From: Vol. 2, Issue 32, August 9-15, 2007



By Tawnee Prazak

San Clemente Times



Honolua Bay in Maui has captured the hearts and minds of surfers and watermen over the years, and to celebrate its mystical, awe-inspiring appeal, on Saturday, August 11, the Surfing Heritage Foundation will feature “Faces of the Bay,” a compilation video on the spot, in a one-time-only screening.



As part of the foundation’s film series, “Faces of the Bay” combines years worth of bay footage, images and clips—from the early ’50s and its discovery to what the classic break is today. “It’s like making a new movie with old stuff,” says foundation Executive Director Tom Pezman of the video’s wide-ranging borrowed material. “It’s a great perspective on a surf spot that has captured the imagination of surfers for a long time.” The film, co-produced by Honolua Surf Company, depicts five distinct periods inherent to the break: Discovery, Revolution, Experience, Free Ride and The Modern Age, and will also contain never-before-seen footage.



Adding even more life to the event, a panel discussion will be held with surfing greats, people who rode the bay—including Herbie Fletcher—and others who’ve captured Honolua on film. “It’s always fun to hear their tales and get their personal stories,” Pezman says of featured guests, including Rich Harbour, who documented Honolua in the ’60s and event moderator Paul Homes, co-editor of Longboard magazine.



Because all “Face’s” footage is donated, it will be the foundation’s only night allowed to use the material on its outdoor big screen, so buy tickets early. Handouts and prizes will be offered. General admission tickets are $10 and VIP is $25. If seats sell out, more people can probably be accommodated—but bring chairs.



Doors open at 7 p.m. 110 Calle Iglesia, 949.388.0310, www.surfingheritage.org