Tag Archive for 'races'

Board Meeting Episode 2: Preparing for the Molokai 2 Oahu SUP Race – Part 1

Here’s episode 2 of Board Meeting, our new SUP show where we talk about all things stand up paddle surfing and racing. In this episode, Robert and I talk about how to prepare for the Molokai 2 Oahu SUP race. We discuss training, fitness, nutrition, using the proper equipment, logistics, and a whole lot more […]

Barcelona to Open the 2015 Stand Up World Series in 2 weeks and kick off the European Cup

Barcelona will kick off the 2015 World Series in style in 2 weeks In 2 weeks time, Barcelona will take center stage as it hosts the Opening event of the 2015 Stand Up World Series. From the 26th – 28th June, Barceloneta Beach in downtown Barcelona will witness the prestigious opening of the 2015 World […]

Connor Baxter wins the Technical Race at the 2015 ISA World Championships

Connor Baxter wins the Technical Race at the 2015 ISA World Championships & Brings back Gold for Hawaii The 2015 ISA World Championship in Sayulita Mexico was by far one of the most fun events ever. It was the first time for team Hawaii showing up and competing. The reason why the contest was so […]

Connor Baxter wins Lost Mills Event in Germany

Connor Baxter wins the Prestigious “Lost Mills” Event in Germany The 2015 “Lost Mills” Event was definitely a great way to spend the week in Germany. From the moment I landed until I left – it was jam packed with fun and some of the craziest racing.

Olukai Ho’olaule’a Event – Recap by Connor Baxter

Connor Baxter wins the Olukai Ho’olaule’a SUP Event for the 4th Consecutive Year!! The 2015 Olukai Event was an amazing event. Not only was it in my backyard – but it is an epic downwind race – with the best wind and weather conditions this year.

Georges Cronsteadt Wins Air France Paddle Festival

Last weekend Georges Cronsteadt took charge of the Air France Paddle Festival in front of all of his friends and family in Tahiti in the 24km Elite SUP Race. The 24km Elite Race Course was tough to say the least. The race began at Mahina (Pointe Vénus) with a downwind paddle which was definitely “difficult […]

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai – Topic: Torso Rotation/Shoulder Stack

Coaching topic: Torso rotation/shoulder stack for a longer and more powerful forward stroke Wind is forecast to be light and variable. After coaching, we will do the regular 2 mile time trial training course, meeting at 5 pm at the boat ramp in Hawaii Kai.

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai – Topic: Paddling Upwind and in a Cross or Quartering Wind

Coaching topic: Paddling Upwind and in a Cross or Quatering Wind Wind is forecast to be light and variable. After coaching, we will do the regular 2 mile time trial training course, meeting at 5 pm at the boat ramp in Hawaii Kai.

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai- Topic: Top Hand Analysis

Coaching topic: Using your top hand for feedback to diagnose technique errors Wind is forecast to be light and variable. After coaching, we will do the regular 2 mile time trial training course, meeting at 5 pm at the boat ramp in Hawaii Kai.

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai- Topic: Pacing

Coaching topic: pacing yourself After coaching, we will either do sprints or do the regular 2 mile time trial training course, meeting at 5 pm at the boat ramp in Hawaii Kai.

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai- Topic: Energy Conservation, Breathing and Breath with Stroke Rhythm

Coaching topic: energy conservation, breathing and breath with stroke rhythm After coaching, we will do the regular 2 mile time trial training course, meeting at 5 pm at the boat ramp in Hawaii Kai.

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai – Topic: Stroke Tune Up

Coaching Topic: Stroke Tune Up We will review stroke technique and do some drills to work on improving stroke mechanics and efficiency. The wind will be light and we will do our regular 2 mile time trial training course, meeting at 5 pm at the boat ramp in Hawaii Kai.

SUP Examiner Reviews the X-14 Pro

By: Allie Brown The SIC Maui X-14 Pro has just received an awesome review from the SUP Examiner! Here are some highlights: “The SIC X-14 Pro’s silky smooth glide was immediately noticeable from the moment I took my first stroke. The board simply slides over the water’s surface with an elegant glide and effortlessly gets […]

Starboard’s Beau O’Brian Wins the Doctor!

A long time coming, but all the training paid off! Congratulations to Beau O’Brian for winning the Doctor Race in Australia over the weekend. Beau was able to narrowly out paddle Travis Grant for the win. Beau provides us with his account of the event below… we look forward to the next event King of […]

Wednesday Training Group: December Schedule – No Training this Wednesday

Training is cancelled for this coming Wednesday, Dec. 10th. We plan to hold the training group the following Wednesday, Dec. 17th. Then we will take off the next two Wednesdays- Dec. 24th and 31st for the Holidays. We will be back on our regular schedule starting January 7th, 2015.