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July 27th, 2010 by davi
Molokai to Oahu – 32 mile Crossing across the Ka’iwi Channel. Before this race I felt so prepared because that week I ate super good, drank lots of water and rested. My mom and I went over to Molokai Friday night on the Ferry to Kaunakakai. Then headed over to the west side and stayed at the condos right where the event was. I slept in on Saturday and then went for a swim – I basically had a super relaxing day. Around 5:00 the race meeting started and then I had a huge dinner and went back to the room – and went right to bed to get a good night sleep. Continue reading ‘Molokai To Oahu – Race Recap by Connor Baxter’
July 27th, 2010 by evan
I had my last 6 man canoe regatta in the morning at Keehi Lagoon for the OHCRA Oahu Championships and then raced over to the finish line at Maunalua Bay for the Molokai to Oahu Race. I only shot 2 short video clips, the first with Dave Kalama who won by a lot and the second with Jim Hayes, the owner of Tropical Blends Surf on Queen St here in Honolulu. Continue reading ‘2010 Molokai To Oahu SUP Paddleboard Race’
July 25th, 2010 by evan
Here’s an F-20 from SIC. Yes, you read it right, 20 feet long. This was shaped for Junya who is not a small guy. Continue reading ‘S.I.C. Custom F-20 SUP Stand Up Paddle Board’
July 21st, 2010 by evan
I did a Hawaii Kai downwind run with Doug Lock and Todd Bradley a while back. Todd was on a prototype C4 Switchblade and Doug and I rode his Wave Blade OC-2, 2 man canoe. The conditions were a nice 15 mph east trade wind and a great following tide which made the bumps connect really nice. I shot some video of the tips I got from Doug and Todd. I am now convinced that the best way to learn how to ride and connect open ocean bumps is to go with someone who is experienced and go in an OC-2.
Continue reading ‘How to Catch and Connect Ocean Bumps with Doug Lock and Todd Bradley’
July 20th, 2010 by davi
I just competed in the Naish Paddleboard Championships in Maui. What a great race. Well organized and really fun. It started at Maliko Gulch and finished at the Kahului Harbor – about 9 1/2 miles.
Continue reading ‘Naish Paddleboard Championships – Race Recap by Connor Baxter’
July 16th, 2010 by evan
Famous GPS Will Prove that 32-Mile Channel Isn’t Always 32 Miles Across!
Todd Bradley to Host GPS & Finish Line Clinic, Wednesday July 21
With more Molokai Channel crossings to his name than years on Earth, you could be excused for thinking that Todd Bradley could paddle the Molokai2Oahu paddleboard race blind-folded; 2010 will be his 53rd crossing at 50 years of age. But through all his seafaring, Bradley has learned two things when it comes to the ocean: No two days are the same; and the Molokai Channel isn’t always 32 miles across! Continue reading ‘Garmin Partners with Prestigious Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard Race’
July 15th, 2010 by evan
The Mormaii 27 Mile Pailolo Express held on Sunday July 11th. Otherwise know as the Maui to Molokai Crossing. The first time I did this crossing I was 8 1/2 years old – and I windsurfed across it. But this time I did it – I WON FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS!!!!
Continue reading ‘27 Mile Mormaii Pailolo Express Race – Recap by Connor Baxter’
July 12th, 2010 by davi
July 11th, 2010
Kaunakakai, Hawaii-
The Mormaii Molokai Pailolo Express Race presented by Standup Paddle Magazine lived up to expectation Sunday as gusts as high as 20 knots delivered the goods for 28 Elite paddlers. Known for it’s “Lolo” (crazy) running current and wind, the 10:10 AM start gave way to a light mist at the line from Honolua Bay, Maui with a sense of calmness before heading straight into the rum line.
Continue reading ‘YOUNG GUN CONNOR BAXTER STEALS THE 27 MILE MORMAII MOLOKAI PAILOLO EXPRESS RACE’
July 9th, 2010 by evan
During one of our downwind runs, Todd Bradley showed me one of their new prototype stand up paddle boards, the 12′6″ “Switchblade”. Todd mentioned that the board will be in production at BoardWorks and will be out in stores soon.
Continue reading ‘C4 Waterman 12′6″ “Switchblade” Prototype SUP Board’
July 5th, 2010 by evan
It was a beautiful day for Da Hui’s annual 4th of July race. Here’s a recap from Robert Stehlik from Blue Planet Surf.
Going to the beautiful North Shore on Independence day for the Hui race has become somewhat of a tradition for our family. With clear water, blue skies and light tradewinds, the North Shore once again served up a beautiful day for the most popular paddleboard/ SUP race on Oahu (with the exception of this year’s Battle of the Paddle). The race results show a total of 478 finishers with of which 309 were stand up paddlers, an impressive turnout. The wind was very light in Honolulu but when we got closer to the start at Sunset beach, there were whitecaps and conditions looked good. The crew from Da Hui once again put together a great event.
Continue reading ‘Race Recap – The 32nd annual Hui O He’e Nalu Independence Day Race’
June 29th, 2010 by evan
Saturday JULY 10, 2010
Long Course- Makapu’u to Kaimana- 17 Miles 10:00 am Start
Short Course- Hawaii Kai to Kaimana- 9 Miles 11:30 am Start
Continue reading ‘Cline Mann Memorial Ko’olaupoko Paddleboard Race’
June 27th, 2010 by evan
I visited Luke Evslin at the Kamanu Composites Factory in Kailua on Kapa’a Quarry Road to learn more about the Pueo OC-1 and the basics of the canoe. Being a newbie to OC-1, I wanted to get the basics from someone with experience before testing everything out. I know some of this may be very basic for those with experience but for the newbie crowd, this will be very helpful and informative. This is OC-1 101.
Continue reading ‘Canoe Basics and the Kamanu Composites Pueo OC1 with Luke Evslin’
June 22nd, 2010 by evan
Here are some more products from Planet Sun Hawaii which were on display at the recent 2010 Hawaii Spring New Products Show. Check out this video where John O’Maley shows us some of their hats and their UV sleeve:
Continue reading ‘Planet Sun Apparel and Accessories’
June 18th, 2010 by evan
Here’s a new feature film from C4 Waterman sent to us by Todd Bradley. The film, entitled “Waterman is More Than a Word”, premiered at the 2010 Teva Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado. Check it out:
Continue reading ‘Waterman is More Than a Word – Feature Film’
June 15th, 2010 by davi
What a weekend. I did it. I placed in the MONEY in the Elite Race – and I placed in the money in the Long Distance Race. I was the on the Podium twice this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Continue reading ‘Battle of the Paddle Hawaii – Recap from Connor Baxter’
