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Aloha Classic 2005
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2005WINDSURFING CELEBRATES TWO DECADES OF THE ALOHA CLASSIC WAVE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Maui, Hawaii (USA) — Time flies, the summer is here and soon it will be fall with one of the longest-running wave sailing events in the world returning to Maui for it’s 20th birthday, the ”Aloha Classic”, the crown jewel of windsurfing events, slated for November 7th-13th at Ho’okipa Beach Park, Maui, Hawaii. Since it’s creation in 1984, the Aloha Classic had been the traditional final event of the Pro World tour for many years. The top ranking international competitors are invited to the 20th Aloha Classic along with top Hawaii athletes to compete side by side. November is historically known to have the best wind and wave conditions, with trade winds blowing side shore at 15-20 knots and waves that can reach up to 10 -15 feet, the consistent trade winds and seasonally large surf make the Aloha Classic the most popular destination of the windsurfing media, spectators and athletes. Many luminaries of the sport have competed in the Aloha Classic from Robbie Naish, to Pete Cabrina, to Bjorn Dunkerbeck, to Rush Randle, to Jason Polakow for the men and Kelby Anno, Dana Dawes, Jennifer Henderson, Anne-Marie Reichmann and Angela Cochran for the women to name a few. Event Director, Marc Lefebvre, of the Maui Windsurfing Association, has secured a three year agreement with Ehman Production for the rights of this prestigious event. Paul Ehman, the original creator of the Aloha Classic, is glad to support the continuation of the competition with his TV production company.
”This event is an important part of windsurfing history. It has been the world stage for the best in windsurfing as well as promoting Maui as a premier windsurfing destination. Last year’s return of the Classic saw great action on the water, and showed the passion everyone here has for this traditional event. We want to keep the momentum flowing on Maui; it will be good for the sailors, good for Maui and for the windsurfing industry as a whole.” says Lefebvre. Marc Lefebvre has been an event organizer since 1995 and has been involved in organizing the ’Maui Speed Challenge Series’, ’Molokai Crossing’, ’WD-40 Downwind Classic’, ’Cape Cod Formula Series’, ’Wind Fest Cape Cod’, and the ’King of the Cape Freestyle Pro-Am’, an International Freestyle event on Cape Cod, before moving to Maui in 2002. In 2004 he helped revive the Aloha Classic with focus on Amateur wave sailing. For the first time the event introduced a kids and junior division, which proved to be a huge success. The grand masters division is already much anticipated for this year’s event with a legends of windsurfing history slated to compete against rivals old and new.
Inga Stracke, of Pole Position Reports, is Marketing and PR Director. Pole Position Reports have been successfully involved with international events and clients such as Maui Kite Fest, Maui Time Weekly, Red Bull, Mobil1, Ford, Toyota, Malaysian Tourist Board, CCTV China, Puma, Hugo Boss etc.
”I remember watching the Aloha Classic several years ago and loving the event. I am proud now to be part of it and hope with our services to help making it a truly great 20thanniversary of this traditional competition,” say Inga. Please contact Inga at alohaclassic@aol.com for Marketing and PR information, or future sponsorship opportunities.
The event this year will again offer free entrance to previous winners to honor their aloha spirit and contributions to the event and the sport. Previous winners include: Alex Aguera Kelby Anno, Alan Cadiz, Robby Naish, Mark Angulo, Dana Dawes, Angela Cochran, Rush Randle, Jason Polakow, Jessica Crisp, Bjorn Dunkerbeck, Barbara Kendall, Dave Kalama, Jennifer Henderson, Sean Ordonez, Jocelyn Hrkach, Nick Baker, Francisco Goya, Tony Garcia, Anders Bringdal, and Motoko Sato.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.alohaclassicwindsurfing.com/
ORIGNAL RELEASE: http://www.alohaclassicwindsurfing.com/PressRelease/PR20050729.pdf
IMAGE FOR RELEASE: http://www.alohaclassicwindsurfing.com/images/IMG7518.jpg
EVENT DIRECTOR: Marc Lefebvre
MARKETING/PR DIRECTOR: Inga Stracke
MEDIA PRODUCTION: Paul Ehman
RACE DIRECTOR: Doug Hunt -
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Ställa upp i Amateur-klassen?
Njae, låter inge vidare. Jag tror jag stannar hemma!
/Magnus
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