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Practice pays off with title for Hawaii duo

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By Dayton Morinaga
Advertiser Staff Writer
A lot of practice in little waves led to a big victory for Chuck Inman and Tiffany Rabacal.
nman and Rabacal won the Waikiki Sandbox Bar World Title of Tandem Surfing contest yesterday at Kuhio Beach, Waikiki.
The event is considered the world championship for the sport, [...]

Duke’s Oceanfest Hawaii Paddleboard Championships Saturday, August 23, 2008

I finally did my first race yesterday and it was harder than I expected. The course was 10 miles from Hawaii Kai (start in front of Marshall Rose’s house) on the Koko Head side of the Koko Marina bridge, around the last green channel marker (blinkey), past Diamond Head, around a buoy set outside [...]

2008 Honolua Surf Co. & C4 Waterman present Hawaii Paddleboard Championship-Duke’s Race Update

I’ve been getting a lot of questions regarding the Duke’s race on Saturday.  Here’s the info I got:
Beach Entries are ok.  Show up at 9 am with your form (click here for entry form)
and check for $40 written to “Hawaii Paddleboard Championship”.  There is no beach entry penalty or late fee.  Registration table will [...]

Duke’s OceanFest Hawaii: C4/Honolua Surf Events Announced

HONOLUA SURF
Announce: Duke’s OceanFest Stand Up Paddle Events
Presented by Blue Planet
August 17-24, 2008
Queen’s Beach, Waikiki, HAWAII

HONOLULU - (August 6, 2008) - C4 Waterman Honolua Surf, along with Blue Planet, are pleased to announce their 2nd annual schedule of events and activities as part of the upcoming Duke’s OceanFest at Queen’s Beach, Waikiki, August 17-24, [...]

International Surfing Assoc SUP rules 7-10-08

This was emailed to me today.
SUP section 14 7 08 rulebook08 update.doc
You can also click on “Continue reading…” link below to read the HTML version.

3. Stand-up Paddle [SUP] Discipline:
A. STAND UP PADDLE [SUP] SURFING EVENT RULES:

Introduction: SUP surfing is unique and can be done many ways but for competition it is important to set [...]

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.
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Duke’s OceanFest Celebrates Waikiki Water Sports Legacy, August 17-24

HONOLULU – Celebrating a water sports tradition inspired by Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, a Hawaii icon, the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation (ODKF) is presenting the 7th Annual Duke’s OceanFest, taking place at Waikiki Beach, August 17-24, 2008.
Duke’s OceanFest will feature a wide array of fun and exciting water sports competitions and events in tribute to the [...]

Sunset to Waimea Stand Up Paddle Race

Here’s Jeff H. with a big smile on his face. He said there were 100 or so stand ups in this race and it was super fun. Maybe next time I’ll go too.

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Quiksilver Edition Molokai Challenge

[ July 27, 2008; ]

QUIKSILVEREDITION MOLOKAI TO OAHU PADDLEBOARD RACE

SUP Division Presented by C4 Waterman

From the desk of Jodi Wilmott–

 

THE CHAMPION: Jamie Mitchell
World and US champion paddleboarder from 2002 to present.
Quiksilver Molokai Champion 2002 through 2007.
Big wave rider:
Finalist, 2007 XXL Big-Wave Contest - paddle-in category

Finalist, 2007 XXL Big-Wave Contest - worst wipe-out [...]

1st Annual Race For The Reef Paddling Fundraiser

C4 Waterman Field Report #0037
Where: Maunalua Bay, O’ahu
When: May 25th, 2008
What: 1st Annual Race For The Reef Paddling Fundraiser

The trade winds were light and the bumps hard to find, but after a long week of kona winds and vog, Sunday May 25th saw O`ahu paddlesports enthusiasts greeting the first returning puffs of the northeast tradewinds [...]

Moonlight Beach Paddleboard Race

Moonlight Beach Paddleboard Race
Presented by Nixon
May 17th, 2008
Thirty Two local paddlers came together for the First annual running of the “Moonlight Beach Paddleboard Race” from Oceanside to Encinitas, a distance of just over 11 miles. The weather, conditions and company couldn’t have been better… 80 degree air temperature, 67 degree water, a small N.W. [...]

The Primo Stand Up Challenge

[ June 7, 2008; ] primorace08.jpg

Soljah Presents
The Primo Stand Up Challenge
A benefit for Malama Maunalua

Saturday, June 7th, 2008
From Hawaii Kai to The Elk’s Club

Moonlight Beach Paddle & Swim, May 17th Oceanside to Moonlight

[ May 17, 2008; 8:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Moonlight beach Paddle & Swim May 17th, 2008 Presented by Nixon
www.encinitasrace.com

Great downhill course
Everyone who enters will receive a t-shirt and pair of trunks from Honolua Surf in addition to other Sponsor Swag

Winners will receive a killer Tide Watch thanks to Nixon
Top three in each division to receive an Excel Rashguard

Press Release / Race Announcement

What: [...]

2008 Hennessey’s Events

Here’s an update on the 2008 Hennessey’s Events:
Hennessey’s River Run
Friday, May 2nd from Laughlin to Needles, Nevada
Info and entry forms are posted on the Hennessey’s website or email
Hennesseysraces@aol.com.
http://www.hennesseyspaddleboarding.com/2008/events.php

2008 Kanaka Ikaika Races

A couple of upcoming races you may want to check out:
Sunday, April 13
Hinano State Championship
Awards at LuLu’s
Long: 16 Miles — Waimanalo Beach - Rabbit Island - Kaimana Beach (Weather Permitting)
Short: 10 Miles — Hawaii Kai - Portlock - Kaimana Beach

Sunday, May 4th
Rhino Ka’iwi Channel Relay
40.2 Miles — Team Relay - Molokai to Magic Island
Visit [...]