Tag Archive for 'dave kalama'

North Shore Paddle Challenge & the Stand Up World Series

Wednesday 5 October $15,000 prize-money announced for the North Shore Paddle Challenge at Turtle Bay Resort The North Shore Paddle Challenge at Turtle Bay Resort will take place from next Friday 14th – Sunday 16th October. This groundbreaking event will boast a $15,000 prize purse and provide the template for the 2012 Stand Up World […]

Antoine Delpero wins the Huntington Beach Pro, presented by Starboard

Monday 3 October Antoine Delpero from France comes out victorious After 3 spectacular days of competition, that saw a fiercely contested Trials event that went straight into and even more intense Main event, France’s Antoine Delpero managed to find his best form of the contest so far in the all important Final heat.

The Trials are completed in beautiful conditions at the Huntington Beach Pro

Friday 30 September Trials Event completed in spectacular conditions at HB After 2 full days of spectacular conditions here at Surf City USA for the Huntington Beach Pro, presented by Starboard, a field of nearly 60 athletes from 14 different countries stepped up to the challenge to earn their place in the Main Event.

The Huntington Beach Pro, now just a week away

Tuesday 20 September The Huntington Beach Pro will begin the 28th September The long anticipated Huntington Beach Pro, stop 4 of the 2011 Stand Up World Tour will kick off next Tueday 27th evening, with a welcome, meet and greet and registration evening  at Tommy Bahama Grille in Newport, Costa Mesa from 5 – 8pm. […]

2011 Molokai-2-Oahu World Championships – Recap by Connor Baxter

“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.” […]

Maui to Molokai Crossing Triple Crown Video by Connor Baxter

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 […]

Triple Crown Event #3 – Recap by Connor Baxter

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 […]

Paddle Technique Part 4: Reach and Catch by Robert Stehlik

This shot from the 2009 Molokai race does not show perfect form but I am reaching pretty far forward I started the technique series with the power phase as this is where I saw the quickest improvements when coaching. All the phases of the stroke have to work together smoothly for the stroke to be efficient and without […]

Paddle Technique Part 2 – The three ingredients of a powerful stroke by Robert Stehlik

Breaking down the Power Phase by Robert Stehlik This is part two of the paddle technique series. First, some recommended reading: Good technique starts with a good paddle, so if you are not sure you have the right paddle, read part one first: Choosing the right Paddle

Jamie Mitchell nominated for National Geographic’s “Adventurer of the Year”

Help Jamie Mitchell win National Geographic’s “Adventurer of the Year” award! December 10, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) Surftech team rider, Jamie Mitchell is one of ten nominees for National Geographic’s “Adventurer of the Year” award. Each nominee has been selected for his or her extraordinary achievement in exploration, conservation, and adventure sports in 2010.

2010 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii Party at Quicksilver Waikiki

The day before the Hawaii Battle of the Paddle, George Kam and Quicksilver Hawaii hosted an awesome pre race party. The food was as good as it gets. Kimo Akaka from Joe Aloha Catering.

Molokai To Oahu – Race Recap by Connor Baxter

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 […]

Jamie Mitchell Claims 9th Molokai2Oahu World Championship, Kanesa Duncan Claims 8th

FTP broadcast quality TV highlights package and high resolution images available. Contact Jodi Wilmott, Ocean Promotion. MITCHELL CLAIMS 9TH MOLOKAI-2-OAHU WORLD PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP DUNCAN-SERAPHIN CLAIMS 8TH WOMEN’S TITLE Treacherous Channel Dishes out Trademark Highs & Heartbreak Maui’s Kalama & Moller Take Stand-Up Paddle Honors Molokai2Oahu.com

27 Mile Mormaii Pailolo Express Race – Recap by Connor Baxter

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!!!!

YOUNG GUN CONNOR BAXTER STEALS THE 27 MILE MORMAII MOLOKAI PAILOLO EXPRESS RACE

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 […]