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July 7, 2008
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22 ALA HELE STREET, KIHEI MAUI HAWAII. HOSTS WAVE LOCH® FLOW SERIES JULY 26, 2008
KIHEI, MAUI, HAWAII – Da Rush is one of 13 city stops of the Wave Loch® Flow Series on July 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., sponsored by Wave Loch and Royal Caribbean International®. The national competition seeks to find the best flowboarders, bodyboarders, and drop knee riders in the country. Any athlete looking to compete in the competition can sign up in-person at 22 Ala Hele Street, Kihei Maui Hawaii. The competition fee is $35.00 and includes practice time, t-shirt, prizes and "Da Kine local plate lunch". With no experience needed the competition is open to participants of all ages and genders. For those who don't flowboard but want to enjoy the competition and a day out in the sun, the event is open to the public with limited space $5.00 charge.
The 13 city Flow Series will travel to:
- Collinsville, Illinois
- Orlando, Florida
- San Dimas, California
- Miami, Florida
- Republic, Missouri
- Ogden, Utah
- Kihei, Maui, Hawaii
- Bloomington, Minnesota
- Destin, Florida
- Sunriver, Oregon
- Kellogg, Idaho
- Tannersville, Pennsylvania
- San Diego, California
Athletes will vie for titles in flowboarding, bodyboarding divisions, and drop knee.
"We're excited to team up with Royal Caribbean and showcase the sport of Flowboarding to athletes around the country," says Tom Lochtefeld, who created the FlowRider®, a patented endless wave that athletes will need to tame to win the title. "With a 13 city tour, the competition will be fierce and fun," Lochtefeld said. There are 40 FlowRiders in the United States and 84 throughout the world, and brings perfect waves to locations that are thousands of miles away from any ocean.
Winners from selected venues will be awarded round-trip tickets by Wave Loch to compete at the National Championship in San Diego, California on Saturday, September 6, 2008. The top flowboarder, bodyboarder winners will receive a seven-night cruise to the Eastern or Western Caribbean on one of two Royal Caribbean Freedom-class cruise ships, Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas. Freedom-class ships are the only cruise ships in the world to offer surfing onboard.
22 Ala Hele Street, Kihei, Maui Phone 808-8749192.
About Da Rush Maui
Da Rush Maui is located across from beautiful Kalama Park, surrounded by the ocean this is truly the place to hang loose. One of the busiest parks in Hawaii, Kalama Park offers a host to numerous sports and recreation of all kinds. Anyone day you can experience activities like in-line hockey, skate boarding, volleyball, soccer, baseball and a hot spot for good ole barbeques. Also, located next to the Cove, grab a board or canoe and head on out to cool off and test your water skills. Choose your sport or try a variety of them this is the place to spend a day for some fun in the sun. Then head on over to LuLu's bar and grill, where you have a birds eye view of Da Rush cool off and wet your whistle.
About The FlowRider®
The FlowRider is a wave machine specifically designed to simulate the perfect never-ending surfing wave. Its submersible pumps generate a thin sheet of water flowing at a speed of 20+ miles per hour over a stationary wave form. The resulting "wave-like"shape permits riders to slide down, carve a turn, and ride up the simulated wave surface. The FlowRider offers the thrill of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding in the size of a backyard pool. The sport of Flowboarding was established 16 years ago, and there are currently 40 FlowRiders in the United States and 84 throughout the world. Experience the power of the flow at www.flowrider.com.
About WAVE LOCH®
Wave Loch is owned by creator and entrepreneur Tom Lochtefeld, a native of La Jolla, CA. Wave Loch® is the leading designer of engineered waves and ride vehicles worldwide, including FlowRider®, FlowBarrel® and the flying reef.
About Royal Caribbean International®
Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 21 ships currently in service and two under construction. The line also offers unique cruisetour vacations in Alaska, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, South America and New Zealand. For additional information or to make reservations, call your travel agent, visit www.royalcaribbean.com or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. For travel professionals, go to www.cruisingpower.com or call (800) 327-2056. For additional information or to make reservations, go to www.royalcaribbean.com or call (800) 327-6700.
For photos and other media requests, contact:
Charles K. Maxwell Sr., Da Rush Maui Inc.1215 South Kihei Road, #140, Kihei Maui 96753, Phone: 808-8703345 or Bernice Vadla 808-283-7735
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