University of Hawaii Fans Unite! Rainbow Wrap-Up is a weekly Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine-focused show brought to you by Wayne Coito and Sean Eyman, who have been brought together by their shared passion and love for their team. They’ve been doing it since they were kids, and they ain’t stopping anytime soon.Wanna travel with someone who puts ”FAN EXPERIENCE” first and is the most fun travel companion? You can join Wayne, also TV host and credentialed sports media person for over 15 years, on the road! Already having led groups to 610Super Bowls and 25+ adventures across the ...

In "The Long Game" video podcast, Mark Carpenter sits down with influential figures across the Hawaii sports community. Whether it's going down memory lane with former athletes who've ascended to the heights of their craft or meeting rising up-and-comers eager to build their legacies, this series will dive into their careers and lessons learned while having fun along the way.

In August 1908, three unknown riders arrived in Cheyenne, Wyoming, their hats adorned with wildflowers, to compete in the world’s greatest rodeo. Steer-roping virtuoso Ikua Purdy and his cousins Jack Low and Archie Ka’au’a had travelled 4,200 miles from Hawaii, of all places, to test...

A short form podcast discussing college football and the world of sports. Just a guy from Richmond, VA willing to stay up until 4AM EST on a Saturday night so I don't miss the last snap of the weekend.

The chance of a lifetime. The replica of Captain Cook's ship Endeavour is sailing through Hawai'i on her circumnavigation and asks for volunteers to sail her through the islands. How can a sailor from Hawai'i resist? This is the account of spending three days sailing in the 18th century.