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August 30th, 2011 by davi
“Duke’s OceanFest – Waikiki” By Connor Baxter
The Duke’s OceanFest is held each summer at the end of August. It’s a week long celebration in honor of Duke Kahanamoku, who is the definition of The Aloha Spirit.
It’s one of the events that I have not missed since I started Stand Up Paddling! It’s a fun event with loads of people, good food and just an all around good beach day with family and friends.
Continue reading ‘Duke’s OceanFest Event – Recap by Connor Baxter’
August 28th, 2011 by davi
SUP Event in Hood River!! By Connor Baxter
The first ever 2011 Gorge Challenge was a great, fun event. There were three different races – the Elite course race, the long distance, and the most fun part – the team relay.
The event took place in Hood River Oregon, which is one of my favorite places to go, because there is so much to do. Before the race I got to windsurf, kayak, as well as go down the rapids on a SUP board.
Continue reading ‘2011 Columbia Gorge Paddleboard Challenge – Recap by Connor Baxter’
August 27th, 2011 by davi
CONTACT/FOR IMAGES:
Jodi Wilmott – (808) 258-8533, oceanpromotion@hawaii.rr.com
SWIM, SURF, PADDLE, VOLLEYBALL:
A DAY TO HONOR WAIKIKI BEACHBOY DUKE KAHANAMOKU
DOWNLOAD VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS HERE
Continue reading ‘True Day for the Beachboys at Duke’s OceanFest’
August 26th, 2011 by davi
CONTACT/FOR IMAGES:
Jodi Wilmott – (808) 258-8533, oceanpromotion@hawaii.rr.com
SUPER-CHARGED SURF SPRINTS, WAVE RIDING & SUPZILLA:
A SUP SHOW OF RESPECT FOR KAHANAMOKU
Continue reading ‘WILLIS TOPS SUP-ER CHARGED DAY AT DUKE’S OCEANFEST’
August 17th, 2011 by davi
::FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE::
Watermans Paddle for Humanity descends on the Nation’s Capital
2-mile Fun Paddle and 5-mile Elite Race to be held on the Potomac
Washington D.C. August 17th, 2011 – On August 20th paddlers will take to the warm waters of the Potomac River and participate in the first Annual Washington D.C. Paddle for Humanity. The D.C. event is the third – following events in Dana Point California and Deerfield Beach Florida – in the Watermans Applied Science Paddle for Humanity series, presented by Kona Brewing Co. Overwhelming local support has helped to shape what looks to be one of the most well attended events of the year.
Continue reading ‘Watermans Paddle for Humanity descends on the Nation’s Capital’
August 10th, 2011 by davi
This was sent to us via email by Robert Stehlik.
Dear Fellow Paddler,
Blue Planet Surf is pleased to present our first SUP race workshop on Sunday, Aug. 21st on the North Shore, 8am to 12pm, followed by a pot luck lunch.
Continue reading ‘Go Faster- SUP race workshop on Sunday Aug 21st, North Shore’
August 8th, 2011 by robert
This article was originally published at Robert Stehlik’s Zen Waterman blog.
I put together this 15 minute video about my experience and a recap of the 2011 Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard race. There are some short excerpts of the three interviews I taped the evening before the race, to watch the full interviews, click on the links. Featuring: Brian Szymanski, Jeff Denholm, and Gerry Lopez.
(click thumbnail to launch video)
Robert Stehlik reporting live from the Molokai to Oahu race 2011.
Continue reading ‘The 2011 Molokai race video and interviews by Robert Stehlik’
August 4th, 2011 by davi
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: John O’Malley, 808 372-6016
PLANET SUN’S ANDREA MOLLER WINS 2011 WORLD PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIPS, SETS NEW RECORD
Honolulu, Hawaii- 3 August, 2011
On 31July, Andrea Moller became the first woman ever to claim back-to-back victories at the Molokai to Oahu Channel Race, on a stand up paddleboard. Moller finished the race in an incredible 5 hours, 26 minutes, 51 seconds distancing herself four minutes over the next female competitor, and beating the record time she established last year by over half an hour.
Continue reading ‘PLANET SUN’S ANDREA MOLLER WINS 2011 WORLD PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIPS’
August 4th, 2011 by davi
“Surprise” Weekend!! By Connor Baxter
The Molokai-2-Oahu Race as Jamie Mitchell states, “If you love paddling, this is the race of all races – it’s our Superbowl. I love the feeling of apprehension, the nerves and waiting to see what the ocean’s going to deliver. The depth of talent in this year’s race is unsurpassed.”
Well – the event for me started on Thursday. My dad, mom and I were to take our boat from Maui to Molokai on Friday, relax on Saturday, Race on Sunday. So preparations started on Thursday getting the boat provisioned and equipped.
Continue reading ‘2011 Molokai-2-Oahu World Championships – Recap by Connor Baxter’
August 3rd, 2011 by davi
RAINBOW SANDALS GERRY LOPEZ
BATTLE OF THE PADDLE CALIFORNIA
Doheny State Beach, CA, USA
Sept. 24 & 25, 2011
Dana Point, CA – (August 2, 2011) – The 4th annual Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez BATTLE OF THE PADDLE returns to Doheny State Beach, September 24 & 25, for the greatest battle yet.
Registration is now open for the SUP Expo and races with 1,000 participants expected to gather for the weekend of SUP festivities, including races worth $25,000 – the largest offering in the sport.
Continue reading ‘ANNOUNCING: Battle of the Paddle California 2011′
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 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 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 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.
Continue reading ‘2011 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii Elite Race’
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’
