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Izzy Gomez takes the win at the Abu Dhabi All Stars amid fierce competition

Izzi Gomez comes from behind to take victory at the Abu Dhabi All Stars

Coming off an impressive win at the last stop of the Stand Up World Tour in Brazil, Izzy Gomez (Starboard) started slower at the open of the 2014 Abu Dhabi All Stars, but soon found her stride and gained momentum through the rounds to take victory at stop #3 on the 2014 Stand Up World Tour. With an incredible winning record (2 out of 3 this year and 4 out of 7 since the beginning of 2013), Izzi is proving herself to be a dominant force in the sport of Stand Up Paddling and a true Champion.
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Epic day of action on Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi All Stars Grand Slam

Epic 2nd day of action here at the Abu Dhabi All Stars Grand Slam

It was another full and dramatic day of action today at Wadi Adventure Park in Al Ain, for the 2nd day of the Abu Dhabi All Stars. With a warm up session for the women to kick the day off, it was straight back into Men’s Round number one, as we picked up with Heat #13 through 16 to complete the first round of action.
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Dramatic day of action here on the 1st day of the Abu Dhabi All Stars

The Abu Dhabi All Stars sees an exceptional first day of action at Wadi Adventure

The Stand Up World Tour Surfing component of the Abu Dhabi All Stars Grand Slam got underway today with the first round of the Main event for the Men, and warm ups for both Men and Women.
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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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Two Groups this Wednesday: Downwinder Meeting at 4:30 PM, Kahala Beach Park; Hawaii Kai Time Trial at 5:30 PM

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Conditions look good for a downwinder again, so we will have two training groups again this Wednesday. We will meet the downwind group at 4:30 pm at Kahala. We will also have a coaching/ time trial group meeting at 5:30 pm at our regular meeting spot by the boat ramp in Hawaii Kai, where everyone is welcome to join (the tide is too low for a short course downwinder). Continue reading ‘Two Groups this Wednesday: Downwinder Meeting at 4:30 PM, Kahala Beach Park; Hawaii Kai Time Trial at 5:30 PM’

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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Caio Vaz & Izzy Gomez are victorious at Stop 2 of the Stand Up World Tour in Brazil

Caio Vaz secures an emotional win at home in Brazil

Caio Vaz (Art in Surf) is seemingly unstoppable this year: having kicked off the year with a win at Sunset Beach, Stop 1 of the Stand UP World Tour and after winning the Nationals on the weekend, Caio now storms to victory in dramatic fashion here at the Alagoas Pro Grand Slam in Brazil.
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The Alagoas Pro Grand Slam sees dramatic action on opening weekend

Caio Vaz & Aline Adisaka win the Brazilian Nationals in dramatic style

After a dramatic weekend of action here for the opening two days of the Alagoas Pro Grand Slam, the Brazilian Nationals were completed in great conditions here at Praia do Frances, with current World Number 1 Caio Vaz (Art in Surf) taking the win in the Men’s division and Aline Adisaka (New Advance) ending victorious in the women’s.
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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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Wednesday Training Group: Time Trial, Meeting at 5:30 PM Hawaii Kai

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We are doing our regular coaching and time trial course this Wednesday, winds should be moderate. Please meet at the Hawaii Kai Boat Ramp at 5:30 pm. Coaching topic: feathering the blade, smooth entry and exit.
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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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Two Groups this Wednesday: Downwinder Meeting at 4:30 PM, Kahala Beach Park; Time Trial at 5:30 PM

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Jeff and I decided that we don’t want to limit our training group to just the more advanced paddlers paddlers by only doing the downwinders, so we decided to have two training groups this Wednesday. Jeff will meet the downwind group at 4:30 pm at Kahala with his trailer (no changes for this group). Robert will meet the coaching/ time trial group at 5:30 pm at our regular meeting spot by the boat ramp in Hawaii Kai, where everyone is welcome to join. Continue reading ‘Two Groups this Wednesday: Downwinder Meeting at 4:30 PM, Kahala Beach Park; Time Trial at 5:30 PM’

Standup for the Cure

Standup for the Cure Saving Lives in 2014 with new Partners;

Anticipates raising $125,000 to fund 1,000 Mammograms at Third Annual Event

  • Who:  Standup For The Cure’s Third Annual Standup Paddling Event to raise funds for Breast Cancer, supporting the Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen
  • Where: Newport Beach, California at Newport Dunes on Back Bay Drive off Jamboree near Pacific Coast Highway
  • When: Saturday, May 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • What: Standup Paddleboard Clinic led by World Champions Zane and Matt Schweitzer with a special SUP Clinic for breast cancer survivors led by Suzanne Yeo

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Downwinder!: Wednesday Training Group Meeting at 4:30 PM, Kahala Beach Park

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We finally have some wind again, so instead of the regular time trial we will do a Hawaii Kai to Kahala Run this Wednesday.

We are meeting at 4:30 PM at KAHALA Beach Park (official name is Waialae Beach Park), this is where we meet and where we will finish. We will leave some cars here and shuttle the boards to Portlock where we will start. The downwinders are for participants that have done at least one downwinder before. Please confirm if you want to join by sending an e-mail to blueplanetsurf@gmail.com.
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