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Steinlager Shaka Longboard gets windy Sunset in opener
Steinlager Shaka Longboard Series
Sunset Beach, Hawaii
5 - 6 April 2008
Steinlager Shaka Long Series Results From Sunset Beach April 7th
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 7 April, 2008 : - - The Steinlager Shaka Longboard Series was completed this past weekend in some wild and wind blown surf at Sunset Beach with wave heights reaching twelve foot faces at times. Over 90 surfers from around the state showed up to brave the cool north winds and shifty peaks and while some survived, a half dozen not so lucky ones went home with two piece souvenirs as the power of Sunset took wrath on those competitors.
As for those in luck, like Waianae's Kamu Auwae who had a great weekend, the Hawaiian warrior, who really hadn't had a chance topractice at the break, came away unscathed with a win in the StandupPaddle division as well as a second place showing in the Pro-Am longboard.Auwae, who for three back to back heats, began to tire, his strategy paid off as his Pro-Am semi final started to put the effects of arm cramping into play through back to back finals.
Going back in for the SUP finish, he put together two high score wavesas his theory got him a win and enough energy to muster a second inthe Pro Longboard final.ally, Ikaika Kalama, who usuall dominantes the SUP scene on the north shore, he took home a win in the Pro Longboard final which even surprised him. Motivation to do more longboard events throughout the Steinlager Shaka Longboard Series
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Rounding out the Pro-am were Kai Sallas from Honolulu and Koa Enriquez from the Big Island. In the Standup Paddle, Dave Parmenter from Makaha (finished second), Leleo Kinimaka from the Big Island (third) and Nolan Martin (fourth).
Sunday, the amateur divisions were completed. Winners include Jackson Hollingworth (Menehune), Nelson Ahina (Juniors), Keoni Duey (Men). Calen Barcena (Masters), Kelvin Pascua (Senior Men), Michael Lorne (Grandmasters), Soyu Kawamoto (Senior Grandmasters), Megan Gordinez (Girls), Leah Dawson (Women), Betty Depolito (Women Masters).
Next stop on the Steinlager Shaka Longboard Series May 31, June 1st at Kakaako Beach Park.
Joe Tabler's Surf Blurb:
Aloha,
Paddle Out Fundraising Campaign For California Surf Museum’s relocation to 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside coming in Spring 2009 Inaugural Fundraiser Thursday, May 8, 2008 At the Ocean House Restaurant 5-10 pm Dinner at 7:30 300 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad www.surfmuseum.org
One of Europe’s top pro surfers has been appointed Patron to the British Surfing Museum.Gabe Davies, who holds multiple British and national titles, has agreed to join the not for profit organisation and will help out with publicity, advice and special events. Complete info follows below.
From Cary Weiss: Dukes Malibu Restaurant Parking lot Buy Sell and Swap Vintage & New Boards April 12, Saturday 7:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M. www.longboardcollectorclub.
From Stephanie at the Surfing Heritage Foundation: Henry Ford is getting inducted into the Hermosa Beach Surfer's Walk of Fame on Saturday, April 12, 2008, 11:00 am at the Hermosa Beach Pier. Ceremony followed by lunch reception
Also: The weekend celebration begins on Friday, April 11th with a surf film fest at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse Theatre, featuring, "Drive Thru New Zealand". A surf contest will begin on Saturday at 8:00 am at the Hermosa Beach Pier. For more info contact the City of Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department at (310) 318-0280.
From BB: UK longboard club: www.hotdoggers.co.uk:80/
Aloha,
joe t.
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