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September 22nd, 2014 by robert
After a few weeks of sweltering heat and light winds it looks like we will have some nice trades this Wedensday, so we will take advantage of the tailwinds with a downwind run!
We will meet on Wednesday at 4:30 pm at Kahala Beach park. Please let Robert or Jeff know if you want to rent a race board for $20, otherwise we will see you at Kahala. Continue reading ‘Tradewinds are back! Wednesday Training Group: Downwinder – Meet 4:30 Kahala’
September 22nd, 2014 by davi
Candice Appleby makes it a clean sweep in the World Series & is Grand Slam Champion
Candice Appleby takes Huntington by storm as she surges to victory in the Long Distance 10km race to take the overall World Series win, but also the Grand Slam Title with a 3rd in the surf and 1st in the race. What an entry to her first Stand Up World Series event here in here home city at Huntington Beach beating current ratings leader Lina Augauitis.
Continue reading ‘Candice Appleby makes it a clean sweep at the World Series & earns the Grand Slam Title in Huntington Beach’
September 22nd, 2014 by davi
Connor Baxter gets redemption in Huntington & secures 2014 World Title
After a dramatic day of action here in Huntington Beach, Connor Baxter (Starboard) not only navigated an incredible Long distance Race to take the win earning him the event Title here at Stop 4, he has been able to secure the 2014 World Title in advance of the Final event.
Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter secures the Huntington Beach World Series win and the 2014 World Title in advance of the Finals’
September 21st, 2014 by davi
By: Au
Congratulations to hard core, Bart de Zwart who just loves expeditions! After a grueling 11 City Tour, where Bart came out on top for the 4th time, he then went to Canada to take on the longest 1 day expedition in the Muskoka River X race only to Win AGAIN! Continue reading ‘Starboard’s Bart de Zwart Tackles the Muskoka River X Race’
September 21st, 2014 by davi
By: Allie Brown
Team SIC’s Sonni Honscheid is a fierce paddler and she has been preparing for the 2014 Battle of the Paddle. Watch her in this clip as she is at home preparing for the biggest event of the year. Continue reading ‘SIC’s Sonni Honscheid Prepares For 2014 BOP’
September 21st, 2014 by davi
Connor Baxter comes out of the gates strong on Day 1 here in Huntington Beach
Current Ratings Leader and yellow jersey holder, Connor Baxter (Starboard) started today as he means to continue here at Stop 4 of the 2014 Stand Up World Series, securing a win on the first day of competition in one of the most exciting Sprint Racing eliminations yet.
Continue reading ‘Connor Baxter & Candice Appleby reign supreme in today’s World Series Sprints at Huntington Beach’
September 20th, 2014 by davi
Izzi Gomez secures the event win & in the process her first World Surfing Title
Izzi Gomez (Starboard) made history today by not only claiming her 2nd consecutive Huntington Beach Pro Title, but also securing her first ever World Championship Title in advance of the Final event in France next month.
Continue reading ‘Izzi Gomez wins Stop 4 of the 2014 Stand Up World Tour & in the process, the 2014 World Title in advance of the Finals’
September 19th, 2014 by davi
Spectacular performances define a magical day here at the Huntington Beach Pro
Despite early morning winds that buffeted the event site on arrival today at Huntington Beach, by the time the sun came up, the wind backed off and the conditions turned on for a day to remember here in Surf City USA.
Continue reading ‘Dramatic action at Day 3 of the Huntington Beach Pro sees performance levels sky rocket’
September 18th, 2014 by davi
Top Seeds excel in excellent surf today at the Huntington Beach Pro Grand Slam
Today dawned bright and beautiful here in Huntington Beach, as the swell peaked for a full day of action for the Main Event of both Men’s and Women’s competition. Stand out performances across the board today, with the majority of the Top seeds making it directly through to Round 3.
Continue reading ‘Top Seeds excel today on the first day of the Main Event at the Huntington Beach Pro Grand Slam’
September 18th, 2014 by robert
This coming Sunday September 21st, Blue Planet customers can once again try out our demo boards for free at our SUP Clinics. Please note that this is only for customers interested in purchasing a board from Blue Planet and we will have a special offer on used and new boards, available only to clinic participants. The instructional clinic for beginners will be held by Blue Planet owner and head coach, Robert Stehlik. Our staff will also be available to give equipment advice and advanced technique coaching on request.
Continue reading ‘Blue Planet SUP Clinic this Sunday, September 21st at Ala Moana, 8AM’
September 16th, 2014 by davi
Thomas King makes his country proud today in Surf City by claiming victory
South Africa increasingly seems to be making its presence felt in the international surfing scene from big wave surfing to regular world tour surfing, but now here on the Stand up World Tour, as the South African contingent put on a show today in the Trials component of the Huntington Beach Pro Grand Slam.
Continue reading ‘Thomas King claims victory in the Huntington Beach Pro Trials on Day 1 of US stop on the Stand Up World Tour’
September 16th, 2014 by davi
This was sent to us via email by Karen Baxter.
Aloha Family and Friends –
The Event Connor won in Waikiki in August is going to be televised. That’s right. SUP IS GOING TO BE ON TV!!
Continue reading ‘Ultimate SUP Showdown on CBS Sports Network 9/21!!!!!!!’
September 16th, 2014 by robert
Surfing on Raceboards:
This Wednesday we will talk about surfing raceboards, warm up, do a sprint out to the Blinker Buoy, then practice catching and surfing waves in the bay.
Please note: meeting time is 5 PM at the Hawaii Kai boat ramp.
Continue reading ‘Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai – Coaching Topic: Surfing on Raceboards’
September 15th, 2014 by davi
By: Au
Congratulations Bart de Zwart on his 4th win of the 11 City Tour. Bart gives us a full recap on this amazing feat, which some say is the most grueling race of the year to win.
More from Bart here: Continue reading ‘Starboard’s Bart de Zwart Wins 11 City Tour – 4 x’s!’
September 14th, 2014 by davi
By: Allie Brown
The SIC Maui team were all up in Hood River, Oregon recently for the Columbia Gorge Challenge and we all had a blast!
Check out this edit that shows the SIC Maui team having fun! Continue reading ‘Team SIC Maui In Hood River, Oregon’
