August 3, 2016, was a day that surfers should never forget. For the first time in its long history, surfing was confirmed in the Olympic Games. The ancient Olympic Games date back to the 8th century BC. They were a celebration of Zeus, the god of all gods. The first edition was run in 776 BC, in Greece. But Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894 and subsequently ran the Modern Olympics, there have been many sports making a more or less successful debut in the event. 
Surfing is a sport that works like a therapy against the demons that sometimes take advantage of our brains. And, although it may not cure you, it will put a smile on your face. We all know that a lifestyle surrounded by the sea brings a lot of positive benefits to our health. It has impacts on our skin, immune system, articulations, and breathing. Now, imagine combining those positive effects with a relaxing sport that puts you in contact with the natural elements and your inner self.
How to surf Pipeline
Surfing Pipeline is the dream of many surfers. But the ultimate wave is not for the faint-hearted. You’ll need to learn its secrets before giving it a go. Let’s break them down. Many surfers wonder how it feels to paddle out at Pipeline. How does the wave look like in when you’re out there? Is the barrel really scary? How should I angle the surfboard to make a successful drop? People have died surfing the Pipeline, and that tells you a lot about the spot located on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. At Banzai Pipeline, words like fear and hesitation are not welcome. You need to trust your instincts, and paddle for waves with your confidence levels on a high note.
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How to surf Pipeline
Lei is the name of the famous flower necklace made in Hawaii. Hawaiian leis are vibrant and colorful wreaths or garlands worn around the neck. They feature fresh tropical flowers but, on a wider interpretation, it can also mean a series of items strung together so that they can be worn. A lei is presented to someone who is arriving or leaving. Therefore, it is a welcome or farewell gift and a way of expressing aloha. 
Getting barreled not only is the ultimate surfing maneuver and a near-religious experience, but it is also a difficult thing to do. However, the good news is that, in many occasions, the first tube ride is always the hardest. For various reasons, the vast majority of intermediate and even advanced surfers has not yet found themselves fully covered by a falling wave lip. 
The World Surf League (WSL) announced that the permit for the 2019 Billabong Pipe Masters has not been granted. The public rumors were true. Oahu’s Banzai Pipeline will not take part in the 2019 WSL Championship Tour (CT) schedule. At least, the ultimate surfing arena will not open next year’s calendar. “We are disappointed. However, we are pleased that the Mayor recognizes that fundamental changes are required to the permit process that will benefit Hawaiian surfing, the surfers, and the community,” underlined Sophie Goldschmidt, CEO of WSL.