What does Memory of Eddie Aikau winner, the man at the Volcom house, and a nobody have in common? - Another great Red Bull Rival event!

Today was Red Bull Rivals at Sandys. it's a cool event where North Shore and South Shore surfers compete against each other for bragging rights and the losing team surfers have to give their surfboards to the other team. The boards are going to be donated to Surfrider Foundation so they can raise money by raffling or auctioning them.

I was asked to judge the event with Noah Johnson (1999 The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau event, aka Eddie Would Go event at Waimea Bay), and Kai Borg (The man at the Volcom house). How could I say no to that! I don't even know how i got asked since i'm nobody compare to these guys. But was stoked to be part of it for sure.

It was super exciting close game, the scores were going back and forth between North and South all day. And the winner was....

South Shore!

No, no. "Sister" Moniz is not sponsored by Bud Light, it was Sean Moody's board. That's right, they weren't kidding when they said the boards go to the winning team.

MVP went to...

Zeke Lau!

His little sisters were there to support him and i think it worked! he was ripping out there.

I gotta mention Isaiah Moniz, he was surfing unreal out there getting barrels, shove-its, and huge hacks.

It was a great event with lot of groms like Noa Mizuno, Seth Moniz, Alessa Quizon, Kelia "Sister" Moniz, Kalani David, etc.

Thanks Red Bull for putting another great event! They are premiering "Who's J.O.B." by Jamie O'Brien in an hour in Waikiki. i got no sleep last night and i'm waking up early to go check out the North Shore Manahune contest so i'll be just working tonight.

I'll see you all tomorrow at Haleiwa!

Kaz

Novus Swell

Red Bull Rivals

At the Red Bull Rivals. It's gonna be starting at 10. It's going to be a nice day!

Contests!

The NS menehune contest is on today as well as the Red Bull Rivals. I'll be at The Red Bull Rivals today. Good luck everyone today! 

Aloha \m/

Kaz Sano

Novus Swell

Wish there were 3 of me this weekend...

This weekend is going to be one of those weekends i wish there are 3 of me around. I want the first one to be at the Red Bull Rivals at Sandys tomorrow.

This is going to be great! Bunch of top surfers battling Town vs County for bragging right... and you know the bragging rights is worth more than $$$ for these guys so it is going to be so much fun!

I want the 2nd me to spend all weekend at Heleiwa for North Shore Menehune contest.

I love this contest. bunch of little groms (12 and under) having fun and enjoying their weekend. it's so much fun to watch these kids ripping out there.

and the 3rd me, i want him to just relax and have a weekend off.

well, unfortunately there's only one of me so here's my plan. I'll be at Sandys tomorrow at the Red Bull Rivals and Haleiwa for the Menehune contest on Sunday. i guess i'll relax and rest when i'm dead... ha ha. for now, no sleep and just keep going!!

See you all at the beach!

Kaz

Novus Swell

Funniest video i've seen this year - Coco Ho Love Song #2!

This video is the funniest video i've seen all year. Thanks Joy Haynes for finding this video. it makes me laugh every time i watch this.

Remember the original Coco Ho Love Song written/performed by Connor Thuotte?

well, if not, i used the song on Coco's profile last year so check it out.

wow, that was already over a year ago. weird to see myself with long hair... ha ha.

well, Connor wrote Coco Ho Love Song #2! He just posted today so check it out!

I think Coco is the only pro female surfer with 2 love songs. Great job Connor!

Kaz

NovusSwell

S2W39: Failed Weekend Plan

North Shore Menehune Contest was cancelled this weekend so Kylen Yamakawa planned this amazing weekend for all of us! He was going to fish and dive to get tons of fish and BBQ all day feeding fresh fish to everyone between surf sessions.

well, this is what happened. Enjoy the video!

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Beef Stew at the beach! - Kelia "Sister" Moniz's new friend

North Shore Menehune contest was cancelled again so i stayed in town. everyone was at kewalos, even some new faces from Maui. it was great new groms from Maui who came to Oahu for the contest, but since it was cancelled they they came down to kewalos to surf.

the surf was actually pretty good and the weather was great all day.

After long day in the sun, Jen Apo (Kaulana's mom) made beef stew for everyone.

it's the best when you come in from a surf session and have a tasty hot beef stew with everyone!

Kaulana came in after dark. he ran over started eating even before he dried off. he must've been starving! ha ha.

Kelia "Sister" Moniz stopped by to pick up her brothers and she brought her new friend!
look at the little fuzzy cute dog! Sister hasn't named her yet so everyone was suggesting her with names. i say she should name her "Mothball". what do you think? ha ha

Kaz

Novus Swell