With an idealic palm tree backdrop, seering summer sun and local island music playing in the background, the second day of China’s 6th Annual Wahine Classic continued at Kuhio Beach, Waikiki yesterday, with Kauai’s Bethany Hamilton on top of two
With an idealic palm tree backdrop, seering summer sun and local island music playing in the background, the second day of China’s 6th Annual Wahine Classic continued at Kuhio Beach, Waikiki yesterday, with Kauai’s Bethany Hamilton on top of two surfing events.
Hamilton took the Shortboard Junior Girls final and the Longboard Menehune final.
Also form Kaua’i, Vanessa Marinez took third place in the Longboard Pee Wees final, and placed fourth in the Shortboard Pee Wees final.
Humble as always China paid tribute to everyone for their help and support, “I love this event ’cause it helps alot of people out. It gives the kids a chance and it helps the Kapiolani Hospital for women,” he said in awarding the 70 odd trophies to all contestants.
Events featuring Kauaians:
Shortboard Junior Girls Final
1. Bethany Hamilton (Kauai)
2. Jessi Milie Dyer (Australia)
3. Amy Lawson (Honolulu)
4. Katherine Van Dyke (Waihiwa)
Shortboard Pee Wees Final
1. Ashley Hunter (Hauula)
2. Ashley Asing (Kapolei)
3. Erika Steiner (Big Island)
4. Vanessa Martinez (Kauai)
Longboard Pee Wee Final
1. Megan Godinez (Kaneohe)
2. Ashely Hunter (Hauula)
3. Vanessa Martinez (Hanalei)
4. Ashley Asing (Kapolei)
Longboard Menehune Final
1. Bethany Hamilton (Kauai)
2. Noelle Carroll (Haleiwa)
3. Kristen steiner (Big Island)
4. Rosie Jaffurs (Waikele)
In total, two hundred and twenty competitors from four continents participated in the two day event, which has now grown to become the single biggest girl’s surf contest in Hawaii, and one of the biggest in the world.
