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Duke Kahanamoku’s 125th Birthday
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ArticleAugust 24, 2015

Duke Kahanamoku’s 125th Birthday

The story of Duke Kahanamoku–the Hawaiian who, in 1912, first drew the world’s collective gaze upon the art of surfing–reads like mythology. Born in Honolulu in 1890, he is credited in over a dozen feature films, surfed the world’s most imposing swells before Californians knew what surfing was, won five Olympic medals in swimming […]

Mercedes-Benz and Garrett McNamara Surfboards
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ArticleNovember 10, 2014

Mercedes-Benz and Garrett McNamara Surfboards

Two new, innovative surfboards are currently being built in collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and the world-class Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara. The first, made entirely from Portuguese cork, has already been handed over to McNamara.

BMW works driver Alessandro Zanardi masters his first long-distance triathlon in Hawaii
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ArticleOctober 12, 2014

BMW works driver Alessandro Zanardi masters his first long-distance triathlon in Hawaii

Kona (US), 12th October 2014. Alessandro Zanardi (IT) has mastered his latest big challenge: on Saturday, the BMW works driver successfully contested his first long-distance triathlon on Hawaii (US). The 47-year-old Italian completed the overall distance of 226.255 kilometres in a time of 9:47:14 hours. He was 247th overall among the 2,187 athletes to reach […]

Mercedes-Benz Surfboard for Biggest Wave in the World
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ArticleFebruary 25, 2014

Mercedes-Benz Surfboard for Biggest Wave in the World

Against the backdrop of the lighthouse at Nazaré in Portugal, one of the most famous surfing locations in the world, Gorden Wagener, Vice President Design Daimler AG, handed over four surfboards to Garrett McNamara. The Hawaiian surfing star and world record holder aims to use the boards, which he has developed in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, […]

Volkswagen starts digital campaign: Road trip in Hawaii with the Beetle Cabriolet
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ArticleFebruary 5, 2013

Volkswagen starts digital campaign: Road trip in Hawaii with the Beetle Cabriolet

New Beetle campaign is pilot project Six trendsetters share experiences in social networks Target groups activated via stories Other new features: Print and website Wolfsburg, 05 February 2013 – Volkswagen is starting its first new-format digital campaign to coincide with the market launch of the Beetle Cabriolet. “As sun as possible” is the motto of […]

ArticleJanuary 5, 2012

2012 HYUNDAI TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS KICKS-OFF PGA TOUR SEASON

Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii, Jan. 5, 2012– The Hyundai Tournament of Champions, the PGA TOUR’s traditional season-opening event, starts today at the Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort. The winners-only tournament, featuring champions from the previous PGA TOUR season, includes a field of the world’s best golfers looking to make a strong start to their season.

New Year in Hawaii
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ArticleDecember 30, 2011

New Year in Hawaii

Hawaii is almost one of the Last places where New Year Eve starts. If you have wondered how people in Hawaii celebrate New Year’s you will find the answers in this article. For more information about how other cultures and countries celebrates use our New Year Tracker to get more information on New Year’s Eve […]

ArticleDecember 25, 2011

Where is Santa Right Now: Maui, Hawaii

This is another short video of Santa’s journey this year. This video were taken at the time when Santa arrived in Maui, Hawaii earlier today. The Norad System Tracked the Journey of Santa this year on his way to deliver Christmas Gifts and Presents to children all around the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo0bsAANaPc Read More about Where […]

ArticleMay 13, 2005

TEAM KIA MAXE DAYS AWAY FROM WORLD CHAMPION CROSSSING

Hawaii- Two days before the 28th annual Kona Molokai Surf Ski World Championship, Team Kia Maxe anxiously awaits the one-way flight to the island of Molokai before paddling back across the treacherous Kawai Channel in what is expected to be ideal downwind conditions.