The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing on Oahu

December 4th, 2008

This is the time of year surfers and surfing followers wait for.  The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Series is under way, beginning on Oahu’s north shore.

The Billabong Pro Maui women’s surfing competition — the third and final event of the women’s crown — is the only outer-island event of the world-championship Series.  It’s held at Honolua Bay on Maui’s rugged north shore and will crown the women’s world champion.  Competition will be held on the two biggest and best days of surf within the designated holding period: December seventh through twentieth.

Honolua Bay Beach is a seldom-visited area of Maui, but it’s worth the trip if you enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving or surfing.  The beach is located in a marine life preserve, so the fish are plentiful and the coral formations are spectacular.  The right side of the bay has the best snorkeling and diving scenery.  Remember that you can’t fish or spear fish here because of its protected designation. Water conditions can vary dramatically in this area depending on ocean currents and rainfall. If you’d like to watch the competition and you are not a local, find a hotel or condo in Maui near the event.

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