July 15th, 2010 by davi
A weekend of fast twitch muscle fibers, horses(?), and nurturing our youth.
30 teams worth of volleyballers in simultaneous play, on 7 grass courts under happy Hawaiian sun. A performance suncare companies idea of a great day and the site of the 1st Annual Lanikai Invitational Volleyball Tournament. A great day indeed… some of most competitive in the sport turned out, impressing kids of all ages with perpetual plyometric play. Planet Sun athletes off on other exploits, but Mr Sunshine on site as event suncare provider under High UV Index level conditions. Continue reading ‘Planet Sun Sport Report 14 July 2010′
July 15th, 2010 by evan
The Mormaii 27 Mile Pailolo Express held on Sunday July 11th. Otherwise know as the Maui to Molokai Crossing. The first time I did this crossing I was 8 1/2 years old – and I windsurfed across it. But this time I did it – I WON FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS!!!!
Continue reading ‘27 Mile Mormaii Pailolo Express Race – Recap by Connor Baxter’
July 12th, 2010 by davi
July 11th, 2010
Kaunakakai, Hawaii-
The Mormaii Molokai Pailolo Express Race presented by Standup Paddle Magazine lived up to expectation Sunday as gusts as high as 20 knots delivered the goods for 28 Elite paddlers. Known for it’s “Lolo” (crazy) running current and wind, the 10:10 AM start gave way to a light mist at the line from Honolua Bay, Maui with a sense of calmness before heading straight into the rum line.
Continue reading ‘YOUNG GUN CONNOR BAXTER STEALS THE 27 MILE MORMAII MOLOKAI PAILOLO EXPRESS RACE’
July 9th, 2010 by evan
During one of our downwind runs, Todd Bradley showed me one of their new prototype stand up paddle boards, the 12′6″ “Switchblade”. Todd mentioned that the board will be in production at BoardWorks and will be out in stores soon.
Continue reading ‘C4 Waterman 12′6″ “Switchblade” Prototype SUP Board’
July 7th, 2010 by davi
An explosive weekend of high adventure off the chart UV Index ratings for the collective Planet Sun
The Camp Bennett-Eck Freedom Fest hosted by none other than Amy and Erik Eck was 48 hours of patriotism, endorphins and much Kokua. Seven multi-sport events in the belly of the fabled Kualoa Ranch- ALL for charity. Goodness all around with Amy in superherocostume as the Statue of Liberty. Continue reading ‘Planet Sun SportReport – 6 July 2010′
July 7th, 2010 by davi
RECORD GROWTH IN PADDLEBOARD SPORTS
CLOSES ENTRY PERIOD FOR 14th ANNUAL
MOLOKAI-2-OAHU WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN RECORD TIME
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Molokai2Oahu.com
HONOLULU (July 6, 2010) — The Molokai2Oahu World Championships of Paddleboarding, long considered to be the most prestigious paddleboard race in the world, has for the first time in its 14 year history sold out. With over 140 entries, this is the largest field in the history of the event and the first time the race has sold out, illustrating record international participation with particular growth in stand-up paddleboard (SUP) racing. Entries of both team and solo paddleboarders have signed up to tackle the formidable 32-mile Ka’iwi Channel that separates the islands of Molokai and Oahu, Hawaii.
Continue reading ‘Molokai 2 Oahu: Record Entries, Unique Talent Lineup July 25′
July 5th, 2010 by evan
It was a beautiful day for Da Hui’s annual 4th of July race. Here’s a recap from Robert Stehlik from Blue Planet Surf.
Going to the beautiful North Shore on Independence day for the Hui race has become somewhat of a tradition for our family. With clear water, blue skies and light tradewinds, the North Shore once again served up a beautiful day for the most popular paddleboard/ SUP race on Oahu (with the exception of this year’s Battle of the Paddle). The race results show a total of 478 finishers with of which 309 were stand up paddlers, an impressive turnout. The wind was very light in Honolulu but when we got closer to the start at Sunset beach, there were whitecaps and conditions looked good. The crew from Da Hui once again put together a great event.
Continue reading ‘Race Recap – The 32nd annual Hui O He’e Nalu Independence Day Race’
July 3rd, 2010 by davi
Anthony Vela Wins 2010
Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial
Paddleboard Race
July 2, 2010 (Santa Cruz, Ca) – When LA County Lifeguard, Anthony Vela told his paddling co-horts that he would be driving north to compete in the 9th Annual Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race in Santa Cruz, Ca. last weekend rather than head south to the Waterman Challenge in San Diego, they couldn’t understand why. “The Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race has always been my favorite race of the year. Fast paddlers, fast course, and lots of Aloha.” Continue reading ‘Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race Title Returns to Southern California’
