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I’ve heard Dave Kalama, Ekolu Kalama, Todd Bradley and numerous other top paddlers say to join a 6 man canoe team if you want to get better. The clincher for me was when Doug Lock who is already a fast SUP, OC-1 and paddleboarder said he was joining a beginners crew for 6 man paddling. I just joined the same team. Here are my thoughts so far.
Continue reading ‘I Joined a 6 Man Paddling Team’
I’d like to give a big “THANK YOU!” to the crew in Maui for letting me tag along with them for a couple downwinders. Mark Raaphorst, Randy Strome, Jack Dyson, Livio Menelau, Chris and Donna. Also, thanks to Pono Bill for letting me use his leash. Coming from Oahu, I thought we were spoiled (and we are) with great surf and trade winds. I was blown away by how awesome Maui is for downwinders.
Continue reading ‘Kihei Maui Downwinder – February 2010′
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’
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’
Here’s a look at the new SIC X14 race board. This is the flat water design that Mark Raaphorst designed for short course races like Battle of the Paddle. These boards are especially good for riders under 200 lbs but the X14 seems to be able to float me pretty well at 205 lbs. Continue reading ‘S.I.C. X14 SUP Stand Up Paddle Racing Board’
I’ve been using the Sunphibian Polarized Sunglasses from Planet Sun for the past month or so after picking up a pair at the Ocean Expo. These are some of the best sunglasses for the water that I’ve used so far. The ones I wear have an amber lens that blocks the sun and adds more detail which is especially helpful when doing downwinders. Continue reading ‘Planet Sun Sunphibian Sunglasses’
Another board from Starboard’s 2010 racing lineup, the K-15 stand up paddle race board. Here are some photos and info sent to us by Margareta Engstrom, Starboard’s Media Manager.
Continue reading ‘Starboard K-15 15′ SUP Stand Up Paddle Racing Board’
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
Here’s a short video of a SUP surfing session I had with Jason Kauhane and Lance K at Tonggs. Check out Lance ripping on his 7′2″ Starboard. I got to try it out and it was very challenging. When I tested it I was 210 lbs but surprisingly, I was able to stand on it and paddle around. For a smaller, more agile rider, this board may be just what they’re looking for.
Continue reading ‘SUP Surfing Session with Jason Kauhane and Lance K at Tonggs’
Hawaii is hosting the Battle of the Paddle with over $25,000 in prize money. Last year’s event in California was awesome so come and participate.
Battle of the Paddle Hawaii
(click thumbnail to launch video)
Continue reading ‘Hawaii Battle of the Paddle June 12-13, 2010′
Looks like Mark made some dramatic changes to the S-16 SUP Standamaran. I’m still waiting for an update on how it rides compared to the earlier versions. Looks pretty slick though.
Continue reading ‘S.I.C. S-16 SUP Standamaran version 3′
Here are some more photos sent to us by Margareta from their 2010 SUP racing line. This time for the 2010 K-14 stand up paddle race board. This is the board that Ekolu Kalama rode to win the long distance and sprint distance races at the Jever World Cup in Hamburg last year.
Continue reading ‘Starboard K-14 14′ SUP Stand Up Paddle Racing Board’
I met up with Scott Gamble to check out his custom Bark 14′ race board and go on a SUP surfing session back in January. Scott won the 2009 Duke’s OceanFest Race and is a very fast paddler so I asked him for some tips to improve my paddling technique. Continue reading ‘Winner of Duke’s OceanFest 2009 Race Shares Paddle Stroke’
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!’
I recently got my hands on some Surf Nano Product Board Enhancer and decided to try it out. Garry, the Jimmy Lewis distributor said I had to try it and that it was working great for riders in the mainland. The Surf Nano is a ‘Board Enhancer’ kit which comes with a bottle of ‘Board Cleaner’, a bottle of ‘Board Enhancer’, an applicator pad, microfiber finishing towel and usage instructions. Continue reading ‘Surf Nano Products Board Enhancer – Review’
