Archive for September, 2010

Kaipo Guerrero’s Interview with Todd Bradley at Battle of the Paddle Hawaii 2010

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I was walking by the live interviews at the Hawaii Battle of the Paddle 2010 when I saw Kaipo Guerrero interviewing Todd Bradley from C4. They were reminiscing about the early days of stand up paddling. I thought I’d video the interview too and here it is:
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Leco Salazar wins Stop 4 of the Stand Up World Tour

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Salazar wins the 4th stop of the Stand Up World Tour

After a fiercely fought out main event for the Mormaii Ibiraquera Wave Contest, it was Brazil’s Leco Salazar who was to be crowned Champion at the 4th stop of the Stand Up World Tour for 2010. In challenging double overhead surf, Leco proved that he was every bit the threat he promised to be and came out victorious despite the strong challenges from Hawaii’s Kai Lenny, and France’s Antoine Delpero and Peyo Lizarazu. His wave selection was unbeatable, and his critical riding phenomenal – congratulations to Leco, a very worth Champion. Read more about the event and checkout the highlight videos that are going up today at the all new www.standupworldtour.com.
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Dana Point, CA Prepares for Battle of the Paddle

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2010 Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle California

RAINBOW SANDALS GERRY LOPEZ BATTLE OF THE PADDLE
Presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection
October 2 & 3, 2010 – Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, CA.

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Dana Point, CA – (Thursday, September 9, 2010) — The Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle, presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection, returns home to Dana Point, California, on October 2nd & 3rd, following their successful summer event in Hawaii. Entries are now open.
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Planet Sun Sport Report 8 September 2010

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ALOHA Sports and Suncare Fans…
The Planet Sun collective charging hard at the peak of many sport seasons. Way too much adventure.
A very overdue update- ALAS!:
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Tropical Blends 12′6″ SUP Race Boards by Kyle Bernhardt

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Master shaper Kyle Bernhardt gives us a quick overview of his 12′6″ stand up race boards offered through Tropical Blends Surf. Kyle goes over the basic difference between a displacement hull and planing hull and shows 3 of the models he had at the Hawaii Battle of the Paddle 2010. Continue reading ‘Tropical Blends 12′6″ SUP Race Boards by Kyle Bernhardt’

The Mormaii Ibiraquera Wave Contest is now underway

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Stop 4 of the Stand Up World Tour now underway

The Mormaii Ibiraquera Wave Contest is now underway, with the Trials starting here in South Brazil this morning. All the principal contenders are here, inclusive of the two front runners right now, Hawaii’s Kai Lenny and France’s Peyo Lizarazu. Also vying to build on their success in previous events are Stop 2 Champion in France winner Antoine Delpero and Australia’s Dave Muir, Champion at Stop 3 in Tahiti.
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Planet Sun UV-Blocking Travel Umbrella at the 2010 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii

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Here’s John O’Malley from Planet Sun showing off his UV blocking travel umbrella. I have one of these and can vouch that the thing works. On a hot and sunny day, you can feel a pretty big difference when under this umbrella vs when you’re not under it. If you’re in the sun a lot, this may be a great option for sun protection. Continue reading ‘Planet Sun UV-Blocking Travel Umbrella at the 2010 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii’

BoP Training Mission – Watermans Workout of the Day SUP Event Sept. 18

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Training Mission for the Battle of the Paddle? Try on the upcoming “WATERMANS WOD-SUP”
The CrossFit Journal Sports Series: Standup Paddling
on September 18th at the Newport Aquatic Center.

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CNC Shaping the S.I.C. X-12 SUP Stand Up Paddle Race Board

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Here’s the latest in the S.I.C. Stand Up Paddle race board line, the X-12.  I shot this at the S.I.C. factory during my last trip to Maui.  This is just of the CNC machine cutting the foam but it’s pretty neat to see how the beginning process works.
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