The North Shore Welcomes Back the Vans Pipe Masters

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Vans announces the 2024 Vans Pipe Masters surfing competition, scheduled for December 8-20, 2024, on Oahu's North Shore. The event features equal prize money of $300,000 for men and women competitors, with half the invitees being Hawaii residents and Native Hawaiians. The competition follows an innovative leaderboard format with three rounds, where surfers aim for their three highest-scoring rides before the top four advance to finals. The event emphasizes environmental responsibility through partnership with Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i, which helped divert 80% of waste from landfills in 2023.

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• Equal prize money distribution ($300,000) between men and women competitors
• Partnership with Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i achieving 80% waste diversion
• Strong local community engagement with 50% Hawaiian participation

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COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vans, the original action sports brand, is excited to announce the upcoming Vans Pipe Masters, scheduled for December 8 to 20, 2024, on the legendary North Shore of Oahu. As a brand dedicated to fostering progress and celebrating the free-spirited mindset of youth culture, Vans proudly supports the Vans Pipe Masters—a platform that showcases the next generation of athletes who are redefining surfing and its cultural impact. The 2024 Vans Pipe Masters will showcase an elite field of both men's and women's surfers, all handpicked by Vans and officially sanctioned by the World Surf League (WSL). This year, Vans is thrilled to feature the artwork of Muhammad Fatchurofi, a talented illustrator based in Semarang, Indonesia, who will bring a distinctive artistic flair to the event.

Last year, local legends John Florence and Moana Jones-Wong triumphed at the Vans Pipe Masters, highlighting the remarkable talent of the North Shore. Vans is dedicated to supporting grassroots Hawaiian organizations, including Na Kama Kai, Sustainable Coastlines of Hawai'i, and the North Shore Community Land Trust. In honoring the legacy of Hawaiian surfers on the world stage, Vans is excited to announce that half of this year's invitees will be residents of Hawaii and Native Hawaiians.

Vans is dedicated to promoting equality in surfing by offering equal prize money for both men and women. With a total prize purse of $300,000, surfers from around the world—including notable international and Hawaiian athletes like Imaikalani DeVault, Puamakamae DeSoto, Bella Kenworthy, Molly Picklum, Noa Deane, Balaram Stack, Mason Ho, Makana Pang, Nathan Florence, Vaihitimahana Inso, Tosh Tudor, Caity Simmers, and Harry Bryant—will have the opportunity to compete for the prestigious Vans Pipe Masters trophy.

The Vans Pipe Masters features an innovative leaderboard format, where surfers participate in three rounds, aiming to achieve their three highest-scoring rides. The top four women and men surfers will then advance to the finals for a chance to claim the coveted trophy.

As a brand deeply rooted in youth culture, Vans recognizes its responsibility to protect the surfing environment for future generations. To support this mission, Vans is once again partnering with Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i for the event's on-site waste diversion program. With over eight years of collaboration, Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i helps Vans increase environmental and social responsibility at its events. Thanks to this partnership, the 2023 Vans Pipe Masters successfully diverted 1,848 pounds, or 80%, of all waste generated on-site from landfills and incineration.

Explore the exclusive Vans Pipe Masters collection featuring limited-edition apparel and accessories. Available now at vans.com

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FAQ

When is the 2024 Vans Pipe Masters competition taking place?

The 2024 Vans Pipe Masters is scheduled to take place from December 8 to 20, 2024, on the North Shore of Oahu.

What is the total prize money for the 2024 Vans Pipe Masters?

The total prize purse is $300,000, distributed equally between men's and women's divisions.

How does the Vans Pipe Masters competition format work?

The competition uses a leaderboard format where surfers compete in three rounds to achieve their three highest-scoring rides, with the top four men and women advancing to the finals.

What percentage of waste was diverted from landfills at the 2023 Vans Pipe Masters?

Through partnership with Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i, the 2023 event diverted 1,848 pounds (80%) of all waste generated on-site from landfills and incineration.