Page 4 - MidWeek Windward - June 15, 2022

4
JUNE 15, 2022
Aloha surfers and beach- goers,
So much has hap- pened and continues happen- ing in the surf world both here and abroad.
BY GARY KEWLEY
Much Is ‘Swell’ In The Surf World, Here And Abroad
Locally, we ran the T&C Surf Grom Contest the en- tire weekend of June 4-5 in Waikīkī. Then, the next weekend, on June 11-12, the Local Motion Hawai‘i Surf into Summer ran at Ala Moa- na Bowls. Both traditionally have more than 300 partici- pants. Right in between these two contests was the Hawai‘i Adaptive Surfing Champi- onships, also at Queen’s Surf break at Kūhiō Beach in
Now, to the International surf competition scene. There are three tiers or levels: The big World Championship Tour; the Challenger Series (for qualification and requali- fication to the WCT); and the WQS or World Qualifying Tour (our smaller local re- gional contests.)
It’s the first WSL-sanc- tioned event since 2016 at the left-hand reef break on O‘ahu’s South Shore.
There were also the in- credible results of Team Hawai‘i at the Surf City El Salvador International Surf- ing Association World Junior Championship that ran on June 5. Our very own Ewe- leiula Wong and Luke Swan- son swept the U-18 divisions for Hawai‘i.
Waikīkī. This one ran June 7-11. Of course, we’ll also have the premier ocean sports festival, Duke’s Oceanfest Aug. 20-28.
petition during the nine-day holding period. They’ll wait for the best forecast within that period. Surf News Net- work can help there.
community and surf culture at home and on the world stage. We’re thrilled to be a part of their journey, especially at a beloved venue like Bowls to showcase the very best of what our local surfers can do.”
You have to start here on the WQS and work your way up—andletmesay,itisnot easy to ever get a shot on the WCT. We have a WQS event
at Ala Moana Bowls. It’s the first contest of the season and it is from June 17-24. It’s called the Priority Destina- tions Pro presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Master-
card — and a big mahalo to FHB for their support. Many of Hawai‘i’s top local men and women athletes will chal- lenge the Ala Moana Bowls lineup over three days of com-
GQ, droppin’ in 4 U!
Hawai‘i’s Luke Swanson flies high in his win at the Surf City El Salvador International Surfing Association World Junior Championship.
PHOTO COURTESY INTERNATIONAL SURFING ASSOCIATION
“First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard are proud to be working with WSL Hawai‘i to support our local athletes,” says Raoul Magana, First Hawaiian Bank senior vice president and card services division manager. “As the birthplace of surfing, Hawai‘i consistently produces incred- ible talent representing our
gary@surfnewsnetwork.com
Hawaii’s Most Trusted Movers Since 1968
Moving Hawaii into the future.
Call us for all your moving and storage needs!
100% Employee Owned
808.456.4200 • info@mdyerglobal.com
98-054 Kuleana Road, Pearl City
Now Hiring!
All Sandwiches
Buy 1, Get 1 50% OFF
Expires 6/30/22
Kailua Beach
306 S. Kalaheo Ave. Kailua, HI 96734
Kapolei
711 Kamokila Blvd #105 Kapolei, HI 96707
Kailua Town
750 Kailua Road Kailua, HI 96734
Waimanalo
41-865 Kalaniana‘ole Hwy. Waimanalo, HI 96795
www.kalapawaimarket.com
MUST HAVE COUPON TO REDEEM
PACKING MATERIALS FOR SALE!