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Surftech SUP Showdown

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The First annual Surftech SUP showdown took place in conjunction with the 24th Annual Santa Cruz Longboard Union Memorial Day Surf Contest at the infamous Steamer Lane. Small conditions did nothing to temper the crowd’s excitement as competitors drew one of 7 Surftech boards on which they competed in their first round heat.

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Stand Up Paddle Surfing Demo & Clinic by Surf N Sea

Learn to Stand-up Paddle Surf!

Surf N Sea Hawaii is offering a SUP Clinic this Memorial Day weekend for everyone interested in the fast-growing sport of Stand-up Paddle Surfing (SUP).

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Moonlight Beach Paddleboard Race

Moonlight Beach Paddleboard Race
Presented by Nixon
May 17th, 2008

Thirty Two local paddlers came together for the First annual running of the “Moonlight Beach Paddleboard Race” from Oceanside to Encinitas, a distance of just over 11 miles. Continue reading ‘Moonlight Beach Paddleboard Race’

Pono Bill Big Board Test

Pono Bill Board Test

I don’t have any good excuse why this took so long to post. First off, a BIG Mahalo (Thank You) to Bill (Pono Bill), Diane, Bob (stoneaxe) and Sue for treating me like family. I had the best time and really enjoyed getting to know everyone. I hope I wasn’t too much of a hassle. I’m not a morning person and did my best.

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The Primo Stand Up Challenge

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Soljah Presents
The Primo Stand Up Challenge
A benefit for Malama Maunalua

Saturday, June 7th, 2008
From Hawaii Kai to The Elk’s Club

Hawaii Based Entrepeneur Purchases Boardworks

HONOLULU (May 12, 2008) — Mike Fox, one of the founders of Hawaii’s C4 Waterman, has announced the acquisition of Boardworks, a global surfboard distribution company located in Oceanside, California.

The business will remain in Oceanside and will be operated by Bob Rief. Rief’s career has included high-ranking positions with companies such as Nike, Reef, Sanuk, and C4 Waterman, making him a natural selection for the position. Phillip Rainey, Gretchen Gamble, and Robby Ellingson will remain with Boardworks in their current capacities.

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Stand Up Paddling Goes Mainstream on ESPN Magazine

This is a video featuring Olympic Skier Julia Mancuso and her stand up paddling.


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Tropical Blends Newsletter

Here’s the latest from Tropical Blends

Tropical Blends

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Moonlight Beach Paddle & Swim, May 17th Oceanside to Moonlight

Moonlight beach Paddle & Swim May 17th, 2008 Presented by Nixon
www.encinitasrace.com

Great downhill course
Everyone who enters will receive a t-shirt and pair of trunks from Honolua Surf in addition to other Sponsor Swag

Winners will receive a killer Tide Watch thanks to Nixon
Top three in each division to receive an Excel Rashguard

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Tropical Blends Newsletter

Here’s the latest from Tropical Blends

Tropical Blends

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C4 Waterman New Products


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2008 Hennessey’s Events

Here’s an update on the 2008 Hennessey’s Events:

Hennessey’s River Run
Friday, May 2nd from Laughlin to Needles, Nevada
Info and entry forms are posted on the Hennessey’s website or email
Hennesseysraces@aol.com.

http://www.hennesseyspaddleboarding.com/

C4 Waterman/Boardworks Demo Day in San Onofre California

C4 Waterman/Boardworks Demo Day in San Onofre California

Location: South of Dog Patch, San Onofre CA
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The C4 Waterman Vortice XP Is Now Available

C4 Waterman is proud to present the state-of-the-art Vortice XP stand-up paddleboard.

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C4 Waterman Sponsors French Stand-Up and Tandem Contests

Coupe de France
Longboard and Surf Tandem
Stand Up Paddle Challenge
May 17, 2008 at 29120 Plomeur

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