ISA sanctions the World Title of Tandem Surfing

The International Association of Tandem Surfing is delighted to announce that the World Title of Tandem Surfing will be held August 23- 25, 2007 in Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii.

Tandem surfing was born in Waikiki and it’s popularity has felt a resurgence in recent years with it’s roots based in the remarkable stylings of surfers like Duke Kahanamoku. As the man-woman team navigates technical lifts in this international competition, audiences can experience the beauty and skill of this sport that has evolved right along with conventional surfing.

The World Title of Tandem Surfing will be possible thanks to the support of Tsunamis, Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, UWL, Rip Curl, ITSA Hawaii and ITSA. It is an event sanctioned by the International Surfing Association (ISA).

About International Surfing Association (ISA)
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for surfing, bodyboarding and surfriding. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running World Championships since 1964 and the Junior World Championships since 1980.

ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of over 50 countries on six continents. Its headquarters are located in San Diego, California. It is presided by Fernando Aguerre, first elected in 1994 in Rio, and re-elected five times since. The ISA's four Vice Presidents are Robin de Kock (South Africa), Alan Atkins (Australia), Maile Aguerre (Hawaii) and Mike Gerard (USA).

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