THE QUIKSILVER KU IKAIKA CHALLENGE: NO COMPETITION TODAY
THE QUIKSILVER KU IKAIKA CHALLENGE
Sponsored by C4 Waterman
HONOLULU (Jan. 21, 2009) — Organizers of the Quiksilver Premium Ku Ikaika Challenge, sponsored by C4 Waterman, have decided NOT to run today. While the swell at Makaha is from an optimal direction, it is not of the desired height. Waves this morning are around eight feet with the occasional larger set, offering competitors a great warm-up day of surfing.
The Quiksilver Premium Ku Ikaika Challenge, sponsored by C4 Waterman, has a holding period of January 15, through February 28, 2009.
The Quiksilver Ku Ikaika Challenge is the world’s only big-wave stand-up paddle surfing competition and invites 32 of the world’s leading exponents of the sport to compete at Makaha Point, on the West Side of Oahu, Hawaii, on a single day within the holding period when wave face heights reach a minimum of 15 feet.
For more information on the event and to see photos from last year’s competition, go to www.quiksilver.com/kuikaika or www.c4waterman.com
About Quiksilver
Quiksilver is committed to providing tools for uncovering, expressing and expanding your personal style. Our aim is to foster the sense of individual expression and excitement – the stoke that is the essence of boardriding*. We’re also here to spread the word because the only thing better than finding stoke is sharing it.
* Boardriding is about timing and style. It’s youthful, active, casual, and free flowing. There is no wrong way to ride a board. The goal is simply to learn, progress, improve, and give it your own interpretation.
About C4 Waterman:
Founded by Hawaii’s Brian Keaulana, Todd Bradley, and Mike Fox, C4 Waterman brings together over 100 years of ocean experience to create the C4 Waterman brand of wave-riding tools and equipment. Sharing a passion for ocean sports, the drive to excel and a desire to share the waterman’s spirit, C4 Waterman’s state-of-the-art paddles, stand-up boards, paddleboards and accessories are the modern evolution of the ocean-based lifestyle that originated in Hawaii.
INVITEES: (Alphabetical Order)
Kamu Auwae
Kekoa Auwae
Todd Bradley
Tom Carroll
Craig Davidson
Duane DeSoto
Ikaika Kalama
Archie Kalepa
Brian Keaulana
Keone Keaulana
Noland Keaulana
Rusty Keaulana
Leleo Kinimaka
Titus Kinimaka
Gerry Lopez
Jame Mitchell
Robby Naish
Aaron Napoleon
Dave Parmente
Greg Pavao
Bonga Perkins
Mel Puu
Alex Salazar
Raimana Van Bastolaer
TRIALISTS: (Alphabetical Order)
Kamalani Ahue
Bunky Bakutis
Blane Chambers
Scott Chandler
Bruce DeSoto
Cito DeSoto
Darrick Doerner
Keone Downing
Stuart Ferriman
Mike Fox
Lance Hookano
Pat Huber
Reid Inouye
Noah Johnson
Ekolu Kalama
Buzzy Kerbox
Tiare Lawrence
Vitor Marcal
Chris Mauro
Kainoa McGee
Garrett McNamara
Tony Moniz
Leo Nodine
Sam Pai
Chuck Patterson
Skylar Peak
Ned Snow
Jamie Sterling
Slater Trout
Kalani Vierra
Liam Wilmott
Kamaki Worthington
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