P rofessional surfer, Makai McNamara was placed in a medically induced coma following a brutal accident at Banzai Pipeline in ...

Banzai Pipeline Banzai Pipeline, located at Hawaii's Ehukai Beach Park, is a renowned surf destination for athletes looking to experience the thrill of the barr ...

Makai McNamara did regain consciousness after he was hit by a huge wave at Banzai Pipeline. He was then transported to the hospital where he was put into a coma for 72 hours.

No Hawaiian adventure is complete without a thrilling hike to admire epic views, and this trail offers one of the best ways ...

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JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM A surfer bails out on a wave at Banzai Pipeline, in January 2023, on Oahu’s North Shore. A high surf advisory issued for the north-and west-facing shores of ...

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM A surfer is nearly swallowed by whitewater from the closeout of a large wave at Banzai Pipeline in January 2023, on Oahu’s North Shore. A powerful northwest ...

Makai McNamara is considered one of the best of the best big-wave riders, surfing in his own backyard on Oahu's North Shore.

Former champion Jack Robinson has pulled off one of the waves of the day at Banzai Pipeline as competition got underway in the World Surf League's season-opening event in Hawaii. With waves ...

Banzai Pipeline, located at Hawaii's Ehukai Beach Park, is a renowned surf destination for athletes looking to experience the thrill of the barrelling waves. As one of the most dangerous waves in ...