Archive for the 'Races' Category
August 12th, 2012 by davi
Friday 10 August
Cocoa Beach Florida to host World Series in September
We are proud to confirm that on the 8th and 9th of September, Cocoa Beach Florida and more specifically, the International Palms Resort in Cocoa Beach will host the next Pacifico US stop on the Stand Up World Series.
Continue reading ‘Tension mounting at Turtle Bay, while Florida Stop in Cocoa Beach gathers momentum’
August 12th, 2012 by davi
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The Watermans Paddle for Humanity heads to Washington DC
The family-friendly event will also serve as the WPA National Qualifying race
George Town, DC - The Watermans Paddle for Humanity (PFH) is heading to Georgetown for the fourth stop of the 2012 series. The family-friendly event will also serve as the Mid-Atlantic Region 6 National Qualifier for the World Paddle Association, Continue reading ‘Watermans Paddle for Humanity heads to Washington DC’
August 2nd, 2012 by davi
For the Second Consecutive Year – Connor wins the Molokai-2-Oahu World Championships – and beats his own record set last year by over 13 minutes.
Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter Wins the Molokai-2-Oahu World Championships’
July 30th, 2012 by davi
Thursday 26 July
The Stand Up World Series comes home to Turtle Bay
The Stand Up World Series returns to its HQ at Turtle Bay Resort on the 11th – 12th August for the next stop on the 2012 World Series: the Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge, presented by Pacifico and Naish.
Continue reading ‘Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge presented by Pacifico and Naish: August 11-12′
July 26th, 2012 by davi
The 3rd Annual
ABBEY, STRICKLAND, KANIA FASTEST IN CALM CONDITIONS
Continue reading ‘ABBEY, STRICKLAND, KANIA TRUMP NA PALI PADDLEBOARD RACE, KAUAI’
July 18th, 2012 by davi
Tuesday 17 July
Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge coming up next
We are now heading back to Hawaii and the North Shore of Oahu for the Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge in association with Pacifico at the Waterman League’s HQ.
Continue reading ‘The Stand Up World Series presents the Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge: 11 – 12th August’
July 15th, 2012 by davi
Connor wins the Triple Crown of SUP Overall Elite Men’s.
The 2012 Triple Crown of SUP is an event that spans over 3 weekends on Maui.
The first event was a downwinder from Maliko Gulch to Kahalui Harbor on July 1st. I missed this event – because I was competing in Chicago at the Stand Up World Series event.
Continue reading ‘2012 Triple Crown of SUP – Recap by Connor Baxter’
July 10th, 2012 by evan
I caught up with Scott Gamble during the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival. This was right after Scott became the overall winner of the Hawaii Kai Run, SUP unlimited men’s division. He shared some SUP racing perspectives with me. Video below. Continue reading ‘Interview with Scott Gamble at the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival’
July 10th, 2012 by davi
The 3rd Annual
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii
~ The World’s Most Spectacular Paddleboard Race ~
Continue reading ‘NA PALI RACE ANNOUNCES $15,550 PRIZE PURSE’
July 3rd, 2012 by davi
Monday 2 July
Chicago sees intense action, storms and sunshine in 1 day
During a day that started out beautifully, Chicago saw intense action on the water, but also a taste of nature’s raw power as a fast moving storm ravaged North Avenue for over 30 mins, only to return to a picture perfect finish for the 1st day of Pacifico’s Chicago World Paddle Challenge, presented by Starboard.
Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter wins the Sprint racing component of the Stand Up World Series’
July 2nd, 2012 by evan
Here’s an interview I did with George Kam, organizer of the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival. George is truly an Ambassador of Aloha and he throws an awesome party. If you ever get a chance to go to a party that George hosts, you should go. The food will be awesome and everyone will have a great time. I asked George to share some background info on this year’s Quicksilver Waikiki Race event. Click below for the video. Continue reading ‘Interview with George Kam at the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival’
June 29th, 2012 by davi
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Watermans Paddle for Humanity heads to Lake Tahoe
Locals gear up for a community event.
Orange County, CA – The Watermans Paddle for Humanity is heading to Lake Tahoe July 7, 2012. The third stop of the event series will feature fun in the sun for the whole family and a chance for everyone to checkout the fun and community surrounding the paddling. The Paddle for Humanity is a not-for-profit event raising money for a variety of non-profit organizations, including the Navy SEAL Foundation.
Continue reading ‘Watermans Paddle for Humanity heads to Lake Tahoe’
June 27th, 2012 by davi
The 3rd Annual
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii
~ The World’s Most Spectacular Paddleboard Race ~
Continue reading ‘Entries Open: NA PALI PADDLEBOARD RACE, KAUAI: July 21, 2012′
June 25th, 2012 by evan
Here are some pictures that I took during the launch party of the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival. George Kam hosted the Friday night launch party which is the best party of the year. Continue reading ‘2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival’