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Latest News

"Day at the Beach"™ Febuary 2010

Feb. 6, 2010

Another great time at the beach for families and friends.  Our dedicated volunteers came from all parts of the island to assist and provide a relaxing and safe experience.  Close to 50 families attended the "Day at the Beach"™ activities to include adaptive swimming, snorkeling, surfing and much more.  A big Mahalo to our friends Kaipo, Randy, Val, his crew and Love's Bakery for providing food, cooking and feeding all of our hungry volunteers & participants.  You guys are such a blessing and your gifts of aloha is greatly needed.  If you were unable to make it out in February, we hope to see you on March 6 for our next "Day at the Beach"™ experience. 

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VERIZON WIRELESS HAWAII                            JUNIOR WORLD SURF TEAM

SEND OFF PARTY AT HARD ROCK CAFÉ

January 12, 2010                    

             The Junior World Team with Guest speaker Lieutenant Governor Duke Aiona

A send off party and media event took place at the Honolulu Hardrock Cafe for Verizen Wireless Hawaii Junior World Surf Team before traveling to New Zealand on Tuesday.  Guest emcee and comedian Augie T. introduced a variety of dignitaries and surfing celebrities to help send off our Team and raise funds to help support AccesSurf.  Surfboards from Dusty Payne, Jordy Smith and Keanu Asing were a big draw with Nike 6.0 donating shoes and shirts to be raffled off at the event. 

It was a big success and a great send off party for our Hawaii All-Star's of surfing to compete and show their spirit of aloha in New Zealand.  Mahalo to all who volunteered and attended the event with special thanks to Verizen Wireless, Hardrock Cafe, and the Hawaii Junior Team for allowing us to be apart of such a special night in surfing history. 

 

  AccesSurf surfer and winner of the Surfboard Raffle

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              The Department of Parks and Recreation, City & County of Honolulu Announces Another Beach Access Pilot Project

             Mobi Mat at Kaimana/Sans Souci Beach

The Mobi Mat has been placed at Kaimana/Sans Souci Beach from October 2009 through March, 2010. The location of the Mobi Mat is on the Diamond Head side of the Natatorium. Your comments are welcome. Call 768-3027 V/T.

This project is in partnership with AccesSurf and the Access Advisory Council of the Dept. of Parks and Recreation.

Reminder that a beach wheelchair is available on a first-come first-served basis in partnership with the new Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel (see the bell hop) from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Phone: 923-1555. For more beach access info go to click on this link. 

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"Day at the Beach"™ January 2010

January 2, 2010

The new year started out with great waves, beautiful sunshine and plenty of surfing time for all who attended on Jan. 2, 2010.  Our dedicated volunteers came from all parts of the island to assist and provide a relaxing and safe experience.  Close to 50 families attended the "Day at the Beach"™ activities to include adaptive swimming, snorkeling, surfing and much more.  A big Mahalo to our friends Kaipo, Randy, Val, his crew and Love's Bakery for providing food, cooking and feeding all of our hungry volunteers & participants.  You guys are such a blessing and your gifts of aloha is greatly needed.  If you were unable to make it out in January, we hope to see you on Feb. 6 for our next "Day at the Beach"™ experience. 

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Making Christmas Dreams Come True

Hiromi Okuda's returns to Ala Moana Beach Park

December 22, 2009

AccesSurf was honored to assist the Okuda family to reunite their father with his long time swimming friends at his favorite swimming spot. 

His son, wrote;

"Our father, Hiromi Okuda, went swimming every day at Ala Moana for nearly 40 years, until a serious stroke left him bedridden. Thanks to AccesSurf, he was able to visit his favorite beach. You should have seen the smile on Dad's face when he dipped his feet into the cool water, thanks to AccesSurf's adaptive beach wheelchair! Even better, many of Dad's beach buddies came down to see their friend and to offer their encouragement. Sun, surf, sand, and friends. There is no better medicine. Thank you, AccesSurf and Mark Marble, for showing our father that the beach and his buddies will continue to be part of his life."

It's a day that AccesSurf will never forget, thanks for sharing the experience with us Hiromi, friends and family. 

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Access Path at Billabong Pipeline Masters

3rd Stop of the Vans Triple Crown, Banzai Pipeline

December 10-15, 2009

The Billabong Pipeline Masters kicks off 12/10/09 in 6-10ft surf at the legendary Banzai Pipeline. There is a lot on the line at this event: an ASP world title dual between Joel Parkinson and Mick Fanning, a Pipe Masters champion and a Triple Crown dual between Joel Parkinson and Sunny Garcia. To sweeten the deal, Vans has thrown in an extra $50k for each title. Don't miss a second of the action, because this is history in the making! 

Come out and join us with our beach access path and all access viewing for everyone.  Check out all the action at www.TripleCrownofSurfing.com for live streaming video and complete event coverage of the greatest surfing on the North Shore of Hawaii.

A big Mahalo to our friends Randy Rarrick and all of his crew at Triple Crown who allowed AccesSurf to be at the event and make this years triple Crown accessible to all.

Thanks again to Command Master Chief Jim Lyle, his staff and Chris Courtois, for installing the access paths at the final jewel in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.   

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End of the Year "Day at the Beach"™

December 5, 2009

The big waves did not stop over 50 families from attending the December 2009 "Day at the Beach"™ activities to include adaptive swimming, snorkeling, surfing and much more.  A big Mahalo to our friends Kaipo, Randy, Val and his crew for cooking and feeding all of our volunteers & participants.  Even our VIP Monk Seal guest relaxed in the sun while everyone enjoyed a memorable day in the waves.

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Access Path at World Cup of Surfing and the Gidget Pro

2nd Stop of the Vans Triple Crown, Sunset Beach HI.

November 27- Dec. 6, 2009

Mahalo Nui to Chris Courtois, Command Master Chief Jim Lyle and his staff for always being ready and willing to assist with the setup and take down of the access path for our programs and events.   

The access path has been moved into place and the waves are sure to please this Thanksgiving.  Come and join AccesSurf at the second stop in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing starting November 27 with its accessible beach path and contest viewing area.  Wave heights reached 20 feet plus (Hawaiian size) with wave faces of 35 feet on the eve of Thanksgiving.  Check out the Pros showing their skills at www.TripleCrownofSurfing.com for live streaming video and complete event coverage of the men’s and women’s contests.

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Access Path at Reef Hawaiian Pro 2009

1st Stop of the Vans Triple Crown, Hale`iwa HI.

November 12-23, 2009

Join AccesSurf Hawaii at the first jewel of the 2009 Triple Crown of Surfing. Wheelchair beach paths have been rolled out to welcome spectators with a premier viewing area on Ali`i Beach. Contest organizers granted AccesSurf an accessible viewing area at all three events this year.  One of the best places to watch world-class surfing, Hale`iwa’s peeling rights make for an unforgettable experience.

Check out the action at www.TripleCrownofSurfing.com for live streaming video and complete event coverage of the men’s and women’s contests.

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AccesSurf partners with "Make A Wish Foundation"

November 16, 2009

On November 16, 2009, AccesSurf was honored to have the opportunity to partner with the "Make a Wish Foundation" out of San Francisco to make the dreams of a 9 year old boy come true.  His dreams became a reality on this day by surfing the waves off Waikiki, swimming along side a friendly sea turtle and playing in the pool for many hours of fun.  It was a day full of memories for all and a day we will all never forget. 

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3rd Anniversary of the "Day at the Beach"™

November 7, 2009

Our three year Anniversery was a huge success due to our dedicated volunteers providing a safe "Day at the Beach"™ over 70 families with disabilities.  From professional surfers, lifeguards, therapists and everyday volunteers, this day was filled with adaptive swimming, snorkeling, surfing and much more.  A big Mahalo to Kaipo and his crew for cooking and feeding all of our volunteers who made this day safe and memorable for all.  It's because of you that dreams are being reached each month.  Mahalo Nui.......

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Duke's Oceanfest August 23-29, 2009

August 30, 2009

Duke's Oceanfest took place from Aug. 23-29, and AccesSurf once again held a Challenged Athlete’s Division as a part of the week-long ocean games. AccesSurf’s Challenged Athlete’s Surfing by AokNick.org and SAIC was held at Duke’s Oceanfest: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009 with 2 heats at 12:15 & 1:00pm and the final competition at 4:05pm. A reception to celebrate their success and meet the athletes will be held that evening at the Margaritaville Restaurant in Waikiki approximately 7pm. Mahalo to everyone who made this event one of the best Oceanfest Events to date.

        

 

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