The Super Volcom

It was super, all-time Pipeline and Josh Moniz, 21, claimed the Volcom Pipe Pro in insane real Pipeline waves, so far the best Pipeline of the season. Moniz, just 21, excelled throughout the competition which saw nearly perfect surf every day of the event. Moniz is practically a local on the North Shore, a Billabong and HIC team rider, and from a famous surfing family. “One hundred percent this is the best win of my professional career,” Moniz commented afterwards. “The only win that will get better is a Pipe Masters so hopefully down the line I can do one of those. But for now, this is by far the greatest win, I’m going to remember this forever.” It was so close! Moniz took the win with a 17.56 over Jamie O’Brien’s 17.43 and after O’Brien scored a ten point ride. The judges gave Moniz the nod this time and the beach went off. The event was a World Surf League qualifying series event, a QS 3,000 contest. WSL.com for more info. Final Placings 1st – Joshua Moniz (HAW), 17.56 2nd – Jamie O’Brien (HAW), 17.43 3rd – Weslley Dantas (BRA), 11.23 4th – Cam Richards (USA), 10.84

SURFRIDER OAHU 2018 The Surfrider Foundation is kicking off a campaign for 2018. The mission is the protection of the Worlds ocean, beaches, and waves. They network on a grass roots level to lobby policy with the governments around the world. In 2018 they want to get more people activated and engaged in making a difference within the organization. They have developed a new volunteer portal on their web site. They do beach clean ups and just recently did one at Kahuku point where they picked up 6000 pounds of plastic, WOW! That is a lot of trash! The Foundation also planted native plants and will be hosting monthly meetings at the historic Na Kupuna Makamae Center on 653 Ala Moana Blvd. Do check out their web site! Great work, great people who are also partnering with the North Shore Community Land Trust.

FOREST RESTORATION AT GUNSTOCK RANCH An Oahu ranch operated and owned by an affiliate of the Mormon Church has partnered with its landlord and a nonprofit to re-establish a native forest on most of the 750-acre property in Laie and Malaekahana. The forest is planned for about 500 acres at Gunstock Ranch. Under the plan, more than 600,000 predominantly milo tree seedlings would be planted over the next several years using government reforestation funding programs and donations.

SHAKA TEA WITH MAMAKI PLANT ENERGY Check out Shaka Tea with mamaki. Hawai‘igrown, mamaki iced tea with no added cane sugar and packed with mineral rich mamaki. Mamaki is a Hawaiian plant grown on the slopes of Mauna Loa and is rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium, cooler, iron and zinc. A local company is making it and supports surfing, we like that!

KANAKA IKAIKA RACING SEASON Want to get your race on? The Kanaka Ikaika racing season is in full swing. Every race is open to outrigger canoes, OC-1 to V-1, Surfski’s, SUP’ and prone paddle boards. The “KIRA” season goes till May and includes the next event, Rumble on the Reef”. The rumble is a swim-paddle format, relays and kids races also. Check out the full schedules online, there are a ton of races. Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association (KIRA) is Hawaii’s premier paddling organization dedicated to promote and perpetuate ocean paddle sports in Hawaii since 1976.