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December 8th, 2010 by davi
The Hawaii Island Finals start this Friday 10th Dec.
The Hawaii Island Finals, presented by Red Nose is the prestigious and climactic Finals for the Stand Up World Tour for 2010. It will close the season and crown the first ever World Champion for the sport of Stand Up Paddling.
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December 7th, 2010 by davi
New! Performance Sunscreen from Planet Sun
Baby Banz is excited to announce that we will now be offering the professional performance sun screens made by the docs and jocks at Planet Sun.
Continue reading ‘Baby Banz brings you New Professional Sun Protection Products from Planet Sun’
December 1st, 2010 by davi
Aloha and Happy Holidays, Sports and Suncare fans!
Shonny Vanlandingham recently took a well deserved “break” after winning the Xterra World Championships in October, by winning the XTERRA Ceara’ Triathlon in Brazil. http://www.xterrabrazil.com/ Yep, Shonny “vacationed” in Fortaleza, finishing 6th overall among all competitors and keeping her streak of UREAL alive. Shonny dispatched that she was putting our new Formulation Two sunscreen to the test at the race and on “Insano”, the tallest water slide in the world at 41 meters! From the pics we have seen all over FB, looks like she certainly did.
Continue reading ‘Planet Sun Sport Report 1 DEC 2010′
November 17th, 2010 by davi
Surftech Stand Up Paddle Academy Set to Launch
Nov 17 , 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) – Surftech, the world’s largest manufacturer of surfboards and stand up paddleboards aspires to “set the international standard for SUP instruction and fitness programs” explains recently appointed director Bodie Shandro.
Continue reading ‘Surftech Announces International Stand Up Paddle Academy’
November 9th, 2010 by davi
Makaha- the mojo here is heavier than the water off her shores. A revered epicenter of waterman culture that has nurtured many modern day Ocean Sport legends, and site of the 2010 OXBOW ASP Long World Championships. A very special place, and very special day for the family DeSoto.
Continue reading ‘Planet Sun Sport Report Duane Desoto Long Board Surfing World Champion NOV 9 2010′
October 28th, 2010 by davi
The XTERRA World Championships is truly a magical thing. The vibe, the people, the power, the earth, the challenge all wrapped into a 1 mile swim, 20 mile bike and 7.5 mile run- in the lava and dirt. I will come out of character here to tell you that this “experience” is atop the world’s greatest sporting venues. The Olympics, Tour de France, Masters, etc.. just don’t have the same rock-n-roll. Continue reading ‘Planet Sun Sport Report 2010 XTERRA World Championships’
October 25th, 2010 by davi
Surftech Transitions into Multisport Market
October 26, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) Surftech, the worldwide leader in Surfboard and Stand Up Paddleboard manufacturing has once again broken new ground by being the first stand up paddle company to cross over into the Multisport market!
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October 12th, 2010 by davi
Werner Paddles has lunched a new Bent Shaft Stand Up Paddle aimed squarely at the fastest growing categories of Stand Up Paddling, cruising, fitness and racing.
“Our new Bent Shaft SUP is the best choice for dedicated paddlers who want to gentle to their bodies while getting more power for the same amount of effort,” say Jim Miller, Werner’s Marketing Manager.
Continue reading ‘Werner’s New Bent Shaft SUP’s Give More Power’
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 !!!’