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It's the "Antique Road Show" of surfdom.

Hawaii entrepreneur, surfer and master shaper Randy Rarick has organized next month's second annual Quiksilver Edition Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction at the Blaisdell Center's Pikake Room.

Like last year's event, the auction will feature surf memorabilia, Hawaiiana and surf collectibles including classic pieces like vintage Waikiki redwood and hollow surfboards; a 1930s bathing suit from the Moana Hotel; big wave "guns" from the 1960s; early '70s shortboards, including personal boards of Gerry Lopez, Barry Kanaiaupuni and Larry Bertlemann; surf movie posters; decals; old photos; and Duke Kahanamoku memorabilia.

The first auction offered more than 200 auction pieces generating sales of more than $220,000. The highest-ticket item was a 1930s Pacific System Homes 11-foot redwood-balsa board that sold for $18,200.

The auction on July 19 will be held in conjunction with the Hawaii All-Collectors Show 2003, benefiting the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association "Junior Guard Program."

Unique surf articles and surf-related Hawaiiana pieces have already been gathered for the auction from Peru, Australia and the mainland, but all pieces carry a Hawaii theme, Rarick said.

"Surf memorabilia and Hawaiiana have become hot items for collectors around the world," says Rarick. "The Hawaii theme has become fashionable worldwide, and the collection of Hawaiiana pieces of historical value is becoming serious business."

According to Rarick, surf auctions have become a gathering of the tribe and a central place to exhibit the sport's cultural artifacts. Allan Seymour continues to host Southern California's most successful auctions. New auctions are planned for the East Coast, and events in Australia are also well attended.

Rarick believes that some of the best pieces are still hiding out here in Hawaii.

"We're hoping that word of this Vintage Surf Auction will encourage the public in Hawaii to take a good look at old items they may have around their homes or tucked away in a garage or attic," he said. "We're looking to make this the best auction ever by uncovering pieces that have never been offered before."

Those consigning pieces to the auction will receive 90 percent of the money raised; the remaining 10 percent will be donated to the Junior Lifeguard Program.

Previews of pieces to be auctioned can be viewed at www.hawaiiansurfauction.com. New pieces are added weekly.

Several surfing legends will also attend, including big-wave legends Fred Hemmings, Ricky Grigg and Greg Noll, along with world-class board shapers Joe Quiqq, Dick Brewer and Ben Aipa.

Those interested in adding an auction item should contact Rarick at Hawaii Surf Promotions, 638-7266, or by e-mail at surfpro@hawaii.rr.com.



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