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May 31st, 2013 by davi
Friday 31 May
USA Trilogy announced: Chicago, San Francisco & HB
With the world’s best about to embark on the European Trilogy that starts next weekend in Oleron France (with stops in the Basque Country of Spain and Germany), we are proud to announce the US Trilogy that will pick up at the end of August and hit 3 major markets in the USA.
Continue reading ‘USA Trilogy of events announced for the 2013 Stand Up World Series’
May 28th, 2013 by davi
THE SUP RACE CUP 2013 – ST. MAXIME FRANCE
By Connor Baxter
I arrived in Nice on Thursday afternoon – 2 days before the race. But – unfortunately my Starboard Race board did not show up at the airport. Yannick, who organizes the Event, picked both Bart and me up at the airport and we drove to the Event Site. Sainte Maxime is a Mediterranean town located north of Saint Tropez.
Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter in Europe – 1st Stop France’
May 27th, 2013 by davi
Monday 27 May
Camp David SUP World Cup completes European Trilogy
The Waterman League is proud to announce the Camp David Hamburg SUP World Cup, the 3rd and final stop of the World Series’ European Trilogy and stop 5 on the 2013 Stand Up World Series.
Continue reading ‘Hamburg, Germany completes the World Series European Trilogy’
May 27th, 2013 by evan
I recently had the chance to try out the Starboard 9′0″ x 33″ Hero stand up paddle surfboard and it’s my favorite Starboard SUP board for the south shore so in the past few years. I like this board better than the 9′5″ wide point. I haven’t tried the smaller wide point yet. Continue reading ‘Starboard 2013 9′0″ x 33″ Hero SUP Surfboard’
May 25th, 2013 by davi
This was sent us via email by Karen Baxter.
Connor Wins in France!
Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter Wins in France’
May 22nd, 2013 by davi
Wednesday 22 May
The Waterman League launches their all new umbrella site
As the World Tour and Series develop on a global scale, the Waterman League is proud to launch its all new site, bringing all World Tour and World Series news and information under one roof for a more dynamic and up to date experience. Continue reading ‘The World Series heads to Europe for France & Bilbao events & new web presence’
May 22nd, 2013 by evan
The Blue Planet 9′6″ x 30″ “Nalu” stand up paddle surfboard is my favorite Blue Planet board I’ve tried so far. The board reminds me of a classic longboard shape and rides very predictably. I like the wide nose because it adds a bit more floatation and stability. The rounded pintail turns nicely and the two other guys that tested it with me thought the same things. Continue reading ‘Blue Planet 9′6″ x 30″ Nalu SUP Surfboard’
May 17th, 2013 by evan
I recently purchased an Evolve “Pintail” electric skateboard from Evolve Asia. This is the third electric skateboard I’ve bought so far. The first was the Altered Electric M6 800 which I got from Robert at Blue Planet Surf. I actually got 2 of those because I thought it would be fun for two people to ride together. Continue reading ‘Evolve “Pintail” Electric Skateboard Review’
May 16th, 2013 by evan
Here’s an interview with Starboard team rider Bart de Zwart where he shares with us SUP racing activities for 2013. But first, let’s take a look at Bart’s official profile from Starboard.
Continue reading ‘Interview with Starboard Team Rider Bart de Zwart’
May 12th, 2013 by davi
Connor Baxter Wins the Olukai Ho’olaule’a Event – and Defends his 2012 Title!!
Re-Cap of Event – by Connor Baxter
The Olukai Ho’olaule’a is a great event. Every year paddlers look forward to competing at this event in the infamous Maliko downwinder.
Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter Wins the Olukai Ho’olaule’a’
May 5th, 2013 by davi
Sunday 5 May
Leco Salazar storms to victory at 2013 Ubatuba Pro Brazil
After 3 days of intense action here at Itamamabuca Beach in the beautiful region of Ubatuba Brazil, Leco Salazar storms to victory here at the Ubatuba Pro Brazil in a star studded fleet to secure the win at Stop 2 of the 2013 Stand Up World Tour.
Continue reading ‘Leco Salazar wins the 2013 Ubatuba Pro Brazil, stop 2 of the Stand Up World Tour’
May 3rd, 2013 by davi
Friday 3 May
The Trials reveal a whole new hotbed of talent for the Tour
The Trials component of the Ubatuba Pro, Stop 2 on the 2013 Stand Up World Tour, saw over 40 athletes battle it out for the final 8 places in the main event. With a strong show of talent, both young and old, it came down to the performance of each athlete on the day, as the 40+ athletes became 8 and the Trials were wrapped by the end of Day 1 of the Ubatuba Pro.
Continue reading ‘Ubatuba Pro Brazil gets off to a spectacular start for the Stand Up World Surfing Tour’
