“ONCE WE HAD KIDS, WE WERE THERE EVERY DAY. IF YOU WANT YOUR KIDS TO BE OCEAN KIDS, OUTRIGGER IS THE BEST PLACE FOR THEM TO GROW UP.”
part to Woodward’s parents, who helped sponsor him. In the years leading up to his current board role, he took on several leadership positions at the Club—chairing both the Surfing and Buildings & Grounds Committees and serving on the House Committee. For Sunnland, these roles at the Club took on a new meaning as a parent. “Hav- ing kids shifted my whole perspective on life and Outrigger,” he shares. “Once we had kids, we were there every day. If you want your kids to be ocean kids, Outrigger is the best place for them to grow up.” As former chair of the Surfing Commit-
tee, Sunnland’s continued commitment to OCC’s Surf Jam is just one example of how he blends his love of surfing with cre- ating memorable experiences for kids and adults alike. While the Club has hosted a mem- bers-only surfing contest each summer since 1966, the Surf Jam, established in 2017, has become a signature tradition. Timed for when a south swell is most likely to reach some of the Club’s favorite breaks, the event is designed to give mem- bers the chance to compete alongside friends and family while catching waves in the rare thrill of an empty lineup. This
Tai and Sena Sunnland take first place in the tandem event at the 2025 Surf Jam, followed by Amy and Relle Woodward in second place and Toa and Tama Pere in third.
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