Archive for the 'Races' Category
February 28th, 2013 by davi
Thursday 28 February
Magallanes Paddle Challenge to open 2013 World Series
This year’s World Series Opener will venture into uncharted waters and tread new ground for the sport of Stand Up Paddling as a whole. Set in the dramatic surroundings that the region of Patagonia, South Chile provides, from the 14th – 17th March the Magallanes Paddle Challenge will see a selection of the World’s best athletes battle it out for the $20,000 prize-money below the Glaciers for the first stop on the 2013 Stand Up World Series.
Continue reading ‘History to be made at the Magallanes Paddle Challenge, Chile’
February 13th, 2013 by davi
Tuesday 12 February
The Waterman League takes the world’s best to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi may seem like an unlikely location for a World Class Stand Up Paddle Showdown, but it has all of the ingredients to become a World Class destination for the sport. From flat water cruising in the warm waters and continual sunshine, to the waves, yes, you did hear right, waves found at one of the world’s premier wave pools (Wadi Adventure), Abu Dhabi has something for everyone from entry level paddler, to high performance surfer.
Continue reading ‘The Abu Dhabi Surf & Paddle All Stars Invitational is announced’
February 4th, 2013 by davi
Xcel Race Against Skin Cancer
Coming Saturday, February 9
First-Time Event Supports University of Hawai’i Cancer Center
O’AHU, HAWAI’I – Pre-registration continues for the Xcel Race Against Skin Cancer presented by the University of Hawai’i Cancer Center, a standup paddle race Saturday, February 9 benefiting skin cancer awareness.
Continue reading ‘Xcel Race Against Skin Cancer Coming Saturday, February 9′
February 4th, 2013 by davi
Monday 4 February
The Magallanes Paddle Challenge provides dramatic open
The Aragas Magallanes Paddle Challenge presented by Stand Up Latino and powered by Big Foot Adventures Patagonia will provide the most spectacular opener imaginable for the 2013 Stand Up World Series. The area of Patagonia where the event will take place has long been known as a paradise for hiking and nature lovers, amidst the imposing glaciers and unique waterways that make it one of the most striking destinations in the world.
Continue reading ‘The Magallanes Paddle Challenge, Chile will kick off the 2013 World Series’
December 31st, 2012 by davi
Monday 31 December
Stand Up World Tour Schedule for 2013 is announced
As we close another successful year for the Stand Up World Tour and we look ahead to 2013, the New Year will bring most of the same events back, but with some changes and exciting developments making for the most groundbreaking year yet for this World Championship Tour.
Continue reading ‘2013 World Tour and World Series Calendar announced’
December 18th, 2012 by evan
Here is a slideshow video of the pictures I took from the finish line of the 2012 Wet Feet/Blue Planet Surf WPA Hawaii Regional Championships Race.
Continue reading ‘2012 Wet Feet/Blue Planet Surf WPA Race’
December 11th, 2012 by evan
Here is a slideshow video of the pictures I took from the finish line of the 2012 Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard Championships.
Continue reading ‘2012 Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard Championships’
October 16th, 2012 by davi
Tuesday 16 October
Kai Lenny secures an impressive win at Turtle Bay and his first World Racing Title
Kai Lenny (Naish) put on a dominant performance over the weekend to secure his first Racing World Championship Title ahead of a field of international powerhouses. Coming into Pacifico’s Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay leading the overall rankings for the year, (wearing the yellow jersey as a result), Kai knew that he had to finish strong at home in Hawaii to ensure that the first racing Title would be his.
Continue reading ‘Kai Lenny & Annabel Anderson are crowned 2012 World Champions’
October 14th, 2012 by davi
Sunday 14 October
Kai Lenny takes long distance win on Day 1 of the Finals
The Long Distance from Turtle Bay to Ali’i Beach Park in Haleiwa was always going to be a defining race: following one of the most famous stretches of coastline in the world, it is a 12.5 mile paddle with plenty of challenges.
Continue reading ‘Kai Lenny comes from behind to win day one of the World Series Finals’
October 12th, 2012 by davi
Nā Kama Kai to host keiki races Saturday October 13th, in front of Ola Restaurant at Turtle Bay in collaboration with the Stand Up World Series!
Continue reading ‘Stand Up World Series Finals & Nā Kama Kai Keiki Races Tomorrow at Turtle Bay’
October 12th, 2012 by davi
Friday 12 October
Stand Up World Series Finals to be broadcast live
Pacifico brings you the Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay this weekend in association with Naish. With the world’s best descending upon Oahu’s North Shore, the tension is mounting as the climactic Final showdown of the year will take place at Turtle Bay’s unique and spectacular amphitheater throughout the weekend.
Continue reading ‘Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay, broadcast live, this weekend’
October 3rd, 2012 by davi
Wednesday 3 October
The Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay Resort
In just under 2 weeks, all eyes will once again turn back to Hawaii, and more specifically, Turtle Bay Resort for the prestigious Finals of the 2012 Stand Up World Series. With $15,000 up for grabs, and the prestigious World Title from this inaugural season on Pacifico’s Stand Up World Series to be decided, tension is mounting as we come to the close of an exciting racing season.
Continue reading ‘Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay: coming up next’
September 24th, 2012 by davi
Contact:
Marine Corps Community Services
Kimm Marie Teruya
Phone: (808) 628-1681
Email:
teruyakm@usmc-mccs.orgFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SPLASH & DASH BIATHLON, OCTOBER 20
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (MCB HAWAII), KANEOHE, HI – SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 - Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Semper Fit program presents the second to the last race of 2012, the Splash & Dash Biathlon, on Saturday, October 20 at 7:00 a.m. at the Hangar 103 Helipad, KBay. Continue reading ‘News Release: Splash & Dash Biathlon (Oct 20), MCBH’
September 20th, 2012 by davi
Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle
Ready to go next weekend
September 29 & 30
ARE YOU READY?
Continue reading ‘Are you Ready? Battle of the Paddle next weekend Sept. 29 & 30′
September 16th, 2012 by davi
Sunday 16 September
Turtle Bay to host the Stand Up World Series Finals
In all sports there are the proving grounds, the place where it all began and the place where it will always return to. For the world of ocean sports, Hawaii has long been regarded as ‘that place’: the birthplace of surfing and stand up paddling and the roots of surf culture as we know it.
Continue reading ‘The Stand Up World Series comes home to Turtle Bay for the Finals’
