Tag Archive for 'SUP'

Tropical Blends New Wood SUP Boards

On my recent visit to the Tropical Blends’ shop, Jim Hayes showed me a couple of new shapes in their SUP board line up, the 9’2″ by Kyle Bernhardt and the 9’10” by Dennis Pang.

Surftech Pearson Laird 14′ “The Coast Runner” SUP Board

Fresh from the box, here’s another SUP board from Surftech’s latest offering, the Pearson Laird 14′ “Coast Runner” shaped by Bob Pearson. Watch the video and check out the photos to see more of this board.

Free Surf Article from Duane DeSoto

Aloha Na Kama Kai Ohana Na Kama Kai is getting rave reviews thanks to all of your hard work and dedication. The keiki are blessed to have guidance from waterman and waterwoman who care as much about children as you do. We are all making a positive contribution to our community through Na Kama Kai. […]

Bark Race SUP and F-18

I took this quick video after the July 4th Da Hui race of the new S.I.C. F-18 next to a Bark 17’6″. Both boards placed in the top so it was interesting to see their design differences.  Check out the video for a quick peek.

SUP on Good Morning America

Laird Hamilton teaches stand up paddling on Good Morning America. (click thumbnail to launch video)

20th Annual Haleiwa Joe’s Labor Day Paddleboard Race Results

Here’s the result of the 20th Annual Haleiwa Joe’s Labor Day Paddleboard Race.  I wasn’t able to race in this one but I heard it was fun.

SUP Sensation Connor Baxter Stand Up Paddles in Holland’s SUP 11-City Tour

After competing and winning his division in the Duke Kahanamoku Oceanfest race, Starboard team rider Connor Baxter travelled to Friesland, Holland for another SUP event.  In the Duke’s Oceanfest Race, Connor placed 1st in his division (19 and under) and landing 8th overall SUP – finishing in 1:24:00–only 9 minutes behind the winner–Scott Gamble.

The 2nd Annual Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle

October 3rd and 4th, 2009 Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, CA   Now come celebrate the modern West Coast waterman’s lifestyle at the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez’s Battle of the Paddle, a stand-up paddle festival and exposition with a series of races and demonstrations that offer ocean athletes of all ages and skill levels the […]

Surftech Pearson Arrow Laird 10’6″ and 11′ SUP Boards

From Surftech comes another new line of Pearson Arrow surfboards- the Laird 10’6″ and Laird 11′ SUP boards. Here’s a closer look at these boards shaped by Bob Pearson. Pearson Arrow Laird 10’6″ SUP Board (click thumbnail to launch video)

Water Craft Cleanup – update

Aloha Everyone, Let’s go paddling and cleanup Sand Island waters and beach this sunday 10-12 noon! Everpaddle is sponsoring Surfrider Foundation Oahu’s first all water craft clean up at Sand Island’s main beach (middle parking lot closest to the sand). We will have a bunch of our SUP boards and paddles with deck bags to […]

Todd Bradley Teaches Proper Paddle Technique #3 – Video

This is Todd Bradley of C4 Waterman’s last installment of the paddle technique video series. (click thumbnail to launch video)

Lake Tahoe Local to Stand-Up Paddle Around Lake to Raise Funds for Animals Confined on Factory Farms

Kings Beach, CA – August 24, 2009 – Lake Tahoe local, John Merryfield, doesn’t take animal abuse sitting down. That’s why he is going to stand-up paddle the circumference of Lake Tahoe to raise awareness for animals on factory farms and much needed funds for Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization. “I […]

Surftech Gerry Lopez’ 8’11”, 9’6″, 10′ SUP Boards

Here’s a peek at the new Surftech Gerry Lopez SUP line. GERRY LOPEZ – 8’11 “Lil’ Darling SUP Board” (click thumbnail to launch video)

Remembering Duke Kahanamoku, on his Birthday

I’ll be at the Duke’s race on Saturday.  I hope you can make it and if you see me, please say, “Hi”. Remembering Duke Kahanamoku, on his Birthday Born August 24, 1890 HONOLULU, August 24, 2009 – Surfers from around the world are gathering here in Waikiki to remember the greatest waterman of all time: […]

2009 Molokai-Oahu PaddleBoard Race – video part 1

Better late than never…here is the video (part 1) and more pictures of the 2009 Rainbow Sandals Molokai-Oahu PaddleBoard Race. (click thumbnail to launch video)