Hawaii Pipeline Bodyboarding Championship - DAY 3 - Ceremony award

Aloha Freight Presents the Hawai‘i Pipeline Bodyboarding Championships
North Shore, O‘ahu – Banzai Pipeline
Event Window: February 25 – March 10, 2025
Best 3 Days of Surf Chosen Within a 14-Day Window
Prize Purse: $23,000
O‘AHU, HAWAI‘I – The iconic Banzai Pipeline on O‘ahu’s North Shore will once again host the Hawai‘i Pipeline Bodyboarding Championships, presented by Aloha Freight. This highly anticipated event, running from February 25 to March 10, 2025, will showcase the world's top bodyboarders competing in one of the most extreme and revered surf breaks on the planet.

A Rich History at Pipeline
Originally hosted by the Honolulu City Parks Department in February 1971, the event was created to promote water safety and wave awareness. It began as a multi division competition featuring paipo board (the Hawaiian term for bodyboard) riders, bodysurfers, and handboarders, and was open to both men and women.
Notably, this event was the first-ever wave-riding contest at the Banzai Pipeline,
predating the prestigious Pipe Masters by nine months. Over the years, different organizations have carried the torch, preserving its legacy as one of the most important events in the bodyboarding world.

Pipeline: The Ultimate Proving Ground
The Banzai Pipeline is widely regarded as the most prestigious and dangerous surf venue in the world.
Its powerful waves break over a sharp, shallow reef, creating perfect barrels that demand both skill and bravery. Bodyboarders at Pipeline take the sport to the extreme, riding deep inside the barrels before launching into massive aerial maneuvers, including high-flying rolls and 360-degree spins. The contest
will feature 150 elite competitors battling it out in one of the most demanding lineups in wave-riding history.
Divisions and Elite Competitors
This year’s event will feature the following divisions:
•Men’s
•Women’s
•Junior Men’s
•Junior Women’s
•Drop Knee
The competition has historically attracted the world’s best bodyboarders, including legendary
champions:
•Men’s World Champions: 9x Mike Stewart (Hawai‘i), 6x Guilherme Tâmega (Brazil), 2x Jeff
Hubbard (Hawai‘i), 2x Jared Houston (South Africa), 1x Armide Soliveres (Canary Islands), 1x
Tanner McDaniel (California), 2x Damion King (Australia), 2x Andre Botha (South Africa)

•Women’s World Champions: Karla Costa (Brazil), Ayaka Suzuki Crilley (Japan)
•Junior Women’s Champions: ‘A‘a Kalepa (Hawai‘i), Luna Hardman (Brazil)
•Drop Knee World Champions: 10x Dave Hubbard (Hawai‘i), 4x Sammy Morretino (Hawai‘i)
Adding to the excitement, professional surfer and Pipe Masters Champion Jamie O’Brien will also be competing, bringing his expertise and fearless approach to the event.
Countries Represented
The competition will feature top athletes representing a diverse range of countries, including:
•Chile
•Brazil
•Argentina
•Australia
•Peru
•Portugal
•Spain
•Canary Islands

•Galápagos Islands
•Japan
•Ecuador
•South Africa
•Costa Rica
•Tahiti
•Hawai‘i
•USA

Future Confirmed Dates
The Hawai‘i Pipeline Bodyboarding Championships is confirmed to return in the coming years:
•2026: February 20 – March 5
•2027: February 19 – March 4
Event Organizers
The event is organized by So Stoked Boogie Series, Kaikeha, and North Shore Surf Girls, all dedicated to fostering the growth of bodyboarding and celebrating its deep Hawaiian roots.
Stay Connected
For daily updates during the contest window, visit Instagram @hpbc2025.
To watch the event live, visit    / @so_stoked_boogie_series  .
To follow heat scores and competitor advancements, visit LiveHeats.
Media Contact:
Carol Philips
Cell: 808-779-6222
Email: [email protected]
For more information, updates, and highlights, stay tuned as the world’s best bodyboarders take on the legendary Pipeline in a battle for glory!