Slyde Recap: 2nd Annual Oahu Bodysurfing Championships at Sandy Beach Park

Kaha Nalu Hawaiiand Slyde Handboards hosted the annual 2016 Bodysurfing Championships in Oahu Hawaii Sept 23rd & 24th.

The event attracted 120 stoked bodysurfers & handboarders, alongside warm waters (79 degrees), and 1'to 3' foot fun shorebreak.

Bodysurfing has a longstanding tradition in the Hawaiian culture, and Sandy Beach in particular. The Oahu homegrown event brought together local bodysurfers from across the island, and beyond.

"Bodysurfing, called he'e umauma or kaha nalu in Hawaiian, was first enjoyed by ancient Hawaiians at the break called 'Sandy Beach' today. It is believed that bodysurfing in Hawaii was first inspired by the dolphins seen there, long before the invention of the surfboard."

Mahalo to all the event sponsors and everyone who competed.
Special shakas to mens and women's finalists.

Bodysurfing Men Finalist 1st Place in Division:
Carleton Young- Men over 56
Kai Santos- Men 41-55
Matt Solomon Men 26-40
Kanealii Wilcox Men 17-25
Wyatt Yee Men 16 Under

Bodysurfing Men Open Finals:
1. Kai Santos
2. Dane Torres
3. Kanealii Wilcox
4. Wyatt Yee
5. John Wayne Thomas
6. BK Holt

Bodysurfing Final Women:
1. Liat Portner
2. Makenzia Arita
3. Kyla Lozis

Handboard Final Men:
1. Kai Santos
2. Barry Holt
3. Kanealii Wilcox

Handboard Final Women:
1. Kyla Lozis
2. Maria Remos
3. Kuu Gutierrez