Archive for October, 2012

S.I.C. Bullet 14′ SUP Race Board with Fixed Fin

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Here again is S.I.C.’s Mark Raaphorst with a fixed fin variant of the Bullet 14′ SUP race board. This is for the guys who want to race in fixed fin SUP divisions. The board is also a few hundred dollars less than the Bullet 14′ with the full steering system. Continue reading ‘S.I.C. Bullet 14′ SUP Race Board with Fixed Fin’

Joe Blair 7′7″ Surfboard / SUP Board for Kids

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Here’s a new surfboard from Joe Blair which also doubles as SUP board for kids. This is a production sandwich construction board. My 9 year old could handle it pretty well but my 7 year old was struggling to carry it. Both were able to paddle and balance with no problem at Cardiff. I may have to get some for my boys. Continue reading ‘Joe Blair 7′7″ Surfboard / SUP Board for Kids’

Kai Lenny & Annabel Anderson are crowned 2012 World Champions

Tuesday 16 October

Kai Lenny secures an impressive win at Turtle Bay and his first World Racing Title

Kai Lenny (Naish) put on a dominant performance over the weekend to secure his first Racing World Championship Title ahead of a field of international powerhouses. Coming into Pacifico’s Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay leading the overall rankings for the year, (wearing the yellow jersey as a result), Kai knew that he had to finish strong at home in Hawaii to ensure that the first racing Title would be his.
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Kai Lenny comes from behind to win day one of the World Series Finals

Sunday 14 October

Kai Lenny takes long distance win on Day 1 of the Finals

The Long Distance from Turtle Bay to Ali’i Beach Park in Haleiwa was always going to be a defining race: following one of the most famous stretches of coastline in the world, it is a 12.5 mile paddle with plenty of challenges.
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Stand Up World Series Finals & Nā Kama Kai Keiki Races Tomorrow at Turtle Bay

Nā Kama Kai to host keiki races Saturday October 13th, in front of Ola Restaurant at Turtle Bay in collaboration with the Stand Up World Series!
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Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay, broadcast live, this weekend

Friday 12 October

Stand Up World Series Finals to be broadcast live

Pacifico brings you the Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay this weekend in association with Naish. With the world’s best descending upon Oahu’s North Shore, the tension is mounting as the climactic Final showdown of the year will take place at Turtle Bay’s unique and spectacular amphitheater throughout the weekend.
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Weekly Wednesdays time trials starting on Oct. 10th

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This coming Wednesday will be the first weekly time trial, brought to you by Blue Planet and Wet Feet.

Where: Meet at the Hawaii Kai Boat Club dock in front of The Shack in Hawaii Kai.

When: 5:00 pm this Wednesday, Oct. 10th and every Wednesday until further notice
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WIN a Complimentary 2 Night Stay at Turtle Bay Resort! – Extended until December 15, 2012

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Like us on Facebook and get a chance to win complimentary ocean front deluxe accommodations for two nights at Turtle Bay Resort.
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Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay: coming up next

Wednesday 3 October

The Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay Resort

In just under 2 weeks, all eyes will once again turn back to Hawaii, and more specifically, Turtle Bay Resort for the prestigious Finals of the 2012 Stand Up World Series. With $15,000 up for grabs, and the prestigious World Title from this inaugural season on Pacifico’s Stand Up World Series to be decided, tension is mounting as we come to the close of an exciting racing season.
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Free SUP clinic this Sunday October 7th, 8-10 am at Ala Moana

Free Blue Planet Stand Up Paddle clinics and board demos:

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Blue Planet Surf brings you free clinics and board demos with safety, board design, advanced paddle technique clinics for intermediate and advanced paddlers and a introduction to SUP for first timers. Try our demo fleet for free, learn beginner and advanced paddle technique at the clinics and get advice on equipment.
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