Tag Archive for 'races'

Ed Wheeler’s Custom S.I.C. Bullet 12’6″ SUP Race Board

Both Ed Wheeler and I love our SIC Bullet 12’6″ boards because it’s one of the few 12’6″ boards that can handle our weight. Ed got his a little after I got mine and I’ve seen him paddling it for south shore downwinders, north shore races and surfing. Ed’s a big guy so it’s something […]

Connor Baxter secures a well deserved win at the Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge

Monday 13 August Connor Baxter secures bullet win at Turtle Bay Resort Connor Baxter (Starboard) locks in the Title at the Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge presented by Pacifico and Naish with bullet wins in both long distance and sprint courses.

Interview with Scott Gamble at the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival

I caught up with Scott Gamble during the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival. This was right after Scott became the overall winner of the Hawaii Kai Run, SUP unlimited men’s division. He shared some SUP racing perspectives with me. Video below.

Interview with George Kam at the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival

Here’s an interview I did with George Kam, organizer of the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival. George is truly an Ambassador of Aloha and he throws an awesome party. If you ever get a chance to go to a party that George hosts, you should go. The food will be awesome and everyone will have […]

North Shore Paddle Race @ Turtle Bay This Weekend

North Shore STAND UP PADDLE Summer Race Series June 16, 2012 Registration still open! For more info: NorthShorePaddleSeries.com

2012 Watermans Paddle for Humanity, Deerfield Beach Results

Here are the top SUP finishers from the Watermans Paddle for Humanity event held at Deerfield Beach, Florida on June 2, 2012. Full race results in PDF format are available for download below.

Watermans Paddle for Humanity Heads East

::FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:: Watermans Paddle for Humanity Heads East Deerfield Beach is the Next Stop for the PFH Orange County, CA – The Right Coast is ramping up for the 2nd annual Watermans Paddle for Humanity – Deerfield Beach, Florida, June 1-2, 2012.

Hawaii SUP Stand Up Paddle Races for 2012

Thanks to Jeff Chang at Wet Feet for compiling this list and sending it to us. Click here to download the 2012 Hawaii SUP Race Schedule

2012 Paddle for Humanity kicks off this weekend at Dana Point, CA

2012 Paddle for Humanity kicks off this weekend at Dana Point, CA This year’s event is a 2 day happening starting with a social paddle and gathering on the roof of the Doheny Hilton Double Tree. The race will be Saturday and will feature 3 events in 1, enter all 3 or just 1 but […]

Announcing: Quiksilver Waterman Collection Waikiki Paddle Festival

ANNOUNCING THE QUIKSILVER WATERMAN COLLECTION WAIKIKI PADDLE FESTIVAL May 5&6, Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Fort DeRussy, Waikiki HONOLULU – March 14, 2012 – Calling all paddleboarders, stand-up paddlers, 1- 2- and 6-man outriggers, & surfski paddlers: The Quiksilver Waterman Collection Waikiki Paddle Festival has been announced for May 5&6 at Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Fort DeRussy, Waikiki, […]

Ed Wheeler – SUP Surfing Ambassador

If you follow the SUP race scene here in Hawaii, there’s a guy that is a fixture at most of the races. His name is Ed Wheeler and he’s an all around nice guy. Ed and I were at the North Shore Paddle Challenge at Turtle Bay Resort in October 2011. I was fighting bronchitis/walking […]

North Shore Challenge Distance Race

Here are some more pictures from the 2011 North Shore Challenge. These ones are from the distance race on day 2. The start was late and I was on a time schedule. The launch was from the Kawela Bay side of Turtle Bay and finish was at Haleiwa. Since the race started late, I had […]

The North Shore Paddle Challenge sets the standard for the Stand Up World Series

Monday 17 October The North Shore Paddle Challenge is an amazing success The North Shore Paddle Challenge at Turtle Bay Resort proved to be a groundbreaking event for the sport of Stand Up Paddle racing, as the foundations have now clearly been set for the 2012 Stand Up World Series.

San Francisco’s Battle of the Bay October 29

Ready to Rock San Francisco ?   The 2011 Battle of the Bay Stand Up Paddling is an open invitation race for paddlers of all abilties. In addition to World Class Elite Stand Up paddling racing the event will feature Amateur Racing, Kids Racing, a Manufacturers Exposition on October 29th and is centered on McNears […]

North Shore Paddle Challenge & the Stand Up World Series

Wednesday 5 October $15,000 prize-money announced for the North Shore Paddle Challenge at Turtle Bay Resort The North Shore Paddle Challenge at Turtle Bay Resort will take place from next Friday 14th – Sunday 16th October. This groundbreaking event will boast a $15,000 prize purse and provide the template for the 2012 Stand Up World […]