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July 27th, 2011 by davi
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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PLANET SUN’s Andrea Moller seeks repeat channel crossing victory and record
Honolulu, Hawaii-July 27, 2011
This weekend Andrea Moller will attempt to become the first woman ever to claim back-to-back victories at the Molokai to Oahu Channel Race, on stand up paddleboard. Moller won the event last year, setting a women’s course record with an incredible six hour finish.
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July 26th, 2011 by davi
Recap of Sunday’s Event by Connor – and Winning the 12′6″ SUP Division:
The 2011 Naish Paddle Championships Maui Event was held on Sunday July 24th. The race is from Maliko Gulch to Kahului Harbor – a 9.54 mile downwinder.
There were 238 competitors from Europe, Japan, Tahiti, the US Mainland, Australia, Brazil, and Hawaii participating in the 6th Annual Event.
Continue reading ‘2011 Naish Paddle Championships – Recap by Connor Baxter’
July 26th, 2011 by evan
Here’s a preview of Starboard’s 10′3″ x 29″ Pro SUP stand up paddle board from their 2011 Pro Wave lineup. This board was shaped by Scott McKercher and Svein Rasmussen.
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July 25th, 2011 by davi
This was sent to us via email by Karen Baxter.
Aloha All -
Connor put together a great Youtube Video of the Mormaii World Cup Maui to Molokai Crossing – The last event of the Maui Jim Triple Crown.
Although my settings on my camcorder must have been a bit off for clarity – it is a great video of Connor & Dave Kalama together from start to finish.
Continue reading ‘Maui to Molokai Crossing Triple Crown Video by Connor Baxter’
July 19th, 2011 by evan
I had the chance to interview C4 Ambassador and surfing legend Raimana Van Bastolear during the C4 Waterman’s “secret traning day“. In the video, Raimana talks about surfing Teahupo’o, how he got started in stand up paddle surfing, and surfing with Laird Hamilton. Check it out.
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July 18th, 2011 by davi
Connor’s Re-Cap from The 3rd Event of the Triple Crown – and WINNING 1st Place!! And the OVERALL TITLE OF THE TRIPLE CROWN!!
The Mormaii World CUP … 3rd Event of the Maui Jim Triple Crown of SUP
All I can say about the last leg of the 2011 Triple Crown is WOW!!! This race could not have been better. The conditions were epic; East North East winds blowing 30+ knots with some swells breaking over my head in the channel.
Continue reading ‘Triple Crown Event #3 – Recap by Connor Baxter’
July 14th, 2011 by davi
C4 Waterman, Inc. hired Ty Zulim as its global sales manager. Zulim was formerly the national sales manager for SurfTech.
Continue reading ‘C4 Waterman Appoints Global Sales Manager’
July 14th, 2011 by evan
This is a little late but here is a video and some pictures that I took during the elite race at the 2011 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii.
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July 13th, 2011 by evan
Joe Blair sent over some SUP tutorial videos he had made and after watching them I have to say I was thoroughly amused. Joe is a funny guy. If you meet him in real life, he will make you laugh. He’s also a genuine guy that has an infectious stoke for surfing and stand up paddling. Continue reading ‘Joe Blair SUP Tutorial Video’
July 11th, 2011 by davi
Connor’s Re-Cap from The 2nd Event of the Triple Crown – and WINNING 1st Place!!
The WARRIOR CUP … 2nd Event of the Maui Jim Triple Crown of SUP
This event was from Maliko Gulch to Honolua Bay (21+ miles) on Sunday – July 10th.
This was a great race but had some of the hardest conditions. The race started at 10:45 in the morning inside of Maliko Harbor. Only 32 competitors showed up for this race – but they were some of the best from here, a few from Oahu and some from Australia. Most racers know how grueling this run is, so many opt not to compete in it. Continue reading ‘Triple Crown Event #2 – Recap by Connor Baxter’
July 8th, 2011 by davi
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: John O’Malley, 808 372-6016
ANDREA MOLLER VYING FOR FEMALE STAND UP PADDLER OF THE YEAR
Honolulu, Hawaii-July 8, 2011
Planet Sun Waterwoman, Andrea Moller, was recently nominated as one of the Top 3 Female Stand Up Paddlers of the Year as part of 2011 Stand Up Paddling Awards presented by “SUP Magazine”. Continue reading ‘Andrea Moller nominated as Female Stand Up Paddler of the Year’
July 8th, 2011 by davi
Connor’s Re-Cap from July 4th’s Big Event – and WINNING 1st Place!!
The Hui He’e Nalu Independence Day Race
After Sunday’s Triple Crown Event – I was on a plane to Oahu for this event on Monday.
Continue reading ‘2011 Hui He’e Nalu Race – Recap by Connor Baxter’
July 7th, 2011 by davi
Surfers’ Environmental Alliance (SEA) will rally the surf industry and autism advocates in support of the O’Neill SEA Paddle NYC. Happening Friday, August 12 in Manhattan, with the support of sponsors O’Neill and WaveJet Propulsion, the paddle will bring an unprecedented number of athletes from around the world to New York City to make a stand against autism.
Continue reading ‘O’NEILL SEAPADDLE NYC ANNOUNCED FOR AUGUST 12, 2011′
July 7th, 2011 by davi
Covewater Paddle Surf Hosts Weekend of
Stand Up Paddleboard Event Firsts
Premiere SUP Race, Race Clinic, and Movie Screening
Offer a Variety of Fun Opportunities
Santa Cruz, CA – June 30, 2011 – Covewater Paddle Surf, Northern California’s first dedicated stand up paddleboard shop, announced a weekend of first-time stand up paddleboard (SUP) related activities taking place July 15-16th Continue reading ‘Covewater Classic 2011′
July 5th, 2011 by davi
Connor’s Re-Cap from Sunday’s Big Event – and WINNING 1st Place!!
The Poi Bowl…1st Leg of the Maui Jim Triple Crown of SUP
The Triple Crown consists of Three Events on Maui. The First Event is from Maliko Gulch to Kahului Harbor (9.54 miles). The Second Event goes from Maliko Gulch to Honolua Bay (21-miles). The Third and final Event of the series, paddlers traverse the Pai’lolo channel from Honolua Bay to Kaunakakai Harbor, Moloka’i (27-miles).
Continue reading ‘Triple Crown Event – Recap by Connor Baxter’
