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Check out a trailer from "Riding with Koa" a film documentary of a young Hawaiian. Coming winter 2008!

This documentary, shot in High-definition video, takes the audience on an exhilarating ride into the life of Kekoa Cazimero. As one of Hawaii's most promising surfers, Cazimero's persona on land is smooth and professional. While his performance on a wave is stylish and unpredictable. Raw talent. Big barrels. Huge airs. Tail blowing turns. Street savvy. Book smart. Koa is the complete package because of a solid, Hawaiian upbringing rooted in strong family ties and charity. From his NSSA Open Men's victory to his non-profit organization, "Riding With Koa" highlights Cazimero's accomplished past and bright future. Journey with Koa to California, Portugal, Nicaragua, Bali and back home to Hawaii, this is the story of a young Hawaiian who isn't just taking from the Sport of Kings,but perpetuating the legacy of aloha in surfing.

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ALL MILITARY SURF CLASSIC
Presented by Quiksilver & MWR

White Plains Beach, Barber’s Point, Hawaii
June 21, 2008

Largest All Military Surf Classic ever goes off at Barber’s Point, HI.

The annual All Military Surf Classic, Presented by HIC, Quiksilver and MWR once again brought Active US Military personnel, retirees, dependants and their families together for a day of surf, sun, competition and camaraderie on the sands of White Plains Beach. Located on Oahu’s South West corner, White Plains delivered up fun, knee to shoulder high surf for the largest group of contestants ever to compete in the history of the event.

180 contestants, including 97 Active Duty, battled it out for trophies, prizes and bragging rights in 16 divisions, including Open and Active Duty categories for shortboard and longboard surfing. This year’s event also included a “Top Branch” award which was proudly claimed by the US Navy, by taking first place in three of the five Active Duty divisions.

Notable performances included Shawn Clamlee’s domination of the Active Duty category by taking gold in both the Shortboard and Longboard divisions for Military 17 to 29 years old . Fabian Enamoria also proved strong by taking first in Military Longboard 30 & over, and third place in Military Shortboard 30 & over. Rod Behrend ripped his way to a First place finish in Military Shortboard 30 & over, and Dee Marques outclassed the other Military Women by taking First in the Military Women’s Longboard.

Kawehi Whitford was the big winner in the Open category by taking first place in both the Open Women’s Shortboard and Longboard divisions. Ellijah Gates showed huge potential by surfing well above his years taking First in the Open Shortboard 12 & under, just ahead of girls Tiare Blanco and Nicole Brueggemann, who faired well at 2nd and 3rd place against the mostly male field. Other Open Shortboard First place winners were E.J. Mitsui (13 to 17 year olds), Pat Buckley (18 to 29 year olds), and Nike Estencion (30 & over). The Open Longboard First Place male finishers were Marciano Whitford (age 17 & under), Matt Martinez (age 18 to 29), Buster Kellum (age 30 to 39), Johnnie Dodge (age 40 & over), and Herb Prause taking out the other Longboard Masters (50 & over).

The All Military Surf Classic is made possible by the support of Navy Hawaii MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) whose mission it is to improve the lives of US Military Personnel and their families. The sponsors, Hawaiian Island Creations and Quiksilver, are proud to support the men and women of the US Armed Forces who proudly serve our country, Stay safe, keep surfing and enjoy the ride…

A big MAHALO to everyone who helped make this event a huge success by donating time and/or prizes: Marvin Nuestro and the White Plains lifeguard Staff, Glenn Moncataand Janner Asuncion of Quiksilver, Wendal Aoki and HASA, HIC Surfboard’s Dennis Kirk,
Freestyle,Sanuk, Arnett, Everything Moves’ Richard Jacobs, Dakine & Curtis Miyashiro,Sticky Bump’s Russ Marchan, Surftech & Steve Cranston, Electric’s Nos Okazaki, Clint Moncata & Volcom, Bubble Gum, OAM, Solarrez,, Head Hunter & Joey Vieira, and many more.

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HIC Opens New ROXY Store in Kailua - June 6th, 2008 – Kailua, HI

Hawaii’s leading surf retailer, Hawaiian Island Creations, has opened a new ROXY brand store in the Kailua Village Shops on Oahu’s Windward Shore. HIC celebrated with a Grand Opening event on Friday, May 30th, where guests enjoyed an Hawaiian blessing, ROXY fashion show, and free flowing drinks and pupus.

Renown Hawaiian waterman, Tom “Pohaku” Stone, kicked off the evening with a traditional blessing, which included Store Manager, Erika Ponciano, and her entire ROXY Kailua staff. The event then shifted into high gear with a ROXY fashion show coordinated by Sasha Dominy and featuring ROXY’s Summer 2008 Junior’s, Girl’s and Teenie Wahine lines. Steinlager Beer graciously provided plenty of it’s new product, Steinlager Pure, and the pupu buffet featured tasty delights from neighboring businesses Teddy’s Bigger Burgers, Maui Taco, Starbucks and Jamba Juice. Special guests in attendance included Quicksilver’s Glenn and Meredith Moncata, ROXY Teamrider/Model, Kelia Moniz, Mitch O’Dollier and Kimo Steinwasher of Kaneohe Ranch, along with HIC’s Founding Fathers, Stephen and Jimmy Tsukayama, and CEO Leigh Tonai.

The ROXY Kailua store is HIC’s eighth retail location on Oahu, and its first retail venture featuring a single brand name, ROXY, and catering specifically to a female customer. The 1,000 sq foot store fronts Hahani Street in Kailua’s increasingly trendy central shopping district. The store features a full array of ROXY clothing and accessories, including the ROXY Teenie Wahine line for infants, toddlers and girls. Located in the Kailua Village Shops at 539 Kailua Road, Kailua, HI 96734, 808-263-7999.

Surf into Summer - Ala Moana Bowls
May 24 - 26, 2008

Congratulations to HIC team riders Kelia and Josh Moniz for both winning their division at this years "Surf into Summer" at the Ala Moana Bowl. Another congratulations to Nainoa and Makana Ciotti for respectively coming in 3rd and 4th in their divisions.

7th Annual Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Ocean Sports & Fitness Day
Kailua & Kapalama Beach Park - April 19, 2008

The fun day consisted of of surfing/bodyboarding clinic, and playing beach games. The kids had a BLAST doing what we love to do everyday! Mahalo to all the sponsors who made this event successful, see you next year!

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HIC & 808 Skate Present: AFTERNOON GRIND
A Freestyle Expression Session & BBQ - April 5th, 2007 Mililani Skatepark
all photos by: Mitch McEwen

The AFTERNOON GRIND turned out to be the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Mililani. Team riders from Sector 9, like Eddie Alioto, Shane Allen, Jeff Budro, Mark Partain and Gavin Bechen, shared the park, some prizes and a few burgers with local skaters and spectators. Sector 9’s Craig Beck rocked the grill, serving up fresh burgers and dogs to a hungry crowd, while 808 Skate’s, Chuck Mitsui, rocked the mic, keeping the crowd entertained through 3 different “Best Trick” contests.

Mahalos to Sector 9, Volcom & Electric for all their help and support, with special thanks to Clint Moncata, Nos, EG, Craig Beck, Jeff Budro and Chuck Mitsui.

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02.02.08
LOST ARTIST PINKY TAYLOR
HIC Ala Moana Store

Artist Pinky Taylor, of Lost Surfboards & Clothing, was in town to Kick off a month long promotion at HIC’s Hawaii stores, creating live art on T-shirts and hats for a huge crowd of stoked fans. Besides impressing everyone with his speedy artistic ability, he also kept the crowd entertained with his humor, personality and funny accent.

Born and raised in South Africa, Pinky opened his first art exhibit in Japan at the age of 8. Since then his art has developed a unique “Japanimation” influence and enabled him to jet-set around the globe surfing and painting.

Check out HIC’s storefront windows at Ala Moana, Ward, Mililani and Kailua stores all February long to see Pinky’s art.

Lost Promo: Get a Free Lost Men's Tee and Energy Drink with purchase of $30 Lost merchandiser. Or get 2 Lost Men's Tees for $24 and get a Free Energy Drink!

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MEGAN ABUBO WINS WOMEN'S VANS TRIPLE CROWN OF SURFING!

December 14, 2007 - Maui -- After a decade of trying, Hawaii's Megan Abubo has clinched the coveted Vans Triple Crown of Surfing title following her quarter final finish in the third and final event - the Billabong Pro Maui - that concluded at Honolua Bay today.

This prestigious award is bestowed each winter upon the surfer who performs the strongest throughout all three of the Triple Crown big-wave events. Abubo won the Reef Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa, reached the semi-finals of the Roxy Pro at Sunset Beach before being carried from the beach with a rib injury, then placed equal fifth in Maui today.

It was a dream come true for Megan, 29, whose hopes of clinching the Triple Crown title all but vaporized when she departed the Roxy Pro at Sunset Beach in an ambulance. While she didn't break any ribs, she severely strained her muscles and ligaments and was forced to endure intense pain to see this final event through.

"I didn't even surf once between getting injured and my first heat here in Maui," said Abubo. "Every time I paddle it feels like my ribs are separting. Standing up is even more painful and the smaller the waves got, the worse it felt. These last two days with smaller surf were really tough."

"It's kind of surreal, especially if you've had a heat like mine," Abubo continued. "It just was not coming together for me in the quarters. Layne was going out and all she had to do was make that heat. If she can't win a world title, you know she wants to win the Triple Crown. I went home, I couldn't even watch it.

"Winning at home at Haleiwa in the beginning of the series gave me a lot of confidence. After that, there was not as much pressure to qualify (for the World Tour). Injuring myself somehow just motivated me here. Usually here in Maui I'm just thinking I have a jinx here. I've never made it past the third round in this event. So in a weird way, the injury has been a bit of a blessing.

"I feel like I'm surfing the best I've ever surfed in my career. I'm going to give next year a really good shot for the world title. I feel like my surfing up there I want to give it everything I've got." Along with the prestige of the title, Abubo Triple Crown trophy today was a limited edition Chevy Colorado truck.

"It's definitely staying in the family," Abubo said. "That's what we do in Hawaii. It's such a huge prize. Every morning I'd see the one parked at Sunset and I'd say 'oooohh, I want that'. My sister rang me this-morning to tell me not to forget the truck!"

December 10, 2007 - Hawaiian Island Creations would like to welcome its newest team riders to the ohana. (left) Josh Moniz, Micah Moniz, Kelia Moniz, and Isiah Moniz. This isn't a "type -o" they are all siblings. How can talent run so deep you ask? These talented groms are the children of big wave surfing legend Tony Moniz.

Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii - (November 9, 2007) - Congratulations to Hawaii's Joel Centeio, winner of the 2007 Xcel Pro Presented by No Fear! Centeio maintained his smooth, collected style through early and later rounds and stepped it up during the exciting, down-to-the-wire final heat. Needing only a 3.40 to overtake Mason Ho in first, Centeio capitalized, turning in a 7.77 ride that sealed the deal. Centeio's final two-wave score came in at 16.10, thanks to an earlier 8.33 charge. "This win feels insane - it's such a huge relief," said Centeio during the awards ceremony on the beach. "I've been waiting for a big win since turning pro six years ago. I had a feeling it was going to come today." Centeio takes home $10,000 for the title, as well as 1,500 points towards his WQS rating.