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Planet Sun Zen Paddle Master Hat

Here’s a new model from Planet Sun’s apparel line, the Zen Paddle Master hat. John “Mr. Sunshine” O’Malley, owner of Planet Sun, gives us a detailed explanation of the features of the Zen Paddle Master hat. The model is Duane Desoto who just won the Oxbow World Championship for longboard surfing.

The Sunset Beach Pro 2011 is upon us

Sunset Beach Pro 2011 is to begin February 6th The event that started it all in 2010 is back again this year to kick off the 2011 season for the Stand Up World Tour. Sunset Beach is one of the most notorious surfbreaks in the world, renowned for its powerful and more often than not, […]

Planet Sun DragonFly Topwater Sunglasses

The DragonFly is Planet Sun’s new model for their topwater eyewear line. I use the Sunphibian model religiously when paddling SUP, OC-1 or Canoe. This is the newest model that has a detachable strap and wrap type frame. I wear these on the beach and also at my kid’s sport events. They are comfy and […]

2010 Hawaii Island Finals Highlights

An epic close to the 2010 Stand Up World Tour The Big Island of Hawaii provided the perfect setting for the climactic Finals of the 2010 Stand Up World Tour, with a welcome that surpassed any and all expectations, showcasing the true spirit of Aloha. From the County and its dynamic leader Mayor Billy Kenoi, […]

Stand Up World Tour’s Hawaii Island Finals

The Hawaii Island Finals start this Friday 10th Dec. The Hawaii Island Finals, presented by Red Nose is the prestigious and climactic Finals for the Stand Up World Tour for 2010. It will close the season and crown the first ever World Champion for the sport of Stand Up Paddling.

Planet Sun Sport Report 1 DEC 2010

Aloha and Happy Holidays, Sports and Suncare fans! Shonny Vanlandingham recently took a well deserved “break” after winning the Xterra World Championships in October, by winning the XTERRA Ceara’ Triathlon in Brazil. http://www.xterrabrazil.com/ Yep, Shonny “vacationed” in Fortaleza, finishing 6th overall among all competitors and keeping her streak of UREAL alive. Shonny dispatched that she […]

Planet Sun Sport Report Duane Desoto Long Board Surfing World Champion NOV 9 2010

Makaha- the mojo here is heavier than the water off her shores. A revered epicenter of waterman culture that has nurtured many modern day Ocean Sport legends, and site of the 2010 OXBOW ASP Long World Championships. A very special place, and very special day for the family DeSoto.

Planet Sun Sport Report, October 5, 2010 – 2010 Battle of the Paddle, Iron Man, XTERRA

Aloha from the Golden State. A special 2010 “Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle” edition of the Planet Sport Report 2010 Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle 2010 Two Words: UN, REAL. Thousands of Paddlers, to include the best of breed, gather in Dana Point, California annually for this “world series of paddling” event. Mr. […]

Countdown to the Hawaii Island Finals is now on!

Big Island to host the Stand Up World Tour Finals The Waterman League is proud to announce that the Island of Hawaii, otherwise known as the Big Island, will host the climactic Finals of the Stand Up World Tour for 2010. From the 10th – 19th December, all eyes will be on Honoli’i, on the […]

Highlight Videos from Brazil now online

Highlight videos from Brazil now online Highlight videos from Trials and all rounds of the Main event are now online at www.standupworldtour.com: watch as the very best in the world battle it out in great waves down in Ibiraquera, South Brazil for the Mormaii Ibiraquera Wave Contest. We apologize for the delay in posting these […]

Planet Sun Sport Report 8 September 2010

ALOHA Sports and Suncare Fans… The Planet Sun collective charging hard at the peak of many sport seasons. Way too much adventure. A very overdue update- ALAS!:

Na Kama Kai with Cub Scouts

My son’s cub scout troupe wanted to do a beach day so I reserved a spot at the Waikiki Na Kama Kai Clinic. They enjoyed sanding wooden surfboards, learning history and culture, tandem surfing and canoe paddling. This is the best way to get your kids comfortable in the ocean. Duane and his crew do […]

Planet Sun Sport Report 12 AUG 2010

ALOHA!! Ocean Stewardship, mentoring youth, and Kokua at the core of Na Kama Kai Ocean Clinics. Duane DeSoto, his family and some of the best waterman in the world assemble monthly to teach and guide our youth in the Ocean. Biology, Oceanography, Culture, and plenty of time aboard a myriad of water craft are what […]

Planet Sun Sport Report 5 AUG 2010

ALOHA Alas!!! A tremendously incredible week, Sports fans!!!! Duane DeSoto is honored and honors others at the recent premiere of the Oxbox epic Surf movie “The Water Man Experience. Also, part of the gala was a Na Kama Kai Appreciation Dinner to recognize volunteers and sponsors of the organization. Planet Sun proud to be in […]

Stand Up World Tour France leg airing on Eurosport 2 at 7pm Wed 28 July(CET)

Airing on Wednesday evening at 19:00 (7pm) Central European Time is Stand Up World Tour stop number 2, in Anglet, France. Supported by Ron House and Gerry Lopez boards and presented by O’Neill, this event witnessed some of the most high performance stand up paddle surfing to date by the athletes of the Stand Up […]