November 19-22, 2003
The first North Pacific season opener with a rare North East direction slammed the Hawaiian Islands with face wave heights reaching over 45' and maybe bigger in other locations. What was so unusual was the direction of the swell which only happens every decade as stated and surfed by some of the heavy Hawaiian towsurfers like Archie Kalepa, Buzzy Kerbox, Garrett McNamara, Ikaika Kalama, Dan Moore, Mark Anderson, Victor Lopez, Ron Barron and his partner Greg.

Also in the mix but on their own mission, was the Laird camp. This included Dave Kalama, Darrick Doerner and Jerry Lopez who were filming a segment for 60 minutes. Needless to say, all of the teams scored hard and for most, it was non stop towing for 4 straight days.

Snow on top of Mauna kea

Greg Rice rushes a wave on the Big Island

2004 Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic

Some scenery at Sandy Beach

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