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February 14th, 2012 by davi
Tuesday 14 February
Bonga Perkins edges ahead of Kai Lenny in dying minutes
In one of the most dramatic and exciting Finals yet for the Stand Up World Tour, Bonga Perkins digs deep in the last minute of the heat to edge ahead of Kai Lenny (Naish) by the smallest of margins and take victory here at stop 1, the Sunset Beach Pro presented by Malibu and Starboard and in association with Maui Jim eyewear.
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February 12th, 2012 by davi
Sunday 12 February
Day one of the Main Event sees epic waves at Sunset Beach
6 – 8 ft groomed Sunset was the order of the day as the very best in the world stepped up to do battle on day one of the Sunset Beach Pro presented by Malibu & Starboard and in association with Maui Jim.
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February 9th, 2012 by davi
Thursday 9 February
Main Event athletes prepare to do battle at Sunset Beach
After 3 lay days since the Da Hui Trials on Monday, athletes are now getting ready for a possible day of action tomorrow as the Main Event will get underway here at the Sunset Beach Pro, presented by Malibu and Starboard and in association with Maui Jim Eyewear.
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February 7th, 2012 by davi
Tuesday 7 February
Da Hui Trials are completed in impressive conditions
Staying true to form here at the Sunset Beach Pro, the Opening event of the 2012 Stand Up World Tour season, the trials kicked off in epic 8ft+ surf, as contending athletes stepped up to do battle.
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February 5th, 2012 by davi
Sunday 5 February
The Sunset Beach Pro gets off to a great start at Turtle Bay
The first day of the Sunset Beach Pro presented by Malibu and Starboard and in association with Maui Jim saw a beautiful day here at Turtle Bay Resort.
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January 29th, 2012 by davi
Saturday 28 January
Malibu Rum partners with the iconic Sunset Beach Pro
Bringing a completely unique vibe to the event, Malibu Rum has partnered with the Stand Up World Championship Tour Opener at Sunset Beach on the legendary North Shore of Oahu. Malibu’s island roots will blend well with the Stand Up Community in a celebration of the alluring Ocean lifestyle they thrive on.
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January 26th, 2012 by davi
Thursday 26 January
Starboard step up to partner with the Sunset Beach Pro
Stand Up World Tour Patron and one of the world’s leading Stand Up Paddleboard brands Starboard have stepped up to partner with the Sunset Beach Pro for 2012, punctuating the start of another exciting year for the Stand Up World Tour.
Continue reading ‘Starboard & Maui Jim step up as Champions prepare to do battle’
January 16th, 2012 by davi
Sunday 15 January
Sunset Beach Pro, World Tour Opener just 3 weeks away
As epic swell after epic swell pounds the North Shore of Oahu, tension is mounting for the grand opening for the 2012 season of the Stand Up World Tour at the iconic Sunset Beach.
After the giant surf of 2010 and 2011, right in the middle of the prime winter swell season here in Hawaii, competitors will once again be dusting off their guns in preparation for the 2012 assault, knowing that they will have to put it all on the line to place at this prestigious World Tour Opener.
Continue reading ‘Countdown to the Sunset Beach Pro, stop 1 of the Stand Up World Tour’
December 21st, 2011 by davi
Wednesday 21 December
The 2012 Stand Up World Tour Schedule is announced
An exciting new season awaits the 2012 Stand Up World Tour as the official schedule is announced and riders ready themselves to do battle for the coveted World Championship crown. The events maintain the same locations as 2011, except for a special final event that will adopt a new format for 2012: the Location X Grand Finals:
Continue reading ‘2012 Stand Up World Tour and Series Schedules & News’
November 30th, 2011 by davi
Tuesday 29 November
Zane Schweitzer secures an emotional wind on Big Island
After a great year of competition, 18 year old Zane Schweitzer charges his way through to the Final and puts on a dominant performance to secure an emotional win at the Hawaii Island Finals.
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November 29th, 2011 by davi
Tuesday 29 November
Honoli’i provides the goods for an epic final showdown
The day dawned glassy, with clean 4 – 5ft surf at Honoli’i providing ideal conditions for start of the prestigious Main event of the Hawaii Island Finals. With 32 of the very best athletes in the world now battling it out for the event title and to improve on their overall standings on the 2011 Stand Up World Tour, the pressure is on to make the most of the beautiful conditions on offer at Honoli’i.
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November 28th, 2011 by davi
Monday 28 November
The Hawaii Island Finals get off to a spectacular start
The Hawaii Island Finals opened this weekend at the Naniloa Volcanoes Resort, as the very best Stand Up Paddlesurfers in the world descended upon the beautiful Big Island for the climactic final event of 2011, the Hawaii Island Finals.
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November 23rd, 2011 by davi
Wednesday 23 November
The Big Island to host the finals for the 2011 World Tour
The Stand Up World Tour is once again proud to be returning to the Big Island of Hawaii for the 2011 Hawaii Island Finals that will start this weekend at Honoli’i Beach Park. Returning to the Big Island is like a journey back to the roots, and provides a fitting close to what can only be described as an epic season in 2011.Check out the trailer for the event by clicking on the link: Hawaii Island Finals Trailer
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October 27th, 2011 by davi
Wednesday 26 October
Leco Salazar wins Skol’s Alma Surf Mormaii International
Leco Salazar puts together a stunning performance in the Finals of the AlmaSurf International presented by Skol to take the win in front of an ecstatic home crowd and ahead of an on form Kai Lenny.
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October 3rd, 2011 by davi
Monday 3 October
Antoine Delpero from France comes out victorious
After 3 spectacular days of competition, that saw a fiercely contested Trials event that went straight into and even more intense Main event, France’s Antoine Delpero managed to find his best form of the contest so far in the all important Final heat.
Continue reading ‘Antoine Delpero wins the Huntington Beach Pro, presented by Starboard’
