• Sive Jarrard Rejoins the WSL Longboard Tour with Massive Victory
• Kai Sallas adds Haleiwa to a Running List of Iconic Wins
• Brilliant Runner-up Finishes for Cash Hoover and Nelson Ahina III
• Micah DeSoto Qualifies for 2025 WSL Longboard Tour

HALEIWA, Oahu, Hawaii (Tuesday, November 26, 2024) – Today, Sive Jarrard (ASM) and Kai Sallas (HAW) earned momentous wins at the World Surf League (WSL) The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Longboard, a men’s and women’s Longboard Regional Qualifying Series (LQS) 1000, in solid, three-to-four-foot conditions at Haleiwa’s beautiful lineup. A pristine morning gave way to rising winds, but Jarrard and Sallas were unphased in their poise and style to storm through a marathon Finals Day. Plus, Jarrard’s victory and Micah Desoto’s (HAW) results earned them places onto the 2025 WSL Longboard Tour.

The women’s Final featured Jarrard alongside event standouts Sophia Culhane (HAW), Cash Hoover (USA), and Luluhia Blomfield Kane (HAW) going for the inaugural event title. Jarrard opened up the battle with a solid 6.50 (out of a possible 10) as the first score of consequence before Culhane answered back with a 6.25 following Jarrard’s backup that extended her lead. Multiple exchanges witnessed Kane get into the heat before Hoover found a 6.10 and held firm in second-place. Then, under the five-minute mark, Jarrard found an afternoon gem to hold her noseride across a lengthy section before taking to turns and posted a heat-best, 7.50 to all but secure her first-ever WSL victory.

“I don’t really know what’s going through my head other than that this was God’s plan. All I’m doing is following him and he led me here so I feel blessed,” said Jarrard. “I can’t believe this happened. I just want to thank my family for always supporting me. I was a little surprised just after my first heat I was a little all over the place and trying to figure it out. I think I just really connected with the ocean and it felt good.”

“I can’t believe I requalified. It was my goal coming here and to do it is amazing,” continued Jarrard. “I feel good and I feel blessed. Now I’ll just see where it takes me.”

The men’s Final featured a heavily-contested field including Sallas, 2024 WSL Longboard Tour No. 3 John Micahel Van Hohenstein (HAW), and veteran competitors Nelson Ahina III (HAW) and Scotty Fong Jr. (HAW). Sallas started the heat right off the horn with an excellent 8.40 to set the tone and the scale in the Final bout. The former WSL Longboard Champion showed his knowledge and quickly backed it up with 6.00 to jump ahead of the pack. But, Ahina III and Hohenstein both found good scores of their alongside Fong Jr.’s 6.50 to stay in the heat. A vital exchanged past the halfway mark witnessed a flurry of incredible nose-riding and powerful carves in the critical sections Haleiwa had to offer with Sallas, Ahina III, and Hohenstein trading off waves.

Sallas’ near-perfect 9.25 pushed his heat total to an event-best 17.65 (out of a possible 20) with Ahina III’s 8.80 following suit. But, no more excellent opportunities rose and Sallas emerged victorious.

“That was so fun and this event for some reason brought out all the older guys. Bonga (Gregory Perkins), Kanoa (Dahlin), Nelson, Scotty Fong – those are all guys I used to compete with,” said Sallas. “We used to have really good heats back as far as I can remember. Big thanks to WSL and HIC for throwing another regional event so we can get some more Hawaiians on Tour and this spot was perfect for it.”

“They called it on for a perfect day for longboarding so it was great. Anytime you can win an event or make some heats you really boost your confidence,” added Sallas. “I’m feeling good and looking forward to the Longboard Tour next year to go compete again and represent Hawaii.”

“I’m so happy. It felt so good since I just got fifth in the North America region after just switching, it felt good to make another Final,” said Hoover. “This is my second Final and to get second-place just feels so good. It reminded me of doing all the menehune events here. This was the first place I competed when I was four so to make a WSL Final here is amazing.”

“That was amazing and my mindset was not on competing but just to enjoy the day and enjoy the wave,” said Ahina III. “It was way better for me that way and I loved watching everyone surf. It motivated me a lot. When I saw Haleiwa come on the schedule I was going to be here no matter what it takes. I appreciate the WSL and all the sponsors running this event and the butterflies never change. Just seeing those guys and getting in the zone each heat, it was a great day.”

Event organizers will reconvene Friday, November 29, at 7:00 a.m. HST for a possible 8:00 a.m. HST start to The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro QS 1000.

The event window opens November 25 through December 7. Event organizers will select the best four days of the event window to run competition.

The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Longboard Women’s Semifinal Results:
HEAT 1: Sophia Culhane (HAW) 12.20 DEF. Luluhia Blomfield Kane (HAW) 9.00, Sheadyn Friel (HAW) 7.10, Kaiya Oliva (USA) 6.30
HEAT 2: Cash Hoover (USA) 13.45 DEF. Sive Jarrard (ASM) 12.05, Natalia Wunderlich (HAW) 8.90, Nique Miller (USA) 6.35

The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Longboard Men’s Semifinal Results:
HEAT 1: Nelson III Ahina (HAW) 15.25 DEF. Kai Sallas (HAW) 12.85, Kalanoweo Desoto (HAW) 9.50, Gregory Perkins (HAW) 6.30
HEAT 2: John Michael Van Hohenstein (HAW) 14.25 DEF. Scotty Fong Jr (HAW) 11.50, Kanoa Dahlin (HAW) 10.90, Keone Young (HAW) 6.75

The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Longboard Women’s Quarterfinal Results:
HEAT 1: Sophia Culhane (HAW) 13.00 DEF. Sheadyn Friel (HAW) 7.40, Coral Sallas (USA) 6.00
HEAT 2: Luluhia Blomfield Kane (HAW) 9.55 DEF. Kaiya Oliva (USA) 9.30, Puamakamae DeSoto (HAW) 9.05, Alana Johnson (HAW) 7.00
HEAT 3: Sive Jarrard (ASM) 9.50 DEF. Nique Miller (USA) 6.65, Ashley Ahina (HAW) 3.55, Hanae Rose (USA) 3.55
HEAT 4: Natalia Wunderlich (HAW) 11.25 DEF. Cash Hoover (USA) 10.85, Bella Eberz (HAW) 6.30, Sarasa Ishibashi (HAW) 3.90

The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Longboard Men’s Quarterfinal Results:
HEAT 1: Kai Sallas (HAW) 13.50 DEF. Nelson III Ahina (HAW) 13.40, Gabriel Nascimento (BRA) 9.25, Tony Brigante (HAW) 9.10
HEAT 2: Kalanoweo Desoto (HAW) 11.00 DEF. Gregory Perkins (HAW) 10.85, Micah Desoto (HAW) 9.10, Zachary Newton (HAW) 6.70
HEAT 3: Scotty Fong Jr (HAW) 10.30 DEF. Keone Young (HAW) 8.45, Kaimana Domen (USA) 7.35, Kaniela Stewart (HAW)
HEAT 4: John Michael Van Hohenstein (HAW) 12.75 DEF. Kanoa Dahlin (HAW) 12.00, Konan Riddleberger (HAW) 10.00, Yoshiaki Uchimura (JPN) 7.80

The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Longboard Men’s Round of 24 Results:
HEAT 1: Nelson III Ahina (HAW) 9.75 DEF. Gregory Perkins (HAW) 6.50, Rocco Olmstead (USA) 6.25, Johann Hedemann (USA) 5.15
HEAT 2: Kalanoweo Desoto (HAW) 11.25 DEF. Gabriel Nascimento (BRA) 10.40, Mananalu Chandler (HAW) 5.50, Nathan Strom (USA) 5.30
HEAT 3: Scotty Fong Jr (HAW) 11.75 DEF. Konan Riddleberger (HAW) 7.80, Kaeo Skeele (HAW) 7.65, Geoff Wong (HAW) 4.35
HEAT 4: Kanoa Dahlin (HAW) 10.50 DEF. Keone Young (HAW) 8.70, Tereva David (PYF) 8.50, Landon McNamara (HAW)

• Finals Day Called ON at The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Longboard
• Men’s Round of 24 Starts at 8:00 a.m. HST
• Women’s Quarterfinals Immediately Follow
• Inaugural Longboard Winners will be Decided

HALEIWA, Oahu, Hawaii (Tuesday, November 26, 2024) – The World Surf League (WSL) The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro Longboard, a men’s and women’s Longboard Regional Quaifying Series (QS) 1000, has been called ON for an 8:00 a.m. HST start. Solid four-to-six-foot, clean wave faces pulse into the iconic lineup of Haleiwa Ali’i for some of Hawaii/Tahiti Nui’s top longboard talents to push their style and poise to the test. Men’s Round of 24 will start competition before women’s Quarterfinals, followed by men’s Quarterfinals, women’s Semifinals, men’s Semifinals, women’s Final, and men’s Final to crown the first-ever WSL Longboard Regional QS North Shore victors.

Men’s and women’s QS competition has been called OFF for the day.

The likes of 2023 WSL Longboard Champion Kai Sallas (HAW), perennial World Longboard Title threat and current Hawaii/Tahiti Nui No. 1 Kaniela Stewart (HAW), and 2024 WSL Longboard Tour No. 3 John Michael Van Hohenstein (HAW) await regional talents such as Micah Desoto (HAW), Zachary Newton (HAW) and more looking to join the 2025 WSL Longboard Tour.

Women’s Quarterfinals begin with reoccuring WSL Longboard Title contender Sophia Culhane (HAW) up against Coral Sallas (HAW) and Sheadyn Friel (HAW) for their place into the Semifinals. Plus, 2025 WSL Longboard Tour qualification hopeful, current No. 2, Sive Jarrard (ASM), joins the likes of 2024 WSL Longboard Tour rookie Natalia Wunderlich (HAW), Puamakamae DeSoto (HAW), and many more in search of making Hawaiian surfing history.

Event organizers will reconvene Wednesday, November 27, at 7:00 a.m. HST for a possible 8:00 a.m. HST start to The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro QS 1000.

The event window opens November 25 through December 7. Event organizers will select the best four days of the event window to run competition.

• Current QS No. 1 Luke Tema, Emerging Contender Chesney Guinette Ready for more North Shore
• Kaniela Stewart, Natalia Wunderlick and Longboard Elite Set for Maiden WSL Haleiwa Debuts
• Epic Conclusion for Women’s QS, Men’s and Women Longboard Season in Store

HALEIWA, Oahu, Hawaii (Friday, November 22, 2024) – The opening day stage is set for the World Surf League (WSL) The Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro, a men’s and women’s Quaifying Series (QS) and Longboard Regional QS 1000, beginning November 25 through December 7. This marks the pinnacle of the women’s 2024/2025 QS season along with the men’s and women’s 2024/2025 Longboard Regional QS season. 2025 Challenger Series spots and WSL Longboard Tour qualifiers will be determined as the men’s QS look to continue building vital points. A possible start looms on the opening day of the window, Monday, November 25, with a promising forecast throughout the holding period.

“The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is proud to partner with WSL to showcase all of the surfing talent cultivated in the Hawaiian Islands – shortboard and longboard, kāne and wāhine – at the HIC Haleʻiwa Pro,” said Kalani Kaʻanāʻanā, Chief Stewardship Officer, HTA. “We can’t wait to celebrate Kawailoa, the iconic North Shore break where the event takes place, one of the most famous waves in the world.”

“The win was special because all my friends were there watching and Sunset is pretty much in my backyard. Staying in the moment is so important because I’m able to enjoy my heats instead of worrying about the result,” said Tema. “It definitely gives me a little confidence knowing I can do it but I’m still going into Haleiwa one heat at a time with no expectations. It seems like it’s hard for events to find sponsors so I’m grateful that HIC continued to sponsor such a sick event at Haleiwa.”

Now the emerging competitor will face off with familiar faces including Haleiwa’s own Shion Crawford (HAW), current Championship Tour (CT) contender Imaikalani deVault (HAW), former CT competitors Ezekiel Lau (HAW), Eli Hanneman (HAW), Dusty Payne (HAW), Ian Gentil (HAW), proven QS elite Joshua Moniz (HAW), Torrey Meister (HAW), and a plethora of the regional standouts.

“It’s awesome for the women to have a platform to showcase their surfing at such a high-caliber wave and to have such a stand up company supporting the event once again,” said Guinette. “It’s amazing to see all the ways HIC supports the surfing community, from their continued support of the amateur grom contests every year all the way up to the WSL level. The HIC ohana exemplifies the aloha spirit. I have been surfing Haleiwa since I was a mini grom first starting on the inside and slowly working my way to the outside. Still at 15 it’s a challenge to navigate the crowded lineup and choose the waves you want but still of course respecting the uncles.”

Guinette prepares to take on the likes of current No. 1 Eweleiula Wong (HAW), No. 2, and 2023 event runner-up, Keala Tomoda-Bannert (HAW), Challenger Series hopefuls Vaihitimahana Inso (HAW), Kiara Goold (PYF), and more looking for a major result.

“It felt super special to get a win at Bowls and now having that gives me a little more confidence going into Haleiwa,” said Stewart. “It means a lot to me and the crew to have an event on the North Shore because it shows that you need to be able to surf bigger more powerful waves and you need to be able to surf smaller waves at Bowls, although it can get some power to it when it gets good. With a baby on the way I’m super excited for that journey. But having a baby is going to help me be a lot more grounded to my family and know that win or lose I have a loving family to go home to and focus on.”

2023 WSL World Longboard Champion Kai Sallas (HAW) and 2024 World No. 3 John Michael Van Hohenstein (HAW) join the likes of WSL Longboard Tour qualifiers Micah DeSoto (HAW), Zachary Newton (HAW) and more looking for vital points.

“It’s very exciting that we get to have another event for the Hawaii region, especially on North Shore. It’s refreshing that there is more opportunity for local surfers from around the island to showcase their surfing,” said Wunderlich. “I’m super stoked I was able to clinch a spot for next year’s Tour. I learned to surf at Haleiwa so a win would mean the world. It’s where I spent most of my time as a kid and I know my younger self would be over the moon. There is definitely going to be fierce competition, but taking a regional title home would be very special.”

Wunderlich joins the likes of current No. 2 Sive Jarrard (ASM), who holds the qualification spot, 2024 WSL World Longboard Title contender Sophia Culhane (HAW), Cash Hoover (HAW), Puamakamae DeSoto (HAW), and many more.

Event organizers will convene Monday, November 25, at 7:00 a.m. HST for a possible 8:00 a.m. HST start.

The event window opens November 25 through December 7. Event organizers will select the best four days of the event window to run competition.