Early Registration Extended Until May 9th: Maui Jim OceanFest At Ka'anapali Beach

LAHAINA, Hawaii, May 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Early registration is being extended until May 9th for the Second Annual Maui Jim OceanFest, in which premier ocean sports athletes from around the world will gather on Ka'anapali Beach fronting the Ka'anapali Beach Hotel in Maui from June 4-5, 2016.

Registration will remain open until capacity is reached. Athletes may register for more than one race at no additional charge. Registration fees are $150 for one day (all events) and $250 for two days (all events). Proceeds will be donated to five nonprofit charities:  Hale Makua Health Services, Imua Family Services, Women Helping Women, Maui Arts and Cultural Center and the Maui County Junior Lifeguard Program.

"We have custom designed the Maui Jim OceanFest to offer the most unique and intense competition for athletes," said Matt Dubrule, Event Director, Maui Jim Sunglasses. "But, it's also a terrific experience for spectators because we can race very close to shore. The races are about 5 minutes each, but the intensity is extremely high. It's fast, competitive and fun."

Over the course of two days, teams and individuals will compete in a unique ocean-lifeguard-style event that showcases a wide range of international and Hawaiian-style competitive ocean sports. They are competing for $40,000 in prize money, one of the largest purses in the world for this type of event.

Complementing an elite field of international ocean athletes, many of Maui Jim's 250+ brand ambassadors are expected to participate. Reigning 2015 Maui Jim OceanFest overall champion and professional Australian ironman athlete, Jackson Maynard, will return to defend his title.  One of the world's top SUP Champions, Travis Grant, will join a pack of paddlers including Zane Schweitzer and Riggs Napoleon. Other participants include OC-1 Champions Kai Bartlett and Pat Dolan, along with some of the world's top SurfSki athletes, in town for the Maui Jim Molokai Challenge the prior weekend. For the latest on registered participants, visit: https://raceroster.com/events/2016/7247/maui-jim-oceanfest-2016

Prize money will be divided by races and overall points categories.

Maui Jim OceanFest Event partners: Ka'anapali Beach Hotel, official host hotel of Maui Jim OceanFest, the Ka'anapali Beach Resort Association, Hale Makua, Maui Junior Lifeguard Association, United States Lifeguard Association, ZONE Media, Kanaka Ikaika Paddling Association, Kai Wa'a Canoes, Epic Kayaks, Rouge SUP and Ozone OC-1.

For more detailed information, visit MauiJimOceanFest.com.

SOURCE Maui Jim, Inc.

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