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Danny Ching stacked up, photo: Chris Silvester
This is part three, to read part one and two, please follow these links:
Paddle technique: Part 1- Choosing the right paddle
Paddle Technique: Part 2 – The three ingredients of a powerful stroke
Continue reading ‘Paddle Technique part 3: Stacking the Shoulders by Robert Stehlik’
The Vail Valley Foundation opened registration for the 10th installment of the Teva Mountain Games to be held June 2-5, 2011 in Vail, Colorado. The Games are the nation’s largest celebration of adventure sports, art, music and the mountain lifestyle and attract nearly 2,500 amateur and professional athletes and 40,000 spectators over the four-day event.
Continue reading ‘Registration Open for Teva Mountain Games’
Here’s another video from one of the Blue Planet Surf SUP Clinics / Demo Days. Robert Stehlik, Jared Vargas and Jeff Chang this time answer some questions regarding paddle shapes and design. They also give tips on how to choose the right paddle.
Continue reading ‘Paddle Q & A with Robert Stehlik, Jared Vargas and Jeff Chang’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Karen Wrenn Paddles into History with 150 Mile Channel Islands Crossing
Kaenon Polarized stand up paddler braves winds, waves and wildlife for record
Newport Beach, CA — February 17, 2011 — Kaenon Polarized™, the Southern California-based Luxury Performance™ sunglass brand proudly announces that stand up paddle team member Karen Wrenn successfully completed her record-setting Channel Islands (CA) crossing. Continue reading ‘Karen Wrenn Paddles into History with 150 Mile Channel Islands Crossing’
Aloha Surf Mentors and Supporters!
A big Mahalo to all of those who have helped us recruit our 2011 batch of mentors! We are still looking for mentors for all sessions! Spring is almost full, but Summer and Fall sessions still have quite a ways to go! We will be having a “Surf Ohana” day down in Waikiki Saturday February 26th. We would like to invite all mentors, past and present to come down and share some stories and some surf. Continue reading ‘Surfrider Spirit Sessions – Mentor Surf Day’
Check out the new killer
Battle of the Paddle website
and get the latest event info & bookmark the webcast !!!
battleofthepaddle.com
Continue reading ‘Battle of the Paddle HI UPDATE – new website, special room rates, SUP Expo’
PRESS RELEASE
St. Petersburg, FL February 14, 2011 – School is now in session. Water Monkey, an exciting and innovative stand up paddle boarding company serving, has launched Water Monkey U. Courses offered through Water Monkey U are designed to help paddlers improve a wide range of their skills and technique. “Water Monkey U will be an opportunity for paddlers to get detailed professional instruction and critique in order to maximize their time on the water” says professional paddler and Water Monkey owner, Chase Kosterlitz.
Continue reading ‘Water Monkey U’
Here’s a 2-part video from one of the Blue Planet Surf SUP Clinics / Demo Days. Robert Stehlik, Jared Vargas and Jeff Chang gives the participants some very useful tips to improve their paddling technique.
Continue reading ‘Stand Up Paddling Clinic with Robert Stehlik, Jared Vargas and Jeff Chang’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: John O’Malley, 808 372-6016
PLANET SUN ANNOUNCES “MEET THE CHAMPIONS” EVENT
Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii-February, 14, 2011- Planet Sun, LLC, a Hawaii based performance suncare company, proudly presents “Meet the Champions.” The event will take place at the Kaneohe Marine Corps Base 2011 Swamp Romp Fitness Expo, Kaneohe Marine Corps Base, Hawaii on 25 February, from 3 pm to 8 pm. Continue reading ‘Planet Sun to host “Meet the Champions” at Marine Corps Base, Hawaii’
Here is an interview with Zane Schweitzer from the Waterman League sent to us by Margareta, Starboard’s marketing manager.
Zane Schweitzer Finalist Sunset Beach World Tour 2011
Congratulations 17 year old Zane Schweitzer. Last year you won the Jr class. This year is the first time you actually enter the Pro class and you end up with only 3 athletes in the world finishing in front of you. There is no doubt you have great talents and a bright future in SUP surfing.
Continue reading ‘Zane Schweitzer Finalist Sunset Beach World Tour 2011′
Na Kama Kai Youth Challenge
for immediate release
Contact: Dawn Goonetilleke, dawn.goonetilleke@watermanleague.com, ph. 805-459-5940
NORTH SHORE, OAHU. (February 10 2011) The Na Kama Kai Youth Challenge
Event: Na Kama Kai Youth Challenge, A Stand Up Paddle Contest for youth 16 and under, Presented by Turtle Bay Resort
Final Results:
1st Bernd Roediger, 14, Maui, HI, USA
2nd Matt Becker, 16, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
3rd Kody Kerbox, 16, Maui, HI, USA
4th Ridge Lenny, 13, Maui, HI, USA
Continue reading ‘Na Kama Kai Youth Challenge’
Here’s a short video of the Surftech Munoz 12′6″ Wateryder SUP Stand Up Paddle Board. This is a great cruising / all-around board and I really like that it has a lot of screw mounts that you can use to store your gear. The board cruises nicely in flat water and surfs pretty good on small waves. I haven’t tried surfing it on bigger waves yet.
Continue reading ‘Surftech Munoz 12′6″ Wateryder SUP Stand Up Paddle Board’
Maui’s Kai Lenny wins again at the Sunset Beach Pro.
for immediate release
Contact: Dawn Goonetilleke, dawn.goonetilleke@watermanleague.com, ph. 805-459-5940
SUNSET BEACH, OAHU. (February 9 2011) Maui’s Kai Lenny wins again at the Sunset Beach Pro.
Event: 2011 Stand Up World Tour, Sunset Beach Pro
Final Results:
1st Kai Lenny, Maui, HI, USA
2nd Robin Johnston, Oahu, HI, USA
3rd Peyo Lizarazu, The Basque Country, France
4th Zane Schweitzer, Maui, HI, USA
Continue reading ‘Maui’s Kai Lenny takes the win at the Sunset Beach Pro’
Trials Completed in giant surf
The giant surf continued today as we picked up where we left off with the Sunset Beach Pro, presented by Turtle Bay Resort, with the quarterfinals of the Trials. As the heats progressed it was clear that power and local knowledge were advantageous, as Chuck Patterson from Dana Point and Haley Fiske from San Francisco showcased the power approach, and Pomai Hoapili, with his no compromise approach to riding big Sunset, demonstrated the local advantage. Continue reading ‘Another spectacular day for the Sunset Beach Pro’
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