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Aloha surfers and beachgoers, Welcome to Sep- tember’s first surf installment. It’s hard to believe that the meteorological summer of 2021 has just passed. The me- teorological summer is June, July and August, however, for those who thought the first day falls on the summer solstice — June 21 — you’d also be correct, astronomical- ly speaking. Our astronomical summer starts and ends a few weeks later (Sept. 22). So, those of you who just can’t let go of that summer feeling yet, you can go with the astronom- ical summer.
BY GARY KEWLEY
More Southern Swells To Come; Groms Make Waves
The reason for the differ- ence? Meteorological seasons are based on annual tempera- ture cycles, while our astro- nomical seasons are based on the position of Earth relative to the sun.
and the ocean call the shots. ***
The iconic T&C Grom Contest recently took place and, if you hadn’t heard, you still won’t be surprised that the event had to go virtual. Normally, it’s held in jam- packed Waikīkī and brim- ming with talent, energy and aloha. The T&C Surf ʻohana (and the competitors) changed course like a pro surfer as the pandemic wave required. They courageously reset their rail and turned this event into a success.
(boys and girls in shortboard and longboard, plus body- board divisions) who submit- ted their footage over eight weeks from early June to the end of July. They came in from all islands. Clips were judged and scored based on the tried-and-true Hawaiʻi SurfingAssociationcriteria.
However, the really import- ant news is that the southern swells of summer usually don’t stop until late October. Check snnhawaii.com for proof.
In the end, our youth were able to have fun, challenge each other and learn to live the best version of themselves. They won prizes galore, too!
Hiwalei Young carves into first place in the recent (and virtual) T&C Grom Contest’s shortboard division. PHOTO COURTESY T&C SURF
surfing with the youth of Ha- waiʻi and encourage healthy activity during the pandem- ic. The ocean is the source of so much positive energy and it shows through in the smiles and laughter on the beach and in the lineup. I am glad our crew found a creative format to make this happen!”
So, even though summer is technically over, that does not mean the swells are. There’s no surf-o-logical season with start and end dates — just pat- terns. It’s always a bit more nuanced when Mother Nature
All of the event proceeds benefited nonprofit partner Boys & Girls Clubs of Ha- waiʻi.
There were 232 contestants
gary@surfnewsnetwork.com
T&C founder Craig Sugi- hara says, “Though we were unable to hold the event in person, I am stoked that we were able to continue to share
And, thank you for shar- ing your time with me here in MidWeek’s West Oʻahu Voice.
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