Archive: Jan 2016

Historic Surf Season in January: El Niño January 30, 2016, marked a remarkable period in the world of surfing, particularly for the Hawaiian archipelago. Renowned for his contributions to Waves, a Brazilian portal specializing in surf, Ricardo Taveira, the owner of Hawaii Eco Divers, shared his insights in a recently published article. Taveira, a seasoned…

Last weekend had a lot of action in the surf world in in Hawaii, since the biggest swell of the last years hit the islands. On Friday, January 15, the waves were large enough for the  “Eddie Aikau” championship be considered. It is the most famous big waves championship in the world. The sea was rising too fast, with the first series with 20 Hawaiian feet coming at 8 o’clock. The organizers of the event only go ahead with the championship if the weather is in perfect condition and on that day it was cloudy and rainy. According to forecasts, strong waves came in the morning and we could see sets of 20 Hawaiian legitimate feet around 10 am. At 11 am the first series of 25 feet came, closing the whole bay. The swell lasted six hours, making the bay close constantly. The conditions were…

Elevating Brazil’s Surfing Talents Through Apnea Training with Hawaii Eco Divers In an exclusive collaboration that marks a significant moment in the world of competitive surfing, Hawaii Eco Divers had the privilege of hosting apnea training sessions for two of Brazil’s premier talents on the global circuit: Filipe Toledo and Adriano de Souza. Under the expert guidance of Ricardo Taveira, a seasoned apnea instructor and diver, these athletes embarked on a transformative journey designed to elevate their physical and mental game to unprecedented levels. The training unfolded during the first week of December, a time when the anticipation for the Pipe Masters Finale at the iconic Pipeline on Oahu’s North Shore was at its peak. In a unique twist, Toledo’s family also joined the sessions, making it an enriching experience for all involved. The curriculum was meticulously crafted, blending theoretical…

Highly recommended for anyone visiting Hawaii, helicopter tours guarantee a privileged perspective of the archipelago’s islands. Some rides explore only one island and some explore more than one. To see the active volcanoes of the Big Island, for example, it is an incomparable view! Learn more about the most popular tours on each island: Oahu…