Photos Brent Bielmann, Keole Lemos, John Weaver and Linda Kea
U-SURF CUP 2025 went down September 19-21 at Kuhio Beach Park in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, and was a huge success. The event brought together a strong field of longboarders and highlighted the next generation of talent. Organized by U-SURF CUP by Shutaku, it served as more than a contest. It was a surf festival that celebrated community and youth development.
Competition began each morning at 8:00 a.m. with tightly run heats that kept the action moving throughout the day. The divisions featured surfers of all ages, from the youngest keiki in the Kokua Boys and Girls to older youth categories. The structure gave surfers valuable experience and kept spectators engaged with constant activity in the water.
Standout performances came from names such as Kea Chung, Sadie Gold, Griffin Schmalfeldt, Woody Brown, Knox Oliveira, and Jax Gold, who all secured top results in their divisions. Their surfing demonstrated both technical skill and style, showing how bright the future of longboarding is in Hawaiʻi.
Crowds lined Kuhio Beach to cheer on friends, family, and local favorites. Special shoutout to organizer Daniel Uchimura. The event’s energy reflected the aloha spirit, and by the end of the weekend, U-SURF CUP 2025 had firmly established itself as a highlight of the surfing calendar.
Results
LB Keiki Girls (10 and Under)
Gigi Stedman
Keenah Fujimura
Tehilah Amir
Lucy Slye
Zodiac Coulter
Rhea Mosk
LB Keiki Boys (10 and Under)
Kenta Uchimura
Kama Miranda
Kahekili Denson
Rowan Nixon
Sasuke Fuchie
Itzhak Amir
LB Youth Boys (11-13)
Kaniela Miranda
Yoni Amir
Reef Adams
Jaizen Jo Puahi
LB Youth Girls (11-13)
Sarasa Ishibashi
Kealia Sallas
Malayna Schiffner
Emma Colandrea
LB Jr. Boys (14-17)
Alex Ranne
Poʻi Tomas
Anthony-Thomas Kuhia Jr.
Phoenix Rose
LB Jr. Girls (14-17)
Sunny-Ray Hong
Puaiohi DeFries
Shore Hong
Taylor Kini
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