Tag Archive for 'kids'

Mickey Munoz invites you to the Mongoose Cup & Expo March 12, 2011 !!!

OK sports fans… Mickey is having a party March 12, 2011…and he wants you there !!! Mongoose Cup Saturday March 12, 2011 Dana Point, CA Baby Beach 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. * Family entries discounts * Waterman Expo * Kick off the SUP season by having a great time with surfing legends & icons

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 […]

Backwash Surfing Oahu’s South Shore

In early July, the tide was really high on the south shore and created some interesting shore break. Check out how this breaks when it hits the wall and creates a backwash wave that can be surfed.

Hawaii’s Na Kama Kai Partners with Rainbow Sandals

I’ve taken my kids to 2 of these and they had a blast. I highly recommend Na Kama Kai, especially since the price is right. HAWAII’S NA KAMA KAI PARTNERS WITH Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez BATTLE OF THE PADDLE HAWAII Presented by QUIKSILVER WATERMAN COLLECTION Na Kama Kai To Provide Free Ocean Awareness & Safety […]

Buddy SUP Surfing at Ala Moana

I decided to take my son at Ala Moana Beach Park to just paddle around and get outdoors because I was indoor most of the day getting work done. I need to get out as I was getting cramped up feeling indoors.

Na Kama Kai Ocean Clinic for Kids

Na Kama Kai is the brain child of Hawaii waterman Duane DeSoto. Duane is a professional longboarder and also competes in SUP stand up paddle competitions. He is the solo winner for the 2008 Molokai to Oahu race. Duane started Na Kama Kai and you can get more info at www.nakamakai.com. I finally got a […]

Meet Zane Schweitzer, Starboard Team Rider from Maui

Zane Schweitzer 15 years old, Born and raised on the West side of Maui. Attends 9th grade at Maui Preparatory Academy High School. Sponsors: Starboard, Maui Jim Sunglasses, Ion Wetsuits, Genr8, North Sails, Quicksilver Boardriders Club and SurfCo Hawaii.

Buddy on a Surftech Blacktip

Here’s a short clip of my 5 year old son Buddy stand up paddling on a Surftech Blacktip. This is now his favorite board. I’ve been trying to get him on other boards for a while now but this one is like standing on land so he’s comfortable. (click thumbnail to launch video)

HELP! let’s get “troubled” kids out of court and into college!!

Just in from Cynthia Derosier… Hi my marhvelous Surfrider Spirit Sessions supporters and dear friends! I’m sending out a plea for help on behalf of the kids I’ve told you about…

Kids Stand Up Paddling

Here’s a short video clip of some kids having fun stand up paddling at the Surf n Sea Demo day. They make it look so easy. (click thumbnail to launch video)

Stand Up Paddle Skateboarding

My son seems to think that everything needs a paddle. See the video. (click thumbnail to launch video)

Stand Up Paddle for Kids

I made a paddle for my 5 yr old son by taking a 2 pc C4 Waterman carbon paddle and cutting down the shaft. This also allows me to change out the top part of the shaft so my wife can also use it if she ever decides she will come out with me.