Board Meeting Episode 22: SUP Hyrdrofoiling – Part 1
April 4th, 2017 by evan 
Welcome to another episode of Board Meeting. In this episode, Robert and I will discuss hydrofoiling on a stand up paddle board.
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Kai Lenny & Izzi Gomez take victory in epic fashion at the 2017 Sunset Beach Pro, Stop #1 of the APP World Tour
February 23rd, 2017 by davi 
Sunset Beach provides an epic Finals Day for Stop 1 of the APP World Tour as Kai Lenny and Izzi Gomez are crowned Champions Sunset Beach delivers great conditions for a spectacular finals day that saw dramatic action from start to finish and Champions crowned at Stop #1 of the 2017 APP World Tour.
The APP World Tour prepares for an epic Finals day at Stop #1, the 2017 Sunset Beach Pro
February 22nd, 2017 by davi
The Australians are making their presences felt as we prepare for a dramatic finals day in conjunction with a new long period swell With just the quarters thru final remaining for the Men’s division and just the Final left for the women here at the 2017 Sunset Beach Pro, tension is mounting as we build […]
Top seeds turn up the pressure in Round 3 of the Men, FInalists are decided for the Women and Na Kama Kai Champion is crowned
February 19th, 2017 by davi
An epic day of action at the Sunset Beach Pro sees the top seeds rise to the challenge, Finalists decided and a Champion crowned Blue skies, clean conditions and high performance surfing was the order of the day today on Day 3 of the 2017 Sunset Beach Pro, as we completed the repechages for both […]
Connor wins the Red Bull Heavy Water Event and Clinches the World Title for 2016 – Recap by Connor Baxter
October 23rd, 2016 by davi
Connor wins the Red Bull Heavy Water Event and Clinches the World Title for 2016 The 2016 Red Bull Heavy Water race was by far the hardest and gnarliest race I have competed in.
SUP Surfing in Fiji, October 2016
October 23rd, 2016 by robert 
Our family took a one week vacation to Fiji during fall break and we had a great time. We got shown around by our friends and Blue Planet distributors in Fiji, Scott and Egi Dodd who took us on their boat to SUP surf around the islands of Namotu and Tavarua in some incredibly […]
Interview with Travis Grant at the 2016 Cline Mann Memorial Paddleboard Race
September 5th, 2016 by evan
I caught up with Travis Grant at the 2016 Cline Mann Memorial Paddleboard Race. Travis shares his thoughts on the race, his preparation and training, as well as his new “Tahitian-Style” paddle stroke technique.
John Puakea Paddle Stroke Analysis and Coaching – Part 2
August 29th, 2016 by evan
This is the continuation of our paddle technique coaching session with elite paddler and coach, John Puakea. In this video, Robert (from Blue Planet Surf Hawaii) and Darin (my brother) try out John’s paddling tips in the water. We are also joined by Blue Planet team rider Jenn Lee and John gave her some tips […]
The 2016 Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge – Recap by Connor Baxter
August 24th, 2016 by davi
Connor Sweeps The 2016 Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge The 2016 Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge was a huge event with heavy competition. It was the largest contingent of elite competitors getting together at one event for this entire year – in both the men’s and women’s fleet.
John Puakea Paddle Stroke Analysis and Coaching – Part 1
August 22nd, 2016 by evan
We recently met up with elite paddler and coach, John Puakea for some paddle technique coaching. In this session, John watched and analyzed Robert’s (from Blue Planet Surf Hawaii) and Darin’s (my brother) paddle stroke and coached them on how to improve their technique. John gives a lot of paddling tips in this video so […]
The 2016 Quiksilver Survivor Race – Recap by Connor Baxter
August 21st, 2016 by davi
The 2016 Quiksilver JM Survivor Race The 2016 Quiksilver Survivor Race was a huge success – with very tough competition. It was a one day event and had the survivor format – which is the hardest race format for short sprints. The first heat started with 44 men and the bottom 10 were eliminated. This […]
Travis Grant’s New Paddle Stroke Technique
August 8th, 2016 by evan
Champion SUP and canoe paddler Travis Grant shares with us his new paddle stroke technique which he learned from paddling guru John Puakea.
The 2016 Molokai-2-Oahu – Recap by Connor Baxter
August 3rd, 2016 by davi
Molokai-2-Oahu Championships The 2016 Molokai2Oahu Championships was a big turn out with some tough competition. This is one of the biggest events in Hawaii for stand up paddling.
Interview with Robert Stehlik and Jimmy Fitt at the 2016 Blue Planet/Wet Feet WPA Race
July 25th, 2016 by evan
I caught up with Robert Stehlik and Jimmy Fitt at the 2016 Blue Planet/Wet Feet WPA Race. They shared their thoughts about the race, gears they used, as well as some tips for those looking to participate in the same SUP/paddleboard race.
Connor wins his 7th Straight Victory at the Maui-2-Molokai Crossing – Recap by Connor Baxter
July 18th, 2016 by davi
Connor wins his 7th Straight Victory at the Maui-2-Molokai 28-Mile Crossing Connor’s victory extends the longest winning streak in the men’s sport. Not only has Connor never lost this race, but nobody else has ever won it. Connor took out the inaugural event as a scrawny teenager at 15 years old back in 2010, and […]
