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November 15, 2006

2006 PWA Aloha Classic presented by JP Australia teams up with H2O Audio

Maui, Hawaii (USA) – The Maui Windsurfing Association is proud to welcome H2O Audio as supporter of the 2006 PWA Aloha Classic presented by JP AustraliaH20 Audio is the leading provider of patented housing and headset accessories for Apple® iPod® players. Designed by sport enthusiasts, H2O Audio is committed to providing users with a total immersion experience that combines the passions for outdoor sports and music. H2O Audio gear is ideally suited for use in water, snow and other extreme environments and provides lightweight, reliable element and abrasion protection.

“The H2O Audio products are really cool and perfect for our athletes and water sport enthusiasts”, says Inga Stracke, Aloha Classic PR & Marketing director, “we thank Kristian and his company for their support of our event. I have seen many of our competitors already admiring the display of the waterproof iPod housing which we have set up at our merchandise tent at the event site at Ho'okipa Beach Park, hoping they would wind that prize. It must be really cool to go out on the water, enjoy your most favourite sport listening to your favourite tunes!”

"H2O Audio products are designed by adventure sport enthusiasts to be used in outdoor activities under all conditions and to provide the very highest quality protection available for Apple iPod players," said Kristian Rauhala, CEO of H2O Audio. "We support adventure sport activities across the globe and are pleased to be a prize sponsor of the Aloha Classic running through November. The Classic is an opportunity for people to get out and really define a sport. Windsurfing, kiteboarding, wakeboarding, surfing or just swimming, it's all good and our gear makes it possible now to combine the passions of favourite sports and music, talk about a winner. H2O Audio extends hearty congratulations to all those who get out and live their passions."

About the Products
The new H2O Audio Outdoor iPod nano housing leverages patented engineering and design to deliver economical, impact and all-element resistant protection regardless of outdoor conditions or recreational environments. The Outdoor gear is designed by sports people and encourages a 'total sport experience'. It allows land-based sport enthusiasts to readily combine their passions for outdoor activities with their passion for music, and is ideally suited for land-based activities including snow sports, aerobic workouts, climbing, hiking and bicycling.

H2O Audio technology delivers unique full-function player control that gives users ready access to all proprietary command functions even when wearing gloves or drenched with perspiration. The new H2O Audio Outdoor line will hit markets in early December and makes a perfect addition to any outdoor enthusiasts gear bag.

For further information or online purchase, please visit the H2O Audio eStore at www.h2oaudio.com.

The historic 21st Anniversary of the Aloha Classic is held November 6-17th 2006 with the final awards ceremony Friday November 17th 05.30 PM at Hookipa Beach Park, Maui, Hawaii.

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EVENT SUMMARY:
The Aloha Classic is one of the longest running wave sailing events in the world. Since its inception in 1984, the Aloha Classic has been the traditional finale of the Pro World tour. The top ranking international competitors are invited to the Aloha Classic competing side by side with Hawaii's best. The consistent trade winds and seasonally large surf make the Aloha Classic the most popular destination for windsurfing media, spectators and athletes. The Aloha Classic is the crown-jewel of wave sailing events. Don't miss the 2006, 21st anniversary edition, November 6-17, at Ho'okipa Beach Park, on Maui, Hawaii.

SPONSORS:
JP Australia • PWA • GO! Airlines • Dakine • Neil Pryde Maui • Flatbread Company • 20-156 Clothing Company • Red Dirt Shirt Company • Gillo Sunglasses • Aina Maui Properties (Claudia Garcia R(S) #298-9257 www.mauiinternational.com) • Jim Sanders Realty • Billy Jalbert, www.mauirealestate.com • Jaki Ives • The Point 101.1 • Wet Women • WindsurfingClassifieds.com • Fred Haywood Realty • Vector Fins • Ray Masters Studios • Pompei Beach Swimwear • Hawaiian Island Surf & Sport • Maui Windsurf Company • Second Wind Surf • Simmer Style Hawaii • Hi-Tech Surf Sports • H20 Audio • Maui Prince Hotel • Maui Ocean Center • Jacques Bistro • Cafe De Ami • Anthony's • Mamas Fish House • Cafe Mambo • Charlies Restaurant • Starboard International • Windsurfing School of Maui • Pole Position Reports • Paul Ehman Productions • County of Maui • Maui Windsurfing Association

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.alohaclassicwindsurfing.com/

EVENT DIRECTOR: Marc Lefebvre
MARKETING/PR DIRECTOR: Inga Stracke
MEDIA PRODUCTION: Paul Ehman
RACE DIRECTOR: Doug Hunt
PRO DIVISION: Rich Page

For more information about the event, please email us at: info@alohaclassicwindsurfing.com. To join our mailing list and keep up to date on the Aloha Classic, please send a SUBSCRIBE message to: mwalist@iwavesolutions.com.