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STAND UP FOR CLEAN WATER, a Waterkeeper Alliance SPLASH Event to benefit Santa Monica Baykeeper

2012 Stand-Up Paddleboard Race & Earth Day Fest

When: Saturday, April 21st, 2012 (Earth Day weekend)

Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Stand Up World Series Update: Philippines and France events

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Monday 9 April

CamSur World Paddle Challenge to make history next week as the first major stop for the sport in Asia

The CamSur World Paddle Challenge will make history next week as the first major Stand Up Paddle event in Asia, opening the market to some of the very best and most high performance Stand Up Paddling in their own backyard.
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Connor Baxter at a Newport Film Festival Movie

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Karen Baxter has turned you on to a film playing at the Newport Beach Film Festival 2012

Hey there.

You’ve just been turned on to a film screening at the Newport Beach Film Festival 2012 by Karen Baxter. The film is called H2indO. Here’s a personal message from Karen Baxter that should give you an idea why she thought you would enjoy it:
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Announcing: Quiksilver Waterman Collection Waikiki Paddle Festival

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JAMIE MITCHELL INTRODUCES “SURVIVOR SUP” RACE

PINNACLE OF THE QUIKSILVER WATERMAN COLLECTION
WAIKIKI PADDLE FESTIVAL

May 5&6, Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Fort DeRussy, Waikiki

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

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WPA sanctions Watermans Paddle for Humanity Series

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WPA sanctions Watermans Paddle for Humanity Series

World Paddle Association announces Paddle for Humanity events will qualify for regional and National rankings.

Orange County, CA, March 28, 2012 –The World Paddle Association (WPA) has sanctioned all Watermans Paddle for Humanity stops and qualified the event in Austin, TX, as a National qualifier. Continue reading ‘WPA sanctions Watermans Paddle for Humanity Series’

MCBH Surf & Turf 5K Challenges All in April

Contact:
Marine Corps Community Services
Kimm Marie Teruya
(808) 690-0205
teruyakm@usmc-mccs.org

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SURF AND TURF 5K RACE CHALLENGES ALL IN APRIL

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (MCB HAWAII), KANEOHE, HI – March 23, 2012 - Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Semper Fit and Single Marine & Sailor Program (SM&SP) welcomes participants to the 9th Annual Surf & Turf 5K on Saturday, April 14, starting at 6:30 a.m. The Surf & Turf is one of the most scenic race routes offered at MCB Hawaii taking runners from the Officer’s Club, through the Klipper Golf Course, and along North Beach. This race is open to the public.
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PUMA/Laird Board is Ready to Ship

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PUMA/LAIRD SUP BOARDS ARE READY FOR PURCHASE JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER

PUMA® Laird Stand-Up Paddleboards Are Ready to Ship and Will Arrive in 100% Biobased, Renewable and Compostable Packaging

BOSTON, Mass. (March 21, 2012) – Sportlifestyle company PUMA announced today the limited edition PUMA/Laird Board will be available for purchase at retailer West Marine in Newport, RI and online at www.puma.com/sailing/sup and www.lairdlife.com. Continue reading ‘PUMA/Laird Board is Ready to Ship’

Announcing: Quiksilver Waterman Collection Waikiki Paddle Festival

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ANNOUNCING THE QUIKSILVER WATERMAN COLLECTION
WAIKIKI PADDLE FESTIVAL

May 5&6, Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Fort DeRussy, Waikiki

HONOLULU – March 14, 2012 – Calling all paddleboarders, stand-up paddlers, 1- 2- and 6-man outriggers, & surfski paddlers: The Quiksilver Waterman Collection Waikiki Paddle Festival has been announced for May 5&6 at Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Fort DeRussy, Waikiki, with $25,000 in prize money.
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Prize Money at Stake in the Surftech Surf & Sand Duel-athlon SUP Race presented by SUP Magazine

Prize Money up for grabs in the
Surftech Surf & Sand Duel-athlon SUP Race  

Powerful swell on tap for Surftech Shootout and Surf & Sand Duel-athlon

Santa Cruz, California – (March 13, 2012) The 2nd Annual Surftech Surf & Sand Duel-athlon SUP Race presented by SUP Magazine will now offer a $1,000 prize purse to the top three finishers in the Men’s and Women’s “True Grit” divisions! The new prize purse will give the athletes a little added incentive to brave the elements and do battle for the Surf & Sand Duel-athlon title and provide a little extra cha-ching to help cover their travel expenses,” said race director, Duke Brouwer.
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Paddle for Humanity Announces Partnership with Navy SEAL Foundation

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Watermans Paddle for Humanity Announces Partnership with Navy SEAL Foundation for 2012 Series

March 9, 2012 – The Watermans Paddle for Humanity announced today that the Navy SEAL Foundation would be the “official” non-profit partner for the 2012 event series. This partnership would allow the Waterman’s Paddle for Humanity, its sponsors and participants to directly raise money on behalf of the race series for the Navy SEAL Foundation.
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World Race Series will kick off with a Prime event in the Philippines

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Monday 5 March

Stand Up World Series to make history in Asia this April

After a dramatic opening event at the Namotu World Paddle Challenge in Fiji at the end of 2011, the Stand Up World Racing Series will kick off its first event of 2012 in style, in the magnificent town of San Jose in the Philippines, for the CamSur World Paddle Challenge.
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Watermans Paddle for Humanity Adds Two Stops to National Series

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Watermans Paddle for Humanity Adds Two Stops to National Series

April 28 – September 15, 2012

March 2, 2012 – The Watermans Paddle for Humanity is building on four years of success by expanding to five events in 2012. The award winning series will feature multiple events on both coasts with stops in California, Florida, Washington D.C. and Texas – bringing coastal and inland paddling communities together for a good cause.
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A look back at the 2012 Sunset Beach Pro, presented by Malibu and Starboard

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Sunday 19 February

The 2012 Sunset Beach Pro highlights are now online

You can view a continuous flow of highlights from the 2012 Sunset Beach Pro presented by Malibu and Starboard and in association with Maui Jim online now at www.standupworldtour.com. Watch as the very best in the world battle it out in the flawless conditions that we were blessed with at stop 1 of the 2012 Stand Up World Tour.
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Bonga Perkins wins the Sunset Beach Pro in epic conditions

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Tuesday 14 February

Bonga Perkins edges ahead of Kai Lenny in dying minutes

In one of the most dramatic and exciting Finals yet for the Stand Up World Tour, Bonga Perkins digs deep in the last minute of the heat to edge ahead of Kai Lenny (Naish) by the smallest of margins and take victory here at stop 1, the Sunset Beach Pro presented by Malibu and Starboard and in association with Maui Jim eyewear.
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Surf’s Up for Bend Paddle Boarders

February 10, 2012
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Gerry Lopez Paddle Surf Lifestyle Camp a Holistic Experience

(BEND, ORE.) — Iconic surfing legend Gerry Lopez is leading the Gerry Lopez Paddle Surf Lifestyle Camp in Punta Mita, Mexico, March 6-8, 2012. Known for his holistic lifestyle approach, Lopez will offer personal Standup Paddle Board instruction, lead morning yoga classes and facilitate philosophical discussions about diet, yoga and longevity during the three-day retreat.
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