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December 21st, 2012 by davi
Thursday 20 December
Location X Finals to air this Sunday at 3pm EST on NBC
The Stand Up World Tour’s presence on NBC continues this month with an airing this weekend at 3pm EST / 12pm PST / 10am HST on World of Adventure Sports. The show is hosted from the British Virgin Islands and will look back at the year on Tour through all its dramatic stops, only to end with the Location X Finals and the culmination of the 2012 Stand Up World Tour. So make sure to tune in at 3pm (EST) this Sunday 23rd December to watch an epic look at another incredible year for the Stand Up World Tour.
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December 21st, 2012 by evan
Starboard team rider Connor Baxter gives us a recap of his race at the 2012 Turtle Bay Challenge and also shares some recent surfing sessions including a wipeout at Jaws.
Continue reading ‘Interview with Connor Baxter at the 2012 Turtle Bay Challenge’
December 18th, 2012 by davi
Tuesday 18 December
Leco Salazar wins the Location X Finals & 2012 World Title
In a dramatic and emotional finish here at Finlandia’s Location X Finals presented by the Moorings and in association with Starboard, the Brazilian Leco Salazar was crowned not only event winner, but 2012 World Champion here on the Stand Up World Tour.
Continue reading ‘Leco Salazar wins the Location X Finals and secures the 2012 World Title’
December 18th, 2012 by evan
Here is a slideshow video of the pictures I took from the finish line of the 2012 Wet Feet/Blue Planet Surf WPA Hawaii Regional Championships Race.
Continue reading ‘2012 Wet Feet/Blue Planet Surf WPA Race’
December 16th, 2012 by evan
If there was ever a perfect resort for stand up paddlers and surfers, Turtle Bay would easily come in first place. It’s really the only large resort on Oahu’s north shore and is positioned to give active vacationers everything they need. When I stay on the North Shore, Turtle Bay is now where I stay. Continue reading ‘Turtle Bay Resort – The Ultimate SUP Resort’
December 8th, 2012 by davi
Saturday 8 December
The Location X Finals will be broadcast live from the BVI
The Location X Finals presented by The Moorings and in association with Finlandia and Starboard will be broadcast live from the British Virgin Islands starting Tuesday next week.The live feed brought to you by DIgicel 4G will bring you the action as it unfolds for what is the most dramatic close the Stand Up World Tour has ever seen.
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December 2nd, 2012 by davi
Sunday 2 December
15 year old Mo Freitas from Haleiwa makes history
15 year old Mo Freitas makes history on the Stand up World Tour by storming to victory against Leco Salazar at the Ubatuba Pro presented by Art in Surf. From the outset, he demonstrated flawless rail to rail power surfing, dominating his heats all the way through to the man on man quarters, where he came up against current ratings leader Sean Poynter and won.
Continue reading ‘Haleiwa’s Mo Freitas wins the Ubatauba Pro, Brazil in epic fashion’
December 1st, 2012 by davi
Saturday 1 December
Watch the final day of the Ubatuba Pro Live from Brazil
Watch the final day of action here at the Ubatuba Pro, stop 4 of the Stand Up World Tour at www.standupworldtour.com/stream.php. We are now underway with Round 4, as we will progress all the way to the finals today here at the beautiful Itamambuca Beach, as well as running a women’s division and a Na Kama Kai Exhibition heat for the U16. Stay tuned for the action as it unfolds at this penultimate stop for the 2012 Stand Up World Tour.
Continue reading ‘The Ubatuba Pro highlights local talent and international players’
November 29th, 2012 by davi
Thursday 29 November
Stand Up World Tour now live today from Ubatuba, Brazil
The Stand Up World Tour is once again back in Brazil this week for Stop 4, as the World’s best congregate once again to do battle at the beautiful Itamambuca Beach in Ubatuba. The action is already underway and being streamed live with the Trials now in the water.
Continue reading ‘Stand Up World Tour Stop #4 in Brazil is now underway in Ubatuba’
November 8th, 2012 by davi
Thursday 8 November
British Virgin Islands announced as this year’s Location X
The British Virgin Islands has been named as the destination for the 2012 Location X. After a flurry of interest online and hundreds of voters sharing their wishes and favorite destinations from all over the globe, the decision has been taken for this beautiful chain of islands in the Caribbean to host this unique event featuring the World’s Top 16 athletes plus 2 wildcards.
Continue reading ‘Destination for the Location X is announced’
October 16th, 2012 by davi
Tuesday 16 October
Kai Lenny secures an impressive win at Turtle Bay and his first World Racing Title
Kai Lenny (Naish) put on a dominant performance over the weekend to secure his first Racing World Championship Title ahead of a field of international powerhouses. Coming into Pacifico’s Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay leading the overall rankings for the year, (wearing the yellow jersey as a result), Kai knew that he had to finish strong at home in Hawaii to ensure that the first racing Title would be his.
Continue reading ‘Kai Lenny & Annabel Anderson are crowned 2012 World Champions’
October 14th, 2012 by davi
Sunday 14 October
Kai Lenny takes long distance win on Day 1 of the Finals
The Long Distance from Turtle Bay to Ali’i Beach Park in Haleiwa was always going to be a defining race: following one of the most famous stretches of coastline in the world, it is a 12.5 mile paddle with plenty of challenges.
Continue reading ‘Kai Lenny comes from behind to win day one of the World Series Finals’
October 12th, 2012 by davi
Nā Kama Kai to host keiki races Saturday October 13th, in front of Ola Restaurant at Turtle Bay in collaboration with the Stand Up World Series!
Continue reading ‘Stand Up World Series Finals & Nā Kama Kai Keiki Races Tomorrow at Turtle Bay’
October 12th, 2012 by davi
Friday 12 October
Stand Up World Series Finals to be broadcast live
Pacifico brings you the Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay this weekend in association with Naish. With the world’s best descending upon Oahu’s North Shore, the tension is mounting as the climactic Final showdown of the year will take place at Turtle Bay’s unique and spectacular amphitheater throughout the weekend.
Continue reading ‘Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay, broadcast live, this weekend’
