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Surf legend Dick Brewer to appear at Kahala Talk Story Series

November 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Legendary surfboard shaper Dick Brewer will make an appearance at the Kahala Sportswear store on Thursday, November 20 from 6 - 8 p.m.
The iconic shaping guru will talk story about his path in life as a master shaper. On display will be a rare vintage Brewer Buzzy Trent model surfboard, #22.
Brewer is believed to have [...]

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Pancho Sullivan Wins Xcel Pro in Perfect Sunset

November 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Photos: Sean Davey
North Shore (Oahu) local takes down Alexander, Fuller and Rothman in final; announces retirement from ASP World Tour
CONDITIONS: Sunset Beach has been bigger, but never more perfect for a contest; a six- to eight-foot northwest swell lined up across Sunset’s famed reef, offering up big drops, deep barrels, and big, open faced carves. [...]

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Kauai’s Powers wins

November 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Roy Powers of Kaua’i won his second round heat in the Santa Catarina Hang Loose Pro yesterday at Brazil.
The second round was completed in 1- to 3-foot waves at Imbituba, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Powers defeated Brazil’s William Cardoso, 12.76-11.67, to advance to the third round.
Powers is currently ranked No. 24 on the World Championship Tour, and [...]

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Kyle Gates Takes First In Open Mens at NSSA Hawaii at Pine Trees, Kauai

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Some years you have to wait until mid December for the Pine Trees sandbars to click. All it took was two north swells over a 10 day period to create some of the best fall peaks and lines this Hanalei beach break has seen in years in October!
And on Saturday October 25th with a rising [...]

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The State of Pro Surfing in Hawaii

October 1st, 2008 · No Comments

It’s been 32 years since the ASP World Tour officially began. And in every year since 1976 there has been at least one Hawai’i surfer in the Top 10 come years end. With only 3 events left for the 2008 year on tour, that streak is in jeopardy of coming to an end.
With a total [...]

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Mainland Investor Sues Surfer Irons

September 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Case Involves Kauai Businessman Who Admitted Swindling Investors
Professional surfer Andy Irons of Kauai is being sued by a mainland investor. 
The investor claimed the former world champion had some part in him being defrauded out of $20 million. 
The case involves Kauai businessman James Lull, who was convicted of a money scheme earlier this week.
The trustee for [...]

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Tags: Business · Crime · Surf