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August 31st, 2010 by davi


Free Stand Up Paddle demos:
Boardworks Hawaii and Blue Planet Surf brings you demo days with paddle technique clinic and help for first timers. Try our demo fleet for free and get advice. Demo boards by C4 Waterman, Paddle Surf Hawaii, Rusty, and more.
Continue reading ‘Boardworks Hawaii / Blue Planet Surf Demo Days’
August 30th, 2010 by davi

Aloha Everyone!!
What a fun week in Oahu!!
Long Distance Race – finish at Waikiki.
The 2010 Duke’s Ocean Fest was a great event. The purpose of this event is to honor Duke Kahanamoku. This event has swimming, surf polo, surfing, and stand up paddling events throughout the week.
Continue reading ‘2010 Duke’s OceanFest Events – Recap by Connor Baxter’
August 27th, 2010 by davi


Kamu Auwae Wins C4 Waterman SUP Surf-Off
Leleo Kinimaka Awarded Waterman of the Event
HONOLULU – Friday, August 27, 2010 – Kamu Auwae (Waianae) emerged the king of the waves at Duke’s OceanFest, Waikiki, today, claiming the C4 Waterman stand-up paddle (SUP) “Surf-Off”. His victory came one day after winning the Toes on the Nose pro longboard event at the same venue.
Continue reading ‘Kamu Auwae Wins C4 Waterman SUP Surf-Off’
August 26th, 2010 by davi


For high resolution media images, please contact Jodi Wilmott
SPIRIT OF SURFING ALIVE & WELL AT DUKE’S OCEANFEST
Live Global Webcast at dukefoundation.org
Televised Around Hawaii on Oceanic Time Warner Cable:
Digital Channels 250 & 1250
Continue reading ‘HAWAII: Soul of Surfing Alive & Well at Waikiki With San Diego’s Ryan Levinson’
August 25th, 2010 by davi


WAIKIKI, HAWAII: QUEENS SURF GOES LIVE TODAY
WITH DUKE’S OCEANFEST
Live Global Webcast at dukefoundation.org
Televised Around Hawaii on Oceanic Time Warner Cable:
Digital Channels 250 & 1250
Continue reading ‘Waikiki Goes Live Today: Duke’s OceanFest Sports Begin’
August 24th, 2010 by davi


Stand Up World Tour event number 4 is approaching fast: The Mormaii Ibiraquera Wave Contest will take place in south Brazil from the 4th – 12th September, as the very best stand up paddlesurfers in the world make their way down to South America to battle it out at Ibiraquera. We are now just over one week away…
Continue reading ‘Stand Up World Tour Event 4- Brasil 4th-12th Sept’
August 18th, 2010 by davi


NEW WAVE EVENT: C4 WATERMAN SUP Surf-Off

Duke Oceanfest 2010
Continue reading ‘C4 Waterman Dukes Oceanfest and News’
August 17th, 2010 by davi


9th Annual DUKE’S OCEANFEST
Broadcast Live Around the World Via Webcast, August 25 through 28
Televised Around Hawaii on Oceanic Time Warner Cable digital 250 & 1250
www.dukefoundation.org
Continue reading ‘Duke’s OceanFest 2010 Starts this Sunday, August 22′
August 13th, 2010 by davi


ALOHA!!
Ocean Stewardship, mentoring youth, and Kokua at the core of Na Kama Kai Ocean Clinics. Duane DeSoto, his family and some of the best waterman in the world assemble monthly to teach and guide our youth in the Ocean. Biology, Oceanography, Culture, and plenty of time aboard a myriad of water craft are what the kids enjoy here. All under nurturing and watchful eye. Planet Sun proud to be a part and to supporting this wonderful endeavor- Mr Sunshine on site, offering protection and education to the kids. Pics of the recent event in Waimanalo. A shot of the Keike on water under watchful eye. Also,a pic of fun at the Planet Sun Dome.
Continue reading ‘Planet Sun Sport Report 12 AUG 2010′
August 10th, 2010 by davi

-Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection coming soon to Dana Point California !!!
-Exhibitors & those wanting to sell & market goods/services DON’T MISS OUT on the opportunity of the year at our awesome SUP EXPO.
BoP CA SUP EXPO Registration Form – click here
-RACERS get head start by registering online now…
BoP CA Online Registrations – click here
Continue reading ‘Battle of the Paddle California – SUP EXPO & event registration’
August 10th, 2010 by davi


August 10, 2010 (New York, NY) Surftech team riders, Jamie Mitchell, Candice Appleby and Slater Trout will be in New York City this week to participate in the 4th Annual Surfers Environmental Alliance SEA Paddle NYC around Manhattan. The 28-mile paddle/race around New York City is a fund-raising event to benefit autism awareness and research groups, such as Autism Family Services of New Jersey, Autism Speaks and Surfers Healing, a volunteer group that facilitates surfing adventures for autistic children. Sea Paddle NYC is hosted by environmental advocacy group Surfers’ Environmental Alliance.
Continue reading ‘Mitchell, Appleby and Trout to paddle the SEA Paddle NYC event this Friday to raise funds for Autism’
August 9th, 2010 by evan

Here’s an online version of a new SUP magazine. Nice article on Dave Parmenter on page 18.
http://issuu.com/arcwindltdpublishing/docs/sup_issue_4
August 6th, 2010 by davi


ALOHA
Alas!!! A tremendously incredible week, Sports fans!!!!
Duane DeSoto is honored and honors others at the recent premiere of the Oxbox epic Surf movie “The Water Man Experience. Also, part of the gala was a Na Kama Kai Appreciation Dinner to recognize volunteers and sponsors of the organization. Planet Sun proud to be in attendance as a Na Kama Kai sponsor, and thankful for all Duane and the leadership are doing for our Children! A pic of Mr. Sunshine, Mrs. O’Malley and sir Duane attached.
Continue reading ‘Planet Sun Sport Report 5 AUG 2010′
August 1st, 2010 by davi


JULY 31, 2010 (Park City, UT) Design is performance inspired by passion. Surftech has assembled the world’s best designers to produce the sport’s best boards. Inspired by the passion that brings paddlers to the water every day, Surftech stand-up paddleboards are simple, sleek, and powerful enough to change the way we live.
Continue reading ‘Surftech Announces Laird Hamilton SUP Clinincs and Team Autograph Signing at Outdoor Retailer Tradeshow’
July 29th, 2010 by evan

Boardworks Hawaii is having a limited time sale offer on 9′3 PSH Rippers: $999 including fins sale price is good while supplies last (regular msrp is $1299).
All boards have carry handle, five fin boxes that allow quad and 2+1 fin setup and are made with light and durable molded epoxy sandwich construction.
Continue reading ‘9′3″ Paddle Surf Hawaii Ripper on sale for $999 at Boardworks HI / Blue Planet Surf’