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October 2nd, 2014 by davi
World Series Finals at Turtle Bay to kick off next weekend on Oahu’s North Shore
After a dramatic stop in Huntington Beach California, the action will intensify as we build up to the prestigious World Series Finals at Turtle Bay Resort presented by Naish that will take place on Oahu’s North Shore.
Continue reading ‘Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay from 10th – 12th October & La Torche Pro France entries now open’
September 28th, 2014 by davi
Location X is provisionally announced for Morocco from the 8th – 16th November
We are proud to announce that Morocco will host this year’s Location X event, following directly on from the La Torche Pro France and running from the 8th – 16th November. Final details are still being confirmed with all travel, logistic and broadcast details to be released next week.
Continue reading ‘Location X announced, World Series Finals coming up & look back at the Huntington Beach Pro Grand Slam’
September 22nd, 2014 by davi
Connor Baxter gets redemption in Huntington & secures 2014 World Title
After a dramatic day of action here in Huntington Beach, Connor Baxter (Starboard) not only navigated an incredible Long distance Race to take the win earning him the event Title here at Stop 4, he has been able to secure the 2014 World Title in advance of the Final event.
Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter secures the Huntington Beach World Series win and the 2014 World Title in advance of the Finals’
September 20th, 2014 by davi
Izzi Gomez secures the event win & in the process her first World Surfing Title
Izzi Gomez (Starboard) made history today by not only claiming her 2nd consecutive Huntington Beach Pro Title, but also securing her first ever World Championship Title in advance of the Final event in France next month.
Continue reading ‘Izzi Gomez wins Stop 4 of the 2014 Stand Up World Tour & in the process, the 2014 World Title in advance of the Finals’
September 19th, 2014 by davi
Spectacular performances define a magical day here at the Huntington Beach Pro
Despite early morning winds that buffeted the event site on arrival today at Huntington Beach, by the time the sun came up, the wind backed off and the conditions turned on for a day to remember here in Surf City USA.
Continue reading ‘Dramatic action at Day 3 of the Huntington Beach Pro sees performance levels sky rocket’
September 18th, 2014 by davi
Top Seeds excel in excellent surf today at the Huntington Beach Pro Grand Slam
Today dawned bright and beautiful here in Huntington Beach, as the swell peaked for a full day of action for the Main Event of both Men’s and Women’s competition. Stand out performances across the board today, with the majority of the Top seeds making it directly through to Round 3.
Continue reading ‘Top Seeds excel today on the first day of the Main Event at the Huntington Beach Pro Grand Slam’
September 16th, 2014 by davi
Thomas King makes his country proud today in Surf City by claiming victory
South Africa increasingly seems to be making its presence felt in the international surfing scene from big wave surfing to regular world tour surfing, but now here on the Stand up World Tour, as the South African contingent put on a show today in the Trials component of the Huntington Beach Pro Grand Slam.
Continue reading ‘Thomas King claims victory in the Huntington Beach Pro Trials on Day 1 of US stop on the Stand Up World Tour’
September 7th, 2014 by davi
The Huntington Beach Pro Grand Slam to host both World Tour & World Series events
The 2014 Huntington Beach Pro Grand Slam will host both Stand Up World Tour Surfing and Stand Up World Series Racing events from the 15th – 21st September in Surf City USA.
Continue reading ‘The $45,000 Huntington Beach Pro Grand Slam to kick of on Monday 15th September in Surf City USA’
August 8th, 2014 by davi
Shonan Chigasaki Pro Japan to make history next weekend as first step in Asia
The Shonan Chigasaki Pro Japan will kick off next week, from the 15th – 17th August, setting the stage for an exciting future for the sport of Stand Up Paddling in Asia.
Continue reading ‘Shonan Chigasaki Pro, Japan to kick off next week and US Trilogy announced’
June 23rd, 2014 by davi
Turtle Bay steps up to become Official Resort of the Stand Up World Tour & Series
In a multi year commitment, Turtle Bay Resort has stepped up to become an Official Tour & Series Partner and establish itself not only as the Headquarters to the Waterman League, but also the Official Resort of both the Stand Up World Tour and Stand Up World Series.
Continue reading ‘Turtle Bay Partnership, European Cup, Japan and US Trilogy news’
May 18th, 2014 by davi
European Cup to provide not only a Series Title, but also 2014 European Champions
The European Cup will provide a prestigious Title for the Sport of Stand Up Paddling, as the World’s best paddlers congregate in Europe for a dynamic Series of events spanning Europe during June and July.
Continue reading ‘European Cup just 3 weeks away and Japan event announced’
April 16th, 2014 by davi
Izzi Gomez comes from behind to take victory at the Abu Dhabi All Stars
Coming off an impressive win at the last stop of the Stand Up World Tour in Brazil, Izzy Gomez (Starboard) started slower at the open of the 2014 Abu Dhabi All Stars, but soon found her stride and gained momentum through the rounds to take victory at stop #3 on the 2014 Stand Up World Tour. With an incredible winning record (2 out of 3 this year and 4 out of 7 since the beginning of 2013), Izzi is proving herself to be a dominant force in the sport of Stand Up Paddling and a true Champion.
Continue reading ‘Izzy Gomez takes the win at the Abu Dhabi All Stars amid fierce competition’
April 14th, 2014 by davi
Epic 2nd day of action here at the Abu Dhabi All Stars Grand Slam
It was another full and dramatic day of action today at Wadi Adventure Park in Al Ain, for the 2nd day of the Abu Dhabi All Stars. With a warm up session for the women to kick the day off, it was straight back into Men’s Round number one, as we picked up with Heat #13 through 16 to complete the first round of action.
Continue reading ‘Epic day of action on Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi All Stars Grand Slam’
April 13th, 2014 by davi
The Abu Dhabi All Stars sees an exceptional first day of action at Wadi Adventure
The Stand Up World Tour Surfing component of the Abu Dhabi All Stars Grand Slam got underway today with the first round of the Main event for the Men, and warm ups for both Men and Women.
Continue reading ‘Dramatic day of action here on the 1st day of the Abu Dhabi All Stars’
