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Registration Open for 13th Annual Surftech Jay Race

The Surftech Jay Race is a unique event offering prone and stand up paddlers the opportunity to honor and pay tribute to Jay Moriarity, an individual who affected countless lives with his positive attitude and fearless approach to big wave surfing. Continue reading ‘Registration Open for 13th Annual Surftech Jay Race’

Lina Augaitis takes the overall win at the Abu Dhabi All Stars World Series

Lina Augaitis puts on a show at her first World Series Race in Abu Dhabi

Lina Augaitis from Canada arrived in the UAE for her first showing on the Stand Up World Series, already an acclaimed paddler, but a new face on the Series. On Day one, she came out of the gate firing all cylinders to take a comfortable win in the long distance. Meanwhile on day 2, Lina maintained her composure and powered her way through the rounds to reach the Final heat of the day.
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Kai Lenny makes it a clean sweep at the Abu Dhabi All Stars Grand Slam, winning the World Series

Kai Lenny takes the win in the sprints and the Overall at the All Stars World Series

The World Series Sprint Racing provided some of the most dramatic competitive Stand Up Paddle Racing yet on the Stand Up World Series, as the World’s best battled it out at the all new Yas Marina SUP Circuit for the final component of the Abu Dhabi All Stars Grand Slam.
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Connor Baxter & Lina Augaitis victorious on Day 1 of the World Series Racing at Yas Marina

Connor Baxter turns it on again here on Day 1 of the World Series at Yas Marina

Connor Baxter (Starboard) played a smart game today here at Day 1 of the Stand Up World Series component of the Abu Dhabi All Stars Grand Slam, patiently waiting for the right moment to make a move and sprint to victory in the 8.5km long distance course. The Top 10 athletes were in a pack for 5 out of the 8.5 km, as the Top 8 then broke away through the 5th lap.
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Welcome to the Abu Dhabi All Stars Grand Slam: action is about to kick off here in the UAE

Abu Dhabi opens its arms to the World’s best Stand Up Paddlers

The Abu Dhabi All Stars Grand Slam is back for its widely anticipated second edition: this time in an upgraded capacity, with full status World Surfing Tour and World Racing Series events, making a statement for the sport in this incredible country.
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Connor Baxter & Angela Jackson make it a clean sweep at the Alagoas Pro World Series

Connor Baxter makes it a clean sweep at Stop 1 of the 2014 Stand Up World Series

Connor Baxter (Starboard) put on a dominant performance today on the second day of action here at the Stand Up World Series component of the Alagoas Pro Grand Slam.
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Connor Baxter & Angela Jackson take the 1st day of the Alagoas Pro World Series Racing

Connor Baxter wins the World Series Sprints in a dramatic finish with Kai Lenny

In another intense battle of the Titans, Connor Baxter (Starboard) and Kai Lenny (Naish) picked up where they left off last year with another battle for the ages.
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Alagoas Pro Grand Slam to kick off this weekend here in Brazil

Alagoas Pro Grand Slam to kick off this weekend for action packed week in Brazil

The Opening Day for the Alagoas Pro Grand Slam is now upon us as the World’s best congregate at Ponta Verde Hotel in Praia do Frances, a beautiful beach town to the south of Maceio. First up will be the Brazilian National SUP Surfing Championships, bringing together the countries finest talent for the first showdown of this Grand Slam event.
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Brazil & Abu Dhabi up next, European Cup & Japan Challenger event announced

Alagoas Pro Grand Slam to kick off on the 29th March, featuring Surf and Race

The beautiful region of Alagoas, N. Brazil is preparing to open its arms to not only the world’s best Stand Up Paddlers, but also Brazil’s finest, as the opening weekend will see the National Championships and Trials, providing the entry point into the prestigious Stand Up World Tour event. All action will take place at Praia do Frances, a stunning beach town just 15km from the Airport.
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Stand Up World Series Schedule Update: 2014

Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay

The Waterman League is committed to the best interest of the sport of Stand Up Paddling in every respect. After the clash that was created by the Battle of the Paddle choosing the already established World Series Finals dates, we have been carefully considering all possible options to find the best solution for all concerned. In our opinion, nobody wins when two major events clash, so we have decided to push our event back to the same dates as last year for the good of the sport: the new dates will be the 10th – 12th October 2014. Continue reading ‘Stand Up World Series Schedule Update: 2014′

Alagoas Pro Brazil and Abu Dhabi All Stars Grand Slams are next up

Alagoas Pro Grand Slam to kick off next month in Brazil featuring Surf & Race

After a dramatic first stop for the Stand Up World Tour at Sunset Beach on Oahu’s North Shore, next up will be the Alagoas Pro Grand Slam, taking place from the 29th March to the 6th April. This Grand Slam event will feature stop number two on the 2014 Stand up World Tour, but also the Opener for the Stand Up World Series, as the world’s best head to the North of Brazil to do battle. Continue reading ‘Alagoas Pro Brazil and Abu Dhabi All Stars Grand Slams are next up’

Steamer Lane sets the Stage for the 2014 Surftech Shootout

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Surftech Shootout the Tri-fecta
of SUP Competition

Surftech Shootout, Duel SUP/Prone Race and Cowells SUP Classic
Delivers Something for Everyone

Santa Cruz, California – (February 12, 2014) The 6th Annual Surftech Shootout presented by SUP the Mag returns to Santa Cruz, California March 28-30th. This three-part event features many of the greatest names in SUP surfing doing battle at the world famous Steamer Lane. In addition to the SUP surfing action at ‘The Lane’, there is also the Duel SUP/Prone Race on Cowells Beach where competitors will race along the picturesque Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and the cliffs of Santa Cruz’s west side. The third ‘bullet’ in the Surftech Shootout chamber is the Cowells SUP Classic which takes place on the gentle right point break located just down the point from Steamer Lane.
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2013 Turtle Bay Challenge Wipeouts

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The last week brought us some huge waves to the North Shore and some crazy weather. I saw some crazy wipeouts from surfers which reminded me of trying to surf a 12′6″ SUP race board in double overhead waves. I thought I’d post these photos are from last year’s Turtle Bay Challenge surf race. The waves were pounding that day and there were some pretty gnarly wipeouts. I figured that if one of the world’s best water athletes were wiping out then I was much better off taking pictures than testing my luck in the water. Lol. Continue reading ‘2013 Turtle Bay Challenge Wipeouts’

Starboard Paddle For Hope New Zealand and Israel

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Paddle For Hope

The Paddle for Hope is a big annual Stand Up Paddle board event in the Viaduct Harbour, NZ initiated by breast cancer survivor Karin Horen in 2011. Since then, with the help of Starboard NZ, they have raised almost $100,000 for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation and literally turned the sea pink with a festival day of fun on and off the water. Continue reading ‘Starboard Paddle For Hope New Zealand and Israel’

2013 Stand Up World Series at Turtle Bay Day 2: Sprint Races

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The second day of the 2013 Stand Up World Series Finals at Turtle Bay was pretty crazy. The sprint races on day 2 were in north shore waves up to double overhead and pitching hard. I’m surprised that no one was badly injured. In retrospect, some of the racers probably would have been better off in some heats with 11-12′ gun shaped surfing SUP’s. Toward the finals, Kai Lenny took off on a bomb and caught his front edge and got pounded. If Kai Lenny was wiping out, we know the conditions would be crazy for everyone else. Continue reading ‘2013 Stand Up World Series at Turtle Bay Day 2: Sprint Races’