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Hawai’i is so much more than just a tropical escape. It’s home to rich culture, tradition, and natural beauty beyond what any postcard could hope to contain.

Follow Josh as he discovers the depths of Hawaiian culture, and finds a new appreciation for the ocean, trees, and life as a whole.

Traditional Hawaiian surfboard shaper Tom Pohaku taught him about what it means to dance on the surface of the ocean, the origins of surfing, and how to choose the right native Hawaiian tree for each board.

Renowned shark expert Ocean Ramsay took Josh underwater to dance with predators long misunderstood. His apprehension dissolved and he witnessed one of the most beautiful sights in the world.

And we haven’t even mentioned what happened when he joined a local farmer to plant, cook, and eat crops grown with traditional methods.

Go on, dive in…

 

This Is Surfing: A Dance With the Ocean, and a Tea With Tom Pohaku, Hawaii, Photography by Matt Hospool @etchd photography. Josh and Tom Pohaku, surfboards, alaia boards, beach, underwater

This Is Surfing: A Dance With the Ocean, and a Tea With Tom Pohaku, Hawaii, Photography by Matt Hospool @etchd photography. Josh and Tom Pohaku, surfboards, alaia boards, beach, underwater

This Is Surfing: A Dance With the Ocean, and a Tea With Tom Pohaku

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