North Shore NewsRED BULL MAGNITUDE IS ON
surfers with their virtual event, The “Magnitude”. This is the fourth year for the event born out of the “Queen of the Bay” as that one day event had a not so great waiting period for big waves at Waimea Bay. The event window will be from January 1 through February 29, 2024 with 24 international competitors. The competitors along with a filming crew and safety crew will film their best waves for consideration to win in eight award categories for a total purse of $50,000. The field is world class including Paige Alms from Maui, Felicity Palmateer last years breakout performer and Hawaii based Corrie Gray and Chelsea Mihm who are making a name for themselves in the big surf on the North Shore. “Big wave surfing continues to explore new frontiers that are only possible when resources exist to support the pursuit.” said Jodi Young, this years event director. “Red Bull’s belief and investment in the growth and development of women’s big-wave riding is exemplary. I am incred- Vans Pipe Masters – Moana Jones Wong “Queen of Pipeline” Photo: @banzaibetty ibly honored to have the opportunity to play a small part in this history-making event that is dedicated to women,” says Young. The event will be called on when the surf is big and perfect and the wahine will be surfing the outer reefs, Waimea Bay and Peahi on Maui! For more info redbullmagnitude.com.
MOANA JONES WONG PERFECT AT PIPELINE
The Vans Pipe Masters saw a variety of conditions as surfers had to surf a small day and waves at gums, next to Pipeline. It was a true test of the best Pipeline “Master” for sure. John John Florence did not disappoint and Moana Jones Wong definitely proved why she is being hailed as the “Queen of Pipeline”. Wong rode a wave in the last 30 seconds of a heat to advance to the final and Florence was masterful in his wave selection and grab rail style of riding in the tube throughout the event. Congrats to all the competitors and big mahalo to Vans for their support of surfing!!