Archive for August, 2010

Surftech Takayama 9′4″ Noah Ka Oi SUP Stand Up Paddle Board

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Here’s another preview from Surftech’s stand up paddle surfing lineup for 2010, the Hawaii Pro designs 9′4″ Noah Ka Oi by Donald Takayama.
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Battle of the Paddle California – SUP EXPO & event registration

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-Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection coming soon to Dana Point California !!!

-Exhibitors & those wanting to sell & market goods/services DON’T MISS OUT on the opportunity of the year at our awesome SUP EXPO.
BoP CA SUP EXPO Registration Form – click here

-RACERS get head start by registering online now…
BoP CA Online Registrations – click here

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Mitchell, Appleby and Trout to paddle the SEA Paddle NYC event this Friday to raise funds for Autism

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August 10, 2010 (New York, NY) Surftech team riders, Jamie Mitchell, Candice Appleby and Slater Trout will be in New York City this week to participate in the 4th Annual Surfers Environmental Alliance SEA Paddle NYC around Manhattan. The 28-mile paddle/race around New York City is a fund-raising event to benefit autism awareness and research groups, such as Autism Family Services of New Jersey, Autism Speaks and Surfers Healing, a volunteer group that facilitates surfing adventures for autistic children. Sea Paddle NYC is hosted by environmental advocacy group Surfers’ Environmental Alliance.
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New SUP Magazine

Here’s an online version of a new SUP magazine. Nice article on Dave Parmenter on page 18.

http://issuu.com/arcwindltdpublishing/docs/sup_issue_4

Backwash Surfing Oahu’s South Shore

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In early July, the tide was really high on the south shore and created some interesting shore break. Check out how this breaks when it hits the wall and creates a backwash wave that can be surfed. Continue reading ‘Backwash Surfing Oahu’s South Shore’

Planet Sun Sport Report 5 AUG 2010

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ALOHA
Alas!!! A tremendously incredible week, Sports fans!!!!

Duane DeSoto is honored and honors others at the recent premiere of the Oxbox epic Surf movie “The Water Man Experience. Also, part of the gala was a Na Kama Kai Appreciation Dinner to recognize volunteers and sponsors of the organization. Planet Sun proud to be in attendance as a Na Kama Kai sponsor, and thankful for all Duane and the leadership are doing for our Children! A pic of Mr. Sunshine, Mrs. O’Malley and sir Duane attached.
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Surftech Takayama 8′8″ Menehune SUP Stand Up Paddle Board

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Here’s a short preview of the Surftech Hawaii Pro Designs 8′8″ Menehune SUP.
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Christian Surfers da Bay2Beacon SUP Race

My friend Harris Chang forwarded this to me via email. The race is for a good cause so I thought I’d pass on the info to you guys.

Hi all! Thank you for your patience as we worked out all of the little difficulties that have arisen as we were planning this event.

Hawaiian Island Surf MInistries is hosting their first SUP race on Saturday, August 14, 2010 from Waimea Bay to Haleiwa Beach Park.

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Boardworks Rusty 9′8″ SUP Stand Up Paddle Board

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I was at Blue Planet Surf’s Hawaii store on Ward Ave and got some pics and video of the Rusty 9′8″ SUP. Here are the specs below and a short video preview.
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Surftech Announces Laird Hamilton SUP Clinincs and Team Autograph Signing at Outdoor Retailer Tradeshow

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JULY 31, 2010 (Park City, UT) Design is performance inspired by passion. Surftech has assembled the world’s best designers to produce the sport’s best boards. Inspired by the passion that brings paddlers to the water every day, Surftech stand-up paddleboards are simple, sleek, and powerful enough to change the way we live.
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