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November 15, 2006

Day 10 of the PWA Aloha Classic Wave Championships presented by JP Australia

Maui, Hawaii (USA) – Another beautiful, scorching, light wind day at Ho’okipa has left all eyes on weather forecasts for the remaining 2 days of this years PWA Wave Tour Final. After several days of light winds, the varied weather forecasts have now started to converge predicting 15 knot East to Northeast winds for the final 2 days of the contest and giving the green light for action.

When battle commences tomorrow, Kevin Pritchard (Starboard / MauiSails) will have his work cut out to defend his championship lead ahead of Kauli Seadi (Quatro / Naish) and Josh Angulo, as well as the myriad of local and international talent lined up to try and claim Ho’okipa gold.

Among the women, the dominant Daida Moreno (Mistral / North Sails) will not only have to overcome her sister Iballa (Mistral / North Sails) and Karin Jaggi (F2 / North Sails), but also past Ho’okipa winners such as Jennifer Henderson (Starboard) and Motoko Sato (Quatro) who will offer a strong challenge to the tour regulars.

PWA / Richard Page

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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.