This comprehensive ode to Hawaiian surfing is an impressive reference covering everything from board to river surfing, and detailing traditional surf sites across the islands, including Kaho‘olawe and Ni‘ihau. Clark weaves in excerpts of Hawaiian-language newspapers, myth—especially of surfing goddess Hi‘iakaikapoliopele—early texts by the likes of Malo and Beckwith, and even an account of surfing-related Hawaiian place names in Waikiki. 

Perhaps most remarkable is the 250-plus page Hawaiian-English dictionary of surfing terms, with nearly all entries followed by passages illustrating how terms were used in context. Clark works closely with Awaiaulu, dedicated to fostering Hawaiian knowledge today.