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353 Ta‘ape Ridge. Dive site, south coast, Lâna‘i. East of Kaunolû. Schools of blue-lined snappers, or ta’ape, are common here. Ta‘ape are from the Marquesas and were first introduced to Hawaiian waters in 1958 and again in 1961. They are now well established throughout Hawai‘i and often school in great numbers. Tables. Surf site, Mokulè‘ia, O‘ahu. West of Camp Erdman off the highest bluff on the shore. The peak here shifts constantly, breaking over a number of patch reefs, or “tables,” on the ocean bottom. Tako Flats. Dive site, Molokini, Maui. Flat-bottomed sand channel adjacent to Mid Reef, with coral heads and coral rubble. Octopus, or tako, are commonly found here. Lit., octopus (Japanese). Tank and Landing Craft. Dive site, Mâkena, Maui. Off Maluaka Beach in Mâkena Bay at 60 feet. Two amphibious tractors (amtracs) are on the sandy ocean floor, one that looks like a tank with its mortar turret and one that was fitted as an armored personnel carrier. Tanks. Surf site, Kuli‘ou‘ou, O‘ahu. Off the center of Paikò Drive. Surfers here often ride old longboards (surfboards over 9 feet long), or “tankers.” Tanks is an abbreviation of tankers. Also known as Coral Reef. Tank Traps. Surf site, ‘Ewa Beach, O‘ahu. On the west side of Pearl Harbor Channel, off Capehart Housing. During World War II, anti-landing craft devices, or “tank traps,” were erected on the reef here. Targets. Surf site, Mânâ, Kaua‘i. Off the old rifle range south of the Pacific Missile Range Facility and named for the targets on the rifle range. Also known as Rifle Range. Tavares Bay. Surf site, Kû‘au, Maui. Named for Antone F. (A. F.) Tavares, a well-known resident of Kû‘au who lived on the bay. Also known as Lamalani, Kû‘au Bay. t Taylor Camp 354 t Taylor Camp. Hâ‘ena, Kaua‘i. Property on the west bank of Limahuli Stream that was owned by Howard Taylor, brother of actress Elizabeth Taylor, and that is now part of Hâ‘ena State Park. During the late 1960s, Taylor made his property available to “hippies,” transients from the mainland in their late teens and twenties who were experimenting with alternate lifestyles . During its peak, the camp was home to approximately 150 residents living in tents, tree houses, and shacks. The state took possession of the property in 1977. T Buoy. Fish aggregating device, Makapu‘u, O‘ahu. Buoy anchored at approximately 365 fathoms. Landmarks: Makapu‘u Point Light, Mòkapu Point. Techniques. Surf site, Waikîkî, O‘ahu. Big-wave, second-reef break between Publics and Cunha’s. During the 1930s, surfers were still riding heavy redwood boards that were difficult to turn, but in 1935 Tom Blake introduced the lighter, hollow board, which was more maneuverable. Younger surfers of the day were then able to maneuver the hollow boards instead of just riding in one direction. They were able to “slide left” or “slide right.” In the surfing slang of the day, this maneuvering was called “making technique.” Techniques was a site where surfers had to maneuver, or “make technique,” to ride from Publics to Cunha’s on a big wave. Tech Reef. Dive site, Kahe Point, O‘ahu. Shallow reef at 10–20 feet off the south end of Kahe Point Beach Park. Tech is an abbreviation of technical; there is enough ambient light here for photographers. Temple. Beach, Lâ‘ie, O‘ahu. Section of Lâ‘ie Beach at the intersection of Kamehameha Highway and Hale La‘a Road. The Mormon Temple is visible at the opposite end of Hale La‘a Road. The beach is a popular site for baptisms, weddings, and sunrise services. Also known as Pu‘uahi. Tennis Courts. Surf site, Ala Moana, O‘ahu. Off the tennis courts in Ala Moana Beach Park. Also known as Courts. Terminals. Surf site, Kâhala, O‘ahu. Dangerous site on the east side of the Kâhala Mandarin Oriental Hotel that is rarely surfed. The waves are almost impossible to ride except under big, ideal conditions by expert surfers. A mistake on the emergent reef here may be “terminal.” Terrors. Surf site, Waimânalo, O‘ahu. Second-reef break on the east side of Makai Research Pier. The name Terrors was introduced for fun by surfers from Waimânalo in the 1960s for this surf site that breaks only during periods of high surf outside of The Bay...
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