2024 Hawai’i Diver Ho’olaule’a

Join us for an unforgettable day at the 2024 Hawai‘i Diver Ho'olaule'a on November 16th at Laʻiʻōpua 2020 in Kailua-Kona! This action-packed event brings together Hawai‘i's top spearfishers, innovative gear manufacturers, and the ocean community to celebrate Hawaiʻi’s rich freediving and spearfishing culture, along with FreeDiveSafe! Hawaiʻi’s four years of service. The event will begin with esteemed Hawaiian cultural expert Umi Zuke, who will open the event with a Pule, seeking protection for our ocean community and honoring the families who have lost loved ones to spearfishing. The festivities will commence with free workshops including SkeeProng’s Three-Prong Workshop, the Throw Net Workshop, and FreeDiveSafe’s freediving and spearfishing safety presentation. Explore free secondhand gear racks and vendor booths from top brands like Evolve Diving, participate in a silent auction for the chance to win prizes from donors like Waihana Wetsuits, Evolve Spearfishing, Kona Coffee and Tea, and more, or unwind with food, drinks, music, and conversation hosted by USA Spearfishing Champion Justin Lee. The night will finish with a sunset closing ceremony featuring the Big Island Throw Net Championship, hula, and fire knife dancers! Free entry for Hawai‘i residents with State I.D.; $35.00 for nonresidents.