Hi friends!
Amy here with the scoop on China Uemura's Wahine Classic 2008. The contest was held at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki, O'ahu (right in front da statue of Duke Kahanamoku... the father of surfing welcomed us as we entered the contest site).
It was a beautiful Sunday, though slightly windy. That didn't stop anyone from enjoying the sun. The waves were a fun 4-5 foot faces and the girls were killing it all day.
The final day of the contest went from a bright and early 7 a.m. to the awards ceremony at 3 p.m.
Uncle China was on his feet all day to make sure everyone was feeling the aloha. He squeezed in some interview time for some much deserved publicity. The contest was targeted to benefit the Sex Abuse Treatment Center at Kapiolani Hospital. The Tommy Homes Foundation donated $10,000 to the cause by the end of the day.
In the back of this truck, China's daughter, Kanoelani, and friends helped stuff prize bags containing merch from all the sponsors (including Crush)!
Check out those trophies in the picture below:
At 3 p.m. the girls were definitely ready for their prizes. Here they are setting up camp in anticipation (right in front of the crowd).
This is Lani Doherty from Maui (pictured right) and her friend Shruti Greenwood (pictured left) from the Big Island. Lani just won the Girls Division Shortboard final. These two are rocking The Michelle's because "they're cute and are really good quality."
"The ocean looks bluer when I put them on," said Doherty.
"Yeah, and I know my eyeballs aren't getting burnt because they're UV 400," Greenwood added. "They've got good colors too; each of ours matches our hair. See!"
Here are some new Crush Girls rocking The Joy! in white and The Nannettes in black. Each girl that placed 1-6th received a Goody Bag with a new pair of Crush Sunglasses. These girls were stoked.
Dax McGill (pictured left) won first place in both the longboard and shortboard Menehune division. She is rocking The Joy! in black and her friends India Pyzel and Kelly Graf are wearing The Michelle in black and The Sweet Treat in shiny black.
A big SHOUT OUT to my naturally beautiful shred-ettes for the rad pictures. This was a super fun day of hanging out with old friends and making new ones. It was a treat to watch you girls go out there and give it your all. CONGRATS to everyone who participated!
Stay tuned throughout the week. I'll be updating this twice a week. Please feel free to comment me and I promise to keep the conversation going.
Once again, CrushGirl Amy signing out.
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