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Antoine Delpero wins the Huntington Beach Pro, presented by Starboard

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Monday 3 October

Antoine Delpero from France comes out victorious

After 3 spectacular days of competition, that saw a fiercely contested Trials event that went straight into and even more intense Main event, France’s Antoine Delpero managed to find his best form of the contest so far in the all important Final heat.
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The Trials are completed in beautiful conditions at the Huntington Beach Pro

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Friday 30 September

Trials Event completed in spectacular conditions at HB

After 2 full days of spectacular conditions here at Surf City USA for the Huntington Beach Pro, presented by Starboard, a field of nearly 60 athletes from 14 different countries stepped up to the challenge to earn their place in the Main Event.
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Catalina Island SUP Festival this weekend !!!

CATALINA ISLAND SUP FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 30TH – OCTOBER 2ND

$15,000 Elite Cash Purse, Demos, Beer Garden, Live Music, Films, Parties and much more….

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CHING & APPLEBY Distance Champs at BATTLE OF THE PADDLE CA

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CHING THE KING OF DISTANCE at BOP
Candice Appleby Wins Women’s Distance Race

Dana Point, CA – (Sept. 25, 2011) – California’s distance paddling king Danny Ching returned to the winner’s podium at the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle, taking first in the 10-mile stand-up paddle (SUP) race. Continue reading ‘CHING & APPLEBY Distance Champs at BATTLE OF THE PADDLE CA’

Download: Highlight footage Battle of the Paddle California – Baxter, Mitchell, Ching, Appleby

BOP CA 2011

 

Download Highlight Footage from Day 1 Here

Footage includes action from the Elite Race and the Open Race as well as interviews with men’s Elite champion Connor Baxter & women’s Elite champion Candice Appleby, as well as interviews with Jamie Mitchell and Danny Ching. 

 

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Baxter & Appleby Win Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle Elite Race

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RAINBOW SANDALS GERRY LOPEZ BATTLE OF THE PADDLE  

September 24 & 25       

Doheny State Beach    

 

LIVE ON THE WEB: www.battleofthepaddle.com   

  

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New Elite Race Format has BOP Champions On Guard

BOP CA 2011

 

RAINBOW SANDALS GERRY LOPEZ BATTLE OF THE PADDLE World’s Best SUP Paddlers, Elite Sprint & Distance Races

Stand-Up Paddle Expo, Novice and Kids Race

 

September 24 & 25

Doheny State Beach

  

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The Huntington Beach Pro, now just a week away

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Tuesday 20 September

The Huntington Beach Pro will begin the 28th September

The long anticipated Huntington Beach Pro, stop 4 of the 2011 Stand Up World Tour will kick off next Tueday 27th evening, with a welcome, meet and greet and registration evening  at Tommy Bahama Grille in Newport, Costa Mesa from 5 – 8pm.

As tension mounts coming into this pinnacle 4th stop on Tour, all eyes are on Huntington with all the Top riders in attendance and one of the largest and most competitive Trials fields in the history of the Tour.
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Battle of the Paddle California here now – Are You Ready?

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Are you ready to Rock-n-Roll !!!   

 
   RACERS SAVE MONEY & REGISTER ONLINE NOW:

Online registration will close Thursday Sept. 22 at midnight (Pacific Standard Time).   

On-site registration will be available both Saturday & Sunday at Doheny State Beach starting at 7:00am.

 

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10 days to Battle of the Paddle California, Doheny State Beach

BOP CA 2011


World’s Preeminent Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Race

Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, CA, USA 

$25,000 Prize Purse  

Sept. 24 & 25, 2011   

  

Media Contact: Jodi Wilmott (808) 258-8533

Event Contact: Barrett Tester (949) 276-4431×216

 

**Athletes will be available for advance interviews at Doheny Beach on Thursday, September 22, and Friday, September 23.

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Game On !!! Catalina Island SUP Festival Oct. 1 & 2

CATALINA ISLAND SUP FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 30TH – OCTOBER 2ND

$15,000 Elite Cash Purse, Demos, Beer Garden, Live Music, Films, Parties and much more….

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Interview with Connor Baxter and Robert Stehlik – Video

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I shot these videos of Connor Baxter after he won the 2011 Duke’s Oceanfest Distance Race. Connor also won the surf race the day before and is on a pretty strong winning streak. Robert Stehlik did well too and had a great idea to interview Connor away from the crowd to get more in depth info on what keeps him winning.
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Battle of the Paddle California coming up!!!

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LATEST BoP CA UPDATES!!!   

  
EXPO closing soon !!!

Market, promo and sell at the

BoP CA SUP EXPO.

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Blue Planet: Free SUP clinic this Sunday at Ala Moana from 8 am to 10 am

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Dear Friends,

It’s time again for our free monthly Stand Up Paddle clinic. Come and try some of our many new rental boards and get a special deal on a new SUP if you attend.
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Haleiwa Joe’s Labor Day Race

I was at Waimea Bay when the Haleiwa Joe’s Race started but didn’t race. I’ve been taking some time off from paddling after my board hit me in the ribs a week and a half ago. The X-ray’s showed no break but I still can’t lie on my stomach. Hopefully I’ll be back in action in a couple weeks. Robert from Blue Planet did really well in the race and also managed to shoot some video. Check it out below:


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