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April 30th, 2010 by davi
As the fastest growing segment of the paddlesports industry, Stand Up Paddling (SUP) requires the participant to balance on a surfboard-like board while racing downstream over a mix of class II and III rapids. The race begins upstream at Crissy Caughlin Park and continues 3.5 miles to Wingfield Park.
Continue reading ‘1st Annual Surftech Rally on the River at the Reno River Festival next weekend’
April 27th, 2010 by davi
ALOHA!!!!
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Protect the Skin you’re in. Love the ones you’re with!
An Earth Day festival at University of Hawaii kicked off an action packed weekend for the PS team. Mr Sunshine was on site educating the educated on all things sun and suncare.
Continue reading ‘Planet Sun SportReport – 27 Apr 2010′
April 26th, 2010 by evan
Congratulations to Connor Baxter for winning the Stand Up Solo division at the 2010 Sarento’s/Kai Wa’a Maui to Moloka’i Challenge. Here’s a recap of the race from Connor.
I just finished the Maui to Molokai event on Saturday April 24th, put on by the Maui Canoe and Kayak Club (www.mauicanoeandkayak.org). The race was really fun and all the people were super nice and helpful. In the event there were a total of 14 or 15 SUP soloist including Livio Menelau, Alan Cadiz, Thomas Maximus Shahinian, Campbell Farrell, Jack Dyson, Ann-Marie Richman, Donna Badome-Raaphorst – to name a few. Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter Wins the 2010 Sarento’s/Kai Wa’a Maui to Moloka’i Challenge’
April 22nd, 2010 by evan
Robert from Blue Planet Surf sent me this deal they are running currently.
“We are closing out the 2009 Aquaglide models and lowered the msrp to $999 for all three models. In addition to the lower price we are also offering a free adjustable aluminum paddle ($140 value) with the 11′0 and 11′3 models. That means you can get a complete board and paddle package for $999. These models are easy to learn and advance on. Continue reading ‘Aquaglide Sale at Blue Planet Surf’
April 8th, 2010 by davi
Winner-take-all $1000 purse sure to generate excitement.
Encinitas, ca (April 7, 2010) – If you’ve ever wanted to try the fastest growing water sport in the world, Standup Paddling (sup), now is your chance. A free, open-to-the-public, flat-water festival known as the Standup Roundup will take place on Sunday May 23, 2010 at Mission Bay’s Bonita Cove. Over 20 of the SUP industries top manufacturers will be on hand, including C4 Waterman, Rusty and Paddle Surf Hawaii offering demos to the public with the latest and greatest SUP boards, paddles and equipment.
Continue reading ‘2nd Annual StandUp RoundUp Flatwater Festival Promises A Knockout’
April 8th, 2010 by davi
The King and Queen of Dogpatch will be held Saturday May 8, 2010 at San Onofre State Beach. This is the second year of this raucous and hilarious stand-up paddleboard (SUP) surf contest that directly benefits the San Onofre Foundation.
Continue reading ‘Rainbow Sandals King & Queen of Dogpatch, May 8, 2010′
April 7th, 2010 by davi
April 7, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) – On June 26th the top paddlers in the country will descend upon New Brighton State Beach in Santa Cruz for the 9th annual Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race. The “Jay Race” is Northern California’s most prestigious paddleboard event drawing top paddlers from as far away as Florida and Australia. The annual race is in honor of the late Jay Moriarity who, despite earning world wide notoriety as one of the top big wave riders on the globe, Jay is best remembered for his unwavering positive attitude.
Continue reading ‘June 26th Marks the 9th Annual Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race’
April 7th, 2010 by davi
Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez
BATTLE OF THE PADDLE HAWAII
Presented by QUIKSILVER WATERMAN COLLECTION
June 12 & 13
Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Ft. DeRussy Beach Park, Oahu
Continue reading ‘Batlle of the Paddle Coming to Hawaii!’
March 29th, 2010 by davi
The X-Country Mtn Bike Presented by Fetzer Vineyards.
Photo (C)2009 Shane Macomber Photography.
2010 TEVA MOUNTAIN GAMES
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Continue reading ‘2010 Teva Mountain Games Registration Open’
March 29th, 2010 by davi
March 29, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) – Chuck Patterson (Dana Point, CA), won the 2nd Annual Surftech SUP Shootout at the Lane over event rookie Zane Schweitzer (Lahaina, HI), Michael Roberts (Pacific Grove, CA) and pro kiteboarder Peter Trow (Central Coast, CA) to take out his second Surftech Shootout victory in as many years.
Continue reading ‘Chuck Patterson Claims 2010 Surftech SUP Shootout’
March 27th, 2010 by davi
March 27, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) – As promised, Steamer Lane did not disappoint in round one of the 2010 Surftech SUP Shootout! With clear skies and solid head-high sets rolling through, the competitors wasted no time in taking advantage of having the Lane all to themselves.
Continue reading ‘Surftech SUP Shootout Day One Delivers!’
March 24th, 2010 by davi
This article was originally published by Adventure World Magazine.
The Vail Valley Foundation is proud to announce that the 9th annual Teva Mountain Games, the nation’s largest outdoor adventure event, will return to Vail, Colorado June 3 – 6, 2010 and is open for registration. After record attendance in 2009, the Games will add two new Stand Up Paddling (SUP) competitions to the roster, along with the triumphant return of the IFSC Bouldering World Cup, which hosts world-renowned climbers at the only World Cup Bouldering event on U.S .soil.
Continue reading ‘Teva Mountain Games to Include Stand Up Paddling and IFSC Bouldering World Cup Returns’
March 24th, 2010 by davi
March 24, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) – The best in the world will migrate to Santa Cruz, California this Friday to battle it out at Steamer Lane. The natural stadium venue is one of the most unique locations on earth for both competitors and spectators alike.
Continue reading ‘Solid swell on tap for this weekends Surftech SUP Shootout!’
March 19th, 2010 by davi
March 19, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) – After much anticipation, notorious waterman, Jamie Mitchell’s 9′8″ signature surf SUP is now in stores! Mitchell and Surftech founder, Randy French, worked tirelessly on the design of the 9′8″ JM for more than two years. The result is the ultimate all around surf SUP.
Continue reading ‘Sought After 9′8″ Jamie Mitchell SUP now in Stores’
March 18th, 2010 by davi
RiverSUP is a revolutionary new DVD. This unique production is the first DVD to focus exclusively on the challenging and invigorating sport of stand-up paddling (SUP) on whitewater rivers.
Continue reading ‘First Ever River SUP DVD’
