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Hennessey's International Paddleboard Championship Results
HENNESSEY'S INTERNATIONAL
PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Photo Credit: Hennesseyspaddleboarding.com
MITCHELL REMAINS UNDEFEATED FOR 2008
Hawaii's Duncan Trumps Women's Field [Link]
Duke's Oceanfest 2008
7th Annual Duke's OceanFest Waikiki Water Sports Celebration
Taking Place August 17-24, 2008 This year's Duke's OceanFest will feature a variety of fun and exciting water sports competitions and events in paying tribute to Duke Kahanamoku, culminating with the always popular Waikiki Lei Parade and decorating of Duke's Statue on the 118th anniversary of his birthday, Sunday, August 24. Find out more at dukefoundation.org. 
Come watch SUP surfers rip it up on August 19 & 23 during the C4 Waterman / Honolua Surf Stand-Up Beach Boy Contest. Download the entry form! Limited space, first come first served. Click here to see photos from last year's OceanFest!
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Quiksilver Edition Molokai Challenge
QUIKSILVEREDITION MOLOKAI TO OAHU PADDLEBOARD RACE
SUP Division Presented by C4 Waterman
32 MILES SUNDAY, JULY 27 2008 
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C4 Waterman Field Report #39
Where: Alaska When: June 6, 2008 From Liam Wilmott, C4 Waterman Associate Being a surfer in a surf-loving family that lives on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, a trip to Alaska in the middle of summer may seem a strange choice of destination. However, with the onset of stand-up paddling, and its potential to make any day on any body of water a blast, a trip to the land of 10,000 glaciers with a sun that never set promised to be a real adventure.
Flying up Shelikof Straight and Cook Inlet into our arrival point of Anchorage, it was stirring to see mountains and snow after such a lengthy tropical hiatus. When you see glaciers like this one below, so huge they're easily visible from 10,000 feet, it's mind-boggling to think that thousands of years of flow-freeze are now rapidly dissipating - inches every year, sometimes even feet. 
Alaska With seemingly endless potential for flat water adventures it was hard not to pump up the ULI (ultra light inflatable) and paddle out at every turn. [Link]
C4 Waterman Field Report #38
Where: Big Sur, Central California When: June 10, 2008 What: Vortice XP Downwind Run 
From the desk of Ted Rutherford : Hello All, Here is the preliminary after-action report for the Big Sur paddleboard event on 10/11 Jun 08. Dave Parmenter and I did not make the Demo Day on the 10th in San Diego; my flights were cancelled, and I did not make it home until the evening of the 10th. But bright and early the next morning, I made the drive up to San Luis Obispo, arriving in time for breakfast at the Home of Aleutian Juice Surfboards.
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Aloha and Welcome to C4 Waterman
A hidden waterman exists in each one of us. It all depends on you to bring it out. C4 offers a variety of tools and equipment to enhance the waterman's lifestyle. Follow the C4 way of life and see what success awaits you. C4, or Core 4, represents the four core disciplines of a waterman. BALANCE, ENDURANCE, STRENGTH, TRADITION (B.E.S.T) Our goal is to teach respect for the ocean and our sport and to extend the culture and camraderie of true watermen. [Link]
You Are Invited
Discover the hidden waterman in you. June 24- July 1, 2008 C4 and Tropic Surf have a few spots on their Waterman surf trip in the Maldives. Join Brian Keaulana for a week of surfing in some of the most secluded breaks aboard a new luxury vessel Tropic Breeze. C4 Maldives Tropic Surf Trip [Link]
C4's New Colored Paddles
We keep on the forefront of SUP here at C4; so we're proud to announce our new line of colored paddles. Look at our online store to see the Colored 1-piece Fiberglass 8.5"-wide SUP paddle. Black, white, and yellow available now, more colors coming soon! [Link]
SUP Read Me
The Top 5 Myths, Mistakes, and Misconceptions by Dave Parmenter It seems the new hybrid sport of stand-up paddling and surfing is getting more popular everyday. That’s great, but things are moving so fast that it is getting hard to keep up with all the advances. It seems like each day another SUP-oriented business sprouts up, and each seems to have its own ideas about equipment and techniques. Frankly, this infant sport is in an awkward phase———–its explosive growth has outpaced the formation of a core elite. Simply put, at present there are very few seasoned authorities on SUP surfing out there, yet an increasing number of insta-experts are inflicting all sorts of baloney on the gullible SUP newcomer.
With that in mind, we thought we ought to tackle a handful of the most common SUP errors we encounter in our travels…. [Link]
Hawaii Based Entrepeneur Purchases Boardworks
HONOLULU (May 12, 2008) — Mike Fox, one of the founders of Hawaii's C4 Waterman, has announced the acquisition of Boardworks, a global surfboard distribution company located in Oceanside, California.
The business will remain in Oceanside and will be operated by Bob Rief. Rief's career has included high-ranking positions with companies such as Nike, Reef, Sanuk, and C4 Waterman, making him a natural selection for the position. Phillip Rainey, Gretchen Gamble, and Robby Ellingson will remain with Boardworks in their current capacities.
"I am happy to announce to the Boardworks shapers, global distributors and retailers world wide, that we have acquired 100% of Boardworks as of this morning," said Mike Fox. "I will retain the majority of the equity and my partners Brian Keaulana and Todd Bradley will share the balance."
Boardworks represents many famous shapers including Bill Stewart, Mike Eaton, Mike Hynson, Ben Aipa, C4 Waterman and many others. These shapers' products are sold by Boardworks around the world through a series of distributors. All the boards are constructed through Boardworks' proprietary TEC (Thermal Epoxy Compression) process.
"Moving forward, we will be looking to add more core shapers to the the Boardworks fold, including stand up paddle board (SUP) shapers, further strengthening Boardworks' position in the SUP market," added Bob Rief.
Mike Fox, Todd Bradley and Brian Keaulana are the founders of C4 Waterman, a Hawaii based company dedicated to perpetuating the lifestyle of the waterman. In conjunction with Dave Parmenter designed products, C4 is known world wide as the leader in high performance SUP boards and Pohaku branded paddles and accessories.
"This acquisition is chapter two in a 15 chapter volume called bringing our life passion for the ocean to fruition in a series of products or product categories aimed for use by watermen around the world," said Fox.
To learn more about Boardworks, please visit: http://www.boardworkssurf.com [Link]
Check Out Our New Calendar
Check out our new calendar of events. Featuring links, dates, and information for Contests, Demo Days, and more. 
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The Vortice XP Is Now Available
C4 Waterman is proud to present the state-of-the-art Vortice XP stand-up paddleboard. The hollow, carbon-fiber version of the groundbreaking Vortice board, the Vortice XP is made to be the fastest 'stock' racing paddleboard available. Brian Keaulana, Todd Bradley, and Dave Parmenter collaborated over 4 years to bring this board into reality, and their decades of cumulative experience paddling in the ocean around Hawaii has paid off. The ultralight Vortice XP is to be the foundation of a cruising class of boards, joining the ranks of C4's other incredible boards, the Holoholo , Vortice , Eleu , and Eleu XP . If you're unsure which board is right for you, visit our Board Guide to help you decide. 
Lance Armstrong and Brian Keaulana paddling twin Vortice XPs. [Link]
You Are Invited
Discover the hidden waterman in you. June 24- July 1, 2008 C4 and Tropic Surf have a few spots on their Waterman surf trip in the Maldives. Join Brian Keaulana for a week of surfing in some of the most secluded breaks aboard a new luxury vessel Tropic Breeze. C4 Maldives Tropic Surf Trip [Link]
What is C4 Waterman
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C4's New Colored Paddles
We keep on the forefront of SUP here at C4; so we're proud to announce our new line of colored paddles. Look at our online store to see the Colored 1-piece Fiberglass 8.5"-wide SUP paddle. Black, white, and yellow available now, more colors coming soon! [Link]
Vortice XP Distribution Expands
Good news for Maui SUP racers and and visitors, Ralf Sifford of Second Wind has Vortice XPs in stock. The 14-foot racers are tricky to ship, so pick one up from his shop in Kahului. 
Also, for those in the NorthWest, you can get a Vortice XP from WaterWalker at http://www.nwoutrigger.com/ 
And, as always, you can order through store.c4waterman.com [Link]
C4 Waterman and Boardworks Demo Day in San Onofre California
South of Dog Patch, San Onofre Fellow Watermen, Come join us to demo some of the latest designs in Stand Up Paddle Boards Wednesday, 4 June. The folks of Boardworks, Legends Surf Shop and C4 Waterman will be there with some of the most contemporary equipment in high performance stand up paddle board surfing and cruising. We will be there from 0800 to 1130. [Link]
SUP Race for the Reef Results
Click on "Read More" to see the full race results for the race, including paddleboard finishes. [Link]
C4 Waterman Field Report #37
Where: Maunalua Bay, O'ahu When: May 25th, 2008 What: 1st Annual Race For The Reef Paddling Fundraiser The trade winds were light and the bumps hard to find, but after a long week of kona winds and vog, Sunday May 25th saw O`ahu paddlesports enthusiasts greeting the first returning puffs of the northeast tradewinds with open arms. Arriving at Hawaii Kai, the organizers of the Race For The Reef Paddling Fundraiser found a mob of paddlers milling around the registration table, eager to get out there and fly 'downhill' on the 'Hawaii Kai run.' A staple for O'ahu paddlers, the 8-mile course draws a line directly downwind from Koko Head to Diamond Head; when the trades are howling it's one long chain of 'railroading' bumps and chops. 
Greg Pavao and Nolan Martin paddled Vortice XPs in the race. Though the race was open to OC1s, OC2s, surf skis, and paddleboards, it was the stand-up paddleboard division that fielded the most entrants. SUPs of all descriptions lined up at water's edge at the mouth of the Hawaii Kai Marina. "This is a landmark day for the sport," observed C4 Waterman's Todd Bradley. "I mean, look at the stand-up boards here. Five years ago there was just a handful of us doing this, getting all sorts of funny looks from all the guys on regular paddleboards." [Link]
C4 Teams Up with Vitamin Water
C4 Waterman and Glaceau, the maker of Vitamin Water drinks, are teaming up. Find your way down to C4 Demo Day Events , and we'll be handing out Glaceau's drinks for free– including Vitamin Energy, Smart Water, and classic Vitamin Water. [Link]
SUP Demo & Clinic by Surf N Sea
Learn to Stand-up Paddle Surf! Surf N Sea Hawaii is offering a SUP Clinic this Memorial Day weekend for everyone interested in the fast-growing sport of Stand-up Paddle Surfing (SUP). C4 will have all of our new boards on display, including the Vortice XP, the world's fastest racing board. Sign up now. Lessons being at 11am on May 24 and 25. [Link]
C4 Team Rider Wins English Nationals
Adam Zervas Wins Headworx English Nationals SUP Division! Congratulations, Adam! 
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Hawaii Based Entrepeneur Purchases Boardworks
HONOLULU (May 12, 2008) — Mike Fox, one of the founders of Hawaii's C4 Waterman, has announced the acquisition of Boardworks, a global surfboard distribution company located in Oceanside, California.
The business will remain in Oceanside and will be operated by Bob Rief. Rief's career has included high-ranking positions with companies such as Nike, Reef, Sanuk, and C4 Waterman, making him a natural selection for the position. Phillip Rainey, Gretchen Gamble, and Robby Ellingson will remain with Boardworks in their current capacities.
"I am happy to announce to the Boardworks shapers, global distributors and retailers world wide, that we have acquired 100% of Boardworks as of this morning," said Mike Fox. "I will retain the majority of the equity and my partners Brian Keaulana and Todd Bradley will share the balance."
Boardworks represents many famous shapers including Bill Stewart, Mike Eaton, Mike Hynson, Ben Aipa, C4 Waterman and many others. These shapers' products are sold by Boardworks around the world through a series of distributors. All the boards are constructed through Boardworks' proprietary TEC (Thermal Epoxy Compression) process.
"Moving forward, we will be looking to add more core shapers to the the Boardworks fold, including stand up paddle board (SUP) shapers, further strengthening Boardworks' position in the SUP market," added Bob Rief.
Mike Fox, Todd Bradley and Brian Keaulana are the founders of C4 Waterman, a Hawaii based company dedicated to perpetuating the lifestyle of the waterman. In conjunction with Dave Parmenter designed products, C4 is known world wide as the leader in high performance SUP boards and Pohaku branded paddles and accessories.
"This acquisition is chapter two in a 15 chapter volume called bringing our life passion for the ocean to fruition in a series of products or product categories aimed for use by watermen around the world," said Fox.
To learn more about Boardworks, please visit: http://www.boardworkssurf.com [Link]
C4 Team Rider Julia Mancuso on ESPN
For her day job, C4 Team Rider Julia Mancuso is an Olympic Champion downhill skiier. On her time off, Julia loves stand-up paddling. SUP is ideal cross-training for downhill skiing, requiring a similar array of body muscles and balance, and Julia is a devotee to the watersport. Click here to hear about her cross-training on C4 boards in ESPN's Sweat Spot, in an article by Max Klinger. [Link]
C4 Waterman Field Report #36
Where: Pailolo Channel, Hawaii When: April 26, 2008 What: Kai Wa'a/Smith Builders, LLC Maui to Molokai Challenge Mid April marks the beginning of the paddle sports racing season in Hawaii. As the winter surf season ebbs to a close, it's time for the C4 crew to join all the canoe, surf ski and paddleboard enthusiasts in gearing up for a summer full of training, races, and plain ole holoholo larks. After spending the past four paddle seasons shaping and designing open ocean stand-up race boards with Brian Keaulana, Todd Bradley, Archie Kalepa, and Karel Tresnak, I was keen to get the new C4 Vortice XP out in some ripping trade wind bumps and point that baby downhill. So I was stoked when my Molokai Channel partner, Archie Kalepa, rang up to invite me to paddle with him in a race across the Pailolo Channel to Kaunakakai on Molokai. Arch is more or less the godfather of stand-up paddleboard racing, being the first guy, back in 2004, to take on the 32-nautical-mile Kaiwi Channel standing up. [Link]
Emmet O'Doherty Wins Irish SUP Championship
IRISH SURFING ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE
It was an early start on Saturday morning for Irish surfers competing in the Denny Irish Surfing Championships with the first heat in the water at 8.00am at Tullan Strand. With the wave forecast for Sunday looking poor event organisers were eager to complete the event in one day. The conditions on tullan strand were shoulder to head high rights and lefts peeling from a hollow wedgie peak. It was quite inconsistent between sets and the stiff offshore wind made it difficult to hold position in the line-up, and furthermore, to drop in to the steep take-off section on the SUP's.
About 5.30pm history was made as the first ever Irish National Stand Up Paddle-surfing final entered the water, contested by Neil Britton (Rossnowlagh), Emmet O'Doherty (Bundoran), John Mc Carthy (Lahinch) and Kieron Black (Down). From the outset it was clear that the final would be a battle between Emmet and Kieron as the other two contestants struggled with the strong offshore wind. Emmet kicked off the final with a solid score matched by Kieron shortly after. While Kieron rode several more waves he did not have a second high score to match Emmet's final wave. Emmet O'Doherty was crowned the first Stand UP Paddle Surfing Champion of Ireland while Kieron settle for second with John Mc Carthy, third and Neil Britton, fourth. {gallery}irishchamp{/gallery} Emmet O'Doherty, "I was riding a C4 Parmenter/Keaulana SUB 10-6. The board is insane, I love it." [Link]
C4 Goes Inland
Slowly but surely the sport of stand-up paddle surfing is reaching places far from the coast. Here, Utah Reef/Da Kine Rep. Ben Beuhner enjoys the Colorado River in Moab, Utah and the Yellowstone River in Southern Montana.
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Check Out Our New Calendar
Check out our new calendar of events. Featuring links, dates, and information for Contests, Demo Days, and more. 
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C4 Waterman/Boardworks Demo Day in San Onofre California
Waterfolk, Thanks for attending and making it a very special day; for those that missed it-see ya next time. We had shapely hot and glassy small waves in the ankle to waist high range. The turnout and conditions made this one of our best Demo Days ever! We had a nice local crew turn out including: Chris Koerner, Ron House, Chuck Patterson, Frank Niemeyer and many more. Brian Keaulana flew into town and brought some of his Hollywood buddies including Brooke Burns. Another of Brian’s friends, Nevada State Assemblyman Chad Christiansen paddled for the first time, and was hooked! Former Pro Surfer Pat O’Connell and Transworld Surf’s Jeff Baldwin were killing it on the 9’6”s’ Legend’s Surfshop owner, Jeff Warner was styling in regal fashion on the 12’ Holoholo and the 14’ Vortice. Andre Niemeyer’s performance on the 10’6” Poly board was eye watering, especially his smooth helicopters in the small waves. There was a bit of excitement when a 6’ White Pointer Shark was spotted cruising the inside lineup; local rangers came and checked it out, but no worries… The joy and camaraderie was infectious, again thanks to all for participating. See you next time. Aloha and paddle with respect, Ted Rutherford and the C4 Waterman/Boardworks Crew Some pictures of the day . Hello all, attached are a few pics of a stand up paddleboard demo we did today at San Onofre here in California. This was the best attendance we have had to date at one of our demos. Brian Keaulana was able to take some time out of his busy schedule to come over from Makaha, Hawaii. We had politicians and celebrities including Nevada State Assemblyman, Chad Christiansen, television and movie stars Brooke Burns,(Baywatch, Dog Eat Dog, North Shore, Shallow Hal, etc.), Dominic Purcell,(Prison Break, etc.), David Chokachi,(Baywatch, Witchblade, Beyond the Break, etc). Pro surfer Pat O’Connell made an appearance as well as countless others. Thanks to everyone for your hard work in making this event a success and for all the people who showed up to support C4 and Boardworks!!! Until next time….. PHILLIP RAINEY BOARDWORKS {gallery}c4_sano_demo_08{/gallery} Above photos by Matt McFarland of msstudiowest.com Location: South of Dog Patch, San Onofre CA 
Gentle Waterfolk, Come join us to demo some of C4 Waterman/Boardwork's latest designs in Stand Up Paddle Boards on Monday, 28 April. The folks of Boardworks and C4 will be there with some of the most contemporary equipment in high performance stand up paddle board surfing and cruising. We will be there from 0800 to 1130. Available will be SUP's from the 11'6" to the 9' Battail. We may also have two new models: The Holoholo, a 12' touring/cruising board; and the Vortices 14' Ocean Racer. Also available to try, the C4 Pohaku Paddles with the patented "dihedral" paddle blade. Surfin' Doughnuts Coffee and Pastries will be provided. Hope to see you there. Aloha, C4 waterman, Boardworks, and the Rip Curl Surf Center [Link]
The Vortice XP Is Now Available
C4 Waterman is proud to present the state-of-the-art Vortice XP stand-up paddleboard. The hollow, carbon-fiber version of the groundbreaking Vortice board, the Vortice XP is made to be the fastest 'stock' racing paddleboard available. Brian Keaulana, Todd Bradley, and Dave Parmenter collaborated over 4 years to bring this board into reality, and their decades of cumulative experience paddling in the ocean around Hawaii has paid off. The ultralight Vortice XP is to be the foundation of a cruising class of boards, joining the ranks of C4's other incredible boards, the Holoholo , Vortice , Eleu , and Eleu XP . If you're unsure which board is right for you, visit our Board Guide to help you decide. 
Lance Armstrong and Brian Keaulana paddling twin Vortice XPs. [Link]
Dave Parmenter takes 2nd Place at the 2008 Steinlager Shaka
C4 Team Rider Dave Parmenter took 2nd place (after Kamu Auwae) at the Steinlager Shaka Contest at Sunset Beach last weekend. Dave has been riding with C4 since the company was founded, and was proud win the second-place spot, beating out Leleo Kinimaka (3rd) and Noland Martin (4th) in the exciting final. Check out the Honolulu Advertiser's coverage of the event. The next round of the 2008 Steinlager Shaka will be held at Kaka'ako Park, starting on May 31. [Link]
SUP in History - India
Mark Taylor wrote to us about an ancient form of stand-up paddle boarding he discovered in Goa, India. Mark is deep into a round-the-world surf trip, and has made stops in Peru, Brazil, Portugal, Capetown, J-Bay, and Bali; but he says that the most interesting SUPing he saw was on the beach in Goa. ALL PHOTOS BY MARK TAYLOR 
"I was looking at the ankle to knee high dribblers and thinking how fun it would be for a SUP if it was 2 feet bigger. Out on the horizon I see a guy paddling along about 1km offshore," Mark begins. When the old die-hard local comes in, Mark rushed down to help pull his board up on the sand– all 200 pounds of it. The local informed him that it's an old practice of fishermen in Goa. Two flattened logs are lashed together with rope, and shaped into a hook at the nose to create rocker. Couple it with a simlarly custom-fabricated paddle, and you have a handmade, all-wood, SUP board. This has allowed the locals to lay lobster traps, net lines, and take fish out of the Arabian Sea for what the local told him was "generations." Apparently the Waikiki beachboys weren't the very first people to think of stand-up paddle boarding! 
An ingenious use of local materials, in use for "generations". You use what you've got, when you haven't got much. [Link]
C4's Wooden Board
C4 Waterman has always been proud to be an innovator in the surf industry, and today's news is no exception. We're proud to today present the worl'ds first wooden stand-up paddle board, the "Goa". Check out the board now in the online store. Based on a design used for generations in India, the Goa is a fully recyclable board, and once you're done using it, it will make a welcome addition to your compost heap. In addition, the board comes with a bone-and-palm-frond paddle, another product released just today. Designed as a general purpose board, the Goa is great for lobster-trapping, fishing, and the occasional big-wave hunt. Check out the board now in the online store. [Link]
Hawaii Big Boy Show
Check out the Big Toys at the Hawaii Big Boys Show March 28-30. C4 was there…. {gallery}bigboysshow:400:300{/gallery} [Link]
Chip Bock Takes 2nd at Florida State Paddleboard Championship
Dr. Chip Bock (in yellow) paddled seven miles in 1:42 on the Vortice with no swell – straight up 7 mile sprint. {gallery}FloridaPaddleboardChamps2008:400:400{/gallery} [Link]
You Are Invited
Discover the hidden waterman in you. June 24- July 1, 2008 C4 and Tropic Surf have a few spots on their Waterman surf trip in the Maldives. Join Brian Keaulana for a week of surfing in some of the most secluded breaks aboard a new luxury vessel Tropic Breeze. C4 Maldives Tropic Surf Trip [Link]
Lance Armstrong on C4's Vortice XP
Last month Brian Keaulan and Todd Bradley were invited to train with Lance Armstrong at the luxurous Big Island Kukio estate. Several miles off the Kona coast, Lance and the Kukio crew including artist Mike Field, Thibert Luissa got a surprise when a Humpback whale breached. Lance paddled all morning, then ran for an hour in the hot Kona sun, and then paddled all afternoon! Click here for more on Live Strong. {gallery}lance_armstrong:400:400{/gallery} [Link]
C4 featured in Fashion Show
See C4 Waterman products on display at Tori Richards/Kahala fashion show on Center Stage in Ala Moana Center Wednesday, March 5th and enter to win a C4 11-0 Semi-Custom stand up board at Macy's! [Link]
Noosa Festival of Surfing 2008
C4's Brian Keaulana, Dave Parmenter and Nolan Keaulana enjoyed the week long Noosa Festival of Surfing! 
Here are the results for the SUP C4 event: 1) Bonga Perkins, 2) Brian Keaulana (Hawaii), 3) Luke Egan, 4) Josh Constable. 
Congratulations to Rico Leroy and Sarah Burel for winning the tandem contest. They were followed up by C4's Kalani Viera and Ala Viera, Brian Keaulana and Kathy Terada, and Chuck Inman and Tiffany Rabacal. All the finalists rode C4 "Stand'Em" 11-6s. [Link]
Win A C4 Board!
Famous Hawaii-based clothing company Tori Richard is relaunching Kahala , another famous Hawaii clothing line. They gave away a brand new C4 Waterman 11-0 stand up board. The board was on display at Macy's in Ala Moana. A fashion show Wednesday March 5th at Center Stage in Ala Moana Center kicked off the relaunch of the Kahala line. 
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Semi-Custom Poly Boards Available
The "Poly" boards are designed to ride like old-time surfboards, with a graceful, classic feel, in contrast to the stiffer flex of the epoxy boards from the Boardworks C4 line. The "Poly" boards can be customized in any color, and are proudly made in the USA. In addition to customizable colors, the boards can be made with custom artwork. There are six shapes of the "Poly" boards available: four are based on tried-and-true C4 designs, the 9'0" Bat Wing Swallow, 9'6" Swallow Tail, 10'6" Parmenter/Keaulana, and 10'0" BK Pro. The two new boards form a brand-new line, the California Chips: "Da Classic" 10'0", and the "Moochie Chip" 11'0". 
C4 Waterman is proud to be a pioneer in the stand-up surfing world, and these boards are no exception. The two new models, "Da Classic" and the "Moochie Chip", are meant to paddle like Cadillacs, with graceful lines to match their beautiful colors. And the established shapes of the other four boards can rip it up, just like the boards from our main line. You can order the boards at our online store here Or, call Bob’s Mission Surf Shop in San Diego or Legends Surf in Carlsbad and arrange to buy one of the "Poly" boards directly from them. (Click either link for phone, e-mail, and website information for the two shops.) [Link]
More Photos
More Ku Ikaika Photos Here are some more photos of the Ku Ikaika Challenge, February 14th, 2008. See more photos in our Main Gallery . {gallery}ku_ikaika/gallery1:400:400:1{/gallery} [Link]
Major League Soccer Goes Stand Up Surfing
C4 Waterman took five professional soccer players out for a few waves stand up paddle surfing at Pokai Bay on the west side of Oahu. US World Cup team member and Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching didn't take long to get into the surf. Following quickly behind were midfielder team mates Nick Hatzke and Eric Ustruck. Sydney FC stiker David Zdrilic and Left Full Back Brendan Renaud also ripped it up… Check out these pictures Look for the two teams to face off Feb. 20th in the first annual Pan Pacific Soccer Championships at Aloha Stadium and also on ESPN. 
Back: Nick Hatzke, Eric Ustruck, Brian Ching, David Zdrillic, Lanai Tabura Front: Brian Keaulana, Brendan Renauld, Todd Bradley, Christian Bradley and friend. For more please see 
This day at the beach was made possible with the help of Mike Story and the Hawaii Tourism Authority. 
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Ku Ikaika Challenge Results
Aaron Napoleon Wins 
Photo by Sarah Towner Report from the Judge's Booth: Aaron Napoleon Wins the Ku Ikaika Challenge. In a spectacular final heat in large and glassy Makaha, respected Hawaiian waterman Napoleon (41, from Pearl City, Oahu) barely edged out Keoni Keaulana for the first-place title. Check out Ku Ikaika Challenge website for the rest of the contest results, and a full press release.
The $4,000 prize purse was presented on his behalf to the West Side Junior Lifeguard Foundation. Every surfer in the main event received an equal prize check of $350. Second place was 24-year-old Keoni Keaulana (Waianae), while third went to big-wave specialist Ikaika Kalama (Waialua, Oahu), and fourth to Kamu Auwae (Waianae). [Link]
Ku Ikaika On Hold
Ku Ikaika Challenge On Hold for Tuesday Morning Event officials have decided that the upcoming swell will fit the bill– 20+ faces and good wind conditions are expected for Tuesday, February 12. The first heat will start at 7a.m. at Makaha, on Oahu. The Ku Ikaika is the world's first big-wave international stand up paddle surfing competition. 32 Invitees and 16 Trialists will compete on one of the world's best big waves, Makaha Point, vying for a share of the prize purse. Keep checking the Ku Ikaika Challenge website for updates. [Link]
SUP Race Feb 2 on Oahu
A race from Hawaii Kai to Kaimana Beach was held on Feb 2 to raise money for Hawaiian immersion school keiki. Here are the Stand Up results: Punana Leo o Kawaiaha'o 1:06:38 52 Aaron Napolean Stand-Up Male
1:09:09 55 Vitor Marcal Stand-Up Male
1:11:38 58 Dave Parmenter Stand-Up Male
1:11:49 123 Carlos Kuhn Stand-Up Male
1:13:42 86 Doug Lock Stand-Up Male
1:14:22 20 Kainoa Beaupre Stand-Up Male
1:16:08 66 Duane DeSoto Stand-Up Male
1:17:00 24 Kamuela Aea Stand-Up Male
1:19:26 78 Luke Evslin Stand-Up Male
1:21:19 2 Jay Freis Stand-Up Male
1:21:21 112 Jeffrey Chang Stand-Up Male
1:22:09 40 Scotty Fong, Jr. Stand-Up Male
1:24:01 62 Michael Lum Stand-Up Male
1:25:08 48 George Puder Stand-Up Male
1:25:15 32 Herbie Titcomb Stand-Up Male
1:29:08 6 Byron Valdez Stand-Up Male
1:30:11 44 Robin Johnston Stand-Up Male
1:30:28 5 Ben Ancheta Stand-Up Male
1:31:38 11 Reid Inouye Stand-Up Male
1:32:06 88 Hilton Alves Stand-Up Male
1:32:34 39 Kekoa Uemura Stand-Up Male
1:34:24 30 Danny Kennedy Stand-Up Male
1:41:51 75 Eugenio Catalan Stand-Up Male
1:42:13 15 Beau Hodge Stand-Up Male
1:43:29 74 Sergio De Oliveira Stand-Up Male
1:50:34 67 Micah Kaaihue Stand-Up Male
no time 25 Kalewa Aweau Stand-Up Male For more results please see OCPaddler.com [Link]
C4 and Pacifico Beer
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Demo Day January 22 at Cardiff Recap
C4 Waterman/Boardworks Cardiff Reef, South Peak Update Folks, Thanks for coming out to join us yesterday; the weather/tide/cold were ominous, threaten and not very conductive to nice day of sharing waves at the beach; the skies cleared the tide drained and it turned into an A+ day! The photo below of Vince the Great sums it up: {gallery}cardiff/cardiff:400:300:1{/gallery} Click any image for a full-size display of the gallery. The above gentleman came down from LAX (where he is an air traffic controller) early yesterday morning and paddled out in Trunks in 44 degree air and 56 degree water; he surfed for over 6.5+ hours (he was still in the water when we left at 1330) with out a break. His intensity, stoke, and aloha never wavered!!! No one was having more fun! Again, thanks to all the Cardiff Reefers for your aloha. Ted Rutherford Jr. 
Professional photographer Branmir Kvartuk shot some more really good photos here. [Link]
Mancuso Takes Second
Congratulations to C4 team rider Julia Mancuso is now ranked 3rd in the world after 20 races on World Cup Alpine Skiing Tour. She finished second in the Super G…. read more. [Link]
Demo Day January 22 at Cardiff
C4 Waterman/Boardworks Demo Day Cardiff Reef, South Peak Gentle Waterfolk, Come join us to demo some of C4 Waterman/Boardwork’s latest designs in Stand Up Paddle Boards Tuesday, 22 January. The folks of Boardworks and C4 will be there with some of the most contemporary equipment in high performance stand up paddle board surfing and cruising. We will be there from 8:30 to 11:30. Available will be SUP’s from the 11’6” to the 9’ Battail; possibly the very popular Uli Inflatable SUP. We may also have two new models: The Holoholo, a 12’ touring/cruising board; and the Vortices 14’ Ocean Racer. Also available to try, the C4 Pohaku Paddles with the patented “dihedral” paddle blade. Starbucks Coffee and VG’s Doughnuts will be provided. Hope to see you there. Aloha, Brian Keaulana, Todd Bradley, Dave Parmenter, Phillip Rainey, Rick Thomas, Robby Ellingson, Andy Fisher, Ted Rutherford [Link]
Ku Ikaika Challenge
QUIKSILVEREDITION KU IKAIKA CHALLENGE Presented by C4 Waterman & Red Bull 
Get more information, and to see a list of the 32 competitors and 16 trialists, go to the Ku Ikaika Challenge website here. Check out a SUP big wave preview– the C4 Waterman team paddling in to Ranches on January 10th. STAGE SET FOR WORLD'S FIRST BIG-WAVE STAND UP PADDLE SURFING EVENT 
DATE:
January 15 to February 29, 2008.
To be held on the day when wave face heights reach 20 feet.
VENUE:
Makaha Point, West Side Oahu, Hawaii. Holding Period Begins January 15 to February 29, 2008
HONOLULU - (January 14, 2008) - The official holding period of the QuiksilverEdition Ku Ikaika Challenge, presented by C4 Waterman and Red Bull, will get underway tomorrow, January 15, and will run through February 29, 2008. The QuiksilverEdition Ku Ikaika Challenge is the world's first big-wave stand up paddle (SUP) surfing event and will be held at Makaha Point, on Oahu's West Side.
The QuiksilverEdition Ku Ikaika Challenge will be held on one day when wave face heights reach 20 feet.
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C4 Demo Day January 12
Come check out our demo day this Saturday, January 12, from 7-9AM, at Ala Moana Beach Park. We'll be on the Magic Island side of the lagoon. Try out any of the C4 selection of stand-up paddle boards, including the inflatable Uli Board. Check out our selection of paddles, as well. Paddle around the lagoon, and find out which board you like. 
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Calendar
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Vortice XP Video
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LENGTH: 14' 0" WIDTH: 26.25" BOARD WEIGHT: approximately 20 lbs. DESCRIPTION: The XP “Vortice” is a molded version of the fastest SUP paddleboard we could come up with in 4 years of races in Hawaii, and is intended to be the foundation of a ’stock’ class in the increasing number of races held in the Islands. This ultralight composite racer sports twin concaves running throughout the bottom, which increases both hull speed and stability; up top, the scooped out deck lowers the paddler’s center of gravity while boosting the mechanical advantage of a shorter paddle shaft. The bottom rocker was honed in the gale-torn Molokai Channel, the gold standard of every paddlesport race on Earth. If you’re into racing and want to ‘railroad’ open-ocean swells one after another like you scarf M & Ms, then book a test flight on the XP “Vortice.”
Check out the Vortice XP on the online store. [Link]
Waterman's Day Video
Check out footage of Waterman's Day in our Video Home section. Or, look at photos of Waterman's Day. [Link]
Waterman's Day
December 10th was a day to remember. The concept was simple: Get the top ASP pros out stand up surfing at Makaha, meanwhile give back to the community. The tricky part was the timing. The day had to be a "lay day" of the Pipe Masters. Long story short, Dec. 10 was the first ever C4 Waterman's Day. Jodi and Liam Wilmott managed to get surfers Mick Fanning, Richie Lovett, Jake Paterson, Pancho Sullivan… to donate their time and their sponsors, Rip Curl, Billabong, Quiksilver… to donate product. Brian Keaulana arranged everything at Makaha Beach, and Todd Bradley, Dave Parmenter and the rest of the C4 Team brought out all the toys. The sun was out and the surf was a perfect 2-3 feet. At one point 25 stand up surfers were in the lineup having a blast. Check out the photos by Allen Mozo of MozoPhoto.com. {gallery}watermansday/AllenMozo:400:300{/gallery} These photos are by Thomas Gaupp of SurfSessionReport.com {gallery}watermansday/surfsessionreport:400:300{/gallery} At the end of the end of the day all the donations were dropped off at Makaha Elementary School where the children had been collecting credits for good behavior. Lynn Okamura writes, "Aloha, friends at C4 Waterman! Mahalo again for dropping off the donations from your surf event to Makaha Elementary School. As predicted, the ROXY pillows "sold out" in two days! The Haleiwa t-shirts are going fast! The kids are thrilled to be able to make their own purchases. "Dad and I had the best day at Makaha with all you legends the other day. It was awesome to meet Brian and see how good you both were out in the water. I was taking notes and cant wait to test some of those moves you guys were doing. Your boards were by far the best that I have ridden and I had the best stand up surf because of this." -Luke Stedman {movremote}http://media.libsyn.com/media/c4waterman/C4canoeHULI.mov{/movremote} Click for more video… Read Jodi's press release… Check out more 500 more photos by Rocco at www.hawaiianswell.com. [Link]
Featured Artist Ichiro
An artist by the name Ichiro lives in Japan and works a full time sales job. However, painting and surfing are his passions. His art has been featured at the Van’s Triple Crown of Surfing and in Japan at the 2007 Murasaki Pro. Recently he's been creating stand up surfing art for C4. Recently, he sent us some painted paddles and we are very impressed. Check him out at http://www.ichiro-art.com (The Japanese version of his site has more art.) [Link]
Check out our Board Guide
Wondering which of our wide array of stand-up paddle boards will suit your ability level and body type? Check out our Board Guide. Just enter some information about yourself, and we'll show you which boards we think would be good for you– and if one of the boards catches your eye, just click on it for more information. Check out the board guide here. [Link]
NZ Demo Days, Daniel Kereopa on C4 Team
DK’S C4 WATERMAN SUP SOLUTION
Daniel Kereopa has already established himself as one of New Zealand’s finest surfers. In the past couple of years he has cemented his credentials as a big-wave charger — both paddle-in and tow-in. Further, after a long history of competitive success, he became the first to hold both the NZ shortboard and longboard surfing titles simultaneously. It would be easy to go on, but we can sum things up quickly. When you add up Daniel’s surfing successes it becomes clear that he is not just a very good surfer — he is well on the way to becoming New Zealand’s finest and most comprehensive waterman. 
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New C4 9-0, 9-6 and 10-0 Boards!
In time for winter (or summer if you are down under), C4 releases three new high performance stand up surfboards: the 9' Bat Wing Swallow the 9'6" Swallow the 10' BK Pro All three boards were shaped by Dave Parmenter with design input from Brian Keaulana and manufactured by BoardWorks. They are geared for advanced stand up surfing. Find a store with our boards at our Dealer Locator, including locations in Hawaii, the US Mainland, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and more– or check out the BoardWorks retailers if you can't find something near you. For more details and dimensions, or to order online, click the link below. Order Online now! [Link]
Waterman's Day Video
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Waterman's Day
December 10th was a day to remember. The concept was simple: Get the top ASP pros out stand up surfing at Makaha, meanwhile give back to the community. The tricky part was the timing. The day had to be a "lay day" of the Pipe Masters. Long story short, Dec. 10 was the first ever C4 Waterman's Day. Jodi and Liam Wilmott managed to get surfers Mick Fanning, Richie Lovett, Jake Paterson, Pancho Sullivan… to donate their time and their sponsors, Rip Curl, Billabong, Quiksilver… to donate product. Brian Keaulana arranged everthing at Makaha Beach, and Todd Bradley, Dave Parmenter and the rest of the C4 Team brought out all the toys. The sun was out and the surf was a perfect 2-3 feet. At one point 25 stand up surfers were in the lineup having a blast. Check out the photos by Allen Mozo of MozoPhoto.com. {gallery}watermansday/AllenMozo{/gallery} These photos are by Thomas Gaupp of SurfSessionReport.com {gallery}watermansday/surfsessionreport{/gallery} At the end of the end of the day all the donations were dropped off at Makaha Elementary School where the children had been collecting credits for good behavior. Lynn Okamura writes, "Aloha, friends at C4 Waterman! Mahalo again for dropping off the donations from your surf event to Makaha Elementary School. As predicted, the ROXY pillows "sold out" in two days! The Haleiwa t-shirts are going fast! The kids are thrilled to be able to make their own purchases. "Dad and I had the best day at Makaha with all you legends the other day. It was awesome to meet Brian and see how good you both were out in the water. I was taking notes and cant wait to test some of those moves you guys were doing. Your boards were by far the best that I have ridden and I had the best stand up surf because of this." -Luke Stedman {movremote}http://media.libsyn.com/media/c4waterman/C4canoeHULI.mov{/movremote} Click for more video… Read Jodi's press release… Check out more 500 more photos by Rocco at www.hawaiianswell.com. [Link]
Featured Artist Ichiro
An artist by the name Ichiro lives in Japan and works a full time sales job. However, painting and surfing are his passions. His art has been featured at the Van’s Triple Crown of Surfing and in Japan at the 2007 Murasaki Pro. Recently he's been creating stand up surfing art for C4. Recently, he sent us some painted paddles and we are very impressed. Check him out at http://www.ichiro-art.com (The Japanese version of his site has more art.) [Link]
Check out our Board Guide
Wondering which of our wide array of stand-up paddle boards will suit your ability level and body type? Check out our Board Guide. Just enter some information about yourself, and we'll show you which boards we think would be good for you– and if one of the boards catches your eye, just click on it for more information. Check out the board guide here. [Link]
NZ Demo Days, Daniel Kereopa on C4 Team
DK’S C4 WATERMAN SUP SOLUTION
Daniel Kereopa has already established himself as one of New Zealand’s finest surfers. In the past couple of years he has cemented his credentials as a big-wave charger — both paddle-in and tow-in. Further, after a long history of competitive success, he became the first to hold both the NZ shortboard and longboard surfing titles simultaneously. It would be easy to go on, but we can sum things up quickly. When you add up Daniel’s surfing successes it becomes clear that he is not just a very good surfer — he is well on the way to becoming New Zealand’s finest and most comprehensive waterman. [Link]
C4 New Promo Video
Click to watch C4's new promo spot [Link]
Sallas Wins Steinlager Shaka Event 5
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:47:47 -1000
Subject: Final event of C4 Waterman Summer Series Wraps Up at Queens
KAI SALLAS TAKES HONORS AT STOP#4 OF THE C4 WATERMAN SUP SUMMER SERIES 
Honolulu - (Monday, Sept. 10, 2007) - The fifth and final stage of the C4 Waterman Stand-Up Paddle Surfing competition, as part of the Steinlager Summer Series on Oahu wrapped up over the weekend at Queens, Waikiki, in clean two-foot surf. Four Oahu surfers dominated the competition to take the final spots. Kai Sallas was the winner of the fourth stage, followed by Bonga Perkins, Kamu Auwae, and Scotty Fong Jr. respectively. Despite losing out in the semi-finals, Big Island's Leleo Kinimaka was the top performing surfer after all four of the events in the series.
Seen below, Kai Sallas was in flawless form throughout each round, demonstrating a full spectrum of maneuvers that ranged from lengthy nose-rides to tricky "helicopters", all with full use of the paddle - a critical element of the judging criteria for stand-up paddle (SUP) surfing. 
As highly established competitive longboarders, all four finalists had the footwork and wave-riding skills to carry them through. But the most important component of SUP surfing is full use and proficiency with the SUP paddle. It isn't enough to stand-up and stroke your way into a wave (easier said than done!). The paddle must remain a functional element of every ride while being instrumental in the execution of maneuvers.
Perkins put up a strong challenge, still riding high on his recent success in the C4 Waterman Invitational as part of the Duke's OceanFest events. Both Perkins and Sallas extracted every ounce of speed out of a sporadic tail-end summer swell that offered the occasional ride to the sand, but more frequently lazed through lulls. Points and prizes aside, the coolest thing about the C4 Waterman/Steinlager Summer Series was watching the growth and development of SUP throughout the summer. Each event enjoyed a higher number of entries than the one before, with every additional competitor pushing the standard of surfing and SUP technique through the roof.
Most impressive was a new generation of super young riders who weren't afraid to take on the established chargers and earn some serious credibility while doing so. The performance of Maui's Slater Trout, 12, and the Oahu Bradley brothers Christian, 17, and Brendan, 15, said much about the capable hands that hold the future of this sport. Trout won his first round heat over the weekend, wowing the crowd with a perfectly executed a helicopter.
For more information on these events and Stand-Up Paddle Surfing, please visit: www.C4Waterman.com
Aloha! [Link]
Fanning Wins
Mick Fanning Wins the 2007 Foster's ASP World Championship 
Mick Fanning wins the World Tour, bringing home the first title to Australia since Mark Occhilupo won in 1999. Since his debut on the tour in 2002 (winning Rookie of the Year with 5th place), Fanning has ascended the ranks year by year, to his ultimate victory in Brazil this week. The focus in the competitive surfing world will now move to the Vans Triple Crown Series , which will begin in Hawai'i on November 12. [Link]
Free DVD with Paddle!
Enjoy more than 50 minutes of stand up surfing tips and action Free with any stand up paddle purchase until Dec. 15, 2007. [Link]
New C4 9-0, 9-6 and 10-0 Boards!
In time for winter (or summer if you are down under), C4 releases three new high performance stand up surfboards: the 9' Bat Wing Swallow the 9'6" Swallow the 10' BK Pro All three boards were shaped by Dave Parmenter with design input from Brian Keaulana and manufactured by BoardWorks. They are geared for advanced stand up surfing. Find a store with our boards at our Dealer Locator, including locations in Hawaii, the US Mainland, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and more– or check out the BoardWorks retailers if you can't find something near you. For more details and dimensions, or to order online, click the link below. Order Online now! [Link]
Featured Artist
Check out this cool artwork by stand up paddling enthusiast HILTON ALVES! {gallery}hilton_web{/gallery} If you are interested in any of these oil on canvas paintings contact Todd Bradley using our contact form. Read More to find out about Hilton Alves' mural work at Waialua Elementary School, featured in the Honolulu Advertiser. [Link]
San Diego Coast Keepers
Take Part in the Record-Breaking California Paddle for a Plastic-Free Ocean
Join Tom Jones and San Diego Coastkeeper, along with our local sponsors Reef through the Reef Redemption Program, on November 3, 2007 at 9am at the Ocean Beach Pier for a paddle out and beach cleanup to welcome extreme endurance athlete and celebrate the last leg of his 1,250 mile world record-breaking expedition. Tom is traveling on nothing but a 14 foot paddle board to bring awareness to the plastic pollution problem in our ocean. This epic three-month journey is supported by such legendary surfers as Laird Hamilton, Rob Machado, Mickey Munoz, and Jericho Poppler.
The California Paddle is more than just a paddle; it is about drawing world-wide attention to an ever-growing marine debris problem that our oceans face. More than 50 percent of marine debris is made up of plastic; in parts of the Pacific Ocean plastic outweighs plankton by a 6 to 1 ratio. Plastics in our natural environment pose many problems. They are harmful to the marine animals that depend on the ocean; many animals are killed by plastic marine debris through starvation, entanglement and suffocation. 
In addition, plastics are extremely toxic and as they break down they release many toxins into our ocean and natural environment. Find out more about plastics and how you can be part of the solution to reduce plastic pollution.
The paddle will commence at 9 am, all people-powered vessels are invited to paddle out. Paddlers will be led out to form a healing circle and to welcome Tom as he paddles down to begin the final leg of his voyage. In addition, we will be hosting a beach cleanup in conjunction with the paddle to alleviate some of the marine debris before it reaches the ocean for those who don’t get out in the water. 
We will provide breakfast, along with local vendors and live music from bluegrass band, Second Delivery. Don’t miss Tom Jones speaking about his record-breaking journey!
Join the thousands of paddlers who have welcomed Tom Jones on various parts of his journey in this once-in-a-lifetime, historic and environmental awareness opportunity. Please contact Danielle Miller for more information or questions about the paddle or cleanup.
Click here to view Tom’s progress on his paddle expedition.
California Paddle Poster (PDF)
Dirty Facts on Plastic (PDF) [Link]
Mississippi
Mike Cichanowski next to the American Queen, the largest steamship in the world, {gallery}cichanowski{/gallery} [Link]
Moloka'i Hoe 2007
Shell Va'a Wins 41 mile Moloka'i Hoe in record time 4:40:22 Good conditions help Tahitians shave almost 6 minutes off their last year's record!
Read more at the Honolulu Advertiser. {gallery}OPT_Molokai{/gallery} Look for OPT using C4 wood carbon OC paddles in Tahiti's word famous Hawaiki Nui race. [Link]
Brooke Burns SUP
C4Waterwoman Team rider Brooke Burns tests out the latest C4 gear with Brian Keaulana and Allan Mozo.
Brooke has been doing SUP for the last three years was a part of C4 's first SUP Molokai Channel crossing that included Archie Kalepa's first ever solo crossing. {gallery}brooke{/gallery} Photos by Allan Mozo of mozophoto.com [Link]
John Kelly 1919-2007
Hawaii surfer and environmental activist John Kelly passed away at his home on Black Point. He was 88. Best known for his founding the Save Our Surf organization responsible for saving 140 surf spots, John was one of the first people to surf Makaha and was an innovator of modern big wave surfboards. Read more in the Honolulu Advertiser. [Link]
New C4 9-0, 9-6 and 10-0 Boards!
Just in time for winter (or summer if you are down under), C4 releases three new high performance stand up surfboards: the 9' Bat Wing Swallow the 9'6" Swallow the 10' BK Pro All three boards were shaped by Dave Parmenter with design input from Brian Keaulana and manufactured by BoardWorks. They are geared for advanced stand up surfing. Limited quantities are expected in Hawaii in early November and on the US Mainland at many BoardWorks retailers mid month. For more details and dimensions, click the link below. Pre-order now! [Link]
Featured Artist
Check out this cool artwork by stand up paddling enthusiast HILTON! {gallery}hilton_web{/gallery} If you are interested in any of these oil on canvas paintings contact Todd Bradley using our contact form. [Link]
San Diego Coast Keepers
Take Part in the Record-Breaking California Paddle for a Plastic-Free Ocean
Join Tom Jones and San Diego Coastkeeper, along with our local sponsors Reef through the Reef Redemption Program, on November 3, 2007 at 9am at the Ocean Beach Pier for a paddle out and beach cleanup to welcome extreme endurance athlete and celebrate the last leg of his 1,250 mile world record-breaking expedition. Tom is traveling on nothing but a 14 foot paddle board to bring awareness to the plastic pollution problem in our ocean. This epic three-month journey is supported by such legendary surfers as Laird Hamilton, Rob Machado, Mickey Munoz, and Jericho Poppler.
The California Paddle is more than just a paddle; it is about drawing world-wide attention to an ever-growing marine debris problem that our oceans face. More than 50 percent of marine debris is made up of plastic; in parts of the Pacific Ocean plastic outweighs plankton by a 6 to 1 ratio. Plastics in our natural environment pose many problems. They are harmful to the marine animals that depend on the ocean; many animals are killed by plastic marine debris through starvation, entanglement and suffocation. In addition, plastics are extremely toxic and as they break down they release many toxins into our ocean and natural environment. Find out more about plastics and how you can be part of the solution to reduce plastic pollution.
The paddle will commence at 9 am, all people-powered vessels are invited to paddle out. Paddlers will be led out to form a healing circle and to welcome Tom as he paddles down to begin the final leg of his voyage. In addition, we will be hosting a beach cleanup in conjunction with the paddle to alleviate some of the marine debris before it reaches the ocean for those who don’t get out in the water. We will provide breakfast, along with local vendors and live music from bluegrass band, Second Delivery. Don’t miss Tom Jones speaking about his record-breaking journey!
Join the thousands of paddlers who have welcomed Tom Jones on various parts of his journey in this once-in-a-lifetime, historic and environmental awareness opportunity. Please contact Danielle Miller for more information or questions about the paddle or cleanup.
Click here to view Tom’s progress on his paddle expedition.
California Paddle Poster (PDF)
Dirty Facts on Plastic (PDF) [Link]
Mississippi
Mike Cichanowski next to the American Queen, the largest steamship in the world, {gallery}cichanowski{/gallery} [Link]
Moloka'i Hoe 2007
Shell Va'a Wins 41 mile Moloka'i Hoe in record time 4:40:22 Good conditions help Tahitians shave almost 6 minutes off their last year's record!
Read more at the Honolulu Advertiser. {gallery}OPT_Molokai{/gallery} Look for OPT using C4 wood carbon OC paddles in Tahiti's word famous Hawaiki Nui race. [Link]
Brooke Burns SUP
C4Waterwoman Team rider Brooke Burns tests out the latest C4 gear with Brian Keaulana and Allan Mozo.
Brooke has been doing SUP for the last three years was a part of C4 's first SUP Molokai Channel crossing that included Archie Kalepa's first ever solo crossing. {gallery}brooke{/gallery} Photos by Allan Mozo of mozophoto.com [Link]
John Kelly 1919-2007
Hawaii surfer and environmental activist John Kelly passed away at his home on Black Point. He was 88. Best known for his founding the Save Our Surf organization responsible for saving 140 surf spots, John was one of the first people to surf Makaha and was an innovator of modern big wave surfboards. Read more in the Honolulu Advertiser. [Link]
North Carolina Rapids
After a successful Demo Day at Coco Beach Florida, Brian K, Dave P, Mike Fox and Phil Rainey from BoardWorks headed up to the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) just 15 minutes from Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina where Brian is set to stand up paddle down the class 3 and four rapids. Standing next to the world's largest manmade whitewater river, Brian calls Todd Bradley in Hawaii and says, "I've paddled into 20 foot waves, seen some heavy situations, but looking at these rapids… these waters
are challenging." Stay tuned for updates. 
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Sallas Wins Steinlager Shaka Event 5
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:47:47 -1000
Subject: Final event of C4 Waterman Summer Series Wraps Up at Queens
KAI SALLAS TAKES HONORS AT STOP#4 OF THE C4 WATERMAN SUP SUMMER SERIES
Honolulu - (Monday, Sept. 10, 2007) - The fifth and final stage of the C4 Waterman Stand-Up Paddle Surfing competition, as part of the Steinlager Summer Series on Oahu wrapped up over the weekend at Queens, Waikiki, in clean two-foot surf. Four Oahu surfers dominated the competition to take the final spots. Kai Sallas was the winner of the fourth stage, followed by Bonga Perkins, Kamu Auwae, and Scotty Fong Jr. respectively. Despite losing out in the semi-finals, Big Island's Leleo Kinimaka was the top performing surfer after all four of the events in the series.
Seen below, Kai Sallas was in flawless form throughout each round, demonstrating a full spectrum of maneuvers that ranged from lengthy nose-rides to tricky "helicopters", all with full use of the paddle - a critical element of the judging criteria for stand-up paddle (SUP) surfing. As highly established competitive longboarders, all four finalists had the footwork and wave-riding skills to carry them through. But the most important component of SUP surfing is full use and proficiency with the SUP paddle. It isn't enough to stand-up and stroke your way into a wave (easier said than done!). The paddle must remain a functional element of every ride while being instrumental in the execution of maneuvers.
Perkins put up a strong challenge, still riding high on his recent success in the C4 Waterman Invitational as part of the Duke's OceanFest events. Both Perkins and Sallas extracted every ounce of speed out of a sporadic tail-end summer swell that offered the occasional ride to the sand, but more frequently lazed through lulls. Points and prizes aside, the coolest thing about the C4 Waterman/Steinlager Summer Series was watching the growth and development of SUP throughout the summer. Each event enjoyed a higher number of entries than the one before, with every additional competitor pushing the standard of surfing and SUP technique through the roof.
Most impressive was a new generation of super young riders who weren't afraid to take on the established chargers and earn some serious credibility while doing so. The performance of Maui's Slater Trout, 12, and the Oahu Bradley brothers Christian, 17, and Brendan, 15, said much about the capable hands that hold the future of this sport. Trout won his first round heat over the weekend, wowing the crowd with a perfectly executed a helicopter.
For more information on these events and Stand-Up Paddle Surfing, please visit: www.C4Waterman.com
Aloha! [Link]
Brian K and Kathy T in Spain
Check out this video of Brian and Kathy Terada canoe surfing in Spain.
{youtube}6ycQxq1JjvI{/youtube} See Part 2 in our Video Home seciton. Or, go to the Lacanau Water Games Website.
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OceanFest Videos!
In The Lap of Duke Kahanamoku
Duke's OceanFest Celebrations Underway at Waikiki Beach
HONOLULU - (August 21, 2007) - With arms outspread in a gesture of welcome to all, the larger-than-life bronze statue of Duke Kahanamoku on the shores of Waikiki Beach delineates where the pavement ends and the ocean that Duke loved so much, and mastered so well, begins. This week Waikiki will come to life with the annual Duke's OceanFest celebration. If the "father of surfing" were still around today, he'd be honored to see his beloved sport and all its offshoots being practiced and enjoyed by so many. 
Among this week's full slate of Duke's OceanFest activities, three of Duke's favorites will be featured: tandem surfing, stand-up paddle surfing, and longboarding. The World Title of Tandem Surfing, presented by Tsunami's Waikiki, the C4 Waterman Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Surfing Invitational, and the Roxy Jam Honolulu women's professional longboarding championship will run concurrently starting Wednesday, August 22nd, and conclude with the finals of each on Saturday, August 25th.
While there will be the usual points and prizes associated with surfing competitions, the essence of Duke's OceanFest transcends titles.
"When I think of Duke Kahanamoku, I think of someone who was so personable and who willingly shared his knowledge, his abilities and his aloha in a way that represents the heart of Hawaii and what it means to truly be a waterman," says Makaha's Brian Keaulana, who is defending champion of the World Title of Tandem Surfing along with partner Kathy Terada, and will also feature in the C4 Waterman SUP Invitational and paddleboard race.
"One of my favorite memories is of sitting in Duke's lap as a young boy. He was already of an old age at that time and I recall him coming out to Makaha in his white tuxedo suit as a guest at the Makaha International. He influenced so many people in his prime and throughout his lifetime."
Keaulana is just one of a long list of surfers - one that includes his father "Buffalo" Keaulana and many uncles, who were so impressed by Duke's waterman skills and spirit of aloha that they chose to follow in his footsteps.
"There may be competition, but essentially all the different (surfing) sports we do are for relaxation," said Keaulana. "For me, it's about having fun and going out there to challenge myself. What Duke represented was way beyond competition and that's what I try to keep at heart. It's all about a deep sense of balance; physical balance, cultural balance, spiritual balance. That's what surfing is. That's what Duke was all about."
Brian/Kathy tandem
Photo: mozophoto.com - Brian Keaulana & Kathy Terada, defending World Title of Tandem Surfing champions, in action at Waikiki. C4/Honolua Stand Up Paddle Video from Duke's OceanFest 
Surfing Part 1 Surfing Part 2 Surfing Part 3 Surfing Part 4 C4/Honolulu Stand Up Race Watch Terry Reis' video
To view the full slate of Duke's OceanFest celebrations, and to learn more about the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, please visit: www.dukefoundation.org .
Tandem surfing: www.itsatandem.com
Standup Paddle Surfing: www.c4waterman.com
Roxy Jam Honolulu: www.Roxy.com [Link]
Team Hawaii Aloha Surf
Congratulations to Team Hawaii-Aloha Surf at the 2007 USLA National Championships! 
Here's an update from their Captain Michael DuBrule:
Hello again from Myself (Matthew DuBrule) and Team Hawaii - Aloha Surf. We once again competed and completed our Nationals competition for 2007. We managed a Second Place finish in the Chapter "B" Division. This is again a continual improvement for our team. Previous finishes were Sixth in '04, Fourth in '05, Third in '06, and Second this year. The competition was held at Myrtle Beach, S.C. from Aug. 9-11. We advanced several teams into finals of many events and were once again dominant in the Surf-Ski Event sweeping almost all the divisions. Our Main sponsors were MAUI JIM SUNGLASSES, REACTOR WATCHES, PATAGONIA, C4Waterman, and Outrigger Duke K. Foundation.
Our Team MVP was John Flanagan who accumulated some 25 points but in all honesty the event was again a step in the right direction with the
assistance and participation of everyone involved. We scored in events we hadn't even made finals in previously. It certainly was a team effort and I can get you an accurate listing of our Teams performance on an individual basis.
Here's a breakdown of some of the points at this years event in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
There were some 2,500 competitors at the event that covered three days (Aug. 9 - 11).
Our main man, John Flanagan gained a team high 25 points towards our total point accumulation of 135. The B Division was once again won by Smith Point, NY with 157 total points.
The brackets break down into the OPEN DIVISION which is open to anyone and a must for anyone29 and under. It is by far the toughest division and Points are given toplaces 1 - 10. The Age Group Divisions are Split into "SENIORS" and there are two divisions 30 - 34, and 35 - 39. Then come the MASTERS 2 Divisions which are again 5 year increments 40 - 44 and 45 - 49. The VETERANS age groups follow that with the 50 - 54 and 55 - 59. 60 + age competitors are put together as the SUPER VETS.
Individual points winners and/or placings:
John Flanagan: Open Surf Swim - 2nd place, Open Run-Swim-Run 2nd place
Seniors 30 –34: Run-Swim-Run 1st place, 2K Run 1st place.
Brian Rocheleau: Open Surf-Ski 1st place, Open Paddleboard Race - 9th place,
Open Iron-Man 9th.
Seniors 30 -34: Paddleboard 2nd place, Surf-Ski 1st place, and
Iron-Man 1st place
Dolan Eversole: Open Paddleboard 8th place, Open Surf-Ski 5th place.
Seniors 35-39: Surf-Ski 2nd place
Matthew DuBrule: Open Surf-Ski 6th, Open