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August 9th, 2011 by davi
C4 Waterman, Inc. Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Stand-up Paddle Board at 2011 Outdoor Retailer Show
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah––August 4, 2011––C4 Waterman, Inc. accomplished yet another milestone this past Wednesday by setting a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the largest stand-up paddle board. SUPZILLA, measures 32 feet 5 inches long, 6 feet 10 inches wide and 7 5/8 inches thick. The paddling feat was the last step required from C4 Waterman, Inc. in order to have the record acknowledged by the GWR committee.
Continue reading ‘C4 Waterman, Inc.’s SUPZILLA sets Guinness World Record’
August 8th, 2011 by robert
This article was originally published at Robert Stehlik’s Zen Waterman blog.
I put together this 15 minute video about my experience and a recap of the 2011 Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard race. There are some short excerpts of the three interviews I taped the evening before the race, to watch the full interviews, click on the links. Featuring: Brian Szymanski, Jeff Denholm, and Gerry Lopez.
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Robert Stehlik reporting live from the Molokai to Oahu race 2011.
Continue reading ‘The 2011 Molokai race video and interviews by Robert Stehlik’
August 4th, 2011 by davi
“Surprise” Weekend!! By Connor Baxter
The Molokai-2-Oahu Race as Jamie Mitchell states, “If you love paddling, this is the race of all races – it’s our Superbowl. I love the feeling of apprehension, the nerves and waiting to see what the ocean’s going to deliver. The depth of talent in this year’s race is unsurpassed.”
Well – the event for me started on Thursday. My dad, mom and I were to take our boat from Maui to Molokai on Friday, relax on Saturday, Race on Sunday. So preparations started on Thursday getting the boat provisioned and equipped.
Continue reading ‘2011 Molokai-2-Oahu World Championships – Recap by Connor Baxter’
August 4th, 2011 by evan
I met up with Joe Blair (once again at Legoland San Diego) and he showed me a couple of his new “quad for big guys” stand up paddle surfing boards. Sorry about the wind noise but it was a windy day in San Diego. As you’ll hear in the video, Joe’s got a lot of experience and knowledge when it comes to surfboards.
Continue reading ‘Blair 2011 Quad for Big Guys SUP Surfing Boards – Video interview’
August 1st, 2011 by robert
This article was originally published at Robert Stehlik’s Zen Waterman blog.
Last week Evan Leong and I had a chance to test Mark Raaphorst’s S-16 Standamaran prototype that he was shipping to New York for a race with a stopover on Oahu. I have been wanting to organize a speed test for SUP race boards for a while, so this was a good opportunity to comparison test unlimited boards in flatwater conditions. Continue reading ‘Flatwater speed test- unlimited SUP’s by Robert Stehlik’
July 26th, 2011 by davi
Recap of Sunday’s Event by Connor – and Winning the 12′6″ SUP Division:
The 2011 Naish Paddle Championships Maui Event was held on Sunday July 24th. The race is from Maliko Gulch to Kahului Harbor – a 9.54 mile downwinder.
There were 238 competitors from Europe, Japan, Tahiti, the US Mainland, Australia, Brazil, and Hawaii participating in the 6th Annual Event.
Continue reading ‘2011 Naish Paddle Championships – Recap by Connor Baxter’
July 26th, 2011 by evan
Here’s a preview of Starboard’s 10′3″ x 29″ Pro SUP stand up paddle board from their 2011 Pro Wave lineup. This board was shaped by Scott McKercher and Svein Rasmussen.
Continue reading ‘Starboard 10′3″ x 29″ Pro SUP Stand Up Paddle Board’
July 25th, 2011 by davi
This was sent to us via email by Karen Baxter.
Aloha All -
Connor put together a great Youtube Video of the Mormaii World Cup Maui to Molokai Crossing – The last event of the Maui Jim Triple Crown.
Although my settings on my camcorder must have been a bit off for clarity – it is a great video of Connor & Dave Kalama together from start to finish.
Continue reading ‘Maui to Molokai Crossing Triple Crown Video by Connor Baxter’
July 19th, 2011 by evan
I had the chance to interview C4 Ambassador and surfing legend Raimana Van Bastolear during the C4 Waterman’s “secret traning day“. In the video, Raimana talks about surfing Teahupo’o, how he got started in stand up paddle surfing, and surfing with Laird Hamilton. Check it out.
Continue reading ‘Interview with C4 Waterman Ambassador Raimana Van Bastolear’
July 18th, 2011 by davi
Connor’s Re-Cap from The 3rd Event of the Triple Crown – and WINNING 1st Place!! And the OVERALL TITLE OF THE TRIPLE CROWN!!
The Mormaii World CUP … 3rd Event of the Maui Jim Triple Crown of SUP
All I can say about the last leg of the 2011 Triple Crown is WOW!!! This race could not have been better. The conditions were epic; East North East winds blowing 30+ knots with some swells breaking over my head in the channel.
Continue reading ‘Triple Crown Event #3 – Recap by Connor Baxter’
July 14th, 2011 by davi
C4 Waterman, Inc. hired Ty Zulim as its global sales manager. Zulim was formerly the national sales manager for SurfTech.
Continue reading ‘C4 Waterman Appoints Global Sales Manager’
July 14th, 2011 by evan
This is a little late but here is a video and some pictures that I took during the elite race at the 2011 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii.
Continue reading ‘2011 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii Elite Race’
July 13th, 2011 by evan
Joe Blair sent over some SUP tutorial videos he had made and after watching them I have to say I was thoroughly amused. Joe is a funny guy. If you meet him in real life, he will make you laugh. He’s also a genuine guy that has an infectious stoke for surfing and stand up paddling. Continue reading ‘Joe Blair SUP Tutorial Video’
July 11th, 2011 by davi
Connor’s Re-Cap from The 2nd Event of the Triple Crown – and WINNING 1st Place!!
The WARRIOR CUP … 2nd Event of the Maui Jim Triple Crown of SUP
This event was from Maliko Gulch to Honolua Bay (21+ miles) on Sunday – July 10th.
This was a great race but had some of the hardest conditions. The race started at 10:45 in the morning inside of Maliko Harbor. Only 32 competitors showed up for this race – but they were some of the best from here, a few from Oahu and some from Australia. Most racers know how grueling this run is, so many opt not to compete in it. Continue reading ‘Triple Crown Event #2 – Recap by Connor Baxter’
July 8th, 2011 by davi
Connor’s Re-Cap from July 4th’s Big Event – and WINNING 1st Place!!
The Hui He’e Nalu Independence Day Race
After Sunday’s Triple Crown Event – I was on a plane to Oahu for this event on Monday.
Continue reading ‘2011 Hui He’e Nalu Race – Recap by Connor Baxter’
