Join in the fun and enter to win great prizes. King Kalakaua Plaza, Waikiki Teams of children and teens representing public and private schools around O'ahu, join master seascape artist Walfrido , in a chalk art contest. Teams create their own ocean-themed artwork in chalk within a designated pavement section. Prizes will be awarded to the top entries. One-mile swim in the beautiful waters of the Pacific Ocean off legendary Waikiki Beach.
Awards ceremony to follow.
Open to the public. Teams of international lifeguards march down Waikiki Beach to the Duke Kahanamoku statue for the opening ceremonies of the Hawaiian International Ocean Challenge. Ceremonies will include a Hawaiian blessing and hula show. For information call 521-4322. The world's best pro kite surfers compete for a cash purse and the title of World Ocean Games Champion in a freestyle expression session.