Ku Ikaika Challenge
The Ku Ikaika Challenge is an annual competition, held at , in Mākaha, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. The 1st Annual Challenge was held on February 14, 2008, in surf between 15 and 25 feet. Aaron Napoleon won the contest.[1] Many surfers come and compete to show off their skills on the waves. The winner for first place receives $4,000. This challenge is mainly sponsored by Quick Silver. The challenge itself is a one-day event.
1st Annual Ku Ikaika: Famous Competitors[]
Brian Keaulana helped organize the event. Bonga Perkins, , Garrett McNamara, , Buzzy Kerbox, , and were some of the better-known competitors in the 2008 event.[2] The picture to the right is of Makaha Beach.
References[]
- ^ Ku Ikaika Challenge website. May 5, 2008: http://www.kuikaikachallenge.com/
- ^ 2008 Ku Ikaika Challenge Heat Sheet. May 5, 2008. http://www.kuikaikachallenge.com/heat-sheet.html Archived 2008-08-27 at the Wayback Machine
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