2013 S.I.C. SUP Stand Up Paddle Board Catalog
August 29th, 2012 by evan 
Mark Raaphorst from Sandwich Island Composites (S.I.C.) sent us an advanced digital copy of their 2013 SUP stand up paddle board catalog.
Stand up paddle surfing is taking the world by storm. Whether you call it SUP surfing, paddle surfing, stand up paddle boarding or beach boy surfing, you are entering a new addition to the waterman lifestyle. Standuppaddlesurf.net is dedicated to bringing you the most up to date inside information on the stand up paddle surf phenomenon. Aloha and mahalo for visiting standuppaddlesurf.net.
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Ed Wheeler’s Custom S.I.C. Bullet 12′6″ SUP Race Board
August 27th, 2012 by evan
Both Ed Wheeler and I love our SIC Bullet 12′6″ boards because it’s one of the few 12′6″ boards that can handle our weight. Ed got his a little after I got mine and I’ve seen him paddling it for south shore downwinders, north shore races and surfing. Ed’s a big guy so it’s something to see him surfing a 12′6″ race board. Continue reading ‘Ed Wheeler’s Custom S.I.C. Bullet 12′6″ SUP Race Board’
2012 Paddle For Humanity Washington DC Race Results
August 26th, 2012 by davi 
Here are the results from the 2012 Paddle For Humanity Washington DC race held last Saturday, August 25, 2012.
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Werner Paddles Introduces River Running SUP
August 23rd, 2012 by davi
Werner Paddles Introduces River Running SUP
Werner Paddles has added a river running specific stand up paddle (SUP) to their line. The Stinger has been designed from the ground up for the rigors of the whitewater environment. Werner has been handcrafting paddles in the US for over 45 years and has over 80% market share in the whitewater kayak market. They have taken this heritage and melded it with the sport of stand-up paddling to create the Stinger.
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Mark Raaphorst and SIC Race Board Documentary and Aerial Videos
August 23rd, 2012 by evan
Mark Raaphorst just sent over these videos of the SIC race boards and the evolution of SUP race board design. The first video was produced by Mike Waltze who did the SUP documentary we reviewed last year. He did a great job with this video. This is one of the most professional looking SUP videos I’ve seen.
(click thumbnail to launch video)
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2012 Molokai to Oahu race coaching bootcamp by Robert Stehlik
August 19th, 2012 by robert 
If you ask anyone who has raced in the Molokai to Oahu race what the hardest part of the race was, the answer will most likely be: the last few miles. Continue reading ‘2012 Molokai to Oahu race coaching bootcamp by Robert Stehlik’
C4 Waterman Co-Founders Brian Keaulana and Archie Kalepa to be Inducted into Duke Kahanamoku Hawaii Waterman’s Hall of Fame
August 17th, 2012 by davi
BOARDS | PADDLES | ACCESSORIES | APPAREL
C4 Waterman Co-Founders Brian Keaulana and Archie Kalepa to be Inducted into Duke Kahanamoku Hawaii Waterman’s Hall of Fame
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
HONOLULU, Hawaii (August 17, 2012) –– C4 Waterman co-founders, Brian Keaulana and Archie Kalepa join the list of world-renowned watermen and women when they are honored by the Duke Kahanamoku Hawaii Waterman’s Hall of Fame on Thursday, August 23rd at the Waikiki Outrigger Canoe Club.
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Connor Baxter wins Overall at the Turtle Bay Event
August 16th, 2012 by davi
Connor gets straight Bullets in the Long Distance and Sprint Race Course – and takes the Overall Title at the World Series Event!!!
World Series Event – recap Connor Baxter:
The 2012 Turtle Bay contest was super sick and a lot of fun. It was a two day event with the long distance and the sprint race.
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VIRUS Action Sport Performance Apparel
August 5th, 2012 by evan
In June, I got the chance to visit the guys at VIRUS Action Sport Performance at their HQ in California. Ryan Rubiano and Sten Rasmussen graciously gave me a tour of their facilities as well as an extensive run down on their current product line-up. In March I hurt my back and shoulder. I had an inflamed disc that made me feel like I was crippled. To make it worse, I pulled my shoulder too. I was in desperate need of anything that could help me speed up my recovery. I’ve been using the Virus compression pants and top almost every single day since June and I’m convinced the product works for me. Continue reading ‘VIRUS Action Sport Performance Apparel’
Connor Baxter Wins the Molokai-2-Oahu World Championships
August 2nd, 2012 by davi
For the Second Consecutive Year – Connor wins the Molokai-2-Oahu World Championships – and beats his own record set last year by over 13 minutes.
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Legendary Surfer/Shaper Mickey Muñoz Joins C4 Waterman Design Team
August 1st, 2012 by davi
BOARDS | PADDLES | ACCESSORIES | APPAREL
Legendary Surfer/Shaper Mickey Muñoz Joins C4 Waterman Design Team
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (August 1, 2012) — C4 Waterman is thrilled to announce the addition of legendary surfer/shaper Mickey Muñoz to its design team. For those in attendance at the 2012 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Show, Mickey or ‘The Mongoose’ as he is commonly known, will be available to share some of his Muñoz spirit, Thursday August 2nd at noon at the C4 Waterman Booth #39138.
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Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge presented by Pacifico and Naish: August 11-12
July 30th, 2012 by davi
Thursday 26 July
The Stand Up World Series comes home to Turtle Bay
The Stand Up World Series returns to its HQ at Turtle Bay Resort on the 11th – 12th August for the next stop on the 2012 World Series: the Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge, presented by Pacifico and Naish.
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New SUP Design Tips from Joe Blair – Video
July 30th, 2012 by evan
I recently visited Joe Blair at his surf shack in Solana Beach, California. This was the first time I’ve been to his place and it was great because I took my boys and they got to learn a bit about surfboards and later paddled at Cardiff. In this video, Joe shares some of what’s new with his SUP surfboard designs. Continue reading ‘New SUP Design Tips from Joe Blair – Video’
Meg Chun Discusses the New Kialoa Stand Up Paddles for 2012
July 23rd, 2012 by evan
I caught up with Meg Chun, co-owner of Kialoa Paddles, during the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival. She showed me some of their latest paddles and blade designs for outrigger canoe and SUP stand up paddling. Meg is a wealth of information and has been paddling for a very long time. As one of the original players in the SUP paddle market, it’s always interesting to hear what’s new and improved at Kialoa.
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Kauai Waterwoman Mariko Strickland Issues Challenge & Welcomes Paddlers to Kauai
July 18th, 2012 by davi
Kauai Waterwoman Mariko Strickland Issues Challenge & Welcomes Paddlers to Kauai
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
HONOLULU (July, 18, 2012) — This Saturday, July 21, C4 Waterman Ambassador Mariko Strickland will be joined by more than one hundred paddlers to race the 17-mile Na Pali coastline on the northern shore of Kauai. As the event’s defending women’s stand-up paddle (SUP) champion and a resident of the island, Mariko’s local knowledge of this pristine course will set the bar.
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