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February 13th, 2013 by davi
Tuesday 12 February
The Waterman League takes the world’s best to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi may seem like an unlikely location for a World Class Stand Up Paddle Showdown, but it has all of the ingredients to become a World Class destination for the sport. From flat water cruising in the warm waters and continual sunshine, to the waves, yes, you did hear right, waves found at one of the world’s premier wave pools (Wadi Adventure), Abu Dhabi has something for everyone from entry level paddler, to high performance surfer.
Continue reading ‘The Abu Dhabi Surf & Paddle All Stars Invitational is announced’
February 10th, 2013 by davi
Sunday 10 February
Sunset Beach sees another day of spectacular action today
For a second day in a row, Sunset delivered big powerful surf for the assembled contenders to battle it out for the event crown. Sunset once again called the shots, as the competitors put it all on the line in the maxing conditions, providing more spectacular rides, heavy wipeouts and drama, as we completed Round 1, the repecharge and got half way through Round 3 of the Main event.
Continue reading ‘Another day of epic surf for Day 2 of the Sunset Beach Pro’
February 9th, 2013 by davi
Friday 8 February
Sunset Beach provides magic for Day 1 of the Main Event
It was a magical day at Sunset Beach today, with a picture perfect Hawaiian day accompanied by giant but managable surf in the 12ft+ range (20ft plus faces). The perfect setting saw some spectacular action that took us all the way through the trials and through 6 heats of the 1st round in the Main Event. With mindblowing conditions and action to match, Sunset Beach once again legitimized itself as the ultimate opener for the Stand Up World Tour.
Continue reading ‘Sunset Beach delivers perfection for the 1st day of the Sunset Beach Pro’
February 8th, 2013 by davi
Friday 8 February
Turtle Bay provides the ideal arena for spectacular action
Turtle Bay’s pool bar provided the perfect backdrop for Amp Energy’s Turtle Bay Women’s Pro and Go Pro’s Na Kama Kai Youth Challenge, presented by Starboard as a wealth of talent from all over the world showed up to one of the most intimate arenas in ocean sports. Here we see Benoit Carpentier (Naish) putting it all on the line at Pool Bars and click here to watch the highlights
Continue reading ‘Turtle Bay Women’s Pro & Na Kama Kai Youth Challenge turn heads’
February 4th, 2013 by davi
Xcel Race Against Skin Cancer
Coming Saturday, February 9
First-Time Event Supports University of Hawai’i Cancer Center
O’AHU, HAWAI’I – Pre-registration continues for the Xcel Race Against Skin Cancer presented by the University of Hawai’i Cancer Center, a standup paddle race Saturday, February 9 benefiting skin cancer awareness.
Continue reading ‘Xcel Race Against Skin Cancer Coming Saturday, February 9′
February 4th, 2013 by davi
Monday 4 February
The Magallanes Paddle Challenge provides dramatic open
The Aragas Magallanes Paddle Challenge presented by Stand Up Latino and powered by Big Foot Adventures Patagonia will provide the most spectacular opener imaginable for the 2013 Stand Up World Series. The area of Patagonia where the event will take place has long been known as a paradise for hiking and nature lovers, amidst the imposing glaciers and unique waterways that make it one of the most striking destinations in the world.
Continue reading ‘The Magallanes Paddle Challenge, Chile will kick off the 2013 World Series’
January 31st, 2013 by davi
Thursday 31 January
2013 Stand Up World Tour Season to kick off at Sunset
Next week will see the return to the iconic Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu for the dramatic opener to the 2013 Stand Up World Tour season.
Since its first year in 2010, the Sunset Beach Pro has seen dramatic conditions and spectacular showdowns each and every year, and 2013 promises to be no different: the long range forecast shows a very active swell window as the World’s best start to congregate on Oahu’s North Shore and the tension mounts…
Continue reading ‘Sunset Beach Pro & Turtle Bay Women’s Pro to kick of next week’
January 30th, 2013 by robert
Blue Planet Surf is excited to announce that our SUP boards will be available on the US East Coast soon through our distributor Coastal Surf Supplies.
Last week I visited the factory and shot this video that shows a Blue Planet board being made from start to finish:
Continue reading ‘How A Blue Planet Board Is Made: Factory Tour Video and East Coast Distribution Announcement’
January 14th, 2013 by davi
Monday 14 January
The Sunset Beach Pro to take place from the 7th – 15th Feb
Arguably the most iconic event on the Stand Up World Tour Calendar will once again kick the season off in style from the 7th – 15th February: the Sunset Beach Pro brings together the world’s best set against one of the most formidable backdrops and one of the world’s most infamous waves, found at the heart of Oahu’s Fabled North Shore.
Continue reading ‘Sunset Beach Pro & Turtle Bay Women’s Pro to kick off February 6th’
January 9th, 2013 by davi
C4 Waterman’s Archie Kalepa to be speaker at TEDx 2013, globally broadcasted live January 12, 2013.
Continue reading ‘C4 Waterman’s Archie Kalepa to speak at TEDx 2013′
January 3rd, 2013 by evan
Photo courtesy of Ha’a Keaulana
Jeff at C4 sent over these photos shot by Jeff Wathell of Mana Photography of their recent session at Makaha. Most people would think twice about SUP surfing waves this size but it’s nuts on a C4 Supsquatch with 7 riders. Looks like a much better use than racing. Lol. Here’s Jeff’s recap below.
Continue reading ‘Supsquatch in Big Makaha Waves’
December 31st, 2012 by davi
Monday 31 December
Stand Up World Tour Schedule for 2013 is announced
As we close another successful year for the Stand Up World Tour and we look ahead to 2013, the New Year will bring most of the same events back, but with some changes and exciting developments making for the most groundbreaking year yet for this World Championship Tour.
Continue reading ‘2013 World Tour and World Series Calendar announced’
December 30th, 2012 by evan
My family and I recently went on a trip to California and we had the chance to visit Joe Blair at his HQ in Solana Beach. Joe showed us his shaping room and the basics of shaping surf and stand up paddle boards. I usually do the interviews but this time, my boys Koko and Buddy were there to help me out. As you’ll see, Koko has a lot of questions and Buddy doesn’t say much. Check out the video below. Continue reading ‘A Visit to Uncle Joe Blair’s Shaping Room and a Lesson in Shaping Stand Up Paddle and Surfboards’
December 27th, 2012 by evan
Here’s an interview with Turtle Bay ambassador and 2012 Stand Up World Series champion Kai Lenny. Kai shares some of his experiences in stand up paddle racing, surfing at Jaws and wipeouts.
Continue reading ‘Interview with Turtle Bay Ambassador Kai Lenny at the 2012 Turtle Bay Challenge’
December 21st, 2012 by davi
2012 YEAR-END SPECIALS
2012 was another good year for SIC. Flow Sports, a successful and innovative snowboard company, picked up and is now the parent company taking the SIC brand global. This move has allowed Mark, Andres and Amir more time to explore new possibilities in SUP surf and flat water designs as well as continue to refine their winning downwind designs. In the past keeping a stock line of boards available was not possible. With our new partnerships and the support of Flow Sports we now can.
Continue reading ‘S.I.C. 2012 Year-End Special’
