Join Us for the Inaugural First Responder and Military Honolua Classic
FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE OCEANS
A Celebration of Community Heroes at Honolua Bay
Proceeds Benefiting Maui's Junior Lifeguard Program and Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy
OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort and Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy are thrilled to present the First Responder and Military Honolua Classic, an exclusive surf competition honoring Maui's first responders and military personnel. This invitation-only event will be held at the iconic Honolua Bay during the optimal surf window from December 15, 2024, to January 10, 2025, with the exact date announced 72 hours in advance.
A Purposeful Event with a Heart for Maui
Organized by world champion waterman Zane Schweitzer and Maui Coast Guard Officer Dylan McCall, the Honolua Classic celebrates those who protect and serve our community while raising critical funds for the Lahaina Junior Lifeguard Program and the Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy. These organizations are committed to cultivating the next generation of ocean safety experts and fostering youth ocean stewardship across Maui.
Event Highlights
Date: Exact date announced 72 hours in advance, within the holding period from December 15, 2024, to January 10, 2025
Location: Honolua Bay, Maui
Beneficiaries: Lahaina Junior Lifeguard Program and Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy
Supporting Maui's Future Ocean Guardians
Zane Schweitzer, born and raised in Lahaina, has dedicated his life to ocean sports and mentoring Maui’s youth through his Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy, which integrates surf instruction with mental health and environmental stewardship.
“Our mission is to give back to those who protect our island and to inspire the next generation of ocean stewards,” said Schweitzer. “Partnering with OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort allows us to honor our community heroes while fostering ocean conservation and safety.”
Be Part of Something Special
Proceeds from the event will support:
Lahaina Junior Lifeguard Program: Rebuilding efforts to ensure the continuation of this essential training program for Maui’s youth.
Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy: Expanding programs that inspire keiki to embrace ocean stewardship and conservation.
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Join us as we honor Maui’s community heroes, celebrate the aloha spirit, and help create a brighter future for our island.
We are building a community to create a learning environment that introduces Keiki (children) to ocean sports, stewardship, and nurturing a healthy relationship with the kai (sea) and ʻāina (land). We hope to encourage them to become ocean guardians while committing to positive lifestyle choices. We focus on inspiring our Keiki and community to uplift the environment around them through blue life choices and actions towards ocean conservation. This includes our all-inclusive InZane Super Groms Kids Ocean Sport and Ocean Safety Clinic, beach cleanups, and blue carbon restoration programs that focus on making science and education fun!
By gaining strength and confidence while learning to adapt to the ocean’s ever-changing environment our Keiki learn to apply these same positive skills and mindset to their daily lives. We believe that every child in our community should have the opportunity to experience these cultural practices and ocean activities. We support this through mentorship and providing the equipment they need at no cost.
Additionally, we provide scholarships to the select few who have been inspired to take on the lifestyle of an ocean guardian and Hawaiian waterman or woman. We continue to offer mentorship as they continue their journey as valued members of our community.
When not on the water we enjoy collaborations with local artists, taking our trash from beach cleanups to treasured art installations that further spread the message for the oceans! Knowing the health of our oceans depends on the health of everything upstream, we nurture our connection with the ʻāina (land) by introducing the Keiki to experts in regenerative agriculture and Hawaiian restoration allowing them to get their hands dirty and foster a sense of Mālama (stewardship) for the land.
We take our lessons and experiences from the water and into the schools with our Blue Life Speaking engagements, capturing local students’ attention and interest with our founder's educational film, "Zane's Deep Blue Life".