Wakiki hosted the prestigous Stand Up Paddle event "The Battle of the Paddle", now in it's second year.

Stand Up Paddle Event - The Battle of the Paddle / Rainbow Sandals, Gerry Lopez Stand-up paddling (SUP) came full circle back to its home of Waikiki, Hawaii, this weekend, surpassing every conceivable expectation with the ultimate combination of sport and lifestyle. Over 600 paddlers from around the world gathered for the inaugural Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle Hawaii, presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection, and thousands turned out to watch. When all was said and done, everyone had a story to tell.

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