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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, June 20, 2009

All Military Surf Classic to run today only


Advertiser Staff

Due to a last minute schedule change, the 2009 HIC/Quiksilver All Military Surf Classic will run one day only, rather than two, as originally scheduled.

Organizers will be running two contest areas simultaneously throughout the preliminary rounds in order to accommodate the large number of contestants.
The contest will start at 7 a.m. sharp with the final round running from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m., and the award presentations to follow.

Presented by Navy Hawaiii MWR with sponsorship from Hawaiian Island Creations and Quiksilver, the HIC/Quiksilver All Military Surf Classic provides a weekend of
surf competition and camaraderie for active US military personnel, retirees and their dependents. Last year’s event saw 180 contestants, including 97 Active Duty Personnel, compete in 16 divisions, including Open and Active Duty categories for shortboard and longboard surfing. There is also a coveted “Top Branch” award, which was proudly claimed by the US Navy in 2008. More than 220 contestants are expected to surf in the event.