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Aloha and welcome to the second Hawaiian
Islands Vintage Surf Auction. It is my pleasure to once again
put together, what will undoubtedly be a fun and exciting
event. With the generous support of Quiksilvers' Silver Edition,
we look forward to this being a well attended, record-setting,
unique auction, unlike any others.
Surf auctions have become a gathering of the tribe and a central
place to exhibit the cultural artifacts of our sport. Allan
Seymour continues to host Southern California's most well
received and successful auctions. New auctions are planed
for the East Coast and regular events in Australia are well
attended. Two years ago we held the inaugural event here in
Hawaii and the time has come to do it again. The first auction
held in 2001, was a phenomenal success. We generated over
$230,000 in sales and were able to donate $10,000 to the Hawaiian
Life Guard Association, Junior Guard Program. I am happy to
report that the Junior Guard Program will once again be the
recipients of funds raised by this years auction. So, not
only will you have a good time, but it is for a good cause
as well.
Speaking of good times, the pre-auction party held last time
at Dukes Restaurant, on the beach in Waikiki, was so well
received, we will be repeating the affair. In attendance were
legends and luminaries and most if not more will be back again!
QUIKSILVEREDITION will insure you are welcomed in true Hawaiian
style.
A lot has transpired since the first auction. 9/11, down turn
in the economy, war with Iraq and the question of what lies
ahead. We feel that Hawaii is the safest, best place in the
world to be at the moment! What else could be more fun than
to ride some south swells, share the history and camaraderie
of our sport in a social setting and get a chance to admire
and bid on a bit of surfing memorabilia? If there ever was
a time for another great auction, it is now!
As you can tell, it is my intention to make this not just
an auction, but a happening social event as well.
We set the standard in 2001 and hope to raise it for 2003.
We will once again be associated with the "Hawaii's All
Collectors Show 2003", which will be going on adjacent
to the auction site and all registered bidders will receive
free admittance to the show. This is an annual gathering of
over 200 vendors featuring every kind of collectable imaginable.
They have surf items, Hawaiiana, toys, furniture - you name
it and you can probably find it.
The surf auction itself will feature a mix of surfboards,
surf collectibles, art, Hawaiiana and other assorted items.
The "silent auction" will future lower-priced items
such as movie posters, magazines, Hawaiian knick-knacks, photos
and unique surf items among other things. All items offered
will have "a touch of Hawaii", to insure you can
find something with an island influence.
As was the case in 2001, in addition to an excellent collection
of items, some of surfing's biggest legends will also be in
attendance at the auction, offering up and personalizing some
of their own most valuable pieces. Big wave legends such as
Greg Noll, Ricky Grigg and Fred Hemmings will be present along
with world class shapers Joe Quigg, Dick Brewer and Ben Aipa.
Stars of the 70's shortboard revolution such as Gerry Lopez,
Reno Abelliara and Barry Kanaiaupuni will be there along with
today's top pro's.
So, we invite you to once again attend the Hawaiian Islands
Vintage Surf Auction. The only auction of its type. Come visit
us in Hawaii and enjoy the warm Hawaiian hospitality. Take
a vacation, ride some waves, buy or sell some cool surf stuff
and above all have fun! We look forward to welcoming you to
our Islands!
Aloha,
Randy Rarick
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