Archive for August, 2014

Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Water Bottles

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I recently got a couple of Hydro Flask steel vacuum insulated water bottles (40 oz and 64 oz). I’ll cut to the chase. These are the best insulated thermos bottles I’ve ever used. Continue reading ‘Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Water Bottles’

Connor Wins Gorge Event – Clean Sweep!

Connor Wins the Gorge Event – Clean Sweep!

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RECAP BY CONNOR:

The 2014 Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge was an epic event. It was an action-packed two day weekend with three races.

Day one started with the flat water technical course race. It was about 5 miles – 5 lap course with a lot of buoy turns. All the men competitors were on 14 foot race boards. I had my Starboard 14′ Allstar. Continue reading ‘Connor Wins Gorge Event – Clean Sweep!’

Wednesday Training Group: Time Trial, Meeting at 5:30 PM Hawaii Kai

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Jeff will meet the training group on Wednesday at 5:30 pm at the Hawaii Kai Boat Ramp for a time trial and tips for the Haleiwa Joe’s Race on Labor Day. Continue reading ‘Wednesday Training Group: Time Trial, Meeting at 5:30 PM Hawaii Kai’

2014 Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships

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Here are some photos from this year’s Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships. This year had lots of wind in the channel and was a week before Hurricane Iselle nailed the Big Island. A big congratulations to all the racers!
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CONNOR WINS THE ULTIMATE SUP SHOWDOWN

CONNOR BAXTER WINS
THE ULTIMATE SUP SHOWDOWN
FOR THE 2ND CONSECUTIVE YEAR!

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Recap by Connor Baxter

The 2014 Honolua Surf Co’s Ultimate SUP Showdown was by far one of the best organized events I have ever been to. First of all – Most all of the top surf and race competitors that were invited were at the event. The heats in both surf and race were on time. They stuck to the schedule. Then there is the fact that CBS Sports was there and is going to televise the event on Prime Time TV. Continue reading ‘CONNOR WINS THE ULTIMATE SUP SHOWDOWN’

Mo Freitas & Angela Jackson take the overall wins at the Shonan Chigasaki Pro, Japan

Mo Freitas continues his dominance in Japan to take the overall win here at the Shonan Chigasaki Pro

Mo Freitas (Focus SUP) made history today to become the first ever winner of the Shonan Chigasaki Pro presented by Noah Nic & Jeep.
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Mo Freitas & Angela Jackson dominate on Day 1 of the Shonan Chigasaki Pro, Japan

Mo Freitas storms to victory here at Day 1 of the Shonan Chigasaki Pro Japan

History was made in Japan as World Class competition met the shores of Chigasaki Beach for the first ever World Challenger Series event in Asia. With strong 20 mile per hour winds and some wind blown surf to make the course more interesting, the scene was set for the World Series Sprint Racing on Day 1 of the Shonan Chigasaki Pro presented by Noah Nic and Jeep.
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Japan welcomes the World Series as the Shonan Chigasaki Pro kicks off in Asia

Shonan Chigasaki Pro opens the first Waterman League event in Asia

Japan welcomes the Waterman League World Challenger Series as the Shonan Chigasaki Pro gets underway in Asia.
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Shonan Chigasaki Pro, Japan to kick off next week and US Trilogy announced

Shonan Chigasaki Pro Japan to make history next weekend as first step in Asia

The Shonan Chigasaki Pro Japan will kick off next week, from the 15th – 17th August, setting the stage for an exciting future for the sport of Stand Up Paddling in Asia.
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Wednesday Training Group: Downwinder – Meet 4:30 Kahala

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We will meet on Wednesday at 4:30 pm at Kahala Beach park for another downwind run. We are expecting northeasterly winds of 15-20 knots, so it will be somewhat challenging, not recommended for first timers but if you have done the run before you will be fine. Continue reading ‘Wednesday Training Group: Downwinder – Meet 4:30 Kahala’

SUP Surfing Sessions with C4 Waterman’s Todd, Larry, and Jeff

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Here are some videos and photos from recent SUP surfing sessions.
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