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Seen in the San Jose International Airport. Pretty funny advertisement for Accenture, the world’s second-largest technology consultant.

Big and nimble for a surfing elephant

ODKF and Primo Beer will host the inaugural Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner on August 24, 2010, 6 p.m., at the Outrigger Canoe Club.  Inductees of the Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame will be honored at the event.

For more information, visit www.dukefoundation.org or call ODKF at 808-545-4880.

About Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation

ODKF is a public nonprofit foundation created with the mission to financially support the development of individuals and organizations perpetuating the spirit and legacy of Duke Kahanamoku.  In 2010, ODKF awarded $155,000 in college scholarships and athletic grants to 92 individuals and nonprofit organizations involved in water sports and volleyball in Hawaii.  Awardees included college-bound scholar-athletes from Hawaii, accomplished individuals and teams competing overseas, and nonprofit organizations supporting water sports and volleyball programs in the islands. For more information, visit www.dukefoundation.org

About Primo Beer

Primo dates back to 1897 when it was first brewed by Hawaiian Brewing and Malting Company. Today, Primo is a craft-brewed beer with a flavor developed in Hawaii for Hawaii. Primo has the smoothness and drinkability of a light lager with a satisfying taste for today’s beer drinkers.  Primo is also proud to support its surrounding communities by donating a portion of the proceeds from each case of Primo to nonprofit organizations that help preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian culture and environment.  For more information about Primo Beer, visit www.primobeer.com

Nine ocean and water sports legends of Hawaii are in the inaugural class of inductees, including three posthumous honorees:

·       Eddie Aikau – Surfing, Ocean Safety Lifeguard

·       Wally Froiseth – Surfing, Canoe Paddling

·       Fred Hemmings – Surfing

·       Duke Kahanamoku – Surfing, Swimming, Canoe Paddling

·       Buffalo Keaulana – Surfing, Ocean Safety Lifeguard

·       Rabbit Kekai – Surfing, Canoe Paddling

·       Keo Nakama – Swimming

·       Nappy Napolean – Canoe Paddling

·       Rell Sunn – Surfing, Paddling, First Female Lifeguard

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The Huntington Beach local claimed victory at the 2010 US Open of Surfing. Brett beat out South African surfer, Jordy Smith, the current ASP #1. Simpson’s heat total of 13.97 out of 20 topped Smith’s score of 8.33, making him the first back-to-back Open winner since Mark Occhilupo in 1985-86.

Simpson took home a record $100,000 for winning the Open. A pretty nice payday for surfing about 1,000 waves this past week.

Brett Simpson wins the 2010 US Open of Surfing

Huntington Beach, US Open Men's Final

Watch the final day highlights of the 2010 US Open of Surfing

The US Open of Surfing presented by Hurley, Nike 6.0 and Converse is in full swing from July 31- August 8. Come to Huntington Beach, CA for all of the action!

The official US Open of Surfing schedule

The official US Open of Surfing results