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Aaron Pai

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Born in Honolulu, Hawaii
Caught my first wave on Northside at the age of 12
HSS 🌊 Family Owned & Operated since 1978
Family, Brotherhood, Aloha Spirit
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The annual @hbhs.surf.team photo in front of HSS. The future is looking good! Stoked to see Coach @idominelli and the @hbhs.surf.team this morning. Wishing everyone an amazing season!
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Paddle Out for Sugar the Surfing Dog Join Mayor Casey McKeon, City Council, and community members for a paddle-out honoring Sugar, Huntington Beach’s beloved surfing dog and a true Surf City legend. Rescued from the streets, Sugar became a five-time World Dog Surt Champion, a five-time Huntington Beach Surf City Surt Dog Champion, and won 21 first-place trophies. In December 2024, she made history as the first and only animal inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame. She also brought joy through surf therapy with veterans, children, and adaptive athletes. Sugar passed away on March 30, 2026, but her legacy lives on. Join us at the beach where she caught her final wave to celebrate her remarkable life and the joy she brought to so many. Saturday, October 24, 2026 10 a.m. North side of the Huntington Beach Pier Everyone is welcome. Bring a board and a favorite memory as we paddle out in Sugar’s honor.
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KOLBY AIPA DAY - A DAY OF ALOHA🌺 This past Friday we gathered at the Huntington Beach Pier to celebrate Kolby Aipa Day and unveil a permanent plaque honoring Kolby at Tower Zero… @taylor_pai sharing gracious Aloha Spirit straight from his heart to @kolby_aipa @dukeaipa @valaipa @skysky_aipa @aipasurf and to all our Surf Community! Well said Taylor! Love you Kolby! Da Pai’s love da Aipa’s ♥️ Much Love and ALO)(A!🌺 Pai Family
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3 Generations of Pai Surfing Family @jones_pai @finn_pai @taylor_pai @hsspai #PaiFamily HSS #surferownedfamilyoperated #surferownedamdoperatedsince1978
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Good times and even better company this past weekend cheering on friends and family who entered the HB City Summer Surf Contest.
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STRONGER TOGETHER | Huntington Surf & Sport (HSS) Since 1978, Huntington Surf & Sport and the Pai family have been part of the fabric of Huntington Beach surf culture. That impact reaches well beyond the walls of their shop. Aaron Pai founded the Surfers' Hall of Fame in 1997, creating a lasting tribute to the surfers and personalities who have shaped the sport. Through the years, the Pai family has also rallied behind members of the surf community when they've needed a helping hand. Cobian's relationship with HSS dates back to our earliest days in 1995. More than 30 years later, we're grateful to still be working together—and for the trust that comes with a partnership measured in decades. If you're in Huntington Beach, take some time to get to know HSS and the people behind it and their story. And while you're there, you'll find a deep selection of Cobian footwear and a staff that knows the products they sell. #CobianPremierRetailer #HuntingtonBeach
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54th Annual Huntington Beach City Summer Surf Contest Recap HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — What a weekend at the beach! On Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, the Huntington Beach surf community came together for the 54th Annual Huntington Beach City Surf Contest. With sunny skies, fun waves, and more than 145 surfers taking to the 74 degree water, this year’s contest was a fantastic celebration of Huntington Beach’s deep-rooted love of surfing and the tradition that has brought great local surfers like Carl Hayward, Greg Wade and Jay Larson together for more than five decades. The annual event featured surfers of all ages and skill levels like @jones_pai @sidviscions and @taylor_pai @athenastarsurf @ninastaroshb @rosiepaistopnik competing throughout the weekend. A special part of the Huntington Beach City Surf Contest is 3-4 Generations of our great Surfing Families have and currently are surfing in this Legendary and Historic Surfing Contest! HSS teamed up with the City of Huntington and Duke’s Huntington Beach… Our collaboration helped make another successful year of this beloved Huntington Beach tradition possible. We are grateful for our wonderful partnership and look forward to continuing this great tradition together for years to come. Congratulations to all of this year’s competitors, and a special shout-out to our first-place winners! Menehune (9 & under): Sid Stopnik Boys (10–14): Jones Pai Junior Women (10–17): Athena Staros Junior Men (15–17): Eli Rapp Men (18–24): Blaze Roche Women (18-34): Sara Freyre Men’s Masters (25–34): Ethan Hurst Senior Women (35+): Jill Replogle Senior Men (35–44): Forrest Troxell Grand Masters (45–54): Brandon Tipton Super Grand Masters (55–64): Marcel Guinaldo Legends (65+): Chris Sardelis Super Heat Winner: Ethan Hurst✨ This long-standing community tradition continues to celebrate the sport of surfing while highlighting the talent and spirit of surfers across generations. Much Love and ALO)(A!🌺 Pai and HSS Family Ps- Please stay tuned to our Instagram for Highlights of this weekend’s amazing Huntington Beach City Summer Surf Contest!
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Twin with your best friend! Check out our new “swell dogs” matching hoodie sets for pups and their people. https://theswelldogs.com/products/the-swell-dogs-owner-and-pet-matching-hoodies-grey #matchinghoodies #theswelldogs #matchingwithmydog #doghoodie #dogsweaters
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Dan Rice just revealed some historic results from possibly the First Annual Summer Surf Contest/HB City Comp. .. I think this is results from 1971.. The 54th annual HB City Comp is happening right now. These historic results are missing a few divisions but it shows Bobby Neishi getting First place in Boys and he has his trophy that he says was from 1971.. others in these results please confirm. Dan Rice (pictured in the first image) gets 2nd place in Juniors behind Gary Wurster both from Edison High School (Gary was also a filmmaker and made the surf film called "Sea Daze" about a student surfer who day dreams about giant surf ( 1st and 8th image are from the film) Gary's brother Steve is seen on a huge day on Southside in 1973 in the 7th image photo by Brad Dawber. Klayne Brown wins the Masters Division (mislabeled) and was a Greek team rider (see ad #14 and with orange board #15) Ripper John Davis win Men's Division and Super Heat was also a Greek Team rider.. David Van Druff got 2nd behind Klayne check out his amazing shot at Newport Point in 1973 photo by Brad Dawber image #9.. Bobby Neishi in a wetsuit ad closeup image #10 and his trophy in #11 Bobby Burchell in Boys 2nd place name mispelled . HB legend Nick Evans in 2nd Mens and David Seagraves name misspelled.. Vince Hoeffler was a part of the legendary Ridge Riders skate group in HB .. Lonnie Buhn got 3rd place in Masters also a Greek rider and is in that all-time classic photo in front of the Greek shop standing on Main Street waxing up his killer shiny purple Greek stick with Bob "The Greek" Bolen himself sitting on the hydrant and shop manager Tom Summers styled out in the fashion of the time late 60s .. And check the next photo of a modern Lonnie with Greek holding up the same photo in the Greek HB Realty Office/Museum .. Thanks for sharing this history Dan! Tag friends and help spread these legends of the early HB City Comp.
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HB CITY SUMMER SURF CONTEST This weekend September 12th and 13th! HEAT SHEETS The WOMEN’S and the JUNIOR WOMAN’S will be surfing at the same time but separate heats. Lunch will be Saturday at 1pm served by @dukeshb on the beach! @javapoint_coffee will have coffee and donuts in the morning! We are getting excited.. We are going to have a blast! Hope to see you there! Pai and HSS Family
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It’s ALO)(A Friday! No work till Monday.. @jones_pai @taylor_pai Big Swell earlier this week! @oneillusa @rustysurfboards
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HBHS SURF TEAM FUNDRAISER this past Wednesday at HSS… A Huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out, donated, supported and helped make the night such a success! To all our friends, family, @hbhs.surf.team @idominelli @hurley @lostsurfboards & @oneillusa, you are amazing! We’re stoked for another great season ahead ❤️
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