Archive for the 'Contests' Category
February 8th, 2011 by davi
Trials Completed in giant surf
The giant surf continued today as we picked up where we left off with the Sunset Beach Pro, presented by Turtle Bay Resort, with the quarterfinals of the Trials. As the heats progressed it was clear that power and local knowledge were advantageous, as Chuck Patterson from Dana Point and Haley Fiske from San Francisco showcased the power approach, and Pomai Hoapili, with his no compromise approach to riding big Sunset, demonstrated the local advantage. Continue reading ‘Another spectacular day for the Sunset Beach Pro’
February 7th, 2011 by davi
Turtle Bay Expression Session
On Saturday Turtle Bay hosted an expression session as a precursor to the Sunset Beach Pro. Kai Lenny, Robin Johnston, Kala Alexander, Mo Freitas, Antoine Delpero, and Leco Salazar all took part in the event. Voted the winner by popular demand, Kai Lenny was also named as an ambassador for Turtle Bay Resort. You can watch the highlights of this exhibition now online at www.standupworldtour.com
Continue reading ‘The Sunset Beach Pro gets off to a spectacular start’
February 6th, 2011 by davi
Aloha everyone,
After a great exhibition earlier today at Turtle Bay Resort, featuring Kai Lenny, Leco Salazar, Antoine Delpero, Robin Johnston and Kala Alexander, we are now preparing for a spectacular start to the event tomorrow here at the Sunset Beach Pro, presented by Turtle Bay Resort.
Continue reading ‘Revised Main event Draw and Trials draw – Sunday is looking good’
January 28th, 2011 by davi
3rd Annual Surftech Shootout to add
Stand Up Paddleboard Race
It started in 2008 as an “Expression Session”. Since then the Surftech Shootout has quickly become one of the most competitive and prestigious SUP surf events in the world. In association with the Santa Cruz Paddlefest, March 18-20th, many of the world’s top SUP surfers will once again converge upon the town of Santa Cruz, California and battle it out in the waters of the legendary Steamer Lane.
Continue reading ‘3rd Annual Surftech Shootout to add Stand Up Paddle Race’
January 15th, 2011 by davi
Sunset Beach Pro 2011 is to begin February 6th
The event that started it all in 2010 is back again this year to kick off the 2011 season for the Stand Up World Tour. Sunset Beach is one of the most notorious surfbreaks in the world, renowned for its powerful and more often than not, big surf, providing the perfect arena for amongst the most challenging and spectacular action on Tour.
Continue reading ‘The Sunset Beach Pro 2011 is upon us’
January 13th, 2011 by davi
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release- January 13, 2011
Sayulita, Mexico
Top Competitors to Compete at 2nd Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard & Stand-Up Paddle Classic – Presented by Corona – March 12-13, 2011
Punta Sayulita and presenting sponsor, Corona, announce dates for the 2nd Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard & Stand-Up Paddle Classic to be held on March 12 – 13, 2011 in the beautiful surfside village of Sayulita, Mexico, along Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit.
Continue reading ‘2nd Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard & Stand-Up Paddle Classic – March 12-13, 2011′
December 23rd, 2010 by davi
An epic close to the 2010 Stand Up World Tour
The Big Island of Hawaii provided the perfect setting for the climactic Finals of the 2010 Stand Up World Tour, with a welcome that surpassed any and all expectations, showcasing the true spirit of Aloha. From the County and its dynamic leader Mayor Billy Kenoi, to the support mechanism of the Paka crew at Honoli’i and our Big Island ambassador, Kalani Kahalioumi, the Big Island provided us with a welcome like no other, as they rolled out the red carpet for the 2010 Stand Up World Tour Finals.
Continue reading ‘2010 Hawaii Island Finals Highlights’
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.
Continue reading ‘Stand Up World Tour’s Hawaii Island Finals’
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!’
September 13th, 2010 by davi
Highlight videos from Brazil now online
Highlight videos from Trials and all rounds of the Main event are now online at www.standupworldtour.com: watch as the very best in the world battle it out in great waves down in Ibiraquera, South Brazil for the Mormaii Ibiraquera Wave Contest. We apologize for the delay in posting these videos as a result of poor internet connection on location.
Continue reading ‘Highlight Videos from Brazil now online’
September 10th, 2010 by davi
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.
Continue reading ‘Leco Salazar wins Stop 4 of the Stand Up World Tour’
September 6th, 2010 by davi
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.
Continue reading ‘The Mormaii Ibiraquera Wave Contest is now underway’
August 30th, 2010 by davi
Aloha Everyone!!
What a fun week in Oahu!!
Long Distance Race – finish at Waikiki.
The 2010 Duke’s Ocean Fest was a great event. The purpose of this event is to honor Duke Kahanamoku. This event has swimming, surf polo, surfing, and stand up paddling events throughout the week.
Continue reading ‘2010 Duke’s OceanFest Events – Recap by Connor Baxter’
August 27th, 2010 by davi
Kamu Auwae Wins C4 Waterman SUP Surf-Off
Leleo Kinimaka Awarded Waterman of the Event
HONOLULU – Friday, August 27, 2010 – Kamu Auwae (Waianae) emerged the king of the waves at Duke’s OceanFest, Waikiki, today, claiming the C4 Waterman stand-up paddle (SUP) “Surf-Off”. His victory came one day after winning the Toes on the Nose pro longboard event at the same venue.
Continue reading ‘Kamu Auwae Wins C4 Waterman SUP Surf-Off’
August 26th, 2010 by davi
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SPIRIT OF SURFING ALIVE & WELL AT DUKE’S OCEANFEST
Live Global Webcast at dukefoundation.org
Televised Around Hawaii on Oceanic Time Warner Cable:
Digital Channels 250 & 1250
Continue reading ‘HAWAII: Soul of Surfing Alive & Well at Waikiki With San Diego’s Ryan Levinson’
