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Revised Main event Draw and Trials draw – Sunday is looking good

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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.
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PA’A Toys for Tots Race

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I did my first OC-1 race in December 2010 and had a blast. This was the Toys for Tots Race put on by Pa’a Hawaii. The race course was the normal Hawaii Kai run which started at Portlock by the bridge, out to the blinker buoy and then around the windsock and into Kaimana Beach. This is the same Hawaii Kai run we always do for downwinders so it was familiar and comfortable.
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SUP Clinic/Demo this coming Sunday Feb. 6th at Ala Moana 8-10am

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Free Stand Up Paddle clinics and board demos:

Blue Planet Surf brings you free clinics and board demos with safety, board design, advanced paddle technique clinics and a introduction to SUP for first timers. Try our demo fleet for free, learn at the clinics and get advice. Demo boards by C4 Waterman, Paddle Surf Hawaii, Dennis Pang, Rusty, Boardworks, Amundson and more, including SUP race boards. Hosted by Blue Planet Surf Shop and Wet Feet.
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Mickey Munoz Mongoose Cup Update !!!

Here’s the latest & greatest on the Mongoose Cup coming March 12:

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Mickey Munoz announces his “honor guard” of Safety Paddlers for the event made up of top watermen & women, friends and his inspirations:

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Gondolin Kluba + Friends Paddle for the Sahara!

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Press Release:

Gondolin Kluba held yesterday, January 29, during the inauguration of its new local: a paddle in solidarity with the Saharawi people in the river Urumea.

On Saturday, January 29, Gondolin SUP Klub, the first club of Stand Up Paddle (SUP) of Euskadi and guests paddled in Urumea for the Saharawi people collecting food for the Solidarity Caravan organized by the Friends of the Sahara (Association of Friends of the Rasd).
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3rd Annual Surftech Shootout to add Stand Up Paddle Race

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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.
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Wilson Home Paddle Play Day #2 Takapuna Boat Club 10am-1pm Sunday Jan 23rd

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Giday, Aloha, Bonjour, Buon Giorno, Nee how, Ko nee Chee wah, Shalom, Oi, Szia,

Firstly to ALL the wonderful volunteers, mentors, coaches, sponsors and families who shared and supported our Inaugural PADDLE PLAY DAY for the children associated with the Wilson Home Trust, MAHALO (Thank You) . Attached are a selection of photos of the event, taken by Photographer Scott Sinton. More photos are available from www.wilsonhometrust.org.nz OR by contacting Sally King at the Wilson home OR Photographer Scott Sinton 021 55 23 98.
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The Sunset Beach Pro 2011 is upon us

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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.
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SUP Clinic/Demo this coming Monday 1/17/11 at Ala Moana 8-10am

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Free Stand Up Paddle clinics and board demos:

Boardworks Hawaii brings you free clinics and board demos with safety, board design, advanced paddle technique clinics and a introduction to SUP for first timers. Try our demo fleet for free, learn at the clinics and get advice. Demo boards by C4 Waterman, Paddle Surf Hawaii, Dennis Pang, Rusty, Boardworks, Amundson and more, including SUP race boards. Hosted by Blue Planet Surf Shop and Wet Feet.
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2nd Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard & Stand-Up Paddle Classic – March 12-13, 2011

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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.
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Battle of the Paddle Hawaii goes May 14 & 15 – See important letter from Sparky

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Important letter from Sparky

Aloha racers and friends of the Battle of the Paddle,

We are very excited about returning to Hawaii May 14 & 15 for the Battle of the Paddle. Last year’s events were unbelievably exciting and lots of fun for us. We saw phenomenal growth in our sport and our event’s success is due to your enthusiastic support. We are very proud to continue the Battle of the Paddle for 2011.
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2010 Hawaii Island Finals Highlights

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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.
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Wet Feet Hawaii 2011 Stand Up Paddle Training Series

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Starting in January 2011 Wet Feet will be offering several training clinics on Oahu for fitness and race preparation featuring the top SUP racers in Hawaii Morgan Hoesterey, Jared Vargas, Robert Stehlik, Jeff Chang and guest speakers:
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Mickey Munoz invites you to the Mongoose Cup & Expo March 12, 2011 !!!

OK sports fans… Mickey is having a party March 12, 2011…and he wants you there !!!

Mickey Munoz Mongoose Cup

Mongoose Cup
Saturday March 12, 2011
Dana Point, CA
Baby Beach
9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.

* Family entries discounts
* Waterman Expo
* Kick off the SUP season by having a great time with surfing legends & icons

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Stand Up World Tour’s Hawaii Island Finals

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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.
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