Beach Trading Blog

Sporting a white men’s rash guard shirt, surfer TJ Barron won the ASP Hawaii / Macy’s E-Series Event #1 in fun, 2 foot surf at Oahu’s Maili Point on Saturday, May 17th.

Barron’’s victory in the 1-star World Qualifying Series (WQS) event earned him $2,500 dollars and 250 WQS points. Second place went to Joel Centeio (Makakilo, $1,000, 219 points), third was Flynn Novak (North Shore, $800, 188 points), and fourth was Love Hodel (North Shore, $700, 178 points).

ASP Hawaii and Macy’s collaborated for Hawaii’s pro surfing community, providing a much needed opportunity for Hawaii surfers to win valuable WQS points towards qualification for the 2008 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing and the 2009 elite World Championship Tour at home.

The ASP Hawaii / Macy’s E-Series Hawaiian Tour will continue with another 1-star WQS Men’’s contest at Ala Moana Bowls from July 8-16. This second event will wrap up the Men’’s Macy’s E-Series. Following the Ala Moana contest is the Grade 1-Junior Pro ASP Hawaii / Macy’’s E-Series that will be held at Kuhio Beach, Waikiki, on August 18. For event updates please check the hotline (808) 262-2488. The remaining two events promise to be a spectacular showcase of high performance surfing and serve as valuable launching pad for Hawaii’s elite surfers.