Paradise for water lovers

The Hawaiian island chain is a first class and world-renowned surfing area. The turquoise sea, wonderful beaches and the backdrop of majestic mountains themselves inspired by King Kamehameha, ride the waves. Many of the surfing is considered a modern American way of life, but a precursor of the sport developed centuries ago on the Polynesian islands. In the 8th Century came to conquer the surfing in Hawaii. Petroglyphs (rock carvings), which were discovered in Hawaii, show that the island's population never received enthusiastic centuries ago for the water activity.

It give no doubt that the North Shore of Oahu is a mecca for surfers each. The beach here is legendary for its huge and perfect waves

From early November to late December will gather at the North Shore, the world's best Surfcracks to participate in numerous prestigious competitions, including The Van's Triple Crown of Surfing, "the" Rip Curl Cup at Sunset Beach and the XBox Gerry Lopez Pipeline Masters . If you want to tackle something's slower, which should go to Waikiki Beach, which offer the long but shallow waves and a peaceful surf ideal conditions for beginners.

Diving

Diving in Hawaii is an incomparable experience. Surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the azure Pacific and shoals of rainbow fish, divers opened up a world of natural wonders. Each of the eight islands of Hawaii has unique dive sites with a variety of marine animals, colorful coral reefs and bizarre lava formations. Most dives are carried out on the calmer, leeward coast facing the islands, where the visibility is often more than 30 meters. The most practical is a dive from the boat, because the diving from the beach is very dependent on the strength of surf and the height of the waves.

Kaua'i has ten first-class dive sites both in the North and the South Beaches. During the summer months when the sea is calm, you can dive from the beaches Kee Lagoon, Tunnels Reef, and Cannon made to depths of 20 meters. The South Beaches on Kaua'i offer from diving off the boat - but this one should have to bring some experience. Tip is Ni'ihau, where monk seals and dolphins cavort schools side by side with the divers. The dive spots on the Big Iceland are mostly on the coast of Kona and Kohala. Highly recommended are the Cavern Point, Place of Refuge, Kailua Pier, Pine Trees, and Red Hill. On Maui, Lana'i and Moloka'i underwater researchers also take on fabulous places. Mau'is west coast boasts Honolua Bay, Olowalu and Five Caves. A short boat trip to Molokini Crater leads to four other spots, which are all on the edge of this ancient, sunken volcano. Highlights include the black corals, and swarms with tame fish, which can be petted. Open At Waimea Bay, Oahu, finally, the coast of Wai'anae ud Bay Maunalua divers an underwater wonderland.

Tip: If you want to attend a diving course and obtain a certificate, please make sure that can show your teacher or the school exchange a certificate from PADI or NAUI. The length of courses depending on the intensity between two and five days.

Fishing

1977 Hawaii became the magazine "Hawaii Fishing News, aptly called" Blue-Marlin-known metropolis. The calm waters off the Kona Coast on the Big Iceland is famous for just said Blue Marlin, the Yellowfin Tuna, the striped marlin, black marlin, dorado, wahoo and swordfish.

Fishing right on the coast - with more than 1400 km of coastline rich in fish is an El Dorado for every fisherman - is the most demanding anglers: so you can catch with a little luck and the corresponding rod which can weigh up to 100kg Uluas. And last but not least even take sea and river fishing for a considerable variety of freshwater fish in Hawaii, including rainbow trout, perch and catfish.

Special offers thrills, the popular Midnight Shark Hunt, the midnight hunt for sharks. Those who would rather spend his nights at sea, because in smoky nightclubs, which can detect hunt for about $ 125 U.S. dollars (for a group of 3 persons) on Oahu's south coast special species of sharks and fish. The boat leaves at 22.00 clock port and returns to three hours At 1:00 clock at night. And environmentalists should now resist the hackles: All sharks are released after being caught again in freedom!