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SunsetThe Original Proving Ground Environmental Conflict
Waimea Windmills ApertureJaws Comes Alive
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Table of Contents
SunsetSurfing’s Holy Grail
She RipsMoana Jones
ApertureJaws Comes Alive
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Editor’s Note
Cover Story
News & Events
Industry Notes
Music
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ome issues just don’t come together the way you plan them. In the
surf media world, if mother nature decides to send a freak early
season storm and delivers the perfect big wave paddle conditions
for Jaws, things are bound to get bumped. To borrow one of my favorite
phrases from the tv show Workaholics, I was a little “butt hurt” that the
Sunset issue wasn’t going to have a picture of Sunset on the cover. But
when you look at that barrel that Shane Dorian is packing at Jaws, well,
that stuff is absolutely ridiculous! How do you not put that on the cover?
Was it the day of days out at Jaws? It certainly was one of the glassiest
conditions that have been seen at the infamous Maui spot. But more than
that, it was Shane Dorian throwing down another dominating performance
in waves of consequence. Who else besides Dorian can backdoor the
bowl at Jaws and consistently exits VW sized barrel on a constant basis?
No one. While Greg Long, Mark Healy, Makua Rothman and Albee Layer
threw down great performances, in the end it was Shane Dorian who
again claimed the sessions best rides.
Quite simply, Shane Dorian is unequivocally the greatest big wave surfer
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to walk the planet. Straight up. His cunningness. His wave selection,
and the committed lines he draws on behemoth waves, positioning
himself impossibly deep, and making waves that no mere mortal
should be able to navigate. Speaking of the greatest, this month we
look at Sunset Beach and its long relationship with the greatest surfer
ever, Kelly Slater.
Sunset is the spot that ruled the big wave surf world for 4 decades.
While most automatically associate Pipeline with Kelly Slater, Sunset
has also played a large role throughout his career. Let me be clear,
this issue of Freesurf isn’t a dig at Kelly Slater. He is, unequivocally,
the greatest of all time. Seeing him continue to raise the bar of what
is possible in competitive surfing is a driving force of what makes
surfing so interesting. Here’s to hoping Kelly decides to compete at
Sunset for the first time since 2004.
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Cover StoryWinter is here! Stoked! Nothing is more exciting than waking up to the
sound of thunderous surf. Hawaii chargers braved all conditions at the
start of this surf season, from Waimea to Phantoms; but the elements
proved most daring in Maui. Big wave elites and locals alike challenged
paddle-in surfings’ limits at Peahi a.k.a JAWS. Hints of the swell were
tracked well in advance and Freesurf sent our very own Tyler Rock and
Tony Heff to document this historic event.
“Jaws is a big wave garden. It’s the perfect setup, tucked away in its own
little corner. Its not an outer reef wave out to sea. It breaks basically off
the cliff which is perfect for everyone to view and enjoy,” said Tyler Rock.
There was no one more prepared for this swell than Shane Dorian.
Displaying a surfing performance that was utterly heroic, Dorian
consistently tamed one behemoth after another. But it wasn’t until 3 hours
into his session that this beast of a wave knighted Shane Dorian into an
eternal legend-hood.
“That wave came right to me. It felt like I was meant to ride that wave.
Out of the thousands of waves I’ve caught, without a doubt, that one
stands out the most. It was probably the pinnacle of my surfing career,”
said Shane Dorian of the wave.
His epic ride hands down trumped all other cover submissions for this
issue. Although Shane describes his wave as the pinnacle of his career,
I think it’s just another new beginning. “Those two days at Jaws were
without a doubt the most amazing display of surfing that I have ever
witnessed,” said Tony Heff.
As evidenced in the Aperture section this
issue, there is a large pack of eager takers
quick to make their mark in big
wave paddle surfing. And only
the next swell will tell how far
today’s big wave clan will take it.
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airs with vicious power carves. Zeke lit up every single wave, going for
broke on set waves and everything in between, and was clearly THE
standout through the entire event.
Heading into the finals against Jack Freestone, the Pro Junior looked like
it would be on lock down for Zeke. Sometimes dominant performances
like Zeke’s get snuffed out in the finals due to a myriad of variables. In this
case, the rapidly deteriorating conditions in the finals, which went from
perfect reeling 4 footers to 2 to 3 crumbly peaks, changed the nature of
the game. Lau is deadly in these conditions as well, yet an in-form Jack
Freestone showed competitive savvy and just barely squeaked by Zeke
by the narrowest of margins to take the the title of ASP World Junior
Champion.
With Zeke falling just .07 points from winning the event and title you can
bet that Lau will be fired up coming into the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.
Nonetheless, congratulations Zeke on your brilliant performance in Bali!
Oakley Pro Junior 2012
1) Jack Freestone (AUS)
2) Ezekiel Lau (HAW)
3) Andrew Doheny (USA)
3) Ramzi Boukhiam (MAR)
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The Oakley Pro Junior
The Oakley Pro Junior was held this past October in Bali. The Island of
the Gods, and the island of long lefts, provided some incredible waves
for the world’s top juniors. But these top juniors weren’t feasting on
lefts. Oakley set up camp at Keramas, and offered up long, reeling
rights. And Hawaiian Ezekiel Lau continued his competitive roll.
Fresh off his victory at the biggest contest on Japan at the 4-star
Billabong Pro Tahara, Zeke’s surfing was incendiary, mixing technical
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Quiksilver Pro France Kelly Slater continues to show the world he is the greatest surfer to
ever stand on a surfboard, collecting his 51st World Championship Tour
win at the Quiksilver Pro France. Slater beat an in-form Dane Reynolds
to win his first ever Quik Pro France, although Hossegor was the site
of Kelly’s first WCT victory back in 1991. Congrats Kelly! Let’s bring that
title race back to Pipe!
Slater, 40, who had not won a World Championship Tour event in
France in 20 years, looked sharp throughout four days of competition at
the rugged beach break La Graviere, known for shifting tides and cold,
pounding surf.
“It’s usually pretty tricky conditions for this event,” Slater said. “These
are definitely the waves I like the best...peaky barrels. It plays into my
strengths. I’m relieved to finally get a win here.”
QUIKSILVER PRO FRANCE FINAL RESULTS:
1 – Kelly Slater (USA) 17.26
2 – Dane Reynolds (USA) 14.00
QUIKSILVER PRO FRANCE SEMIFINALS RESULTS:
SF 1: Dane Reynolds (USA) 15.70 def. John John Florence (HAW) 15.60
SF 3: Kelly Slater (USA) 12.27 def. Joel Parkinson (AUS) 10.93
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With Slater and Fanning losing early in the event, it looked like this could
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Stop No. 8 of 10 on the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour, the Rip Curl
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In a re-match of the surfers’ Final bout from France last season, Medina
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For nearly four decades, Sunset served as the undisputed epicenter
of the surfing universe. From the 1950s to the 90s, no other wave
provided greater glory, produced more epic contests, and conversely,
metered out some very humbling beat downs to the world’s greatest
surfers quite like Sunset. Put simply, Sunset was surfing’s holy grail.
Better men (and infinitely better writers) have referred to Sunset as
surfing’s Carneige Hall. More often than the Carneige Hall comparison
though, Sunset has been called surfing’s Mount Everest. Whichever
superlative you decide to affix to Sunset, the facts are straightforward
and simple. Sunset is the most consistent big wave on the planet,
and perhaps more importantly, Sunset is the most complex wave on
earth.
While Sunset lost its luster in the eyes of the surf world during the
90s, there are still surfers that believe Sunset is the best wave in the
world. One of those surfers is Randy Rarick, the Executive Director
of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. “I’ve surfed in about 70 different
countries, and I’ve ridden waves from the smallest to the biggest,
and I got to say Hawaii is the best place in the world, without a
question,” says Rarick. “And when you think of Hawaii you think of
the North Shore. And this 7 mile miracle as we call it. Of all the spots
here, in my opinion Sunset Beach is the best spot bar none. The
reason I like Sunset is that you can ride it at one foot and you can ride
it at twenty feet. And you can ride it everything in between.”
Ken Bradshaw echoes Rarick’s passion for Sunset. “Sunset is an
amazing wave. It is the best, high performance big wave in the
world,” says Bradshaw. “I’ve been a lot of places in this world trying
to find a place that I could replace Sunset with and I have yet to be
able to find anywhere in the world that could ever replace Sunset
Beach. Sunset is just this amazing magnet that pulls in swells. And its
always 2 feet bigger than everywhere else.”
Plenty of surfers have dedicated their lives to surfing Sunset for the
endless variety and the challenge it presents. “Sunset actually breaks
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on a SouthWest swell, wrapping around,” says Rarick. “You can surf Backyards. You can surf Sunset Point. You can surf Sunset in the middle. You can
surf inside Sunset. You can surf Val’s Reef. Sunset will break on a South West, a West, a North West, a North East swell, and even an East swell. You
got this full range of almost 180 degrees of swell angle that can come into Sunset, whether it is coming from the point, or Kaena Point, it doesn’t
matter, and it changes every time you ride it.”
Sunset’s fade from the limelight coincided with the arrival of the greatest surfer of all time to the professional ranks, Mr. Robert Kelly Slater. Surfing’s
Muhammed Ali. Our Michael Jordan. Our Tiger Woods. Our Roger Federer. Our Michael Phelps. Our Lance Armstrong that doesn’t need roids. He is
surfing’s Alexander the Great. Our Genghis Khan, because frankly comparisons to other sports greatest stars just don’t compare due to his length of
domination. Slater has done the unthinkable by besting three full generations of the world’s greatest surfers; from Tom Carroll, Derek Ho, Tom Curren,
Sunny Garcia, Rob Machado, Shane Beschen, Andy Irons, Taj Burrow, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, and now Julian Wilson, Gabriel Medina, and John
John Florence. Yet in spite of Slater’s near dominance over every other surfer, there remains one competitor that the King has yet to conquer; Sunset.
Hawaii has always been the ultimate proving ground in surfing. The unwritten rule is that until a surfer has proven themselves in Hawaii, then they
haven’t proven shit. Ergo, Sunset was the de facto wave that a surfer had to surf well to gain the respect of their peers. This translated to the
competitive arena as well and for the longest time (between 1965 and 1991) winning a contest at Sunset was the pinnacle of a surfer’s competitive
career. And none was bigger than the Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Classic, which ran at Sunset from 1965 to 1984 and was broadcast on
ABC’s Wide World of Sports.
What makes surfing such an unique sport is that not only are surfers competing against other surfers, they are also competing against mother nature.
The ocean is a mercurial medium, constantly changing. While no surfer besides Andy Irons has ever gotten the best of Kelly Slater, Sunset is the
one wave on this planet that has owned the King’s number. Which explains the worst kept secret in surfing. Kelly Slater has never won a contest at
Sunset. Not a World Cup in the Triple Crown. Not an XCEL Pro. Not even a menehune event back in his amatuer days.
No big deal, right? After all, Slater has owned the Pipe Masters, winning it a record 6 times. Kelly has won the Eddie at Waimea Bay. Hell, Kelly has
even won an amatuer contest out at Makaha. The man has won 11 world titles. As of printing, Slater has won an astonishing 51 World Championship
Tour events. Perhaps more impressive than all the victories, Slater owns a career winning percentage of 80%. So does it even matter that Kelly hasn’t
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Kelly Slater backdooring Sunset’s inside bowl.
While Slater has never won a contest at Sunset, as
Randy Rarick says, “He’s made a couple of finals,
so it’s not that he’s some slouch that doesn’t know
how to surf Sunset. But I really don’t think he has
the desire.”
won at Sunset? Probably not. Not to his fans. Not to me least of all. But I would be willing to bet money that it does matter to one person. Kelly
Slater.
For someone who is so tuned into the history of surfing, it seems strangely odd that having never won out at Sunset wouldn’t be a thorn in the King’s
side. Slater’s fierce competitiveness is legendary. The tales of Heir Slater’s addiction to winning anything and everything have been well documented
by everyone from his friends and family to his biggest rivals. John Carper, the man who has crafted Shane Dorian’s vehicles for the past two decades
once stated that “you have never seen anyone as competitive as Kelly. If you beat him walking up the stairs he will make you go back down so that
he can beat you back up the stairs.”
To fully understand why Kelly Slater has never won a contest at
Sunset, we must look back at the King’s rise through the ranks of
the surf world during the early 90s. “When Kelly really came into his
own when he won his first world title (1992), he went to super high
rockered boards that were really thin and really narrow. And those
boards just did not work at Sunset Beach,” explains Randy Rarick.
“They were not designed for Sunset. They were designed for hollow
waves like Backdoor Pipeline. At Sunset they were horrible.”
During Slater’s 21 years of competing professionally he has surfed
just 14 contests at Sunset. Despite two 2nd place finishes and one
3rd place result, Slater’s results include three 49th’s, two 33rd’s and
a 57th place. As Kelly wrote in his 2003 autobiography Pipe Dreams
about Sunset, “I’ve never been much of a threat there.”
It is fitting that the Momentum generation, led by Slater, shifted the
surf world’s focus from Sunset down to Backdoor Pipeline and Off
the Wall in the early 90s. Pictures of Sunset slowly filtered out of the
magazines as surf photographers followed surfing’s new superstars
down to Ehukai to begin documenting the apex of technical tube
riding with their fish eye lens. Sunset’s relegation to 2nd class
status was made official in the mid 90s when the Pipe Masters
became the last event of the year, a role Sunset’s World Cup of
Surfing had previously held. Adding insult to injury, Sunset lost
its status as a World Championship Tour (WCT) event after the
2003 contest.
Despite Kelly never having won Sunset, the spot has played a
significant role in his development as a surfer. As Slater writes
in Pipe Dreams, “I turned fifteen the following year, and Ken
(Bradshaw) finally dragged me out to real Sunset. It was a day
I’d now call ‘fun six-foot Sunset,’ but at the time it seemed like
Mount Everest. I watched from the lineup as Ken, Sean, and my
friend Alex Cox each grabbed a wave. They were paddling back
out through the channel when a perfect peak came right to me. I
heard them screaming, ‘Yeah. yeah, yeah .... awww.’ Stage fright
got the better of me, and I pulled back. They were disappointed
in me, but not as much as I was in myself......The fact that I
paddled out at Sunset was a major accomplishment.”
Kala Alexander lining up a perfect inside bowl barrel.
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It was also during Slater’s rookie year on tour in 1991 that he found his initial confidence in Hawaii’s big waves at the XCEL Pro. As Slater wrote,
“Something clicked. Looking back it wasn’t huge Sunset. Today, I’d surf it without a leash. Back then it was kind of scary. I was riding a 7’2 and I’d
never ridden a board that big in a contest. I took off on one wave and tried to get in the tube but got smashed. The wave knocked me underwater and
all the fear I had built up about big waves was right there. I came up and my first thought was, ‘Wow, that wasn’t bad at all.’ I still had more breath
and hadn’t come close to drowning. It was a pretty good size wave, and I expected it to be a lot scarier. It was the end of my heat and I sat up on my
board. Instead of paddling in, I just sat there with the biggest grin on my face. The lineup was so spread out that no one was in shouting distance of
me, and I just started screaming, ‘Woo-hoo!‘ I said to myself. ‘I’m f***ing doing this!’”
Perhaps the most telling story about Kelly Slater and Sunset comes not from his autobiography but from the 2001 Triple Crown of Surfing Champion
Myles Padaca. Padaca recounts the last time Slater competed at Sunset back in January 2004 at the Ezekiel / Faith Riding Pro. “Slater showed up
and he’s doing this one star contest. Long story short, Pancho (Sullivan) and Slater both end up in the final together. Everyone knows that Kelly has
never won out here at Sunset, so that’s a feather that he definitely wants to have in his cap. The final was epic. 6 foot and it was barreling on the
inside bowl. It was a really good battle, they were going back and forth, and Pancho ended up getting the winning wave in the last 2 minutes of the
Sunset is a moody, fickle wave. Never the same,
her unpredictable nature can provide either epic
rides or brutal beatings, all in the same session.
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heat. It put Slater on the ropes and he only had a couple of minutes to come back. You know Kelly wanted it so bad, and you know Pancho wanted to
beat him even badder. Even though it was only a one star and only $2500 for first, bragging rights I guess. You don’t hear Pancho talk about that ever.
I think that deep down, since Kelly has never won out here, that’s something that he has on his bucket list. I’m sure after he retires off the world tour
he’ll probably still compete selectively and try to win one out here,” says Padaca.
As the 2012 World Cup of Surfing at Sunset approaches, I can’t help but wonder if this is the year that Kelly Slater returns to compete at Sunset. Even
though he is in the thick of trying to win his 12th world title, the fact that his heir apparent John John Florence will be attempting to defend his Sunset
crown is sure to have Slater itching to give it another go at the hallowed spot. As Randy Rarick noted of Florence’s performance last year, “John John
rode Sunset like no one has ever ridden it before. Under the lip, inside, tight and high. Most of the guys at Sunset have been riding bigger, longer
boards and taking off way outside on the peak and fading into it, coming into the inside and setting it up. John John introduced a completely different
approach to riding Sunset.”
If history plays any indication, Kelly Slater delivers his best surfing when he has a worthy adversary to compete against. And not since Andy Irons
has Slater come up against a talent like John John Florence. So will Kelly finally compete at Sunset? One of Kelly’s closest here in Hawaii, Mark
Cunningham, had this to say regarding the King and Sunset. “I don’t know. That’s a question for the ages. Why has he never won at Sunset?
Obviously he’s been more focused on the Pipe, Backdoor, Off the Wall area. And he hasn’t applied himself to it. But, that is one of those things. It’s
not gonna surprise me one bit if he comes and does the Triple Crown and wins all three events in a row. That could so easily happen. Kelly is long
overdue for a full Triple Crown season. I’d love to see him do that. I’d love to see him win Sunset. We all know he is certainly capable. I hope he gets
it. He seems to own every other competitive record there is in surfing. For him not to have a victory at Sunset, lets not say IF, its just WHEN.”
“Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes
to win when the match is even.”
-Muhammad Ali
Billy Kemper is right at home in Sunset’s shifty
lineup. Kemper had the biggest win of his career
out at Sunset at the 2010 HIC Pro.
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A true testament to progression, not more than
a week prior to this day, 21 year old Albee Layer
stomped the very first 720. On this day he stroked
into some of the heaviest barrels anyone his age
has ever seen. Photo: Heff
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Only a few years ago Billy Kemper was making a
name for himself as a rising new talent, shredding
Maui hot dog waves at Hookipa and Honolua Bay.
All things evolve. Including Bill. Photo: Heff
Keala Kennely had no problem proving that Jaws
isn’t just for the boys. Keala along with Maui’s
Paige Alms both paddled into numerous waves at
this opening day at Jaws. Photo: Heff
Kai Lenny is world famous as a master SUP
rider and all around waterman... He is an expert
waverider and doesn’t mind throwing down when
the surf gets massive. Need we say more?
Photo: Heff
Some women prefer sunshine and surf to
domestic chores and TV. Paige Alms hangs tough
with the crew at Jaws on this epic day. Photo: Heff
Day 2 of the swell came with windier conditions,
which made for trickier drops. Issac Stant about to
be devoured by Jaws. Photo: Kottke / A-Frame
One of the most prepared big wave specialist, California’s Greg Long
nabbed the longest barrel of the swell. Photo: Heff
Mark Healey has a knack for showing up any time
the waves get over 20 ft. and was right at home on
some of the biggest sets of the day. Photo: Heff
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Ski assist is essential and almost all big wave
sessions these days have a water patrol in
place. With someone watching their backs,
today’s big wave surfers have the confidence to
paddle deeper and push the limit further.
Photo: Fred Pompermayer
Paddling Jaws means you may get caught inside
Photo: Fred Pompermayer
Front row seating in the channel. Photo: Fred Pompermayer
No beach at Jaws, just plenty rocks and
6-8ft shorepound. Photo: Fred Pomperma
The boys celebrate an epic day of big wave riding. Photo: Heff
Twin brothers Shaun and DK Walsh run Skullbase
water patrol, but always manage to get a few
waves to themselves. Photo: Heff
Harnessing wind energy is happening in Hawaii, with massive white turbines sprouting up
like giant angular daisies in familiar landscapes. Kawailoa Wind farm, located on the north
shore, represents a vast leap in the state’s movement toward renewable energy and has many
community members talking about the corruption of the view plains and sacredness of Waimea
Valley. Already the largest wind farm in the state, Kawailoa Wind contains 30 wind turbine
generators and will provide an estimated 5-10% of the island’s power. The farm also spans
approximately five miles northeast of Haleiwa, overlooking one of Oahu’s most sacred locales,
Waimea Valley.
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As a community of knowledgeable people, many north shore members support renewable energy and wind farms. The issue however, lies in the
development location. Community member, Kamehameha Schools alumni, and native Hawaiian Kahokule‘a Haiku says that not only is Waimea Valley
a sacred cultural landmark, but it’s also part of a conservation district, and he believes it is a national treasure. Endangered Hawaiian Moorhen, native
bats and birds, migratory shorebirds, nearly 300 endangered plant species, and other fragile wildlife call this place home. “Either a place is sacred
or it’s not,” says Haiku. “The sacredness, the value of it, places like Yosemite or Mount Fuji, companies would not even suggest putting them (wind
turbines) in those areas… and Waimea Valley should be no different.”
The first people settled on Hawaiian soil between 400 and 900 A.D., and are believed to have sailed from the Marquesas Islands. Some landscapes
within Hawaii were discovered to be better settlement areas than others for a variety of reasons; access to fresh water, fertile soil, nearby offshore
fishing, and abundant wildlife all played key roles in the earliest Hawaiian village locations, and Waimea Valley provided all of these elements. The
Valley and neighboring land was a place of worship and religious practice, sustenance and sacrifice, revered beauty. Even foreigners of that time saw
the valley as more sacred than other sites on the island. Captain Cook’s crew set anchor in Waimea Bay in 1779 and second mate William Ellis painted
Waimea Valley, depicting it as a blessed landscape. “It was a visual testimony that this area was sacred and important and more special than the
other places,” explains Haiku.
Three heiau remain within the ahupua‘a (land division running from the mountains to the sea) of Waimea, one being the largest on Oahu, Puu o
Mahuka. They attest to the burial grounds of the area and also to the cultural significance of ancient Hawaii (that continues to slowly deplete). The
valley’s steep cliffs hold venerable burial caves, and fishing shrines are scattered along the valley entrance. Haiku believes that “once you start
chipping away at the cultural and historical integrity, it becomes a slippery slope,” implying that the placement of the Kawailoa Wind turbines along the
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Waimea Valley ridge will inevitably lead to consequences, and may affect
other small communities of Hawaii. Part of the frustration that community
members are feeling is due to their lack of leverage in the decision. “It’s
going to be there for twenty years, I think it’s too important of an issue to
not get full community input,” states Haiku. “If any community is in touch
with their land, it’s the north shore.”
As landowner, Kamehameha Schools is leasing the property out to First
Wind, (a Boston-based wind energy company), as part of their master
plan for the north shore. The Hawaiian law mandates that by the year
2030, 70% of the state’s energy needs to come from renewable sources,
with 40% of electric sales coming from alternate sources as well, which
explains the push for something big. Section 6.2 of the Kamehameha
Schools (KS) Strategic Plan 2000-2015 states that KS plans to “manage
lands to protect and enhance ecosystems and the wahi ku¯puna (ancestral
sites inclusive of all cultural resources and iwi) they contain”. Yet it seems
despite Waimea Valley’s sacredness, wildlife conservation district, and
cultural significance, the construction of turbines along the valley ridge still
happened, slipping right past the community members.
Carol Philips, member of the North Shore Neighborhood Board, said the
board voted near unanimously to support the Kawailoa Wind farm. First
Wind and Kamehameha Schools made countless presentations on the
development, and simulated photos were shown during these meetings
to give the members an approximate idea of what the project would look
like. Philips recalls, however, only one photo being shown, and states that
she didn’t fully understand the intensity of the project. She believes
there was a misrepresentation to the community on what the visual
impact would be. “I like the concept of clean energy, so I give the
project two thumbs up from that side. I think the beauty of nature is
something our community values, it’s a big deal, and to put up these
gigantic metal structures, well beyond the height of any building in
the community, it certainly wasn’t what many of us were thinking
of.”
Although First Wind and Kamehameha Schools were available at
meetings and to answer any questions, many were simply unclear
on just how the view plains would be affected. “Nobody got it,
until they went up, and then everyone was blown away,” reports
Philips. There seems to have been a major gap in communication
between the project supporters and the community. “They’ve been
presenting this project to us for years, but it kept evolving, keeps
changing… Everything seemed vague.” She continues on to describe
the disturbance of the view plains, and explains that she was not
aware that the wind turbines would be visible from virtually every
surf spot on the north shore.
Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) spokesman Peter Rosegg
states that he sees wind turbines as “majestic symbols of our
determination to reduce Hawaii’s dependence on imported oil
and control as much as possible our energy future.” It’s easy,
effortless even, to see harnessing wind as a graceful step in the
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2013 is going to be a big year for the Verizon Hawaii Surf Team. Having won
the 2012 Da Kine ISA World Junior Championships at Playa Venao in Panama
this past April, the Verizon Hawaii Surf Team is in an unfamiliar position. After
years of coming in 2nd and 3rd place, Team Hawaii is now the team to beat.
And you can bet that the USA, Australia and Brazil teams will be gunning for
Hawaii’s crown.
Photo: Rock
Hawaii’s Next Wave. The Verizon Hawaii Surf Team 2013 selection candidates.
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Hawaii’s Next Wave. The Verizon Hawaii Surf Team 2013 selection candidates.
Kaimana Kinimaka6/20/1995
Regular footer from Kahului, Maui
Kaimana Kinimaka is a hard working surfer from the Valley Isle. With a
name that means “Spirit of the Sea,” Kaimana was practically guaranteed
to become a talented surfer. Kinimaka also comes from a renowned family
of Hawaiian watermen. With hard work and determination, Kaimana could
turn heads in Nicaragua this next July.
Josh Moniz6/27/1996
Regular footer from Honolulu, Hawaii
Josh Moniz is a talented surfer who has honed his extensive aerial game
out at Kewalos. And with 3 brothers and a sister that all surf really, really
well, Josh is always pushing the limits of his surfing. Josh is a veteran of
the Hawaii Surf Team placing 4th last year in the Under 16 Boys final.
Kain Daly2/23/1995
Goofy footer from Ku`au, Maui
Kain is a Hawaii Surf Team veteran. He is the highest placing U18 from
the last ISA World Junior Games. The powerful Valley Isle surfer will be a
legitimate threat to battle for the Gold in the prestigious Under 18 division.
Good in slabbing conditions, Kain can also grind it out with the best of
them in wind slop. Expect big things from Big Kain Daly.
Kaoliopuuwai (Kaoli) Kahokuloa4/16/1995
Goofy footer from Moloka`i
Kaoli isn’t your normal seventeen year old surfer. This humble high
schooler is fluent in the Hawaiian language, has 10 younger siblings, and
he also happens to be one of the best aerial surfers of his generation. Kaoli
is poised for a huge result at the next ISA World Junior Games. Watch out
for this lightening surfer.
Boys Under 18
Koa Smith1/2/1995
Goofy footer from North Shore, Kauai
Koa Smith is a hyper talented surfer that has shown flashes of pure
brilliance over the past 2 winters. When the conditions get wild, Koa
comes into his own. While this hasn’t always spilled over into the
competitive side of surfing, Koa is one of the most talented surfers in
Hawaii. A member of the past 3 Hawaii Surf Team excursions and a bronze
medalist in New Zealand, 2013 could be the year Koa pulls it all together to
win gold.
Alex Pendleton4/22/1996
Goofy footer from South Shore, Oahu
Alex Pendleton has grown up surfing Kaiser Bowl. While Alex might just be
a Zen master with his ability to stay positive around all the chaos, Kaiser’s
has instilled a scrappiness to this young surfer that could be the recipe for
creating a competitive juggernaut.
Kaulana Apo4/9/1998
Goofy footer from Ewa Beach
Having honed his polished surf style on the rippable peaks of Kewalo
Basin, Kaulana Apo is quickly headed for big things. And it might not just
be surfing. Kaulana is focused on doing well in school, and is interested in
art. While a lot of junior surfers have one track minds, Kaulana is a unique
and creative talent.
Lucas Angulo4/12/1997
Regular footer from Hanalei, Kaua`i
Angulo hails from the Hawaiian Island’s most blessed surf island. Raised
on the same reefs and beachbreaks that his hero AI grew up surfing,
Lucas is focused on having fun with his surfing and doing well in school.
Just don’t ask Lucas where his favorite surf spot is, because like every
good Kaua`i surfer knows, its always a secret.
Boys Under 16
Kalani David11/4/1997
Regular-footer from Sunset Beach, Oahu
In his first year competing on the Hawaii Surf Team, Kalani captured
individual gold by winning the Under 16 Division. This versatile surfer took
to the air in Panama, waxing the competition with a steady combination of
full rotors and air reverses on the punchy rights. Be sure to watch Kalani to
repeat the magic.
Elijah Gates3/27/1997
Regular footer from Makakilo, Oahu
For being such a young surfer, Elijah Gates is already a well versed
competitor. Having grown up in a contest singlet, Gates has already
become quite the competitive smashing machine. Elijah has become lethal
out at Kewalo Basin, one of his favorite breaks, and seems to always be
winning events at the spot.
Imaikalani DeVault11/12/1997
Regular footer from Makawao, Maui
Imaikalani DeVault is an explosive surfer that has already been gathering
comparisons to fellow Maui surfer Dusty Payne. Raised on the windy
peaks of Ho`okipa, Imai has made a name for himself as a freesurfer. Yet,
Imai can back it up in a singlet, and DeVault winning the 2011 Hawaii State
Surfing Championships proves that point.
Joey Johnston10/2/1997
Regular footer from Velzyland, Oahu
Joey Johnston is always stoked. Raised on the perfect rights of V-Land,
Joey has crafted a smooth surfing style that is polished yet explosive.
Active in other sports, Joey has been pushing himself, and his abilities,
against all the top surfers here in Hawaii. He will shine in big surf!
Seth Moniz9/8/1997
Regular footer from Honolulu, Hawaii
The youngest Moniz just might be one of the best tube riders his age in
the world. Having already won his fair share of contests, Seth is looking to
compete again in 2013 for the Hawaii Surf Team. Armed with natural talent
and competitive drive, Seth is poised for big things.
Noa Mizuno12/6/98
Goofy footer from Honolulu, Hawaii
Noa has proven with his explosive surfing that he has the potential to become a
great surfer. With great results at this past summers US Championships, he is
more driven than ever. The big winter in front of him is set to elevate his game
to new heights.
Dylan Lehmann9/21/1998
Goofy footer from Lahaina, Maui
Dylan Lehmann runs to the beat of his own drum. This young Maui
surfer talks with fishes and surfs better than most men. Already a well
traveled surfer and not yet 16, Lehmann is an explosive surfing package.
He charges and knows how to take a risk. This ability makes Dylan a
dangerous talent.
Finnegan Thunders McGill4/12/00
Regular Footer from Pupukea, North Shore, Oahu
Finn McGill is all power. With a background in skating he knows how to mix
it up. It seems that Finn already has more wins than some professionals
twice his age. Finn has honed his skills surfing the perfect peaks at
V-Land. With a full repertoire of aerial maneuvers and incredible tube riding
prowess, Finn is destined to become a top junior surfer.
Bailey Nagy2/4/1996
Regular footer from North Shore, Oahu
Bailey Nagy has grown up surfing the ever changing waves at Sunset
Beach. Her experience at Sunset has led to a style that has plenty of
carves and a lot of flow. Linking together classic power turns, this former
Hawaii Surf Team member has been making significant strides in her big
wave surfing as well as new found competitive savvy.
Tatiana Weston-Webb 5/9/1996
Goofy-footer from Kaua`i, Hawaii
Tatiana Weston-Webb hails from the North Shore of Kaua`i, and is an
insanely talented surfer. Tati just plain charges and won the Women’s Pipe
Event at the tender age of 14. Already a Hawaii Surf Team veteran, Tatiana
channels her free surfing repertoire into her contest surfing. This current
US and National Champ is one of the best there is, period.
Maluhia Kinimaka10/2/1996
Regular footer from Anahola, Kaua`i
The Kinimaka family is packed with tons of gifted surfers, none more so
than Maluhia. Blessed with natural talent on a surfboard, it will be exciting
to see Maluhia channel her explosive surfing into some competitive
results. She is an artist in many ways and surfing is one of her ways of
showcasing it.
Kiana Fores3/23/1996
Goofy footer from Kilauea, Kaua`i
Surfing on the North Shore of Kauai will hone your wave riding skills like
no other place in the world, and Kiana Fores is proof of it. Kiana is an A
student at Kapa`a High School as well as a dynamic and beautiful surfer
that competes in a singlet well. Always smiling she lifts everyone around
her.
Girls Under 18
Brisa Hennessy9/16/1999
Regular footer from Kailua, Oahu
Born and raised in the tropical paradise of the Osa Peninsula in Costa
Rica, Brisa has always lived near good waves. Quality waves have already
polished this young surfer’s style way beyond her years, and as of late
Brisa has gotten extremely focused on improving her competitive surfing
knowledge. Brisa surfs with speed and hits it hard.
Mahina Maeda2/15/1998
Goofy-footer from Sunset Beach, Oahu
Sunset is a tricky wave, especially on your backhand. This might very well
explain why at such a young age, Mahina Maeda has already become
such a versatile and talented surfer. Mahina is a straight A student and a
seasoned competitor that already owns two national titles. Having taken
bronze at the last ISA, you can expect some more huge results from
Mahina.
Mainei Aloha Kinimaka4/15/1998
Regular-footer from Anahola, Kaua’i
Mainei Kinimaka is a young, dynamic ripper from the Garden Isle of Kauai.
Hailing from a deep Hawaiian surfing family, Mainei is developing into a
fierce competitor. She is a talented surfer who draws unique lines in the
perfect surf she calls home. Her flare is setting her apart.
Girls Under 16
Dax Mcgill3/11/1998
Goofy-footer from Pupukea, Oahu
Not many 14-year-olds can say they are already the defending ISA World
Junior Champion, yet Dax McGill can proudly lay claim to that distinction.
With drive and determination way beyond her years, Dax McGill has the
makings of a future surf star.
Bert IshimaruIt’s exciting being a part of the Hawaii Surf Team
because you are able to work with generation
next and the level of JR surfing continues to
go through the roof year after year. Each trip
is so special because we as coaches get the
opportunity to help these young Hawaiian
surfers mature into future professional careers.
Kahea HartThe last five years it’s been an honor to be
an assistant coach for the Hawaii Surf Team.
This is a great program that we have every
year working with the kids to go overseas and
spread the Aloha Spirit. It is quite an honor
and huge accomplishment for us to stand on
the podium so many years. Hopefully next
year we have a repeat and bring back the gold.
Moving forward to build this program, I feel
it can be bigger and better. We hope to honor
the state of Hawaii and represent it proudly
as a nation because we are the birthplace and
home of surfing. Aloha.
Rainos HayesWe are grateful for all we have. Getting to
work with some of Hawaii’s most talented
youth is a gift. Our goal as a team is to work
efficiently and be as cohesive as ever. Lots
of changes in age, experience, and the game
itself will demand we rise to occasion. More
is being asked of everyone in the world
constantly, so simplifying our process and
making sure that unity comes first is key.
They say it takes a village to raise all these
kids. That’s the mission at hand and so its
time to dig deep!
Coaches
Honolua Blomfield2/5/1999
Regular footer from Alligator Rock, Oahu
This young Hawaiian surfer is an extremely well-rounded surfer. Equally
as adept on a longboard as she is on a shortboard, Honolua has a smooth
surfing style that is all her own. With a 2nd at the US Championships,
Honolua has the potential for some big wins in her future.
Please watch us live at www.isasurf.org or hawaiisurfteam.org
Keep your eyes peeled for Hawaii Surf Team sightings during the Triple Crown!
Careful, coming soon to a beach near you!
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2013 SCHEDULE
The “ 2013 ISA World Junior Championships “ will
be held this coming year in Nicaragua during the
month of July. Exact location and dates to be
announced!
The Hawaii Team’s victory has also spurred a renewed interest in the team.
Twenty-four junior surfers are vying to make the 2013 squad, with only 12 slots.
Over the past 2 months the team has held a series of sparring sessions around
the island of Oahu to help choose the team.
Please watch us live at www.isasurf.org or hawaiisurfteam.org
Keep your eyes peeled for Hawaii Surf Team sightings during the Triple Crown!
Careful, coming soon to a beach near you!
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1988 1992 1993 1997 2004 2004 2004 2006 TODAY
ProSurferon theASP
WorldTour
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inReal
Estate
Ownerof ClothingBoutiqueModern
Amusement
Co-foundedPeter MillerFoundation
and 1%of commissions
donated toLocationsLocations
Foundation
EditorialWriter
for MajorSurfing
Magazines
Top1%
of Realtorsin Hawaiitil Present
Won theprestigious
AlohaAina
Award
BecomeAssociatePartner ofPrudentialLocations
Over$120 Millionin booked R.E.sales through
260+transactions
SOLD - MLS 2901441 $1,170,000 FS•3 beds 2 baths
•North Shore Beachfront•Represented Buyer
Sean Yano Realtor Associate, Associate PartnerCertified Fine Homes Specialistcell: 808.386.4487 • fax: 808.732.8567614 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 200 • Honolulu, HI [email protected] • www.yanogroup.com
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moana JonesIf you need proof that the youth is setting a freakishly advanced standard for surfing, look no further than Moana Jones. Her polished style and
solid fundamentals separate her from the rest, and her ohana support system seems to create a loving, stress-free foundation that promotes her
success. Born and raised on the north shore of Oahu, making teenage hood this year, and proving herself as a junior threat, (check out her recent
accomplishments at the bottom!) Moana’s name has generated a buzz.
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You might be wondering why this ehu haired surfer
girl is progressing at such a whirlwind rate. And
while she believes that everyone has their own
unique surfing advantages, Moana seems to be
one of the very blessed. Her family lives along one
of the best localized breaks on the north shore,
which allows her plenty of practice time after
she finishes her home schooling studies. This
flexible schedule lets her compete in cold waters
one weekend, and be back in Hawaii for the next,
which gives Moana the opportunity to compete
against an array of surfers. Weekly gymnastics
as cross training also gives her a one-up by
keeping her flexible and in strong shape. (Not to
mention transitioning those backflips and aerial
cartwheeling from the gym into the water).
Moana possesses a naturally happy way about
her, perhaps coming from her gracious parents, or
perhaps from her positive outlook on life. Either
way, this deceivably petite surfer gave Freesurf
some insight into her surfing career thus far, and
we’re beyond impressed.
On her biggest accomplishment: “I’m most
proud of the Ehukai Junior Pro. I didn’t make the
finals on that one but it was really scary and big
and I’m just happy I made it to the semi and didn’t
get scared.”
On her ohana: “My biggest supporters are my
mom, my dad, my sister, my family. All my friends,
and I couldn’t do anything without God. And
Billabong of course, and all my sponsors...”John
Pyzel is making my boards and they help me rip.”
Sponsors: Billabong, North Shore Surf Shop, Up &
Riding, Pyzel Surfboards
On her future goals: “I’m trying to work on doing
better in Junior Pros and making finals and doing
better, charging more. Trying to do airs and stuff,
just trying…“My ultimate goal as a surfer is to
do the best I can, try to do the best I can in every
contest…“I want to make the world tour really
bad, I hope one day I will make it.”
On surfing, the good and the bad: “Surfing
became a part of my lifestyle because it was part
of my parents, so it just kind of fell into mine
too…“I tried a lot of different hobbies but they
all fell apart and surfing just stayed there so
I know surfing is my favorite and will always
be…“The hardest part about being in the
competitive surf industry is it’s hard because
the waves always change. It’s not like tennis or
any other sport, surfing is never the same, the
waves are never the same, you have to adapt…
“There’s so many best parts about being a
surfer girl on the north shore of Oahu. There’s
so many different reasons, but the waves are
always super fun no matter how small or how
big it is. If it’s small we usually longboard, if it’s
big, we just go on the inside and body surf. It’s
just the best thing ever, really fun.”
On the competition: “I think there’s definitely
different advantages for me growing up out here,
but California girls are pretty gnarly too. They
surf Lowers and Seaside and everything, that’s
kind of like this (the north shore). I think we all
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have different advantages and different surf”…”I always look up
to the older girls & boys. Ever since I was little I would always
be like, its John John or Carissa or CoCo, I definitely look up to
them; I respect my NSSA competitors and its fun going against
all of them… “Competing in Hawaii and California is lots of fun
and I enjoy the competition and all the different people I go
against.”
On the waves: “The biggest wave I ever caught before was
probably like 6-8 feet maybe…“My scariest moment out in the
water was probably at the Pipeline Junior Pro. It was at Ehukai
and I dropped in on this set that I probably shouldn’t have went
for, and it just exploded behind me and I kicked out, and I was
like, no! And then this huge set of the day just comes in and
breaks right on top of me, and I just got worked by six waves.
I’m surprised my board didn’t break or anything, and I just
washed up on the beach and was like, I’m alive! I was all dizzy
and just happy to be alive.”
Advice: “When you come to the north shore, you gotta respect
everybody. Don’t just try to snake everybody and burn the
uncles. Just show respect and everybody will love you.”
Spoken like a true local, Moana Jones exemplifies the spirit of
surfing. Dedicated, extremely talented, and just plain stoked,
this humble little goofy foot ripper is defying the surfing
standard and enchanting the industry.
Recent accomplishments:
• Won back-to-back heats in two divisions at the NSSA Sunset
Beach contest (Explorer Girls and Explorer Womens) this
October.
• Received NSSA “Surfer of the Week” honors at the
aforementioned Sunset Beach contest.
• Another double win in NSSA Explorer Womens and Explorer
Girls division in Lahaina, this September.
• Won both Open Girls and Open Womens divisions for the first
contest of the 2012/2013 NSSA season at Huntington Beach Pier
in September.
• Received NSSA “Surfer of the Week” honors at the
aforementioned Southwest Open Season opener.
• 4th in 2012 HIC Pro Junior Womens at Queens
• 1st in the Volcom Search 2011 @ Maili Point
• 1st in 2010/2011 season NSSA Explorer Womens
• 1st in 2010/2011 season HSA Girls 11 & under
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environmental direction. The City and Council of Honolulu Sustainable
Community Plan, which KS honors, states that the plan is to maintain
“the rural character, agricultural lands open space, natural environment,
recreational resources and natural beauty of Oahu’s northern coast.”
Kamehameha Schools has been a large contributor in the wind farm
developments however, with an array of online documents stating
the Mission and Strategic Plan beginning back in 2000 and the North
Shore Master Plan in 2008. Kawailoa Wind simply became part of the
implement.
First Wind spokesmen John Lamontagne and Kekoa Kaluhiwa state
that the community was involved in two very important aspects of
the project. Fewer turbine towers going up (“when the original plans
included an alternative layout of 46 turbines”) and “mitigating turbines
in the view plane from Waimea Bay (an initial layout alternative included
four turbines closer to Waimea Bay that were removed)” were ideas
integrated into the final project. Lamontagne and Kaluhiwa also say
that updates, meetings, annual newsletters, and development progress
were all ways in which they involved the public, with community
outreach beginning back in 2010.
The Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) can be found online
at: http://oeqc.doh.hawaii.gov/Shared%20Documents/EA_and_EIS_
Online_Library/Oahu/2010s/2011-07-08-FEIS-Kawailoa-Wind-Farm.pdf.
It details the extensive research that not only assessed the cultural
and environmental impacts of Kawailoa Wind, but also explains the
history, cultural value, and significance of the land from pre-contact
years to present day. Lamontagne and Kaluhiwa state, “First Wind is
aware and deeply respectful of the historical and cultural significance
of Waimea Valley.” The EIS also states, “Although the project cannot
be implemented in a way that entirely avoids all potential cultural
impacts, particularly those related to cultural beliefs, the goal is to
develop and operate the project in a way that is respectful to Hawai‘i’s
unique cultural and natural resources while also contributing to the local
community where the project is located, so as to balance any perceived
negative effects”.
In response to the view plains being affected by the turbines, the EIS
reports that “there are no additional measures that could reasonably be
implemented to further reduce the potential visual impacts; given the
large scale of wind turbines, a certain degree of impacts is unavoidable.
In general, the greatest number of wind turbines would be potentially
visible”. Aerial images of the turbines can be viewed in the EIS (and in
this article) and clearly depict turbine placement, from turbine #1-30.
Turbine #4-14 are placed along Waimea ridge, dangerously close to the
valley. Wind turbines now affect a once natural view, however this sight
remains subjective.
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Waimea Windmills When asked if Kawailoa Wind project supporters had possibly
overlooked the cultural significance of Waimea Valley, Carol Philips
states, “No, I think they had a deal, this is just a business deal. I don’t
think they, like the rest of us, anticipated what they would look like
when they went up. I can’t imagine they would have agreed to it.” Many
north shore community members believe that the turbines directly along
the Waimea Valley ridge should be taken down and removed. A meeting
was held on October 23rd at the Haleiwa Elementary School addressing
this topic. Community members, First Wind and Kamehameha Schools
representatives, and the North Shore Neighborhood Board were all
present, and the meeting lasted until 9:45pm. People were allowed
to vent, concerns were voiced, and finally the idea was proposed to
write a letter to Governor Abercrombie propositioning that the turbines
along the ridge be taken down. The decision was put in the hands of the
Neighborhood Board, but only five members voted in favor of the letter.
Unfortunately, no action will take place regarding the Waimea Valley
ridge turbines.
Because of this, we recommend taking a tour of Kawailoa Wind to better
understand the reasoning behind the development. The turbines are
here to stay for twenty years, and although they will eventually become
an everyday sight for north shore community members, for some, they
will never be accepted.
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Hawaii Premiere of “El Mar, Mi Alma”On Saturday, October 20th Freesurf attended the Hawaii International Film
Festival in support of cinematographer/photographer Dave Homcy’s award
winning surf film, “El Mar, Mi Alma.” Translating to “The Ocean, My Soul”,
this film was shot entirely with a 16mm camera and blends together images
and music that give ode to the ocean and to the unique country of Chile. A
completely original soundtrack with Pablo Neruda poetry (sung in part by Jack
Johnson and Manuel Garcia), stunning views of surf breaks along the diverse
Chilean coast, colorful images of local fishing communities, and the beauty of
the culture graced the big screen of the Dole Cannery theatre. Surfers Dave
Rastovich, Ramon Navarro, Gabriel Villaran, Joel Parkinson, Crystal Thornburg-
Homcy, Leo Acevedo, Dane Ward, Chris Del Moro, Diego Medina, and Cristian
Merello embarked on a surf trip, lacing environmental and political themes into
their journey and ultimately into the film.
Check out more about this film, directed by Stephen L. Jones, at
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Lanikai Surf FestivalThe Second Annual Lanikai Surf Festival was held in Lanikai Park in October and featured film presentations, a huge craft fair with vendors from
across the island, and of course, a Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) race! Mahalo to everyone who participated. Thousands of dollars were raised for AccesSurf
, Wounded Warrior and the Lanikai Association.
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Changing the Game Be on the lookout for the new big wave surf film Changing the Game. Local filmmaker Wangdu Hovey
has crafted a documentary that traces the revival of big wave paddle surfing at Jaws from 2007 through
to 2012’s historic sessions. The film has been playing at surf film festivals around the world. Be sure to
check out the trailer online @ www.peahisurfmedia.com
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$3,750 to pay for it!
Billy Kemper Signs with Reef
Big news for Maui charger Billy Kemper. After a couple of
unsponsored seasons, this talented surfer has just been
signed to surf for the Reef team. This coming winter Billy
should be decked out in some new threads. Congrats
Billy!
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Donald Takayama
Donald Takayama, one of the biggest names in surfing, has passed
away at the age of 68. The legendary boardbuilder and surfer from
Waikiki was surfing’s original child prodigy. Arguably one of the finest
surfer/boardbuilders ever with an incredible noseriding style, Takayama
was a fixture at Ala Moana Bowls before moving to the mainland. Best
known for his board building ability, Takayama started shaping boards
at only seven years old. He became a full time shaper at the age of
12 when he flew over to California and began working at Velzy-Jacobs
Surfboards. Having shaped boards for some of surfing’s greatest,
from Miki Dora, David Nuuhiwa, Joey Buran to Joel Tudor, Takayama’s
influence on modern surfing is huge. Our condolences to Donald
Takayama’s family and friends.
Mu’umu’u Heaven
Congratulations to Mu’umu’u Heaven! This Kailua business recycles
vintage mu’umu’u’s into one of a kind Mu’umu’u Heaven dresses and
is being awarded a 2012 John M. Kelly Environmental Award from the
Surfrider Foundation on November 17th. Not only does Mu’umu’u
Heaven recycle clothing, but they donate money to help preserve
Hawaii’s coral reefs. Keep up the good work Mu’umu’u Heaven!
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Just when you thought that the techies over at GoPro couldn’t come up with a better product, they go and
release the HERO3. Have you seen that 5 minute trailer video? How about that footage of Anthony Walsh at
Chopes? Ridiculous. Shooting 1080p, with built in Wi-Fi, that includes a Wi-Fi remote as well, the HERO3 is
gonna be a popular Christmas present this year. (Is this glowing review enough to score us a HERO3 camera
for the winter season dearest GoPro execs?)
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Hennessy are properly
fueled for the Verizon
Hawaii Surf Team tryouts
thanks to Naked Juice’s
Green Machine. Yes, this
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Top westside surfer, Matty
Costa, is a former Verizon
Junior Team surfer, nailing a
bronze medal finish in 2008 in
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to smile scoring tower time
as a newly recruited Hawaii
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Tame ImpalaPerth’s favorite son(s) Tame Impala have just released their second album Lonerism. Psychedelic grooves abound in this follow up to their debut EP
InnerSpeaker, which just happened to be named the 2011 album of the year by Rolling Stone.
Tame Impala is the brainchild of musician Kevin Parker. While Tame Impala
performs as a five piece band all around the world, in actuality the band is
a solo project. Kevin Parker wrote, played every instrument, and produced
Lonerism himself. Parker describes Tame Impala’s sound as “psychedelic
hypno-groove melodic rock music.” Lonerism was recorded over two years,
one in Perth and one in Paris, in a process that Parker says, “drove him a bit
insane.” The insanity spawned some psychedelic dream pop, with pop hooks
that would have Lennon and McCarthey jealous with envy.
Parker has crafted a homage of sounds from 60s and 70s era bands and
turned them on their head to create a unique blend of futuristic rock. And
Parker’s vocal comparisons to John Lennon cannot be ignored. The track “Be
Above It” is rooted by driving percussion with a slow, flowing lyrical melody
that could stand alone as a quiet ballad. “Why Won’t They Talk To Me” and
“It Feels Like I Only Go Backwards” are both dreamy expressions of sadness
and loneliness. But Tame Impala can rock too. “Elephant” is a bruising rock
anthem that fans of The Mars Volta, Death From Above 1979, or Wolf Parade will love.
Many of the tracks on Lonerism could be what The Beatles may have recorded if they made an entire album based on the song “Tomorrow Never
Knows” from Revolver. Tame Impala is currenyly embarking on a global tour in support of Lonerism. Don’t miss it!
- Jordon Cooper
m u s i C
OPEN DIVISIONS
Mens
1. Josh Moniz
2. Seth Moniz
3. Cole Yamakawa
4. Dorian Blanchard
5. Kalen Galtes
6. Kai Matsumoto
Juniors
1. Elijah Gates
2. Noa Mizuno
3. Cody Young
4. Shayden Dela Cruz-Pacarro
5. Lucas Angulo
6. Kona Oliveria
Women
1. Dax McGill
2. Tatiana Weston-Webb
3. Kiana Fores
4. Kahanu Delovio
5. Mainei Kinimaka
6. Honolua Blomfield
Girls
1. Mainei Kinimaka
2. Dax McGill
3. Sierra Larsen
4. Zoe McDougall
5. Sunny Patey
6. Brittany Penroza
Boys
1. Barron Mamiya
2. Finn McGill
3. Brodi Sale
4. Devin Brueggemann
5. Makana Pang
6. Wyatt McHale
Mini Groms
1. Dylan Franzmann
2. Brodi Sale
3. Sammy Gray
4. TyTy Kirby
5. Eli Hanneman
6. Sage Tutterow
Longboard
1. Honolua Blomfield
2. Kylie Nagy
3. Makani Adric
4. Sierra Larsen
5. Zoe McDougall
EXPLORER DIVISIONS
Mens
1. Cole Yamakawa
2. Kai Matsumoto
3. Kaimana Kinimaka
4. Christopher Latronic
5. Kalen Galtes
6. Kala Willard
Juniors
1. Josh Moniz
2. Seth Moniz
3. Elijah Gates
4. Kaimana Kinimaka
5. Lucas Angulo
6. Noa Mizuno
Women
1. Moana Jones
2. Kiana Fores
3. Tatiana Weston-Webb
4. Kahanu Delovio
5. Dax McGill
6. Sunny Patey
Girls
1. Moana Jones
2. Dax McGill
3. Sierra Larsen
4. Kailani Jones
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6. Mainei Kinimaka
Boys
1. Cody Young
2. Christopher Bluthardt
3. Logan Bedaimol
4. Wyatt McHale
5. Noa Mizuno
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Menehunes
1. Wyatt McHale
2. Barron Mamiya
3. Finn McGill
4. Devin Brueggemann
5. Brodi Sale
6. Eli Hanneman
Super Groms
1. Brodi Sale
2. Sage Tutterow
3. Eli Hanneman
4. TyTy Kirbey
5. Sammy Gray
6. Dylan Franzmann
Womens Longboard
1. Zoe McDougall
2. Makani Adric
3. Kylie Nagy
4. Sierra Lerback
5. Honolua Blomfield
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