Archive for the 'Races' Category
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 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’
April 29th, 2013 by davi
Connor Baxter wins both the Sprint Racing and Long Distance Race for a clean sweep – Claiming the Overall Title at the Ubatuba Grand Slam.
Story: by Connor Baxter
The 2013 Ubatuba Grand Slam was by far the biggest turnout on the Standup World Series. From the first day of the sprints to the last seconds of the event when they took the tents down, there were a lot of spectators there to support and cheer us on.
Continue reading ‘Ubatuba Grand Slam – Recap by Connor Baxter’
April 29th, 2013 by davi
Monday 29 April
Connor Baxter wins the long distance and overall in Brazil
Connor Baxter (Starboard) makes it a clean sweep here at Stop 2 of the Stand Up World Series in Ubatuba, Brazil, winning both the sprint racing and Long distance courses at Praia do Centro and earning him the Stand Up World Series event Title here in Brazil.
Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter wins Stop 2 of the 2013 Stand Up World Series in Brazil’
April 28th, 2013 by davi
Sunday 28 April
Connor Baxter wins Day 1, the World Series Sprint Racing
Connor Baxter (Starboard) builds on his momentum in 2013 with a win on day 1 of the Ubatuba Pro Grand Slam, the World Series Sprint Racing. With a stacked field of athlete featuring amongst the world’s best paddlers, Connor was able to work his way through the heats, and keep ahead of arch rival, Kai Lenny (Naish) to take the all important win.
Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter wins the World Series Sprint Racing on Day 1 of the Ubatuba Pro’
April 25th, 2013 by davi
Thursday 25 April
The Ubatuba Pro Grand Slam will kick off this weekend
The Ubatuba Pro Grand Slam will kick off this weekend in the Center of Ubatuba town, at Praia do Centro. Featuring a selection of the World’s leading paddlers matching up against Brazil’s very best, this weekend’s World Series Racing promises to be some of the most exciting and fiercely contested yet on the World Series.
Continue reading ‘Build up to the Ubatuba Pro: the Starting Line’
April 14th, 2013 by davi
Friday 12 April
Ubatuba Pro Grand Slam to run from 27th April – 5th May
The Ubatuba Pro Grand Slam will run from the 27th April – 5th May in the beautiful region of Ubatuba, just north of Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Continue reading ‘Ubatuba Pro Brazil Grand Slam Entries now open: 27th April – 5th May’
April 7th, 2013 by davi
Sunday 7 April
Connor Baxter storms to victory in the All Stars Sprints
Connor Baxter (Starboard) storms to victory in the Abu Dhabi All Stars Sprints amidst a star studded field of athletes and in front of the dramatic backdrop that the CIty of Abu Dhabi provided.
Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter wins the Sprints and Zane Schweitzer the overall in Abu Dhabi’
April 1st, 2013 by davi
Monday 1 April
The Abu Dhabi All Stars Invitational will go live this week
Abu Dhabi will play host this week to a selection of the world’s very best stand up paddlesurfers for the inaugural Abu Dhabi All Stars Invitational, presented by the Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club, UAE SUP and Wadi Adventure Park.
Continue reading ‘Abu Dhabi All Stars Invitational will go live this week’
March 25th, 2013 by davi
Monday 25 March
Abu Dhabi to host the All Stars Invitational: April 3 – 7
Abu Dhabi has long been a host to global sport at its highest level, from Formula 1 car racing, to golf, and even the world’s premier yacht races, hosted by the Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club. However, from the 3rd – 7th April it will open its arms to a whole new kind of sporting excellence: the World’s leading Stand Up Paddlesurfers as they congragrate for the inaugural Abu Dhabi All Stars Invitational presented by Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club and in association with UAE SUP and Wadi Adventure.
Continue reading ‘The Abu Dhabi All Stars Invitational is coming up next week’
March 23rd, 2013 by davi
Tristan Boxford fom The Waterman League sent this to us via email.
Aloha,
Please find below the promo for the Abu Dhabi All Stars Invitational that will be broadcast live from the 4th – 6th April Continue reading ‘Promo for the Abu Dhabi All Stars Invitational’
March 23rd, 2013 by davi
Event Update by Connor Baxter
The 2013 Patagonia Chile event was amazing. It started off with a lot of traveling and long car rides. On the way to Patagonia, I saw more sheep and llamas and alpacas than I did people – we were in the middle of nowhere. Once we finally got to this beautiful place the water was freezing and the air was cold – but it was perfect racing conditions.
Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter Wins The Stand Up World Series Season Opener On The Epic Iceberg Lake’
March 18th, 2013 by davi
Monday 18 March
Connor Baxter powers to victory in Puerto Natales, Chile
Connor Baxter (Starboard) puts every last shred of energy into a tiebreaker to claim the overall victory here at the Aragas Magallanes Paddle Challenge. With Kai Lenny (Naish) taking the win in the long distance, Connor knew that it was all or nothing on the final day of action here in Puerto Natales, and that he had to put it all on the line to take down arch rival and the reigning World Series Champion.
Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter wins the Aragas Magallanes Paddle Challenge, stop 1 of the World Series’
March 15th, 2013 by davi
Friday 15 March
Aragas Magallanes Paddle Challenge sees epic start
The Stand Up World Series kicked off in style today at Day 1 of the Aragas Magallanes Paddle Challenge presented by Stand Up Latino and powered by Big Foot Adventures. Blue skies and one of the most striking and dramatic backdrops imaginable played host to a fiercely competitive long distance race that saw a selection of the world’s best battle it out on Lake Grey, in the infamous Torres del Paine National Park.
Continue reading ‘World Series season is officially open as the first stop in Chile lights up’
March 11th, 2013 by davi
Monday 11 March
Record 1st place prize-money at Chilean World Series
With a groundbreaking and biggest ever $9,000 first place for any SUP event in history, the Aragas Magallenes Paddle Challenge presented by Stand Up Latino and Big Foot Adventure Company will kick off this Friday with an epic long distance in front of the incredible glacier in the region of Patagania, south Chile.
Continue reading ‘The Aragas Magallanes Paddle Challenge to kick off this week with record prize-money’
