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Received a letter from the city stating that due to scheduling conflicts the pipe contest will not be getting a window. I applied for the first 2 windows in Jan-Feb. I called to find out what the scoop was in this decision. The city park people, (swimming pool and Gym Managers) same ones who denied us 2 years ago, said they can't say anything about why. After a little research, I found out the pro surfers got 12 of the 16 days.( Pipe Master, Back door shoot out, WCT hasen pro) They added a 2nd bodysurfing contest so 2 days of Bodysurfing (Alan in the second window at pipe and Rick Williams in March) and a combination women's pro surfing/bodyboading also 2 days.(Betty Depolito).
After being ignored by the Parks Director (multiple calls none returned), I spoke to an attorney. He said the Law on permits issued can be challenged and probably stopped because it is so poorly written. The conflicted resolution sheet they use is not law and will not hold up. We will probably win. Meaning that all promoters will be denied permits until issue is resolved. Problem $10,000 retainer required. Any not spent will be returned. I also requested a meeting with the mayor, but have not heard back. We will go to the media soon but I would like the pros to be there, Jeff Hubbard, Stewart, etc. I sure the media will be outraged, but unless the city changes something nothing will be done. We a planning a media release and demostration on tuesday Sept.7 3:00pm Honolulu Hale.
Robert M. Thomas