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Nina, the thirty-year Old Norwegian was only a teenager when she moved to Gran Canaria to become a professional windsurfer. After a few years on the tour she decided to take on kite boarding where she climbed up to the top quite rapidly due to her soulful style. Continue reading ‘Nina Hedberg and Teiva Joyeux signs for Starboard SUP’

First race of the SoCalOceanRacing series kicks off on November 8th in beautiful la Jolla Shores Kellogg Park. Details on the www.eteamz.com/SoCalOceanRacing website under News.

We are trying out active.com as an on-line pre registration option this year. Feedback on that is welcome.
Continue reading ‘SoCal OceanRacing Series- La Jolla Shores Invitational- November 8th’

Ohana paddlers came home with exceptional results in the first annual Gerry Lopez Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle at Doheny State Beach. The elite division contained an incredible pool of talented paddlers from around the world racing on a closed-course with 126 biards in extremely challenging conditions with winds gusting up to 25mph. Continue reading ‘Ohana Paddleboards at the Battle of the Paddle’

by Standup Paddle Magazine

October 12, 2008
Dana Point, California

The biggest Stand Up Paddle race to date got rave reviews from both the competitors and spectators as Rainbow Sandals put on a first class event at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point this past weekend.
Continue reading ‘Hawaiian Girls Sweep Rainbow Sandal’s Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle, While the Guys Go Two and Three’

Secret Weapon: 13-year-old Slater Trout

Oceanside, CA - (Oct. 9, 2008) - C4 Waterman and their distributor, Boardworks, have rallied a red-hot team of stand up paddle (SUP) racers for this Saturday’s $25,000 Battle of the Paddle at Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, California. In addition, they will host a hospitality tent with a full set of demonstration boards and paddles and unveil a couple of their latest models from shaper Dave Parmenter: the 9′3″ “Sub-Vector” and the 11′0″ “Moochie”.
Continue reading ‘C4 Waterman/Boardworks Team to Go Big at Battle of the Paddle’

Aloha Everyone,

I am proud to announce the opening of my new Kazuma Surfboards Factory outlet. I built this store for my customers, to offer them the best selection, service and a factory direct price. With over 150 boards in stock, I will have something for everyone. We also offer custom orders built to your specification in less than 2 weeks.
Continue reading ‘Kazuma Surfboards Factory Outlet’

Noah Shimabukuro walked away $4000 richer from Puerto Escondido, Mexico after besting an elite field of competitors at the Central Surf Paddleboard Contest. 19 competitors from Hawaii, California, Puerto Rico and Mexico enjoyed exclusive access to Escondido’s Zicatela beach for the first ever stand up paddle surfing contest in Mexico. Pulling a new Surftech production 10’3” Takayama from a box delivered to the event, Noah showcased the versatility and performance capabilities of a board that combines Takayama’s legendary shaping with the light and durable Tuflite construction.
Continue reading ‘Noah Shimabukuru rides Surftech Takayama 10’3” Tuflite to success at inaugural Central Surf SUP Contest in Puerto Escondido Mexico’

Team “Love”, the three member SUP team of Leah Dawson, Bianca Valenti and Geodee Clark swept the competition in Surftech’s inaugural Women’s SUP Challenge held in conjunction with the ROXY Jam Cardiff. The relay style event featured a unique format that awarded team points based both on paddling speed as well as surf skills. Each team member was required to charge the shorebreak and paddle around an offshore buoy before riding a wave and passing the board and paddle to their fellow team member. Continue reading ‘Team “Love” Wins Inaugural Surftech Women’s SUP Challenge’

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By CHRIS DAINES
Staff Writer

Their goal is to race in Hawaii next year but, for now, they can celebrate victory.

Ernie Johnson and Chris Koerner garnered the most points among eight eligible stand-up paddle races in California this year. Johnson won first place; Koerner second.
Continue reading ‘Dana Point’s paddle champs stand up’

Surftech is holding their inaugural Women’s SUP challenge this weekend in conjunction with the 2008 ROXY Jam Cardiff. The event takes a unique approach to the sport of SUP and will offer fun for both competitors and spectators alike. “Open to competitors, general surfers and stand up paddle surfers”, Comments Sander Nauenberg, Marketing Manager at Surftech “the challenge is meant to be a fun, team focused relay that showcases the versatility of both the sport and the respective surfers approaches.”
Continue reading ‘Surftech to hold one of a kind Women’s stand up paddle/surf challenge’

Werner Paddles has announced the introduction of two new Stand Up Paddles:  The Werner Advantage and the Werner Carve. Both paddles will be available to ship beginning September 01, 2008.

As participation explodes in the Stand Up Paddle category, Werner is responding with new paddle designs that focus on the two aspects of the sport, touring and surfing.

Continue reading ‘Werner Expands Stand Up Paddle Offerings’

Surftech officially opened their Hawaii Showroom Friday August 15th at their new location in downtown Honolulu. In celebration of the inaugural venture, Surftech held a Private VIP Party for its Hawaiian retail partners, local industry and friends and family made up of many of the local surfers and shapers. Kicking off with a traditional Hawaiian ceremony including a blessing from Pohaku Stone, a kava ceremony and a contemporary champagne toast, the 250-330 attendees came from throughout the state. On Saturday, following Fridays’ party was the official public opening. Held in conjunction with the annual Duke Festival the opening included celebratory TL2 surfboards painted by local keikis as well as Hawaiian artists. The finished boards will be displayed at the local Outrigger hotels and Boardriders clubs.
Continue reading ‘Surftech Opens Showroom in Hawaii’

C4 WATERMAN/HONOLUA SURF CO SUP EVENT
Presented by Blue Planet
Part of the Annual Duke’s OceanFest, Waikiki, Hawaii

Continue reading ‘WOMAN TAKES DOWN SEA OF MEN IN PRO STAND-UP PADDLE EVENT Candice Appleby Wins C4 Waterman/Honolua Surf Co Pro & Women’s’