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Hawaii suspends surfing competitions over virus concerns January 6, 2021 GMT HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii has announced it’s suspending all surfing competitions because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The decision Tuesday means at least two World Surf League events will be canceled — the Jaws Championships that was planned for January to March in Pe’ahi, Maui, and the Sunset Open that was scheduled for Jan. 19-28 on the North Shore of Oahu, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported. Th...

Jeffsetter Travel Surf and surf competitions are hallmarks of winter in Hawaii. However, this winter isn’t your typical kind of winter. Big crowds are not a good idea at the moment. So, thanks to rising rates of infection in the islands, Hawaii suspends surfing competitions indefinitely to curtail large gatherings. As a whole, Hawaii is currently seeing an average of 100+ new infections per day, along with a test positivity rate of 3.4%. Those aren’t bad numbers compared to the rest of the ...

Coolum surfer Julian Wilsons Pipe dream is over, after he was eliminated from the prestigious world tour event in Hawaii. The Sunshine Coast product, who also has a base in Merewether, New South Wales, was eliminated from the Pipe Masters. The 2021 championship tour restarted today at Oahu after it was suspended for several days due to COVID-19. Several World Surf Tour staff members, including CEO Erik Logan, tested positive at the weekend. Wilson, 32, managed to avoid sudden death elimina...

Coolum surfer Julian Wilsons Pipe dream is over, after he was eliminated from the prestigious world tour event in Hawaii. The Sunshine Coast product, who also has a base in Merewether, New South Wales, was eliminated from the Pipe Masters. The 2021 championship tour restarted today at Oahu after it was suspended for several days due to COVID-19. Several World Surf Tour staff members, including CEO Erik Logan, tested positive at the weekend. Wilson, 32, managed to avoid sudden death elimina...