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Aloha surfers and beachgoers,
The world tour just finished day two as of this writing in the land down under for the 59th Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia. It’s about 50 miles southwest of Melbourne and 20 hours ahead of Hawai‘i.
ed by tides and winds. The defending 2019 champs are our very own prodigy John John Florence plus Califor- nia’s powerhouse Courtney Conlogue. The event was postponed the last couple years, so 2022 is extra spe- cial. Many pro surfers feel that this Bells trophy is the most coveted. It’s got the iconic list of all the illustri- ous winners for nearly half a century, plus all the surf sto- ries and culture to go along. For those who don’t know, the trophy actually has a bell on it. The winners get to ring the bell at the awards cere-
Another event coming up is the 24th annual T&C Surf Grom Contest presented by Duke’s Waikīkī. Hold the dates and pray for surf — June 4-5 at Baby Queen’s surf break at Kūhiō Beach.
Moniz ‘ohana and others. This event is just for fun, fellowship and learning. There’s going to be about 350 kids ages 3-12 years young joining in the action. You never know who might find their competitive pas- sion and life’s calling.
tion in the water. I am stoked that we can gather again this summer,” T&C Surf owner and founder Craig Sugihara says.
This is the longest-run- ning surfing event in the world, dating back to the Bells Beach Easter Classic in 1973 — yes, next year will be 50. The water tempera- ture is a chilly 65-ish and the line up is big and broad like Sunset Beach — complicat-
Defending champs from the 2019 Bells Beach championship are Courtney Conlogue and John John Florence. PHOTO COURTESY WORLD SURF LEAGUE
This is another event that had to take the COVID break for two years but now the keiki are ready to crank.
“I am so excited to bring back our Grom Contest in-person and on the beach at Waikīkī. Our team pivoted to keep things going remote- ly during the pandemic, but there is no substitute for the energy and endless smiles when we get our keiki to- gether for friendly competi-
Hurry and register as it fills up fast. Drop in online at events.tcsurf.com. You can also call 808-483-8711 for da scoops. A portion of this year’s proceeds will be donated to T&C Surf’s non- profit partner, Boys & Girls Club of Hawai‘i. Thank you, T&C and to all our wonder- ful supporters.
BY GARY KEWLEY
This Surf Tour Held In Australia Really Rings A ‘Bell’
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mony, which is no easy task, as it’s a heavy trophy.
Check out a few of the names of the youth who have participated in the T&C Surf Grom Contest — Carissa Moore, Florence, Zeke Lau, Mason Ho, Billy Kemper, Brisa Hennessy, Honolua Blomfield, all the
GQ, droppin in 4 U!
Tune into snnhawaii.com for the latest. We could have a winner as you read this.
gary@surfnewsnetwork.com
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