Tag Archive for 'race'

C4 Battle of the Paddle Secret Training Day

Last week I got an email from Liam over at C4 HQ asking if I was interested in joining them at a ‘secret’ location for their 2011 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii (BOP) team rider training session. Of course I said I was interested and had a great time with the C4 team. I got […]

Hawaii Kai Run Tips for the BOP Distance Race by Robert Stehlik

Here’s a great tutorial from Robert Stehlik for all you guys who will be racing at the Battle of the Paddle HI this weekend. Check out the link below on Robert’s Zen Waterman blog: http://zenwaterman.blogspot.com/2011/05/battle-of-paddle-hawaii-kai-run-tips.html

Paddleboard Race, Ocean Festival and Waterman’s History Day at Santa Monica Pier Saturday, June 11, 2011

Santa Monica — The world famous Santa Monica Pier and the Honolua Surf Co. will kick off the summer of 2011 with the Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race and Ocean Festival, featuring paddleboard races, dory competitions, outrigger canoes, live music and a surfing, lifeguard and paddleboard “museum for the day”.

C4 Kalapaki Race Recap

Despite the lingering threat of the Tsunami Warning the C4 Waterman Kalapaki Challenge presented by the Garden Isle Tri-fest achieved all its goals Saturday. A grass roots event designed to support the growing SUP community on Kauai and entice cross-over athletes from the triathlon walk-of-life; the twisted bow-tie race course was both challenging and fun.

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.

Starboard “Surf Race” and “The NEW” 12’6″ SUP Race Boards with Brian Szysmanski, Connor Baxter and Zane Schweitzer

I first met Brian Szysmanski at the 2009 Battle of the Paddle in Dana Point but at that time the Starboard boards were under development and I couldn’t show off the prototypes. I had a chance to reconnect with Brian at the 2010 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii. These Starboard race boards have been out […]

CNC Shaping the S.I.C. X-12 SUP Stand Up Paddle Race Board

Here’s the latest in the S.I.C. Stand Up Paddle race board line, the X-12.  I shot this at the S.I.C. factory during my last trip to Maui.  This is just of the CNC machine cutting the foam but it’s pretty neat to see how the beginning process works.

Surftech Lahui Kai 12’6″ Jamie Mitchell Model SUP Racing Board

I was at Surftech‘s Hawaii office on Queen Street and got some pics and video of the Jamie Mitchell Lahui Kai race SUP. Here are the specs below and a short video preview.

Christian Surfers da Bay2Beacon SUP Race

My friend Harris Chang forwarded this to me via email. The race is for a good cause so I thought I’d pass on the info to you guys. Hi all! Thank you for your patience as we worked out all of the little difficulties that have arisen as we were planning this event. Hawaiian Island […]

Molokai To Oahu – Race Recap by Connor Baxter

Molokai to Oahu – 32 mile Crossing across the Ka’iwi Channel. Before this race I felt so prepared because that week I ate super good, drank lots of water and rested. My mom and I went over to Molokai Friday night on the Ferry to Kaunakakai. Then headed over to the west side and stayed […]

Jamie Mitchell Claims 9th Molokai2Oahu World Championship, Kanesa Duncan Claims 8th

FTP broadcast quality TV highlights package and high resolution images available. Contact Jodi Wilmott, Ocean Promotion. MITCHELL CLAIMS 9TH MOLOKAI-2-OAHU WORLD PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP DUNCAN-SERAPHIN CLAIMS 8TH WOMEN’S TITLE Treacherous Channel Dishes out Trademark Highs & Heartbreak Maui’s Kalama & Moller Take Stand-Up Paddle Honors Molokai2Oahu.com

Get it on – SUP Racing in the UTAH Mountains – July 31

Get it on – summer road trip – to Utah, land of BIG LOVE, BIG MOUNTAINS and BIG SUP RACING !!! – H2O Overdrive SUP CUP PRO RACE to be raced on 14′ & under boards – your’s better be fast. – Ghost Town Paddle – 5 mile course for everyone over the ghost town […]

27 Mile Mormaii Pailolo Express Race – Recap by Connor Baxter

The Mormaii 27 Mile Pailolo Express held on Sunday July 11th. Otherwise know as the Maui to Molokai Crossing. The first time I did this crossing I was 8 1/2 years old – and I windsurfed across it. But this time I did it – I WON FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS!!!!

YOUNG GUN CONNOR BAXTER STEALS THE 27 MILE MORMAII MOLOKAI PAILOLO EXPRESS RACE

July 11th, 2010 Kaunakakai, Hawaii- The Mormaii Molokai Pailolo Express Race presented by Standup Paddle Magazine lived up to expectation Sunday as gusts as high as 20 knots delivered the goods for 28 Elite paddlers. Known for it’s “Lolo” (crazy) running current and wind, the 10:10 AM start gave way to a light mist at […]

Race Recap – The 32nd annual Hui O He’e Nalu Independence Day Race

It was a beautiful day for Da Hui’s annual 4th of July race. Here’s a recap from Robert Stehlik from Blue Planet Surf. Going to the beautiful North Shore on Independence day for the Hui race has become somewhat of a tradition for our family. With clear water, blue skies and light tradewinds, the North […]