Blair Production 10’1″ SUP Board
May 11th, 2009 by evan 
I had a chance to interview Joe Blair with his new production, the Blair 10’1″ SUP board. Joe Blair inserting the fins with Dan Gavere looking in.
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2009 Whitewater Stand Up Paddling Championship May 30 & 31, 2009
May 9th, 2009 by clarise 
The 2009 Whitewater Stand Up Paddling Championship will be held May 30 & 31 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This one of a kind event will feature the world’s best river stand up paddlers displaying their paddling prowess on the snowmelt swollen Colorado River. This new and innovative competition is up for grabs. Local CO river […]
English National Surf Championships Photos
May 8th, 2009 by clarise
These photos were sent to us by Todd Bradley of C4 Waterman from the English National Surf Championships at Watergate Bay, May 2 and 3, 2009. Photos from Mel Sedgwick of Splashography.com The surf was a stormy 4ft. plus during the finals with 21 mph onshore winds, I am riding the Basic BK 10 ft. […]
Werner Nitro SUP Paddle
May 8th, 2009 by evan
Here is the recent interview I did with Dan Gavere, Werner Paddles’ Sales representative for the southwest of US and Hawaii, on the Werner Nitro SUP paddle. Dan was staying on the North Shore of Oahu and we got a chance to SUP together. We had a blast and then had a filling dinner at […]
Starboard K15 SUP Board-video
April 28th, 2009 by evan
I’ve been waiting for the Starboard K15 to come in and finally it’s here. This is the first K15 production of Starboard in the world. It’s 15’ x 30” and designed by Svein Rasmussen and Jim Drake. Thanks to Margareta Engstrom, Starboard’s Media Manager for making it possible. Starboard made this board for flat-water conditions. […]
32-Mile Molokai-Oahu Paddleboard Race ’09
April 23rd, 2009 by clarise
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.
Vibram 5 Fingers KSO -video
April 21st, 2009 by evan
I just got my new Vibram 5 Fingers KSO shoes that I use for stand up paddle surfing. This shoes help me a lot to avoid foot cramps and the grip is very good.
John Hibbard Makes It at 125 miles SUP in Devizes to Westminster Paddle Race
April 19th, 2009 by clarise
Here’s an updated post from John Hibbard after a successful SUP surfing (a first) at the recently concluded Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race in UK. We made it! We took on the Devizes to Westminster Paddle Race and tamed it – 125 miles standing up. Here’s my story…
Stand Up Paddling in Pattaya, Thailand-video
April 18th, 2009 by evan
I took this video and pictures last year (October 2008) when I went to the Starboard headquarters for a visit. (click thumbnail to launch video) The first day that we were in Pattaya, Thailand, there was no wind and the water very glassy. The water was super warm, almost bath tub-water warm. The water […]
WATERMANS: APPLIED SCIENCE PRESENTS, “THE SURFAID PADDLE FOR HUMANITY”
April 17th, 2009 by clarise
A Two and 6-mile Paddleboard and SUP race. Doheny State Park (May 2, 2009) – Attention all Surfers, Paddlers, and Watersports Enthusiasts. May 2nd, Watermans: Applied Science will host the first annual “SurfAid Paddle for Humanity” at Doheny State Park located in beautiful Dana Point, California. All proceeds from this event will go directly to […]
Meeting scheduled to discuss use of stand-up paddles at Ala Moana
April 17th, 2009 by clarise
This article was originally published by the Honolulu Advertiser under the Reader-Submitted section – http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200990414073 DLNR Reader Submitted The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will host an informal discussion regarding the use of stand-up paddle boards within the ocean waters of Ala Moana Beach Park. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, […]
Ekolu Kalama Test Riding His New Starboard 14’8″ The Point SUP Board
April 12th, 2009 by admin 
This is the video that Starboard’s Ekolu Kalama sent us when he got his new 14’8″ The Point which is especially designed for downwind paddling. It’s fresh from the box and he tried it at Puena Point with the whole Kalama family. They’ve got “kona” (leeward) winds blowing bringing some swells straight into the harbor […]
The King and Queen of the Dogpatch:Stand-Up Surf Contest
April 12th, 2009 by clarise
The King and Queen of Dogpatch will be held Saturday May 16, 2009 at San Onofre State Beach. This raucous and hilarious stand-up paddleboard (SUP) surf contest will directly benefit the newly formed San Onofre Foundation. The best stand-up paddleboard surfers from California and Hawaii are anticipated to join local standouts at Dogpatch to surf […]
125 Mile by Stand Up Paddle Board
April 9th, 2009 by clarise
This weekend the famous Devizes to Westminster Paddle Race gets under way, but this year there are two notable stand outs from the crowd of kayakers and canoeists. John Hibbard and his training partner Anthony Cooper are set to make history as the first Stand Up Paddlers ever to enter the race.
Sandwich Island Composites 2nd Generation F16 by Mark Raaphorst
March 28th, 2009 by clarise
Sandwich Island Composites gives us a preview of the 2nd generation F16 which is a proven point-to-point racing board by Mark Raaphorst. Check out what’s new with the new generation F16 . The differences: Rhino design and CNC cut (true curves, better symmetry) More boxy rails. (dry feet) Single concave with small hydro hull […]
