Kokua Line: Recreational surfers cannot be forced out by contests

Posted on May 11, 2011

Q: The annual Hawaii State Surfing Championships were held at Ala Moana “Bowls” on May 5, 6 and 7. On the 5th and 6th, recreational surfers were told to clear the very popular surf spot for the contest to start at 7 a.m. and at 6 a.m. on the 7th. If the contest’s permit reserves the surf spot from 8 a.m., shame on the organizers and sponsors for illegally clearing the area earlier. This deprives the recreational surfers of their rights to enjoy it for a couple of hours before the contest. Doesn’t the state Department of Land and Natural Resources ensure that their permits are followed so the public is not unfairly taken advantage of?

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