50th Haleiwa International Open
Shion Crawford Shines
at his home break for the 50th Annual Haleiwa International Open. At 14 years old, “Shishi”, earned finals appearances in the Junior Shortboard Division and Open Menʻs Division.
Laying da hammah.
Shion looked confident on both days 3 and 4 in sizeable surf. Keep an eye out for this young gun from the north shore.
Video.
Day 1
The women
Day 2
Boys
Day 3
Junior Men
What makes HIO special?
Besides running for 50 years, the Haleiwa International Open has become a premier competition for adaptive surfers. This yearʻs competition hosted a world class field of international and inter-island adaptive athletes. Representatives from Australia, Brazil, France, & California, surfed with our local competitors of Oahu, Big Island, Maui, & Kauai. In the final it was Alcino Pirata on top. Check out the video below.
The Masterʻs Shortboard Division has also been a joy to watch where big names still get to show off their speed, power, & flow. Just watch the video of Ross Williams and Pat O Connell tearing into each wave.
Menʻs Open Finalists
Mikey “Redd” OʻShaughnessy
Eli Hanneman
Mo Freitas
