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When a massive swell hit Hawaii, Koa Rothman, John John Florence, and Kelly Slater were among the few surfers who wanted a piece of it.
Staff Ryan Moss was on the back of a Jet Ski that was caught by a huge set. Now, he’s in the hospital with a broken back. Images: GoFundMe/Instagram Saturday, January 16 was a big day for surfers in Hawaii. It’s rare that a swell gets big enough to get a name. Big Wednesday. Code Red. The Century Swell. All days for the record books; all days that won’t be forgotten. Saturday, January 16 has been dubbed “Super Swell Saturday,” and for some people, it’ll be remembered as the day they got the wave of their life. For Ryan Moss, though, it’ll be remembered as the day he br...
Pre-Game Swell Hits Hawaii; “Preheats Oven” for Saturday’s Super Swell Nathan Florence, Jaws, 01/14. “It was a good day based one what we came for — warming up for Saturday and Sunday,” Florence said. “Get on your board and get the feet in the grip. Had some fun, big, tall north ones. Almost got a really good wave but the wind was pushing lips down and I got worked. All in all, ready for the next few days!” Photo: Aaron Lynton The thing about most sports is that you can practice as much as you want. The thing about big-wave surfing is that — most years! — there are only a...
Luxury Escapes Guide to Port Douglas The laidback town of Port Douglas is your gateway to Tropical North Queensland, where the sounds of the rainforest meet the wonders of the reef. Map Read more A longtime Australian holiday favourite and launchpad to the wonders of Tropical North Queensland, Port Douglas radiates relaxed coastal sophistication. The tropical town finds itself at the privileged intersection of the Great Barrier Reef (which stretches from Cairns to Cape Tribulation) and the Daintree Rainforest – the only place in the world where two UNESCO World Heritage sites meet. High-en...