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2012 Watermans Paddle for Humanity, Deerfield Beach Results

Here are the top SUP finishers from the Watermans Paddle for Humanity event held at Deerfield Beach, Florida on June 2, 2012. Full race results in PDF format are available for download below.
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Watermans Paddle for Humanity Heads East

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Watermans Paddle for Humanity Heads East

Deerfield Beach is the Next Stop for the PFH

Orange County, CA – The Right Coast is ramping up for the 2nd annual Watermans Paddle for Humanity – Deerfield Beach, Florida, June 1-2, 2012. Continue reading ‘Watermans Paddle for Humanity Heads East’

3rd Annual John “Pops” Ah Choy Surf Fest (2012)

The dates of this year’s event is set:
September 15 & 16, 2012

Our 2nd Annual Surf Fest was a blast. We would like to thank all the contestants and sponsors that contributed to making it such a memorable event.
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TRAVIS GRANT & GILLIAN GIBREE WIN SURVIVOR SUP: QUIKSILVER WAIKIKI PADDLE FESTIVAL

Quiksilver Waterman Collection

AUSTRALIAN JACKSON MAYNARD &
SAN DIEGO’S GILLIAN GIBREE CLAIM FINAL DAY

QUIKSILVER WATERMAN COLLECTION WAIKIKI PADDLE FESTIVAL

Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Fort DeRussy, Waikiki

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TRAVIS GRANT & GILLIAN GIBREE WIN SURVIVOR SUP: QUIKSILVER WAIKIKI PADDLE FESTIVAL

Quiksilver Waterman Collection

AUSTRALIAN TRAVIS GRANT &
SAN DIEGO’S GILLIAN GIBREE WIN SURVIVOR SUP

AT QUIKSILVER WATERMAN COLLECTION WAIKIKI PADDLE FESTIVAL

Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Fort DeRussy, Waikiki

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HONOLULU – (May 5, 2012) — Australian Travis Grant mastered a brand new stand-up paddle race format today to win the elite “Survivor SUP” race of the Quiksilver Waterman Collection Waikiki Paddle Festival. Grant finished ahead of Danny Ching (Redondo Beach, California), and the designer of today’s course, Jamie Mitchell (Australia), who were second and third respectively. Grant won $2,000 for the result. The women’s division was a clear upset with a win by California’s Gillian Gibree (San Diego) over Hawaii pair Jenny Kalmbach and Candice Appleby respectively. Gibree won $1,500.
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THIS WEEKEND: Quiksilver Waterman Collection Waikiki Paddle Festival

Quiksilver Waterman Collection

QUIKSILVER WATERMAN COLLECTION

WAIKIKI PADDLE FESTIVAL   

THIS WEEKEND 

May 5&6, Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Fort DeRussy, Waikiki

HONOLULU – May 2, 2012: Paddlers from around the world are arriving to Waikiki in final preparation for this weekend’s Quiksilver Waterman Collection Waikiki Paddle Festival. Roughly 500 athletes from Australia, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Korea, Canada, Tahiti, and around the United States will take part in the festival, to be held at Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Fort DeRussy. Continue reading ‘THIS WEEKEND: Quiksilver Waterman Collection Waikiki Paddle Festival’

Ocean Minded Announces Sponsorship of Watermans Paddle for Humanity Series

Ocean Minded Announces Sponsorship of Watermans Paddle for Humanity Series

April 26, 2012 – Ocean Minded, a leading brand of high quality footwear, is pleased to announce 2012 sponsorship of The Watermans Paddle for Humanity race series, which begins this Saturday, April 28th in Dana Point, CA. The award winning series is building on four years of success and will feature multiple events on both coasts with stops in California, Florida, Washington D.C. and Texas – bringing together coastal and inland paddling communities.
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2012 Paddle for Humanity kicks off this weekend at Dana Point, CA

2012 Paddle for Humanity kicks off this weekend at Dana Point, CA

This year’s event is a 2 day happening starting with a social paddle and gathering on the roof of the Doheny Hilton Double Tree. The race will be Saturday and will feature 3 events in 1, enter all 3 or just 1 but come on down for the day and help raise money for your favorite cause.
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RACE UPDATE: Quiksilver Waterman Collection Waikiki Paddle Festival

Quiksilver Waterman Collection

12 DAYS TO THE QUIKSILVER WATERMAN COLLECTION

WAIKIKI PADDLE FESTIVAL

May 5&6, Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Fort DeRussy, Waikiki

April 23, 2012: As the clock winds down to the start of the Quiksilver Waterman Collection Waikiki Paddle Festival, May 5 & 6, competitors and vendors are encouraged to make final preparations for an action-packed weekend on the sand and waves of Duke Kahanamoku Beach.
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::FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:: Chuck Patterson’s Signature Course Beckons

Challenging paddle/run/paddle rally will punish the worlds best April 28th at the Watermans Paddle for Humanity

Orange County, CA - A day in the life of Chuck Patterson is intense and so is his signature course for the Watermans Paddle for Humanity – The Chuck Patterson Signature Series Rally Race. The paddle and run event will feature beach obstacles and distances that will challenge the hardiest of competitors.
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Win a FREE pair of Sunglasses from Hobie Polarized!!!

Gone are the days of spending $300+ on quality sunglasses, thanks to our good friends at Hobie Polarized! Hobie makes the best sunglasses in the world for watersports. From paddling to fishing, top watermen and women choose Hobie Polarized.
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FREE PADDLE GIVEAWAY!!!

FREE PADDLE GIVEAWAY – Like us and win!

Nothing but the best from our friends at QuickBlade Paddles! Three paddles and three ways to win:
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The Stars come out in support of the 2012 Watermans Paddle for Humanity

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The Stars come out in support of the 2012 Watermans Paddle for Humanity

Chuck Patterson, Connor Baxter, Jamie Mitchell and others join forces in support of the Paddle for Humanity

Orange County, CA – The world’s top paddlers have committed to compete in the first stop of 2012 Watermans Paddle for Humanity on April 28th, in Dana Point, CA. Molokai-2-Oahu world champions Conner Baxter and Jamie Mitchell will be joined by elite athletes Chuck Patterson, Rob Rojas and Slater Trout in showing their support for the award winning philanthropic race series. Chuck Patterson is headlining Saturday morning’s event, and will be unveiling the “Chuck Patterson Signature Series Rally Race” – a unique format designed to challenge the skill, fitness and adaptability of each athlete.
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Official release: Cam Sur Paddle Challenge, Philippines

CamSur World Paddle Challenge: Official Release

After much deliberation and following unforseen and unavoidable circumstances, the decision has been taken to postpone the CamSur World Paddle Challenge until April of 2013 (18 – 21st).
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Connor Baxter on Radio Show!!!

This was sent to us via email by Karen Baxter.

Aloha All -

Connor on Radio!!! Check it out if you have some free time!!

PS – he’s only 17 yrs old!!
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