Tag Archive for 'kids'

Joe Blair 7’7″ Surfboard / SUP Board for Kids

Here’s a new surfboard from Joe Blair which also doubles as SUP board for kids. This is a production sandwich construction board. My 9 year old could handle it pretty well but my 7 year old was struggling to carry it. Both were able to paddle and balance with no problem at Cardiff. I may […]

Nā Kama Kai @ Waimānalo Beach Park this Sunday

Aloha NKK ‘Ohana, This Sunday, June 10, 2012, Nā Kama Kai will be running an Ocean Clinic at Waimānalo Beach Park from 9am to 3pm. We ask that volunteers please “Bring a Buddy!” Waimānalo is one of our busier locations and pre-registration is almost full!

C4 Waterman 5’11” iBlowfish Shortboard Inflatable Surfboard

I recently picked up the new C4 Waterman iBlowfish shortboard inflatable surfboard. The board is 5’11” and has a fixed set of twin fins on the bottom. The purpose for me was to have something that my kids can use and beat up a bit without it falling apart. This turned out to be the […]

Connor Baxter wins the tie break in a dramatic close to the Namotu World Paddle Challenge

Friday 18 November Connor Baxter battles to the end here at the Namotu World Paddle Challenge presented by Air Pacific In a dramatic close to the Namotu World Paddle Challenge presented by Air Pacific, a final tie break was held to decide the final overall results for the event for both 1st and 3rd places.

Kai Lenny wins the surf slalom of the Namotu World Paddle Challenge Fiji

Wednesday 16 November Kai Lenny wins the Surf Slalom at Namotu Island 19 year old, 2 x Stand Up Paddlesurfing Wolrd Champion and second place finisher in the Long distance, Kai Lenny storms to victory at the challenging Surf Slalom race of the Namotu World Paddle Challenge Fiji, presented by Air Pacific.

The Namotu World Paddle Challenge gets off to a flying start here in Fiji

Sunday 13 November Connor Baxter puts on a doiminant performance in Fiji 18 year old Connor Baxter puts on a legendary performance here in Fiji to win the epic long distance from Natadola Beach to Namotu Island ahead of a stellar fleet of athletes. Taking an early lead out of the gate, Connor navigated his […]

Surf for the Soul Halloween Session!

Aloha ghouls and boils! It’s that time of year again! Bust out your craziest costumes and come down for a super-fun surf session with Spirit Sessions and Kids Hurt Too!

San Francisco’s Battle of the Bay October 29

Ready to Rock San Francisco ?   The 2011 Battle of the Bay Stand Up Paddling is an open invitation race for paddlers of all abilties. In addition to World Class Elite Stand Up paddling racing the event will feature Amateur Racing, Kids Racing, a Manufacturers Exposition on October 29th and is centered on McNears […]

The Boys Start Surfing – Finally!

These are some videos of my boys and friends surfing at Baby Queens here on Oahu, Hawaii. Why is this important to me? Well, if you’ve been coming to this site over the past years, you’ll notice that there were videos of me and my oldest son at 4 or 5 years old doing the […]

How Bad Do You Want Success?

I saw this on my friend Kyle’s facebook page. (click thumbnail to launch video)

The Latest & Greatest on the Mongoose Cup March 12

Mongoose Cup March 12 just around the corner… Checkout Mickey’s Waterman Expo Clinics list. So much to learn !!! All entrants in the Mongoose Cup can enjoy any of the 20:00 min. clinics on Saturday between 1030am & 1230pm: SUP Paddle Stroke Clinic Instructor Jimmy Terrell & Team Quickblade SUP Racing Turns Clinic Instructor Danny […]

Surftech 10’6″ Blacktip SUP Stand Up Paddle Board

Here are some “in-action” pictures of the Surftech 10’6″ Blacktip stand up paddle board. The Blacktip is a great all-around, family board and the kids absolutely love it. This is the next generation version of the original 9’0 Blacktip which was also a fun board but the main difference is that the 10’6″ can actually […]

2nd Annual NAC Hovie SUP Festival in Newport Harbor CA, April 9th, 2011

It’s with great excitement that we announce the 2nd Annual NAC Hovie SUP Festival. Newport Harbor’s largest Stand Up Paddle (SUP) competition will be held April 9th, 2011 at the Newport Aquatic Center. The NAC Hovie SUP Festival Race is a benefit for the “NAC Youth Waterman’s Academy” proceeds will be directed to NAC foundation.

Mickey Munoz Mongoose Cup Update !!!

Here’s the latest & greatest on the Mongoose Cup coming March 12: Mickey Munoz announces his “honor guard” of Safety Paddlers for the event made up of top watermen & women, friends and his inspirations:

Wilson Home Paddle Play Day #2 Takapuna Boat Club 10am-1pm Sunday Jan 23rd

Giday, Aloha, Bonjour, Buon Giorno, Nee how, Ko nee Chee wah, Shalom, Oi, Szia, Firstly to ALL the wonderful volunteers, mentors, coaches, sponsors and families who shared and supported our Inaugural PADDLE PLAY DAY for the children associated with the Wilson Home Trust, MAHALO (Thank You) . Attached are a selection of photos of the […]