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Kai Lenny wins the surf slalom of the Namotu World Paddle Challenge Fiji

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Wednesday 16 November

Kai Lenny wins the Surf Slalom at Namotu Island

19 year old, 2 x Stand Up Paddlesurfing Wolrd Champion and second place finisher in the Long distance, Kai Lenny storms to victory at the challenging Surf Slalom race of the Namotu World Paddle Challenge Fiji, presented by Air Pacific.
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The Namotu World Paddle Challenge gets off to a flying start here in Fiji

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Sunday 13 November

Connor Baxter puts on a doiminant performance in Fiji

18 year old Connor Baxter puts on a legendary performance here in Fiji to win the epic long distance from Natadola Beach to Namotu Island ahead of a stellar fleet of athletes. Taking an early lead out of the gate, Connor navigated his way successfuly down the 22 mile course to win the first leg of the first stop on the 2012 Stand Up World Series. In Connor’s words:
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The North Shore Paddle Challenge sets the standard for the Stand Up World Series

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Monday 17 October

The North Shore Paddle Challenge is an amazing success

The North Shore Paddle Challenge at Turtle Bay Resort proved to be a groundbreaking event for the sport of Stand Up Paddle racing, as the foundations have now clearly been set for the 2012 Stand Up World Series.
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San Francisco’s Battle of the Bay October 29

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Ready to Rock San Francisco ?  

The 2011 Battle of the Bay Stand Up Paddling is an open invitation race for paddlers of all abilties. In addition to World Class Elite Stand Up paddling racing the event will feature Amateur Racing, Kids Racing, a Manufacturers Exposition on October 29th and is centered on McNears Beach in San Rafael California.

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North Shore Paddle Challenge & the Stand Up World Series

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Wednesday 5 October

$15,000 prize-money announced for the North Shore Paddle Challenge at Turtle Bay Resort

The North Shore Paddle Challenge at Turtle Bay Resort will take place from next Friday 14th – Sunday 16th October. This groundbreaking event will boast a $15,000 prize purse and provide the template for the 2012 Stand Up World Series, with elimination format sprint racing through the surf and the legendary North Shore downwinder. Register now at www.standupworldseries.com
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Catalina Island SUP Festival this weekend !!!

CATALINA ISLAND SUP FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 30TH – OCTOBER 2ND

$15,000 Elite Cash Purse, Demos, Beer Garden, Live Music, Films, Parties and much more….

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CHING & APPLEBY Distance Champs at BATTLE OF THE PADDLE CA

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CHING THE KING OF DISTANCE at BOP
Candice Appleby Wins Women’s Distance Race

Dana Point, CA – (Sept. 25, 2011) – California’s distance paddling king Danny Ching returned to the winner’s podium at the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle, taking first in the 10-mile stand-up paddle (SUP) race. Continue reading ‘CHING & APPLEBY Distance Champs at BATTLE OF THE PADDLE CA’

Download: Highlight footage Battle of the Paddle California – Baxter, Mitchell, Ching, Appleby

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Download Highlight Footage from Day 1 Here

Footage includes action from the Elite Race and the Open Race as well as interviews with men’s Elite champion Connor Baxter & women’s Elite champion Candice Appleby, as well as interviews with Jamie Mitchell and Danny Ching. 

 

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Baxter & Appleby Win Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle Elite Race

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RAINBOW SANDALS GERRY LOPEZ BATTLE OF THE PADDLE  

September 24 & 25       

Doheny State Beach    

 

LIVE ON THE WEB: www.battleofthepaddle.com   

  

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New Elite Race Format has BOP Champions On Guard

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RAINBOW SANDALS GERRY LOPEZ BATTLE OF THE PADDLE World’s Best SUP Paddlers, Elite Sprint & Distance Races

Stand-Up Paddle Expo, Novice and Kids Race

 

September 24 & 25

Doheny State Beach

  

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Battle of the Paddle California here now – Are You Ready?

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Are you ready to Rock-n-Roll !!!   

 
   RACERS SAVE MONEY & REGISTER ONLINE NOW:

Online registration will close Thursday Sept. 22 at midnight (Pacific Standard Time).   

On-site registration will be available both Saturday & Sunday at Doheny State Beach starting at 7:00am.

 

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10 days to Battle of the Paddle California, Doheny State Beach

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World’s Preeminent Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Race

Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, CA, USA 

$25,000 Prize Purse  

Sept. 24 & 25, 2011   

  

Media Contact: Jodi Wilmott (808) 258-8533

Event Contact: Barrett Tester (949) 276-4431×216

 

**Athletes will be available for advance interviews at Doheny Beach on Thursday, September 22, and Friday, September 23.

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Game On !!! Catalina Island SUP Festival Oct. 1 & 2

CATALINA ISLAND SUP FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 30TH – OCTOBER 2ND

$15,000 Elite Cash Purse, Demos, Beer Garden, Live Music, Films, Parties and much more….

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Interview with Connor Baxter and Robert Stehlik – Video

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I shot these videos of Connor Baxter after he won the 2011 Duke’s Oceanfest Distance Race. Connor also won the surf race the day before and is on a pretty strong winning streak. Robert Stehlik did well too and had a great idea to interview Connor away from the crowd to get more in depth info on what keeps him winning.
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Battle of the Paddle California coming up!!!

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LATEST BoP CA UPDATES!!!   

  
EXPO closing soon !!!

Market, promo and sell at the

BoP CA SUP EXPO.

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