Sunday 08/10/03

YES, I AM BACK !!

Aloha everyone,
anybody's missing me yet ??!!
The trip to Brazil was nice,
mom and relatives were really happy to see me.
But,
I am so happy to be back in paradise.
Sao Paulo is sure one of the craziest city in the all entire world...
"We" didn't miss much as far as surf goes,
there was no major swell while I was out of town.
Neither much is expected for the upcoming week.
East side windswell with strong tradewinds and sunny skies are the best bet.
While nothing much is expected to happen,
let's review what happened
 at the end of July and beginning of August:

The exciting
Quiksilveredition Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race
finished Sunday, July 27, 2003:
 Australian lifeguard Jamie Mitchell conquered his second consecutive victory
in the 32 mile international Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race.
His time was 5 hours, 42 minutes and 15 seconds.
26 year old Mitchell survived the closest finish in the seven year history of the race
to defeat Hawaii's Brian Rocheleau (5:44:06) and fellow Australian Jackson English (5:50:11).
Mitchell's winning time was almost 20 minutes outside of the course record of 5:22:48,
posted by his coach and mentor Mick DiBetta in 1997.
DiBetta, 40, finishing in fourth place in a time of 5:54:52.

The finish of the women's race had Australia's top female paddler,
Hayley Bateup winning first place in a time of 6:47:30.
Second place was Kanesa Duncan (Hawaii, 6:49:04),
and third was Californian Jane Cairns (7:12:50).

Surf-n-Sea Swimming Challenge
Saturday, August 9 (no results yet)
2.4 mile swim from Ehukai beach to Waimea Bay
Time Limit: 2 hrs., 30 mins
DIVISIONS/AWARDS: Top 3 finishers in the following divisions: (Male & Female)
Elite, 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Goggles, masks & snorkels are permitted. No fins, hand paddles, or other equipment.

Noseriding Classic
Aug. 9-10 at Kuhio Beach and Queen's Break in Waikiki
There will be a sale and display of vintage and modern longboards and surf memorabilia,
with a percentage of the proceeds going to Parents and Children Together.
For information or to participate, call Ernie Maxilom at 734-6055

MORE SUMMER HAPPENINGS

The $26,000 Converse Hawaiian Open
presented by Longboard Magazine
August 15-17, 2003
Ala Moana Bowls, Honolulu
This is the 2nd leg of the
2003 United States Professional Longboard Surfing Championships.
Presence of the world's top male and female longboarders:
Joel Tudor (Ca)
Rusty Keaulana (HI)
Colin McPhillips (Ca)
Duane DeSoto (HI)
Kanoa Dahlin (HI)
Beau Young (Australia)
Dino Miranda (HI)
Summer Romero (Ca)
Julie Whitegon (Ca)
Kassia Meador (Ca)
Mary Osborne (Ca)
Desiree DeSoto (HI)

Don't miss it !!!
MUCH MORE TO COME!!!

Aloha
&
Mahalo for surfing my site ;)

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