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HAWAIIAN ISLANDS VINTAGE SURF AUCTION A HUGE SUCCESS!
Record sales generated over $220,000 with the highest ticket item being a 1930's Pacific System Homes 11 foot, redwood, balsa board, fetching $18,200, purchased by a Honolulu physician and surf enthusiast. The next top-dollar item was Duke Kahanamoku's last personal surfboard - a 12 foot board made in 1965, complete with "Duke" lettering on the nose. The board was purchased for $15,000 by Haleiwa Surf n Sea surf shop owner Joe Green, who christened it the next morning by taking it for a surf out in front of the Duke Kahanamoku statue in Waikiki - proving that collectible boards are made to be ridden and not simply hung on the wall. "The event was a fantastic success," said auction coordinator Randy Rarick. "Almost every item was sold and it turned into an excellent benefit night for the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association, Junior Guard Program. "We started out with the auction opening party on Friday night at Duke's restaurant in Waikiki, attended by several dozen of the all time legends of surf including Greg Noll, Buffalo Keaulana, Ricky Grigg, Joey Cabell, Dick Brewer, and Fred Hemmings. It was clear then that the event was going to be a success. "We received unprecedented coverage and interest in the auction - nationally and internationally, and I'd really like to thank Duke's restaurant, Greg Noll Oceanwear and surf auctioneer Joe Teipel, whose contributions helped to make the auction such a success." For a complete listing of auction results, go to website: www.hawaiisurfauction.com For
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HAWAIIAN ISLANDS VINTAGE SURF AUCTION www.hawaiisurfauction.com Telephone: (808) 638-7266 WHEN: Saturday, July 21, 2001 WHAT: Hawaii's largest auction of surf memorabilia, Hawaiiana and surf collectibles. WHERE:
Blaisdell Center, Pikake Room, Honolulu, Hawaii. WHY:
Proceeds to benefit the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association Honolulu, HAWAII - (Monday, May 21, 2001) - - Hawaii's first surf memorabilia, Hawaiiana and surf collectibles auction will take place in Honolulu, Hawaii, this summer, July 21, at the Blaisdell Center. Featuring a variety of surf-related classic pieces such as a vintage surfboard from the 1800's, a 1930's bathing suit from the Moana Hotel, Waikiki balsa and redwood surfboards, big wave "guns" from the 1960's, early Œ70's shortboards, surf movie posters, decals, old photos, and Duke Kahanamoku memorabilia, amongst other items. The Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction will also include one-of-a-kind island surf art and popular Hawaiiana pieces. The auction will be held in conjunction with the Hawaii All-Collectors Show 2001, one of Hawaii's most popular collector shows with over 200 vendors, and will benefit the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association "Junior Guard Program". Former professional surfer and renowned Hawaii surf promoter Randy Rarick is producing the Vintage Surf Auction. More than 40 years of travel, competing and promoting within the surf industry have afforded Rarick the best contacts in the business. Subsequently, he has been able to acquire some of the best collectibles from around the world. Unique surf articles and surf-related Hawaiiana pieces have already been gathered from Peru, Australia and the mainland, but all pieces are unique and specifically of a Hawaii theme. "Surf memorabilia and Hawaiiana have become hot items for collectors around the world," says Rarick. "Particularly, the Hawaii theme has become fashionable world wide and the collection of Hawaiiana pieces of historical value is becoming serious business." But Rarick believes that some of the best pieces are still hiding out here in Hawaii. "We are hoping that word of this Vintage Surf Auction will encourage the public here in Hawaii to take a good look at old items they may have around their homes or tucked away in a garage or attic. We are looking to make this the best auction ever by uncovering pieces that have never been offered before. For sure, the best Hawaiian surf collectibles are probably right here in Hawaii. Those consigning pieces to the auction will receive 90% of monies raised with 10% being donated to the Junior Lifeguard Program." The auction will be streamed live via the internet to a world-wide audience Previews of pieces to be auctioned can be viewed at www.hawaiisurfauction.com. In addition to an excellent collection of items, some of surfing's biggest legends will also be in attendance at the auction, offering up and personalizing some of their own most valuable pieces. Big wave legends such as Fred Hemmings, Ricky Gregg and Greg Noll will be present along with world class shapers Ben Aipa, Mike Diffenderfer and Dick Brewer. Stars of the 1970's shortboard revolution will be there along with today's top pro's. If you would like to assist the affair by adding an auction item, please contact Randy Rarick or plan to attend in person. For
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This ad is featured in the May 2001 edition of Longboard Magazine
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