Happenings | The Lobby
Fred Hemmings started surfing at age 8 and began competing four years later. He was an inaugural member of the Duke Kahanamoku Surf Team, won the Mākaha International four times, and the World Championship in 1968. After IPS Fred pivoted to focus on business and politics serving in Hawaii’s House of Representatives 1974 to 1990 and Senate 2000 to 2010. Randy Rarick was taught to surf by legendary beach boy Rabbit Kekai at the age 10 and at 14 was hired by Surf Line Hawai‘i, learning to repair and restore surfboards. He became a shaper and never looked back. He was named the Hawai‘i State Surfing Champion in 1967. Randy was Executive Director of the Triple Crown for 38 years. He resides at Sunset Beach, still specializing in surfboard restorations and hits the line-up whenever the waves are good. Patti Paniccia founded the Women’s Surfing Hui in 1974 and still advocates for female athletes. She is a former CNN correspondent, an adjunct law professor at Pepperdine Law School since 1987, Los Angeles County Commissioner and the Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center board member. She retains her family home in Waialua and hopes to retire there soon. Jodi Young’s career in surf has spanned 30 years in roles ranging from international media director for the Association of Surfing Professional; General Manager for the World Surf League; and event producer for events such as the Pipe Masters, the Eddie Aikau Invitational, and the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. Jodi resides on the North Shore of O‘ahu where she continues to surf with her three sons RSVP on the OCC website, App or by calling the Front Desk. Open seating; reserved tables only for parties of 10. Don’t miss this exciting event! $27++ per person
OCC “Winged O” Fred Hemmings
Stew & Rice Surf Legends
This month, the Historical Committee presents “Birth of The World Pro Surfing Tour: A Look Back With The Legendary Creators.” Tuesday, November 19, 5:00 p.m., Koa Lanai You’re invited to a special evening with visionaries Fred Hemmings, Patti Paniccia and Randy Rarick who will share their experiences creating the first pro surfing tour during a Talk Story led by fellow surfer Jodi Young. Fred and Randy created International Professional Surfing (IPS) in 1976, the original governing body of surfing. Playing a pivotal role in shaping the sport of surfing, IPS launched the first world championship tour with an affiliation of surf contests around the world and an international ranking system. The inaugural season featured several iconic North Shore competitions including the World Cup of Surfing and the Pipeline Masters. The women’s division was added In 1977 administered by Patti, surfer turned organizer. From 1976 to 1982 IPS brought together the world’s best surfers showcasing the sport on a global platform. In 1983 Fred and Randy incorporated the Triple Crown Surfing Events uniting three prestigious North Shore contests.
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024 | AMA 13
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