Kahuna Kupuna Surf Contest Returns to Pacifica

Tuesday, July 16, is the deadline to register for the 14th Annual Kahuna Kupuna Surf Contest which is set for Saturday, July 20 at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica.

While participation in the contest is open to everyone, the focus of the event is to honor the age and experience of surfers older than 40 who still hit the waves on a regular basis. 

The event will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include separate sub-divisions for shortboard and longboard surfers, and an inter-generational team division that will be open to surfers of all ages.

Entry fee is $70 for surfers 40 and older and includes the Kupuna and intergenerational divisions, a post-contest reception, dinner and awards ceremony and a commemorative T-shirt. Entry forms are available at Pacifica area surf shops and by visiting the Kupuna Kupuna website.

The name of the event specifically reflects its aim to honor senior surfers. In Hawaiian, Kahuna means “Big Chief,” while Kupuna roughly translates to grandparent or respect older community member.

Division ages and names will be:

Age Ranges        Division Names 

40 – 49                  Junior Kupuna
50 – 54                  Master Kupuna 

55 – 59                  Grand Master Kupuna  
60 – 64                  Super Master Kupuna  

65 – 69                  Legend Kupuna  
70 – 74                  Grand Legend Kupuna  
75 – 79                  Super Legend Kupuna 

80 and over           Truly Legendary Kupuna 

All ages                  Intergenerational Team*

All ages                  Stand up paddle (SUP)  

For details, call 650-438-6378.

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