Ku Ikaika Challenge

Ku Ikaika Challenge

The Ku Ikaika Challenge is an annual big-wave competition, held at Makaha Beach, in Mākaha, Hawai'i, on the island of Oahu. The 1st Annual Challenge was held on February 14, 2008, in surf between 15-25 feet. Aaron Napoleon won the contest ["Ku Ikaika Challenge website". May 5, 2008: http://www.kuikaikachallenge.com/] .

1st Annual Ku Ikaika: Famous Competitors

Brian Keaulana helped organize the event. Bonga Perkins, Jamie Sterling, Garrett McNamara, Raimana Van Bastolaer, Buzzy Kerbox, Chris Mauro, and Kainoa McGee were some of the better-known competitors in the 2008 event ["2008 Ku Ikaika Challenge Heat Sheet." May 5, 2008. http://www.kuikaikachallenge.com/heat-sheet.html] .

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