Tag Archive for 'molokai'

Surftech’s Jamie Mitchell wins the 2009 Battle of the Paddle

2009 Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle Champion Here’s a race recap sent to us by Duke Brouwer from Surftech 2009 Battle of the Paddle Champ sets record Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 12 October, 2009 : – – Dana Point, Ca — Australian Jaime Mitchell is the reigning eight time champ of the grueling Molokai to […]

S.I.C. F-Series Video

Here’s a new video I found on You Tube for Sandwich Island Composites F-Series boards. I think this was taken during their recent Molokai trip. This is a great video showing brief clips of each board. (click thumbnail to launch video)

Molokai Trip with Mark Raaphorst and Sandwich Island Composites Team

Mark Raaphorst and his Sandwich Island Composites Team did a great job with these photos on their Molokai Trip. Mark sent me these to share with everyone. Enjoy the images.

Dave Parmenter at Kaimana Beach-Part 1 – Video

After a downwinder late last week, we were rinsing off our gear and saw Dave Parmenter.  Dave is a master shaper and co-founder in C4 Waterman.  He’s the guy that designs and shapes their boards.  Dave is one of the early pioneers of stand up paddle surfing and I found it interesting that he considers […]

Channel Surfing the Molokai: It Doesn’t Have to be Brutal

Presented by WHEN: Sunday, July 26, 2009 Start at 7:30am. WHERE: From Kaluakoi on the west end of Molokai island, 32 miles across the Ka’iwi Channel to a finish line at Maunalua Bay Beach Park in Hawaii Kai.

32-Mile Molokai-Oahu Paddleboard Race ’09

WHEN Sunday, July 26, 2009, Start at 7:30am. WHERE From Kaluakoi on the west end of Molokai island, 32 miles across the Ka’iwi Channel to a finish line at Maunalua Bay Beach Park in Hawaii Kai.

Joe Bark Interview – Board Previews and Tips

I did this interview with Joe Bark last month over the phone. I just learned about Joe while getting more and more into the SUP distance paddling arena. Joe is famous for his paddleboards and is now expanding into stand ups. He’s got a new 14′ SUP racer coming out from Surftech in the future […]

 
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Dana Point’s paddle champs stand up

Click here to read the original article By CHRIS DAINES Staff Writer Their goal is to race in Hawaii next year but, for now, they can celebrate victory. Ernie Johnson and Chris Koerner garnered the most points among eight eligible stand-up paddle races in California this year. Johnson won first place; Koerner second.

Downwind Insight 8-5-08

I was waiting for the south swell that didn’t show up today.  Since I’ve been having fun doing downwinders and making decent improvements my new personal rule of thumb is that if the waves are less than chest high and the wind is 10 mph+ then I’ll do my best to go on a downwinder.  […]

Stand Up in Maui

Mark Jackson from the island of Maui sent over these pics for big Ho’okipa and his collection of gear. I think he also paddled the Molokai race and may give us an update.

Mitchell: King of a Little-Known Kingdom

QUIKSILVEREDITION MOLOKAI TO OAHU PADDLEBOARD RACE SUP Division Presented by C4 Waterman     32 MILES                                    SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008