Tag Archive for 'stand up paddle surfing'

Sean Poynter secures a well deserved win in La Torche and Kai Lenny is crowned 2014 World Champion

A dramatic final day of close finishes sees Sean Poynter crowned victorious in France Sean Poynter (Starboard) has been looking for redemption for some time now: rightly one of the favorites on the Stand Up World Tour and in 3rd place coming into this event, Sean hasn’t been able to close the deal to take […]

Turtle Bay Partnership, European Cup, Japan and US Trilogy news

Turtle Bay steps up to become Official Resort of the Stand Up World Tour & Series In a multi year commitment, Turtle Bay Resort has stepped up to become an Official Tour & Series Partner and establish itself not only as the Headquarters to the Waterman League, but also the Official Resort of both the […]

Connor Baxter wins Stop 2 of the 2013 Stand Up World Series in Brazil

Monday 29 April Connor Baxter wins the long distance and overall in Brazil Connor Baxter (Starboard) makes it a clean sweep here at Stop 2 of the Stand Up World Series in Ubatuba, Brazil, winning both the sprint racing and Long distance courses at Praia do Centro and earning him the Stand Up World Series […]

Connor Baxter wins the World Series Sprint Racing on Day 1 of the Ubatuba Pro

Sunday 28 April Connor Baxter wins Day 1, the World Series Sprint Racing Connor Baxter (Starboard) builds on his momentum in 2013 with a win on day 1 of the Ubatuba Pro Grand Slam, the World Series Sprint Racing. With a stacked field of athlete featuring amongst the world’s best paddlers, Connor was able to […]

Build up to the Ubatuba Pro: the Starting Line

Thursday 25 April The Ubatuba Pro Grand Slam will kick off this weekend The Ubatuba Pro Grand Slam will kick off this weekend in the Center of Ubatuba town, at Praia do Centro. Featuring a selection of the World’s leading paddlers matching up against Brazil’s very best, this weekend’s World Series Racing promises to be […]

Ubatuba Pro Brazil Grand Slam Entries now open: 27th April – 5th May

Friday 12 April Ubatuba Pro Grand Slam to run from 27th April – 5th May The Ubatuba Pro Grand Slam will run from the 27th April – 5th May in the beautiful region of Ubatuba, just north of Sao Paolo, Brazil.

For Immediate Release: Benoit Carpentier Signs with Starboard

For Immediate Release: Benoit Carpentier Signs with Starboard Benoit Carpentier DOB: 15/02/1996 Starboard is pleased to announce that Benoit Carpentier of Brest, France will join the 2013 International SUP Dream Team. Coming off a competitive 2012 season (7th overall on the Stand Up World Tour), the young Frenchman will look to take his skills to […]

Bobby Ah Choy – The Early Years of Stand Up Paddle Surfing

Steve at Surftech had this really great photo of Bobby Ah Choy doing his version of stand up paddling (and sit down) in Waikiki. I love the wooden chair! I’m not sure what year this was but you can tell from the skyline and lack of buildings that it was a while ago.

Boardworks and C4 Waterman Launch in Canada With Chip and Pepper Foster

Designing brothers Chip and Pepper Foster made their mark in the fashion industry as the “Canadian surfers”, residing in Los Angeles, California. Today, Pepper Foster announces he is bringing surfing (stand up paddle boarding) back to his home roots in Canada by exclusively owning Boardworks for the Canadian market and will be focused on launching […]

JEVER SUP World Cup 2009 – Race Recap

27.000 spectators at the JEVER SUP World Cup Hamburg – Hawaiian and German are winner of the professional race Hamburg, 12th of July 2009 27.000 spectators, 143 participants, six proud winners, a lot of new infected Stand Up Paddler, an easy going surf atmosphere amidst the Hamburg HafenCity, high spirited after show party’s, action on […]

The 2009 Cape Cod Bay Challenge

A 30 Mile Marathon Standup Paddle to Help Support Christopher’s Haven We are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Cape Cod Bay Challenge Event. On August 15, 2009, a small group of stand-up paddle surfers will attempt a grueling marathon paddle across Cape Cod Bay from Plymouth to Provincetown. Each has trained for months to […]

Tropical Blends Moku 11’7″ SUP Board

Tropical Blends’ ’09 line of SUPs includes a board designed for the “big guy that wants to surf” says Jim Hayes (Tropical Blends owner). “If you’re in the 200+ weight range with a good set of skills, the Moku is 11’ 7” of surfing pleasure” Jim continues. At 31” wide, 4 1/2” thick and plenty […]

Channel Surfing the Molokai: It Doesn’t Have to be Brutal

Presented by WHEN: Sunday, July 26, 2009 Start at 7:30am. WHERE: From Kaluakoi on the west end of Molokai island, 32 miles across the Ka’iwi Channel to a finish line at Maunalua Bay Beach Park in Hawaii Kai.

Tropical Blends Kai’e’e 10’6″ SUP Board

I took the opportunity to capture some of Jim’s thoughts on video during a recent visit to his shop. We discussed Tropical Blend’s ’09 line of SUP boards and this video focuses on the Kai’e’e, a 10′6″ SUP shaped by Jeff Bushman. (click thumbnail to launch video)  

Surftech features Surf SUP by Men’s Fitness Magazine

This article was originally published by Men’s Fitness Magazine in their May issue and featured by Surftech on their site.