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Steinlager Series, Auwae Wins SUP as Kalama Takes Pro Longboard |
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By: Reid Inouye
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Monday, 07 April 2008 |
Sunset Beach, Hawaii-
 SUP Winner Kamu Auwae
Over 90 surfers from around the state showed up to brave the cool north winds and shifty peaks and while some survived, a half dozen not so lucky ones went home with two piece souvenirs as the power of Sunset took wrath on those competitors.
As for those in luck, like Waianae's Kamu Auwae who had a great weekend, the Hawaiian warrior, who really hadn't had a chance to practice at the break, came away unscathed with a win in the Standup Paddle division as well as a second place showing in the Pro-Am longboard.
 SUP Winner Kamu Auwae
Going back in for the SUP finish, he put together two high score waves
as his theory got him a win and enough energy to muster a second in the
Pro Longboard final.
Ironically, Ikaika Kalama, who usuall dominantes the SUP scene on the
north shore, he took home a win in the Pro Longboard final which even
surprised him. Motivation to do more longboard events throughout the
Steinlager Shaka Longboard Series.
 Ikaika Kalama, Pro Division Winner
In the Standup Paddle, Dave Parmenter from Makaha (finished second),
Leleo Kinimaka from the Big Island (third) and Nolan Martin (fourth).
Sunday, the amateur divisions were completed. Winners include Jackson
Hollingworth (Menehune), Nelson Ahina (Juniors), Keoni Duey (Men).
Calen Barcena (Masters), Kelvin Pascua (Senior Men), Michael Lorne
(Grandmasters), Soyu Kawamoto (Senior Grandmasters), Megan Gordinez
(Girls), Leah Dawson (Women), Betty Depolito (Women Masters).
Next stop on the Steinlager Shaka Longboard Series May 31, June 1st at Kakaako Beach Park.
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