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October 8th, 2010 by davi
Aloha from the Golden State. A special 2010 “Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle” edition of the Planet Sport Report
2010 Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle 2010
Two Words: UN, REAL. Thousands of Paddlers, to include the best of breed, gather in Dana Point, California annually for this “world series of paddling” event. Mr. Sunshine on site with suncare offerings- stoked to be part of it, and Planet Sun Waterman hero Duane DeSoto competed. Staged at Doheny State Beach, the event boasted a 2 day venue of distance, sprint, and relay races. Delicious SoCal backdrops, bods and vibe all included free of charge – see the first pic. Continue reading ‘Planet Sun Sport Report, October 5, 2010 – 2010 Battle of the Paddle, Iron Man, XTERRA’
October 6th, 2010 by davi
Big Island to host the Stand Up World Tour Finals
The Waterman League is proud to announce that the Island of Hawaii, otherwise known as the Big Island, will host the climactic Finals of the Stand Up World Tour for 2010. From the 10th – 19th December, all eyes will be on Honoli’i, on the North East of the Big Island for a fitting conclusion to a spectacular year for the Stand Up World Tour and its athletes. With a Title Race now firmly in place between Hawaii’s Kai Lenny and France’s Peyo Lizarazu, Honoli’i will provide the perfect setting for the final showdown between these two phenomenal athletes. You can see more on this at www.standupworldtour.com.
Continue reading ‘Countdown to the Hawaii Island Finals is now on!’
October 3rd, 2010 by davi
MEDIA CONTACT: Jodi Wilmott, Email or +1.808.258-8533
HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES AVAILABLE TO ACCREDITED MEDIA UPON REQUEST
CHING REPEATS WITH DISTANCE WIN AT
RAINBOW SANDALS BATTLE OF THE PADDLE
Above: Stars of the BOP Show –
Danny Ching (R), Jamie Mitchell (L), “Sparky” (C)
Photo: Pat Huber
Continue reading ‘Ching Repeat at Battle of the Paddle California’
October 2nd, 2010 by davi
MEDIA CONTACT: Jodi Wilmott, Email or +1.808.258-8533
HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES AVAILABLE TO ACCREDITED MEDIA UPON REQUEST
DANNY CHING VICTORIOUS AGAIN AT
RAINBOW SANDALS BATTLE OF THE PADDLE
Above: Starting Line. Photo: Pat Huber
Continue reading ‘Danny Ching Beats Jamie Mitchell at Battle of the Paddle California’
October 1st, 2010 by davi
RAINBOW SANDALS BATTLE OF THE PADDLE
STARTS TOMORROW
World’s Largest Stand Up Paddle Festival & Exposition
LIVE WEBCAST
Continue reading ‘Battle of the Paddle CA Starts Tomorrow!’
September 28th, 2010 by davi
-Let’s do this thing… the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection & inspired by The SUP Company this glorious fall weekend Oct. 2 & 3. – remember The Elite Race is at 10:00 a.m. & The Open Age-Group Race is at 1:30 p.m.
Continue reading ‘Here we go – the Battle of the Paddle – this weekend !!!’
September 24th, 2010 by davi
Limited time offer: Free paddle with board purchase offered at Blue Planet Surf – Ward and Kapahulu, while supplies last.
Continue reading ‘Free Paddle Deal at Blue Planet Surf’
September 23rd, 2010 by davi
ALOHA sports and suncare fans…
A Hawaiian Punch of Paddling with Anna Mathisen, the Kailua Canoe Club and a Big Hat.
Anna Mathisen and maiden mates from the Kailua Canoe Club took on the 33 mile E Lau Hoe women’s canoe race, padding to a fifth place finish. The Kailua Canoe club had 3 women’s teams in the top 10 of over 50 crews- a stellar achievement. Sights set now on the “Big One” – the Na Wahine O Ke Kai — the women’s Molokai-to-Oahu championship race on 26 September. A shot of Anna and crew digging in. Planet Sun also on site suncare support at the recent “Race Around the Hat” OC-1 (one man) paddling race . Staged at and around the famous China Man’s Hat on Oahu’s east shore making for a beautiful and challenging venue. Paddle On.
Continue reading ‘Planet Sun Sport Report 23 SEPT 2010′
September 22nd, 2010 by davi
RAINBOW SANDALS BATTLE OF THE PADDLE
CONTINUES TO SET RECORDS
More Than 700 Competitors &
80 Vendors See Opportunities of SUP Lifestyle
LIVE WEBCAST
Download hi-res images
Continue reading ‘Battle of the Paddle California Will See Record Turnout, October 2 & 3′
September 15th, 2010 by davi
-O.K. ROCK N’ ROLLERS …Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection & Webcast inspired by The SUP Company coming soon to Dana Point California October 2 & 3 !!!
-SUP RACERS get a head start by registering online now… BoP Online Registrations – click here
Continue reading ‘Rock n’ Rollers… the Battle of the Paddle is on the horizon !!!’
September 13th, 2010 by davi
Highlight videos from Brazil now online
Highlight videos from Trials and all rounds of the Main event are now online at www.standupworldtour.com: watch as the very best in the world battle it out in great waves down in Ibiraquera, South Brazil for the Mormaii Ibiraquera Wave Contest. We apologize for the delay in posting these videos as a result of poor internet connection on location.
Continue reading ‘Highlight Videos from Brazil now online’
September 13th, 2010 by davi
MAN ON A PADDLE
Hawaiian Archie Kalepa’s mystical stand up paddle ride down the Grand Canyon. A portal into the soul of the world’s largest living cathedral. Riding the 10-6 cMac ATB iSUP.
(click thumbnail to launch video)
September 10th, 2010 by davi
Salazar wins the 4th stop of the Stand Up World Tour
After a fiercely fought out main event for the Mormaii Ibiraquera Wave Contest, it was Brazil’s Leco Salazar who was to be crowned Champion at the 4th stop of the Stand Up World Tour for 2010. In challenging double overhead surf, Leco proved that he was every bit the threat he promised to be and came out victorious despite the strong challenges from Hawaii’s Kai Lenny, and France’s Antoine Delpero and Peyo Lizarazu. His wave selection was unbeatable, and his critical riding phenomenal – congratulations to Leco, a very worth Champion. Read more about the event and checkout the highlight videos that are going up today at the all new www.standupworldtour.com.
Continue reading ‘Leco Salazar wins Stop 4 of the Stand Up World Tour’
