The combination of wave power and girl power apparently was enough to overcome financial difficulty tied to a weekend surfing competition. More than 220 females enjoyed a South Shore swell during the China Uemura 12th Annual Wahine Surfing Classic. The final day of the two-day contest was completed yesterday at the Queens surf break off Kuhio Beach in Waikiki. Two months ago, Uemura was on the verge of canceling the contest due to a lack of sponsorship.
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