Archive for 2010

Tropical Blends 12′6″ SUP Race Boards by Kyle Bernhardt

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Master shaper Kyle Bernhardt gives us a quick overview of his 12′6″ stand up race boards offered through Tropical Blends Surf. Kyle goes over the basic difference between a displacement hull and planing hull and shows 3 of the models he had at the Hawaii Battle of the Paddle 2010. Continue reading ‘Tropical Blends 12′6″ SUP Race Boards by Kyle Bernhardt’

The Mormaii Ibiraquera Wave Contest is now underway

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Stop 4 of the Stand Up World Tour now underway

The Mormaii Ibiraquera Wave Contest is now underway, with the Trials starting here in South Brazil this morning. All the principal contenders are here, inclusive of the two front runners right now, Hawaii’s Kai Lenny and France’s Peyo Lizarazu. Also vying to build on their success in previous events are Stop 2 Champion in France winner Antoine Delpero and Australia’s Dave Muir, Champion at Stop 3 in Tahiti.
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Planet Sun UV-Blocking Travel Umbrella at the 2010 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii

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Here’s John O’Malley from Planet Sun showing off his UV blocking travel umbrella. I have one of these and can vouch that the thing works. On a hot and sunny day, you can feel a pretty big difference when under this umbrella vs when you’re not under it. If you’re in the sun a lot, this may be a great option for sun protection. Continue reading ‘Planet Sun UV-Blocking Travel Umbrella at the 2010 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii’

BoP Training Mission – Watermans Workout of the Day SUP Event Sept. 18

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Training Mission for the Battle of the Paddle? Try on the upcoming “WATERMANS WOD-SUP”
The CrossFit Journal Sports Series: Standup Paddling
on September 18th at the Newport Aquatic Center.

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CNC Shaping the S.I.C. X-12 SUP Stand Up Paddle Race Board

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Here’s the latest in the S.I.C. Stand Up Paddle race board line, the X-12.  I shot this at the S.I.C. factory during my last trip to Maui.  This is just of the CNC machine cutting the foam but it’s pretty neat to see how the beginning process works.
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Boardworks Hawaii / Blue Planet Surf Demo Days

Boardworks Hawaii / Blue Planet Surf Demo Days

Free Stand Up Paddle demos:
Boardworks Hawaii and Blue Planet Surf brings you demo days with paddle technique clinic and help for first timers. Try our demo fleet for free and get advice. Demo boards by C4 Waterman, Paddle Surf Hawaii, Rusty, and more.
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2010 Duke’s OceanFest Events – Recap by Connor Baxter

Aloha Everyone!!

What a fun week in Oahu!!

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The 2010 Duke’s Ocean Fest was a great event. The purpose of this event is to honor Duke Kahanamoku. This event has swimming, surf polo, surfing, and stand up paddling events throughout the week.
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Surftech Jamie Mitchell 9′8″ SUP Stand Up Paddle Board

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I was at Surftech’s Hawaii office on Queen Street and got some pics and video of the Jamie Mitchell 9′8″ SUP. This model has a much more pulled in nose and has substantial nose rocker. I was told that this is more of a high performance board for bigger, juicier waves. Here are the specs below and a short video preview.
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Kamu Auwae Wins C4 Waterman SUP Surf-Off

9th Annual DUKE'S OCEANFEST

Kamu Auwae Wins C4 Waterman SUP Surf-Off
Leleo Kinimaka Awarded Waterman of the Event

HONOLULU – Friday, August 27, 2010 – Kamu Auwae (Waianae) emerged the king of the waves at Duke’s OceanFest, Waikiki, today, claiming the C4 Waterman stand-up paddle (SUP) “Surf-Off”. His victory came one day after winning the Toes on the Nose pro longboard event at the same venue.
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Future Fins SUP Fin Overview – Video

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At the 2010 Hawaii Battle of the Paddle I met the guys at Future Fins and got a short fin knowledge lesson on the spot. This video goes through the Future Fins SUP line.
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HAWAII: Soul of Surfing Alive & Well at Waikiki With San Diego’s Ryan Levinson

9th Annual DUKE'S OCEANFEST

For high resolution media images, please contact Jodi Wilmott

 

SPIRIT OF SURFING ALIVE & WELL AT DUKE’S OCEANFEST

Live Global Webcast at dukefoundation.org
Televised Around Hawaii on Oceanic Time Warner Cable:
Digital Channels 250 & 1250

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Waikiki Goes Live Today: Duke’s OceanFest Sports Begin

9th Annual DUKE'S OCEANFEST

WAIKIKI, HAWAII: QUEENS SURF GOES LIVE TODAY
WITH DUKE’S OCEANFEST

 

Live Global Webcast at dukefoundation.org
Televised Around Hawaii on Oceanic Time Warner Cable:
Digital Channels 250 & 1250

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Stand Up World Tour Event 4- Brasil 4th-12th Sept

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Stand Up World Tour event number 4 is approaching fast: The Mormaii Ibiraquera Wave Contest will take place in south Brazil from the 4th – 12th September, as the very best stand up paddlesurfers in the world make their way down to South America to battle it out at Ibiraquera. We are now just over one week away…
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Surftech Lahui Kai 12′6″ Jamie Mitchell Model SUP Racing Board

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I was at Surftech’s Hawaii office on Queen Street and got some pics and video of the Jamie Mitchell Lahui Kai race SUP. Here are the specs below and a short video preview.
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2010 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii Party at Quicksilver Waikiki

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The day before the Hawaii Battle of the Paddle, George Kam and Quicksilver Hawaii hosted an awesome pre race party. The food was as good as it gets. Kimo Akaka from Joe Aloha Catering.
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