Archive for the 'Races' Category

Tension mounting at Turtle Bay, while Florida Stop in Cocoa Beach gathers momentum

Friday 10 August

Cocoa Beach Florida to host World Series in September

We are proud to confirm that on the 8th and 9th of September, Cocoa Beach Florida and more specifically, the International Palms Resort in Cocoa Beach will host the next Pacifico US stop on the Stand Up World Series.
Continue reading ‘Tension mounting at Turtle Bay, while Florida Stop in Cocoa Beach gathers momentum’

Watermans Paddle for Humanity heads to Washington DC

:: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ::

The Watermans Paddle for Humanity heads to Washington DC

The family-friendly event will also serve as the WPA National Qualifying race

George Town, DC - The Watermans Paddle for Humanity (PFH) is heading to Georgetown for the fourth stop of the 2012 series. The family-friendly event will also serve as the Mid-Atlantic Region 6 National Qualifier for the World Paddle Association, Continue reading ‘Watermans Paddle for Humanity heads to Washington DC’

Connor Baxter Wins the Molokai-2-Oahu World Championships

For the Second Consecutive Year – Connor wins the Molokai-2-Oahu World Championships – and beats his own record set last year by over 13 minutes.

01

Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter Wins the Molokai-2-Oahu World Championships’

Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge presented by Pacifico and Naish: August 11-12

The Waterman League logo

Thursday 26 July

The Stand Up World Series comes home to Turtle Bay

The Stand Up World Series returns to its HQ at Turtle Bay Resort on the 11th – 12th August for the next stop on the 2012 World Series: the Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge, presented by Pacifico and Naish.
Continue reading ‘Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge presented by Pacifico and Naish: August 11-12′

ABBEY, STRICKLAND, KANIA TRUMP NA PALI PADDLEBOARD RACE, KAUAI

The 3rd Annual

ABBEY, STRICKLAND, KANIA FASTEST IN CALM CONDITIONS

Continue reading ‘ABBEY, STRICKLAND, KANIA TRUMP NA PALI PADDLEBOARD RACE, KAUAI’

The Stand Up World Series presents the Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge: 11 – 12th August

The Waterman League logo

Tuesday 17 July


Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge coming up next

We are now heading back to Hawaii and the North Shore of Oahu for the Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge in association with Pacifico at the Waterman League’s HQ.
Continue reading ‘The Stand Up World Series presents the Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge: 11 – 12th August’

2012 Triple Crown of SUP – Recap by Connor Baxter

Connor wins the Triple Crown of SUP Overall Elite Men’s.

connor-baxter-2012-triple-crown-of-sup-01

The 2012 Triple Crown of SUP is an event that spans over 3 weekends on Maui.

The first event was a downwinder from Maliko Gulch to Kahalui Harbor on July 1st. I missed this event – because I was competing in Chicago at the Stand Up World Series event.
Continue reading ‘2012 Triple Crown of SUP – Recap by Connor Baxter’

Interview with Scott Gamble at the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival

scott-gamble-2012-waikiki-paddle-festival

I caught up with Scott Gamble during the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival. This was right after Scott became the overall winner of the Hawaii Kai Run, SUP unlimited men’s division. He shared some SUP racing perspectives with me. Video below. Continue reading ‘Interview with Scott Gamble at the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival’

NA PALI RACE ANNOUNCES $15,550 PRIZE PURSE

The 3rd Annual

Saturday, July 21, 2012
Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii
~ The World’s Most Spectacular Paddleboard Race ~

Continue reading ‘NA PALI RACE ANNOUNCES $15,550 PRIZE PURSE’

Connor Baxter wins the Sprint racing component of the Stand Up World Series

The Waterman League logo

Monday 2 July

Chicago sees intense action, storms and sunshine in 1 day

During a day that started out beautifully, Chicago saw intense action on the water, but also a taste of nature’s raw power as a fast moving storm ravaged North Avenue for over 30 mins, only to return to a picture perfect finish for the 1st day of Pacifico’s Chicago World Paddle Challenge, presented by Starboard.
Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter wins the Sprint racing component of the Stand Up World Series’

Interview with George Kam at the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival

george-kam-2012-waikiki-paddle-festival

Here’s an interview I did with George Kam, organizer of the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival. George is truly an Ambassador of Aloha and he throws an awesome party. If you ever get a chance to go to a party that George hosts, you should go. The food will be awesome and everyone will have a great time. I asked George to share some background info on this year’s Quicksilver Waikiki Race event. Click below for the video. Continue reading ‘Interview with George Kam at the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival’

Watermans Paddle for Humanity heads to Lake Tahoe

::FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE::

Watermans Paddle for Humanity heads to Lake Tahoe
Locals gear up for a community event.

Orange County, CA – The Watermans Paddle for Humanity is heading to Lake Tahoe July 7, 2012. The third stop of the event series will feature fun in the sun for the whole family and a chance for everyone to checkout the fun and community surrounding the paddling. The Paddle for Humanity is a not-for-profit event raising money for a variety of non-profit organizations, including the Navy SEAL Foundation.
Continue reading ‘Watermans Paddle for Humanity heads to Lake Tahoe’

Entries Open: NA PALI PADDLEBOARD RACE, KAUAI: July 21, 2012

The 3rd Annual

Saturday, July 21, 2012
Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii
~ The World’s Most Spectacular Paddleboard Race ~

Continue reading ‘Entries Open: NA PALI PADDLEBOARD RACE, KAUAI: July 21, 2012′

2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival

quicksilver-waikiki-race-may-2012-78

Here are some pictures that I took during the launch party of the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival. George Kam hosted the Friday night launch party which is the best party of the year. Continue reading ‘2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival’

Get ready for Pacifico’s Chicago World Paddle Challenge presented by Starboard and in association with Maui Jim

The Waterman League logo

Monday 18 June

Pacifico’s US Stand Up World Series kicks off in Chicago

Pacifico’s US series of events on the Stand Up World Series will kick off next week in the City of Chicago from the 29th June to the 2nd July.
Continue reading ‘Get ready for Pacifico’s Chicago World Paddle Challenge presented by Starboard and in association with Maui Jim’