PRESS RELEASE  Posted  2.19.2011 4:00PM HST

 

The Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic 

Sponsors Include Patagonia, Viper Fins & Solar Services Hawaii

(Honolulu, HI) February 19, 2011 --- 

 

 

Mike Stewart	HAW	1st Place
Kai Santos	HAW	2nd Place
Chrisotpher Kalima	HAW	3rd Place
Frederic David	FRA	4th Place
Ryan Hailsones	HAW	5th Place
Craig Watson	HAW	6th Place

 http://www.pipebodysurf.com

 

The Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic 

Sponsors Include Patagonia, Viper Fins & Solar Services Hawaii

(Honolulu, HI) February 19, 2011 --- 

 

The  38^th annual Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic

presented by Patagonia, Viper Fins,Solar Services Hawaii and other contributing sponsors,
completed on February 19th 2011 (at 4:15 PM) on the North

Shore of Oahu.

 

The Conditions were 3 to 4 feet Northwest swell with wave faces averaging 8 feet.

 

This year Mike Stewart was successful in defending his reign as the event champion
 (13th win @ Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic)

 

Bodysurfing, called he'e umauma or kaha nalu in Hawaiian, was first

enjoyed by ancient Hawaiians at the break called "Pipeline" today. It

is believed that bodysurfing at Pipeline was first inspired by the dolphins

seen there, long before the invention of the surfboard.

 

While boardsurfing has evolved into a visible and highly competitive sport,

the main draw to bodysurfing is still as it ever was - the intimate relationship

between the ocean and the rider in what is  considered by many as the "purest

form of waveriding."

 

Additional Information on the event may be obtained on the web:

 

Event website:   http://www.pipebodysurf.com/

FINAL Heat Sheet:    http://www.pipebodysurf.com/2011_BODYSURFING_HEAT_DRAW.pdf

PR Links (will be updated at later date): http://www.pipebodysurf.com/PR_links_2011.html