2024 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Longboard Championship

Hawaii

DIVISION: Open Men

Kai Sallas

Age / 42
Born / Waikiki
Resides in / Waikiki
Favorite surf break / Queens in Waikiki
Board / Kai Sallas Longboard Co
Sponsors / Tenore and Kai Sallas Longboard Co
Biggest Achievement / 2024 WSL world longboard champion
Hobbies / surfing, paddling oc1 canoe, fishing

Ive been competing in the wsl longboard tour for 22 years. I am owner of Kai Sallas Longboard Co and Pro surf school hawaii, a surfing school located at the Kaimana beach hotel in Waikiki

Hawaii

DIVISION: Open Men

Kaniela Stewart

Age / 22
Born / Waikiki
Resides in / Waikiki
Favorite surf break / Queens
Board / 9’4 Tsunami Model by Kai sallas
Sponsors / TENŌRE , KSLCO, DNA Performance, Flying Diamond Fins, ARVO CAFE,
Biggest Achievement / 2x Runner up WSL Championship Title
Hobbies / Sailing Catamarans, Flying Airplanes, Canoe surfing with friends, Hydrofoiling and having a good time with Family and Friends

KANIELA STEWART
Waikiki, O'ahu
Kaniela Stewart is a talented Hawaiian longboard surfer with a style that seamlessly blends traditional and modern techniques. Making a strong impact in the competitive surfing world, Stewart has showcased his skills at various national and international events, impressing judges and audiences alike. His dedication to the sport is evident both in and out of the water, where he also serves as an inspiration to young surfers and an advocate for Hawalian surfing culture. He's an esteemed waterman, a boat captain and soon to be airplane pilot!
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2022 Da Hui Backdoor Shootout Champion
Runner up WSL Longboard Tour 2022, 2023
Multiple WSL LT wins

Hawaii

DIVISION: Open Women

Kelis Kaleopaa

Age / 19
Born / Waikīkī, Oahu
Resides in / Waikīkī, Oahu
Favorite surf break / Kapuni
Board / 9’2” Waikīkī model by Kai Sallas Longboard Co
Sponsors / Tenōre, Kai Sallas Longboard Company, Thread wallets,Flying Diamond fin Company, Dakine
Hobbies / Back to Back US open of surfing Champion

Born and raised in waikiki :)

Hawaii

DIVISION: Open Women

Honolua Blomfield

Age / 25
Born / Haleiwa, Hawaii
Resides in / Haleiwa, Hawaii
Favorite surf break / 7 mile miracle
Board / New model doesn’t have a name yet by Carson Myers
Sponsors / Oneill, Myers surfboards, slowtide, Dakine, Island fin design
Biggest Achievement / World champion X3
Hobbies / Golf, Motocross, skateboarding

Native Hawaiian surfer from Haleiwa. Enjoys family time, hanging with my dog Goober, and traveling with my boyfriend. And surfing of course lol