Tag Archive for 'open ocean'

Zane Schweitzer reigns supreme at Stop 2 of the European Cup in Oleron Island

Zane Schweitzer makes it two from two on the European Cup, winning Oleron & Bilbao Zane Schweitzer (Starboard) puts on another stellar performance today to secure another win here at Stop 2 of the European Cup presented by Starboard: the Oleron Island Paddle Challenge. With a 3rd place in the Long distance race yesterday, Zane […]

Zane Schweitzer & Angela Jackson are victorious at the 1st stop of the European Cup in Bilbao

Zane Schweitzer overcomes the odds to secure the well deserved win in Bilbao Zane Schweitzer (Starboard) arrived at night on Friday, without his boards and paddles to take part in this weekends event and traveling all the way from Tahiti. Despite the borrowed board and paddle and travel exhaustion, Zane put on a strong performance […]

A Date With the Strait – 150 Mile Battle Between Man and Sea

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A Date With the Strait The Ultimate Contest Between Man and Sea February 25, 2014 (Victoria, AUS) – Icy Antarctic swells, gusting winds, BIG fish (with sharp teeth) and shallow depths make the Bass Strait twice as rough as the English Channel. It’s been likened to the Bermuda Triangle where weather conditions […]

Kai Lenny & Annabel Anderson secure the 2013 World Titles

Monday 14 October Kai Lenny steps up to come from behind and take the Title Kai Lenny (Naish) from Maui went into the Final day of competition behind: a disappointing 4th place finish in the long distance created even more of a challenge for him to defend his World Title, as Connor Baxter (Starboard), had […]

A closer look at this weekend’s World Series Finals at Turtle Bay

As we build up to the final stop on the 2013 Stand Up World Series, we take a closer look at the 2 racing components, the majestical race courses and the current standings, to see who is on top, and what it will take to secure the win this weekend at Turtle Bay.

The World Series heads to Europe for France & Bilbao events & new web presence

Wednesday 22 May The Waterman League launches their all new umbrella site As the World Tour and Series develop on a global scale, the Waterman League is proud to launch its all new site, bringing all World Tour and World Series news and information under one roof for a more dynamic and up to date […]

Blue Planet Weekly Product Review: SIC Bullets

At Blue Planet we are now posting weekly product reviews. This week’s video is about the SIC Bullet 14′ and 17’4 production models:

Narrated Downwind Run – Hawaii Kai Run Tips by Robert Stehlik

Downwind runs are exciting and fun. In the surf, you are often waiting for a set or your turn to catch the next wave. On a downwinder, there are no crowds, you have long windswells that stretch across the whole ocean to play with, you are always on the move, going from one glide to […]

Legendary Surfer/Shaper Mickey Muñoz Joins C4 Waterman Design Team

BOARDS | PADDLES | ACCESSORIES | APPAREL Legendary Surfer/Shaper Mickey Muñoz Joins C4 Waterman Design Team FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (August 1, 2012) — C4 Waterman is thrilled to announce the addition of legendary surfer/shaper Mickey Muñoz to its design team. For those in attendance at the 2012 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market […]

ANDREA MOLLER SEEKS THIRD CONSECUTIVE CHANNEL CROSSING WORLD TITLE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John O’Malley, 808 372-6018 ANDREA MOLLER SEEKS THIRD CONSECUTIVE CHANNEL CROSSING WORLD TITLE Honolulu, Hawaii-July 24, 2012 This weekend, Planet Sun Paddler Andrea Moller attempts to become the first woman ever to claim three back-to-back victories at the Molokai to Oahu Channel Race.

The Stand Up World Series presents the Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge: 11 – 12th August

Tuesday 17 July Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge coming up next We are now heading back to Hawaii and the North Shore of Oahu for the Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge in association with Pacifico at the Waterman League’s HQ.

2011 Molokai-2-Oahu World Championships – Recap by Connor Baxter

“Surprise” Weekend!! By Connor Baxter The Molokai-2-Oahu Race as Jamie Mitchell states, “If you love paddling, this is the race of all races – it’s our Superbowl. I love the feeling of apprehension, the nerves and waiting to see what the ocean’s going to deliver. The depth of talent in this year’s race is unsurpassed.” […]

Flatwater speed test- unlimited SUP’s by Robert Stehlik

This article was originally published at Robert Stehlik’s Zen Waterman blog. Last week Evan Leong and I had a chance to test Mark Raaphorst’s S-16 Standamaran prototype that he was shipping to New York for a race with a stopover on Oahu. I have been wanting to organize a speed test for SUP race boards […]

Open Ocean Racing off Maui – Video

Here’s a video sent to us by Karen Baxter from S.I.C.. The video was taken from the 2011 Olukai stand up paddle race by Bill Boyum. Check it out. (click thumbnail to launch video)

2011 21st Annual Quiksilver Summer Solstice Race

THE 21st ANNUAL QUIKSILVER SUMMER SOLSTICE STANDUP PADDLE & PADDLEBOARD RACE FROM TURTLE BAY TO EHUKAI SUNDAY 19TH June 2011 STARTING at 11 a.m.