2008 Haleiwa Joe’s Paddleboard Race

August 30th, 2008 by evan

2008 Haleiwa Joe’s Paddleboard Race

Surftech 2009 Stand Up Paddle Gear Preview

August 29th, 2008 by evan

I just got this sneak peek from Surftech to show what’s new in 2009. This shows all the boards, current and new including the new Joe Bark 14’ racing SUP coming out sometime in 2009.  These will be on display at the ASR show in September and some are just a preview.

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C4 Waterman 2009 Stand Up Paddle Gear Catalog

August 28th, 2008 by evan

I just got this preview from Greg over at C4. It will be debuted at the ASR Show in September but we get the sneak peek.

Click here to download the PDF Catalog

Brian Keaulana’s 8-6 Board

August 28th, 2008 by evan

Check out Brian’s 8-6 board. It has a swallow tail and quad fins. This is what he rode at Noosa. Pretty sweet.

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HELP! let’s get “troubled” kids out of court and into college!!

August 27th, 2008 by admin

Just in from Cynthia Derosier…

Hi my marhvelous Surfrider Spirit Sessions supporters and dear friends!

I’m sending out a plea for help on behalf of the kids I’ve told you about…
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Tropical Blends Newsletter 26 August 2008

August 27th, 2008 by admin

Hello Everyone,

Hopefully those of you on Oahu got a chance to check out some of the action from this years Duke’s OceanFest that wrapped up this past Sunday. Competition took place for many of Duke Kahanamoku’s favorite water sports on the 118th anniversary of his birthday. The Great Hawaiian 105 KINE Luau went down early Saturday evening, which featured the music of Cecilio & Kapono and ono Hawaiian food.

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Video Recap of US Open SUP Event

August 26th, 2008 by admin

Just a short video recapping the excitement of the SUP event held during the US Open this year.

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Kids Stand Up Paddling

August 25th, 2008 by evan

Here’s a short video clip of some kids having fun stand up paddling at the Surf n Sea Demo day. They make it look so easy.

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Practice pays off with title for Hawaii duo

August 24th, 2008 by admin

This article was originally published by the Honolulu Advertiser – http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080824/SPORTS01/808240378/-1/RSS03

By Dayton Morinaga
Advertiser Staff Writer

A lot of practice in little waves led to a big victory for Chuck Inman and Tiffany Rabacal.

nman and Rabacal won the Waikiki Sandbox Bar World Title of Tandem Surfing contest yesterday at Kuhio Beach, Waikiki.

The event is considered the world championship for the sport, and the best international teams competed this week.

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Duke’s Oceanfest Hawaii Paddleboard Championships Saturday, August 23, 2008

August 24th, 2008 by evan

I finally did my first race yesterday and it was harder than I expected. The course was 10 miles from Hawaii Kai (start in front of Marshall Rose’s house) on the Koko Head side of the Koko Marina bridge, around the last green channel marker (blinkey), past Diamond Head, around a buoy set outside of Queen’s Surf and finish near the Beach Boy rental stands near the Duke Kahanamoku statue. The race was fun and I was pretty exhausted. Continue reading ‘Duke’s Oceanfest Hawaii Paddleboard Championships Saturday, August 23, 2008′

Stand-up paddling in midst of popular boom

August 22nd, 2008 by admin

This article was originally published by the Honolulu Advertiser – http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008808220373

By Dayton Morinaga
Advertiser Staff Writer

A year ago, there were 40 entries in a stand-up paddle surfing contest at Kuhio Beach, and almost all of them were professional surfers or experienced watermen.

At this week’s C4 Waterman/Honolua Surf Stand-Up Paddle Surfing contest at Kuhio Beach, there were more than 80 entries, including women, children and experienced businessmen.
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Surf n Sea Demo Day Boards – Video

August 22nd, 2008 by evan

Here’s a video of the boards available for everyone to try at the Surf n Sea Demo Day.

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2008 Honolua Surf Co. & C4 Waterman present Hawaii Paddleboard Championship-Duke’s Race Update

August 20th, 2008 by evan

I’ve been getting a lot of questions regarding the Duke’s race on Saturday.  Here’s the info I got:

Beach Entries are ok.  Show up at 9 am with your form and check for $40 written to “Hawaii Paddleboard Championship”.  There is no beach entry penalty or late fee.  Registration table will be at Koko Head side of Maunalua Bay (Maunalua Bay Bath House) near the restrooms.

The orientation/briefing will start around 10:45 am and race begins at 11 am.

The race starts in the water at Maunalua Bay and racers need to go around the last green channel marker buoy (blinkey I think it’s called) and one more around Queen Surf (NOT Diamond Head Buoy) and then the finish line is at the Duke Statue.  I saw something earlier that said it ended at Duke’s Restaurant but it’s Duke Statue.  After that you’ll get your swag stuff and lunch.

They are still figuring out the final divisions for the SUP divisions although all boards are welcome.  I heard rumors yesterday about a 14′ limit but today I was told that there will be a 14′+ unlimited class.  I was told there are over 100 entrants so far for paddleboards and SUPS and over 30 SUPs already entered.

Here’s the race organizer’s info:

Any other info please post in the comments.

Steel Core Board Security Straps

August 19th, 2008 by evan

A short video clip of Teene talking about the Steel Core Security Straps. Very good when you have to run to the market after a SUP session and have to leave your board on the car. Hopefully, I’ll get a chance to try these myself.

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Surf n Sea Demo Day Video – Part 2

August 16th, 2008 by evan

Part 2 video of the Surf n Sea demo day.

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