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JUNE 29, 2022
Aloha surfers and beachgoers,
We’ve passed the Hawai‘i summer solstice of June 20 this year — which just happened to fall on the new Juneteenth federal hol- iday. It’s very cool. We cel- ebrated freedom, surf and summer around the islands. Yes, it is 100% officially summer.
BY GARY KEWLEY
Documentary Shares How Watermen Push The Limit
The forecast rocked last week and there’s more to come. The north, west, south and east shores all had waves. Take a look at the latest surfnewsnetwork.com forecast. If you like to dig deep into details of forecast-
This is so cool to have a big brand jump in and help our aspiring local pros attain their dreams of traveling the globe on the World Champi- onship Tour. How awesome, just getting the chance to go up against some of Ha- wai‘i’s best.
The Big Wave Risk Assessment Group, formed in 2011, is featured in documentary Big Wave Guardians. PHOTO COURTESY BIG WAVE RISK ASSESSMENT GROUP
From here, our local tal- middle tier just before the ents hope to get on the Chal- big WCT. It’s crazy to think lenger Series, which is the how hard it is just getting
This tier one world qual- ifying event is set up to help regional surfers have a fair shot — those who may not be able to afford com- peting in a high-priced surf
Next up — the Big Wave Guardians documentary is in theaters. It premiered at Hawai‘i Theatre June 21. This is a do-not-miss 90-minute show.
ing, we have two links — Pat Caldwell and The SNN Big Picture. Go for it, and happy wave hunting.
there. Then, the real work begins in the tour.
travel lifestyle. This levels the playing field with equal chances from their own country and region. It’s a great idea — and it came out of a pandemic — out of ne- cessity, which is the mother of invention.
We kicked off a regional world qualifying event at Ala Moana Bowls in 3-foot surf on June 19. It’s called the Priority Destinations Pro presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard.
I’m in awe of the desire, discipline and skill the youth have these days. The talent pool has never been this deep.
There are over 40 world qualifying contests around the globe with more than 500 frothing and gifted surf- ers. Their top five results are counted toward the Challeng- er Series. Only about 60 men and 45 women make it in.
I’ll have the results at the Priority Destinations Pro as soon as they come in.
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