USBA Keiki Ocean Fest 2009

Always a good time for the whole Ohana…The Keiki Ocean Fest 2009 at Sherwoods in Waimanalo. You could be looking at some future talented athletes here.

Many well known bodyboarders like Jeff Hubbard, Dave Hubbard, Joey Viera, Spencer Skipper, Nelz Vellocito, Aka & Shawnee Lyman, Hauoli Reeves, Robby Gall, Kawika Kanaha, Jade Robles, Christina Delima, Roberta Bitzer, Lindsey Yasui, Mark Balasbas & more showed up this year to give back to the sport that they enjoy so much so that the next generations can learn what the wonderful world of bodyboarding and bodyboarding competitions are all about. If you missed it this year don’t worry because it’ll be back in effect same time same place next year.

Mahalo to Jason Bitzer of the USBA for organizing this event and many others with the help of many of Hawaii’s top bodyboarders as well as sponsors like Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, Keneke’s Restaurant Waimanalo, Elemenohpee, Sun Zapper, Lanikai Juice, Tropic Rush Yogurt, Vitamin Water, Spunjah Chronic, BZ, Milkshake bodyboards, Manta, Custom X, Ocean Current, Boogie Nation & Heights Productions , Bodyboarders Hawaii & more…There are more action shots available on facebook under ‘Bodyboarders Hawaii’. Photos are by Danny Black and are for sale, any proceeds from Keiki contest photo sales goto a fund supporting next year’s event. If you can’t get on facebook you can email Danny at dannywblack@yahoo.com…Aloha and enjoy the photos-SPUNJAH CHRONIC-

Hauoli was stoked as his 2 boys were plowing through the competition in the early rounds USBA benefit shirts for sale at only $5! Get one today! LMNOP hooking up some boards for the lucky winners Our sponsors hooked it up! Vitamin water was taking care Lanikai juice Dubb making sure everything’s going smooth Wahines representing Jade & Christina keeping things organized Dubb took charge at the competition tent Ele stopped by to say hi to the keikis Sun Zapper is always on the scene Dubb was glued into the intense action Howzit A heavy hitting judging lineup crazy kid Keneke’s was hooking up the grinds…pork adobo & rice Dubb once again in for the hook up on the yogurt. Nothing was better than a scoop of frozen taro yogurt or any other flavor you want! 12 & under finalists Finalists for the tandem bodyboard dvision run um hard As always the Portuguese Man-o-war is always around, they weren’t fasing any of the Waimanalo locals Vitamin water kept everyone in top shape and hydrated