They launched an online event at Peahi this season

In the face of the WSL championship organization's refusal, a local launched competition; Healey, Sterling and Kennelly are judges


Maui local surfer Daniel Goldberg organized an online Peahi Challenge in response to the event being cancelled due to disagreements between the WSL and the surfing community.

The event will award the best waves surfed between November 1 and February 28 and will have as judges Jamie Sterling, Mark Healey, Keala Kennelly, Shaun Lopez and Mikah Nickens.

The following will be awarded:

The best wave surfed by paddle

The best wave surfed in tow

The revelation performer

The people's vote

The biggest wave of the season

The site is now open to receive waves.

The prize for each of the winners is not detailed.