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Save Makena 2nd Annual Skim Board Contest

by Kate Bradshaw

July 09, 2009

Savor the waves

Saturday (July 11), 8am, Oneloa/Big Beach, 3rd Entrance

Remember that one time when my appendix

ruptured and it was so bad that that the surgeon had to do an

exploratory laporatomy, which left a six-inch scar down the center of

my lower abdomen? And how I used to tell everyone that it was a shark

bite I received while boogie boarding? A surprising number of people

actually believed me, but if you havenÕt heard, let me be the first to

tell you: you will never get bitten by a shark. Unless you have a

seal-like physique and enjoy swimming in chum. That being said, this

weekend has a killer two-birds-one-stone kind of event in store. ItÕs

the Save Makena 2nd Annual Skim Board Contest,

a chance to check out some of the best skimmers on island (or, if

youÕre one of them, compete with others of your ilk). ItÕs also a

chance to learn about Save Makena and their efforts to stop developers

from building in the area. Plus, youÕll be at the beach, so you can go

for a swimÉunless youÕre afraid of sharks.