Aloha Classic

World Title Race Shifts as Maui Regulars Shine

Aloha Classic
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Photos by Fish Bowl Diaries The world title race took some thrilling twists today as several contenders faced elimination, whilst the Maui regulars wowed the crowd with an incredible display of aerial antics at the Aloha Classic Playa Surf CBbC Hotel Grand Final in Hawaii today . Competitors were greeted with large, clean waves from…
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“If you’re an Aloha Classic Champion… everyone knows your name.”  

#7 HAWAII

The Grand Final Aloha Classic

Event Window: October 24 – 28.

Location: Ho’okipa Beach Park, Maui’s North Shore, Hawaii
Event Prize Pool: 2022 USD $10,000 – EQUAL between Pro Men and Women as always.
IWT Wave Tour Points: 5 STAR Event = 100% =points toward overall rankings.
Divisions: Pro Men, Women, Youth (18 max.), Masters (45+)
Conditions: Warm tropical air temperatures, warm tropical water, generally light to moderate wind, medium to very large clean swells, starboard tack, with right hand breaking waves. It gets big…
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RIDER TRAVEL PLANING FOR MAUI:

BORDER ACCESS STATUS: The USA borders are open.

Best Airport for arrival: Kahaului Airport, Maui (OGG)
US Domestic Travel: Fly into Kahului Airport on Maui, then drive 15 minutes to Ho’okipa Beach Park.
International Travel: Fly into Honolulu Airport on Oahu, pass through US customs, then a short connecting flight to Kahului Airport on Maui, then drive 15 minutes to Ho’okipa Beach Park.
Accommodation: If you’re having trouble arranging accommodation on Maui please contact us.
Rental Cars: The Official Rental Car Partner is North Shore Maui Rent a Car owned by legends Marcillio Browne & Robby Swift.
Registration: Will open after the final qualifying event #6  in Chile. Opens Monday October 3rd.

Event Description: The IWT Grand Final The Aloha Classic. This is the pinnacle event of our sport. The single most prestigious windsurfing event title in the world today. To earn a place in this elite event, riders qualify by competing at the earlier IWT Wave Tour events, or be granted a limited SUPERSEED spots This really is The Super Bowl of Windsurfing and the whole wave riding world tunes in to see the best of the best battle it out in the giant waves of mighty Ho’okipa Beach on Maui’s legendary North Shore. This event decides the overall IWT champions in all major divisions: Pro Men, Women, Youth & Masters.

Opening Registration Night – at Paia Bay Coffee from 5-9pm. DJ and Drink Specials.

Closing Ceremony – – at Maliko Courntry Farms dinner / awards / party following completion of the event.

Volunteers – get ready to feel the Aloha!

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