Hawaii, the world of surfing, the WSL, pro surfers … Everyone can finally breathe.
WSL / Kirstin
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The WSL announced this weekend that the Honolulu Town Hall had accepted competition permits for the next 3 years (a historic first). Little or no change therefore for the majority of Hawaiian events and this, until 2021. The local government seems to have understood the economic importance of what the (many) made in competitions represent. WSL at Hawaii.
Here is how the events will be organized on the North Shore between 2019 and 2021:
Da Hui managed to get a 4-day permit to organize his prestigious tube competition paying homage to Duke Kahanamoku. No change regarding thee Pipe Pro, despite all the questions and uncertainties that hovered over the event. Sunset and Haleiwa remain the first 2 stages of the Triple Crown with the Pipe Masters. The WSL also gave up organizing the Pipe Masters at the beginning of the year. Yes, you have to know how to compromise and Pipe Masters remains where it should be, namely at the very end of the season.
Pipe is coming back (at least) for 3 years!
WSL / Kirstin
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“Hawaii is an integral part of surfing and is a very important community for the WSL” specified Sophie Goldschmidt, patron of the WSL through a press release. “The validation of these permits is a big step forward, so that the best surfers in the world continue to test themselves on the best waves. It also guarantees the events the possibility of developing infrastructures and support for the future local talents of tomorrow. “.
The WSL competitions in Hawaii in 2019
– Sunset Open, Sunset Beach, January 18 – 28 (QS 1 000)
– Volcom Pipe Pro, Banzai Pipeline, January 29 – February 10 (Return to competition of John John Florence)
– FC Grand Pro Sunset Beach, October 28 – November 10 (QS 3 000)
The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Series:
– Hawaiian Pro, Haleiwa Ali’i Beach, November 13-24 (QS 10 000)
– Vans World Cup, Sunset Beach, November 25-December 7 (QS 10 000)
– Billabong Pipe Masters, Banzai Pipeline, December 8-20 (CT event)
Hawaii leaves for at least 3 laps.
WSL / Tony Heff
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Good news, therefore, because beautiful birthdays are coming in the years to come:
– The 50th edition of Billabong Pipe Masters in 2020!
– The 45th edition of the Vans World Cup in 2019.
– And the 35th edition of Hawaiian Pro in 2019.
The World Tour for its part, will restart in next april (from 3 to 13) on the side of australia with the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast.
Featured photo: WSL / Laurent Masurel
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