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October 21st, 2013 by davi
If you are interested in learning how to do downwinders on Oahu or want to improve your bump riding skills and timing to go faster with less effort, please consider a private downwind coaching session on Oahu’s south shore with Robert Stehlik. The most common south shore run for experienced paddlers is the Hawaii Kai to Kaimana Beach (Waikiki) run.
Continue reading ‘Information on Coached Downwind Runs with Robert Stehlik’
October 18th, 2013 by evan
The second day of the 2013 Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay was pretty crazy. The sprint races on day 2 were in north shore waves up to double overhead and pitching hard. I’m surprised that no one was badly injured. In retrospect, some of the racers probably would have been better off in some heats with 11-12′ gun shaped surfing SUP’s. Toward the finals, Kai Lenny took off on a bomb and caught his front edge and got pounded. If Kai Lenny was wiping out, we know the conditions would be crazy for everyone else. Continue reading ‘2013 Stand Up World Series at Turtle Bay Day 2: Sprint Races’
October 17th, 2013 by evan
Here are some photos I took from day 1 of the 2013 Stand Up World Series Finals distance race that started at Turtle Bay and ended at Ali’i Beach Park in Haleiwa. The race started off with no wind but it picked up a little bit during the race. It still looked like a lot of paddling and not much bump riding. I saw Annabel Anderson on the beach and was a bit confused as to why she wasn’t paddling. Turns out that Annabel already won the overall #1 rank for the year so she was taking a break. Continue reading ‘2013 Stand Up World Series at Turtle Bay Day 1: Distance Race’
October 15th, 2013 by davi
Wednesday coaching/time trial starts at 5:00 pm.
Coaching topic: Changing up your stroke to add power, conserve energy, add efficiency and paddle longer and faster with less fatigue.
NOTE: STARTING TIME IS NOW 5PM FOR WINTER SEASON.
You can watch these videos with some helpful drills from Larry Cain on SUP stroke technique:
http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=21478.0
Where: We meet in the parking area on the opposite end of the Hawaii Kai Boat ramp, close to where the Molokai race finishes. We will start with some weekly coaching tips and stretches before hitting the water to do some drills and warm up for the time trial. Continue reading ‘Wednesday Coaching/Time Trial STARTS 5:00 PM, Topic: Changing Up Your Stroke’
October 9th, 2013 by davi
Finals On This Weekend!
The finals of the Stand Up World Racing Series will take place this weekend at Turtle Bay in Hawaii.
Continue reading ‘Starboard at Turtle Bay Standup World Series Final’
October 3rd, 2013 by davi
2013 RAINBOW SANDALS BATTLE OF THE PADDLE
Recap by Connor Baxter
The 2013 Battle of the Paddle – also known as the BOP was a fantastic and exciting event. Just like last year, they kicked it off with two morning heats to eliminate so many people in the finals. In each heat there were 60 plus people and they were taking half. So as I got ready for the first heat – I knew what I had to do. Since they were taking a lot of people I knew that I didn’t have to paddle my heart out – just as hard as I needed to, to make it through. Continue reading ‘2013 Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle – Recap by Connor Baxter’
October 1st, 2013 by evan
I recently posted about my friend Collin Kobayashi who made some SUP fins using 3D printing. This time I got to visit Collin’s workshop where the actual 3D printing is done. Check out the video below. Continue reading ‘3D Printed SUP Fins’
October 1st, 2013 by davi
Wednesday coaching/time trial starts at 5:30 pm.
Coaching topic: Stroke Drills for the Beginning of the Power Phase: The Twist and Catch
Where: We meet in the parking area on the opposite end of the Hawaii Kai Boat ramp, close to where the Molokai race finishes. We will start with some weekly coaching tips and stretches before hitting the water to do some drills and warm up for the time trial. Continue reading ‘Wednesday Coaching/Time Trial, Topic: Beginning of the Stoke Power Phase – The Twist and Catch’
September 23rd, 2013 by davi
Congratulations to the finishers at Sunday’s Wet Feet/Blue Planet race!
Results: http://racesplitter.com/races/45871BCB0
Wednesday coaching/time trial starts at 5:30 pm.
Coaching topic: Using blade angle/steering strokes, forward strokes.
Where: We meet in the parking area on the opposite end of the Hawaii Kai Boat ramp, close to where the Molokai race finishes. We will start with some weekly coaching tips and stretches before hitting the water to do some drills and warm up for the time trial. Continue reading ‘Wednesday Coaching/Time Trial at 5:30 pm, Topic: Stroke Technique – Blade Angle’
September 19th, 2013 by davi
Water Warrior Beach Festival – Amphibious Assault Elite SUP Race
(or better known as Chuck Patterson’s Torture Chamber)
Recap by Connor Baxter
The 2013 Water Warriors Event put on by Chuck Patterson, was by far one of the most brutal and exhausting races I have competed in so far this year. And – that is to put it mildly.
Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter Wins the Water Warrior Amphibious Assault Elite SUP Race’
September 19th, 2013 by davi
SUP Clinic and board demo this coming Sunday, September 22nd, click link below for map.
Blue Planet brings you another SUP CLINIC at the western end of Ala Moana from 8 am to 10 am.
These clinics are for our customers that are interested in purchasing a board or gear for us. We can only continue to offer these free clinics with your help, so please support Blue Planet with your business (or a donation). Continue reading ‘Blue Planet SUP Clinic, free for customers this Sunday, Sept. 22nd, 8-10 am’
September 14th, 2013 by davi
I finished my SUP surf session and a guy started asking me about the equipment I was using. After a minute or so I asked him, “Are you Mickey Munoz ?” to which he responded, “Yes!”
Since Mickey Munoz is legendary I pulled out my iphone and shot a quick interview. I first tried the stand up paddle on a rented 12′x26″ Mickey Munoz Surftech Softop board in Waikiki. I couldn’t stand for more than a few seconds. Times have surely changed and the equipment has gotten so much better. Continue reading ‘Interview with Mickey Munoz’
September 12th, 2013 by robert
Blue Planet Surf is looking for distribution partners to bring the line of 2014 SUP boards and equipment to an international market. We are looking for partners with distribution experience in the surf/SUP market. Merchandise will be supplied by container from the factory directly to the distributor. Exclusive distribution agreements are currently available for these markets: US West, Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Guam. Continue reading ‘Distributors Wanted for Blue Planet Surf’
September 11th, 2013 by evan
I caught up with Ed Wheeler at the 2013 Duke’s OceanFest where he raced his SIC Standamaran. Ed got his first test ride when I got mine a month or so ago and he was blown away by the glide and how much easier it is on the body. Judging from his recent race finishes, he’s getting the hang of it pretty quick. Continue reading ‘Ed Wheeler’s S.I.C. Standamaran Race SUP’
September 11th, 2013 by evan
My friend Collin Kobayashi of 3D Innovations just popped out some SUP fins for his new board. Collin just got into SUP and is an engineer for his daytime gig. Check out the post he did where he shows how he made the fins. We’re gonna test them at the beach this week. Continue reading ‘3D Printing SUP Fins’
