DAY 3 IS PAU. SATURDAY 1.6.24 RESULTS OF OUR HALF DAY…REST OF ROUND 5 NEXT OPPORTUNITY…MAHALOZ
IT WAS A GORGEOUS MORNING…SURF WAY DOWN & DROPPING (4-6′ + & SEMI GLASSY WITH LITE OFFSHORE ESE WINDS …IT’S WAY SAFER & MORE MANAGEABLE. SNN
EARLIER UPDATES:
DAY 2 IS DONE!
SURF WAS BIG & HEAVY … 8-12′ NW-NNW with some sketchy & dangerous sets, take offs, wipeouts and wins… the outer reefs occ. cracking. Even small Waimea was working. Perfect offshore ESE winds. Swell easing Saturday with good winds and more manageable size. SNN
WATCH DAY 2 AGAIN…
EARLIER UPDATES: Day one of holding period is in the books.
Sunset hit 10′ solid late today. The NNW got bigger and better all day until some perfection graced the iconic event again this year.
The swell should continue Friday with plenty 10′ sets to run day 2 of the specialty event. More soon. SNN
Earlier update: 10am NW Buoys cranked 9’16s and Waimea 4′ 17s. We were blessed with a rising NNW from 3-5′ now. Expect a peak this afternoon 6-8’+ NNW at Pipe with lite ESE winds…Backdoor could see some perfection. We have 25 min heats starting with longboarding. SNN
We have plenty swell during the holding period (January 4th-16th) for these 8 non-elimination team formats.
This specialty event “emphasizes traditional Hawaiian surfing style and places importance on style, power, and respect for the ocean. Surfers are judged not only on their technical maneuvers but also on their overall approach, wave selection, and ability to navigate the tube rides and come out with control and style.”
The teams (subject to change):
A NEW EARTH PROJECT
Kai Lenny, Kelly Slater, Koa Smith, Shayden Pacarro, Matahi Drollet
SNAPT5
Benji Brand, Clay Marzo, Josh Moniz, Mason Ho, Parker Coffin, Seth Moniz
NORTH SHORE BOYS
Eala Stewart, Kala Grace, Legend Chandler, Makai McNamara, Makua Rothman
96712
Eli Olson, Ivan Florence, Koa Rothman, Jose Angel, Nate Florence
VOLCOM
Balaram Stack, Makana Pang, Moana Wong, Makai Burdine, Noa Deane
NAVE
Bruno Santos, Guilherme Johann Peter, Ian Gouveia, Kona Oliveira, Lucas Silveira, Wiggolly Dantas
JAPAN
Guy Sato, Jin Suzuki, Kenshin Matsunaga, Riaru Ito, Sasuke Kawatani, Shinpei Horiguchi, Sogo Harada
TUBOS
Alonso Correa, Sebastian Correa, Gabriel Villaran, Cristobal De Col, Billy Kemper, Martin Jeri, Kalani Rivero
WE’RE ON STANDBY FOR THURSDAY 1/4/24. Da Hui Backdoor Shootout in Memory of Duke Kahanamoku presented by @gonutshawaii & @keiki_beach_bungalows
ALL Shortboard, Longboard, SUP & Bodysurfing competitors report to contest site by 6:30am Thurs mrng to discuss possible 8am start.
Contest shirts and posters will be available for sale at site. Shirt pre-orders on Dahui.com dropping the same day!
Special Mahalo to our generous sponsors: @monsterenergy @sinaloatortillashi @haleiwajuice @athleticbrewing @waiakea @odomhawaii @2thumbstattoohi. Mahalo Nui to @oahugolfapparel for da killa shirts for our emcees. 
Big Mahalo to the members of the @huioheenalunorthshore who always put their time and effort to make this event a success once again.
Also mahalo to @oceanpaddlertv & @spectrumhawaii for airing the BDSO on Surf Channel 1020 and also to @surfline Surfline.com for sharing our event with the world!
The 2024 Da Hui Backdoor Shootout Team for A New Earth Project
For the second year in a row, a handful of the world’s best surfers will be representing A New Earth Project at the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout and we’re incredibly honored and grateful for their support.
When amazing humans like Kelly Slater, Carissa Moore, Kai Lenny, Koa Smith, and Matahi Drollet lend their talents to raise awareness of our mission to rid the world’s oceans, lakes, and rivers of plastic pollution, we get inspired.
Our oceans shouldn’t be the final resting place for plastic waste.
The global surfing community has a large role to play in this long fight.
We’re committed to it.
Curious to learn more?
You know where to find us. #Wedothistogether
Good luck to all the teams competing this year.
Let’s have some fun!
LAST YEAR SCORED AS MOST THE EVENTS HISTORY…THIS YEAR WILL BE NO EXCEPTION. SNN
