Heading to Hawaii in about an hour and expecting a pretty hectic vibe over there as per usual. In the last few days i've heard reports of beatings from locals towards blonde headed australians. From the perspective of an outsider is would seem like some Hawaiians are pretty racist and localist - which to an extent they are. But from the perspective of a bodyboarder who has headed to Hawaii the last 4 yrs and this being my 5th season, I can understand the frustration from the locals when thousands of people flock to their local spot. What I can't understand is why they target Australians that are probably only half their size and age.
This IS the 21st Century and it IS a free world...
Cade Sharp - Hawaii's latest victim