Tag Archive for 'downwinders'

SUP Downwind Tip – Connecting Bumps by Using the Onramp to the Freeway

This video covers how to catch the smaller, slower moving bumps to connect into the bigger, faster moving swells. Guy Pere, a great paddler from Oahu, used this great analogy: use an “onramp” to pick up the speed you need to merge onto the “freeway”. Then, as you come off the faster moving swell, look […]

SUP Tips: Catching Waves and Bumps- Flatwater drills to help you get ready for open ocean stand up paddle boarding

If you are new to downwind stand up paddle boarding, and want to get ready to do some open ocean downwinders, these are some tips and drills you can practice in flat water to help you get ready for riding bumps on a SUP. Check the bottom of this page for information on coached downwinders. […]

SUP Tips: Quick Acceleration Strokes- Starting in First Gear

When I first started Stand Up Paddling, I was struggling to catch waves. I was pulling on the paddle as hard as I could and figured the harder I pulled on the paddle, the faster the board would go. I also kept breaking paddles. A big breakthrough for me came when Brian Keaulana gave me […]

Board Meeting Episode 6: Leashes for SUP Stand Up Paddling

Welcome to another episode of Board Meeting. In this episode, Robert and I will talk about Leashes for use in stand up paddling. Whether you’re into SUP surfing, downwinders, SUP racing, or just cruising around, a leash is an essential safety equipment.

SUP Downwinder Tips: The most common first timer mistakes

At Blue Planet we offer downwind coaching to those wanting to get into this exciting sport. After doing many coached downwind runs I have noticed that most beginners make the same common mistakes when first trying to catch bumps. For those coming from a flatwater background, where a strong, steady, powerful, longer, slower stroke works […]

Olukai Ho’olaule’a Event – Recap by Connor Baxter

Connor Baxter wins the Olukai Ho’olaule’a SUP Event for the 4th Consecutive Year!! The 2015 Olukai Event was an amazing event. Not only was it in my backyard – but it is an epic downwind race – with the best wind and weather conditions this year.

Lina Augaitis Talks Costa Rican Adventure

Words by SIC Maui athlete, Lina Augaitis Welcome to a week of epic SUP surf, fun downwinders, jungle walks, great food and coffee, quaint/rustic cabinas, an amazing family and feel good vibe, jam sessions, and a whole lot of peace of mind.

Connor Wins Gorge Event – Clean Sweep!

Connor Wins the Gorge Event – Clean Sweep! RECAP BY CONNOR: The 2014 Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge was an epic event. It was an action-packed two day weekend with three races. Day one started with the flat water technical course race. It was about 5 miles – 5 lap course with a lot of buoy […]

Wednesday Training Group: Downwinder – Meet 4:30 Kahala

We will meet on Wednesday at 4:30 pm at Kahala Beach park for another downwind run. We are expecting northeasterly winds of 15-20 knots, so it will be somewhat challenging, not recommended for first timers but if you have done the run before you will be fine.

Wednesday: Downwinder Meeting at 4:30 PM, Kahala Beach Park

We are expecting another great trade wind day tomorrow. We will meet at 4:30 pm at Kahala. Everyone is welcome to join, we may do a shorter course for the slower/entry level paddlers starting at Toes (the beach park at the bottom of Hawaii Loa ridge). The fast paddlers will do the longer run from […]

Titouan Puyo and Cecile Gondre take Day 1 of the Oleron Island Paddle Challenge, France

Titouan Puyo continues his charge to take the win on Day 1 of the Oleron event Titouan Puyo (Starboard) continues his charge today at the beautiful Island of Oleron in France by taking the win on day one of the Oleron Island Stand Up Paddle Challenge, stop number 2 of the European Cup, presented by […]

Wednesday: Downwinder Meeting at 4:30 PM, Kahala Beach Park

Tomorrow should be another beautiful downwind day in paradise. Lucky we live Hawaii! We will meet at 4:30 pm at Kahala. Everyone is welcome to join, we may do a shorter course for the slower/entry level paddlers starting at Toes (the beach park at the bottom of Hawaii Loa ridge). The fast paddlers will do […]

Wednesday: Downwinder Meeting at 4:30 PM, Kahala Beach Park

Looks like nice trade winds for tomorrow, so our training group will do another downwinder. We will meet at 4:30 pm at Kahala. Everyone is welcome to join, we will do a shorter course for the slower paddlers starting at Toes (the beach park at the bottom of Hawaii Loa ridge). The fast paddlers will […]

Wednesday: Downwinder Meeting at 4:30 PM Kahala Beach Park, Both Short Course and Long Course

Looks like nice trade winds for tomorrow, so our training group will do another downwinder. We will meet at 4:30 pm at Kahala. Everyone is welcome to join, we will do a shorter course for the slower paddlers starting at Toes (the beach park at the bottom of Hawaii Loa ridge). The fast paddlers will […]

Wednesday: Downwinder Meeting at 4:30 PM Kahala Beach Park, Both Short Course and Long Course

TRADEWINDS! Conditions look good for a downwinder again, so we will do another one this Wednesday. We will meet at 4:30 pm at Kahala. Everyone is welcome to join, we will do a shorter course for the slower paddlers starting at Toes (the beach park at the bottom of Hawaii Loa ridge). The faster paddlers […]