Albert “Rabbit” Kekai rode his first wave in 1925; Sunday through Saturday, the surfing icon will be honored at the 14th annual Rabbit Kekai Longboard Classic, which returns to Waikïkï after 13 years of being held in Costa Rica.
“It only made sense to bring the Rabbit home,” said Henry Ford, the special events and promotions director with Gidget Worldwide Inc.
The Rabbit Classic is in conjunction with the Duke’s OceanFest 2009. Kekai, 88, is one of the last living Waikiki beach boys and friends of Duke Kahanamoku.
Big rides: The men’s Toes on the Nose longboard event with a $10,000 purse, and the women’s Gidget Open Pro event, with a $7,500 purse.

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