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June 14th, 2010, Santa Cruz, CA – Covewater Paddle Surf, the first dedicated stand-up paddleboard shop in Northern California, announced today that they will be the presenting sponsor of the Surftech Jay Moriarty Memorial Paddleboard Race taking place June 26th at New Brighton State Beach. Now in its ninth year, the open ocean event commemorates […]
Last week I ran into Candice Appleby at the Surftech shop where she showed me one of the new prototype boards that she is working on with Randy French. These new boards, an 8’11” and an 8’4″, are going to be signature Surftech models designed for high performance surfing according to Candice. Here’s a video […]
Dan Gavere Wins Surftech Rally on the River SUP Race May 19, 2010 (Reno, NV) – Dan Gavere (Hood River, OR), arrived in Reno Nevada last weekend for the Surftech Rally on the River SUP Race, with two objectives, 1) to catch up with his long time whitewater buddies and charge the river with them, […]
May 11, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) – Surftech is proud to announce the addition of Candice Appleby (Honolulu, HI), to their already stellar SUP team. Candice joins Legendary waterman and stand up paddle pioneer, Laird Hamilton, 2009 Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle winner and 8 x Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race Champion, Jamie Mitchell […]
As the fastest growing segment of the paddlesports industry, Stand Up Paddling (SUP) requires the participant to balance on a surfboard-like board while racing downstream over a mix of class II and III rapids. The race begins upstream at Crissy Caughlin Park and continues 3.5 miles to Wingfield Park.
April 7, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) – On June 26th the top paddlers in the country will descend upon New Brighton State Beach in Santa Cruz for the 9th annual Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race. The “Jay Race” is Northern California’s most prestigious paddleboard event drawing top paddlers from as far away as Florida […]
Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez BATTLE OF THE PADDLE HAWAII Presented by QUIKSILVER WATERMAN COLLECTION June 12 & 13 Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Ft. DeRussy Beach Park, Oahu
March 29, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) – Chuck Patterson (Dana Point, CA), won the 2nd Annual Surftech SUP Shootout at the Lane over event rookie Zane Schweitzer (Lahaina, HI), Michael Roberts (Pacific Grove, CA) and pro kiteboarder Peter Trow (Central Coast, CA) to take out his second Surftech Shootout victory in as many years.
March 27, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) – As promised, Steamer Lane did not disappoint in round one of the 2010 Surftech SUP Shootout! With clear skies and solid head-high sets rolling through, the competitors wasted no time in taking advantage of having the Lane all to themselves.
March 24, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) – The best in the world will migrate to Santa Cruz, California this Friday to battle it out at Steamer Lane. The natural stadium venue is one of the most unique locations on earth for both competitors and spectators alike.
March 19, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) – After much anticipation, notorious waterman, Jamie Mitchell’s 9’8″ signature surf SUP is now in stores! Mitchell and Surftech founder, Randy French, worked tirelessly on the design of the 9’8″ JM for more than two years. The result is the ultimate all around surf SUP.
March 3, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) – The stage is set for the 2nd Annual “Surftech SUP Shootout at the Lane”, happening March 26th – 28th. It’s been a record El Nino winter with pumping surf slamming the California coast week after week. The result of all this wave action (other than broken relationships & […]
I recently visited Surftech‘s HQ and got the chance to take some pictures and a short video of their new Softop models for 2010. Check out the video:
January 14, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) – The 14 foot Bark Expedition was named “Best Stand Up Paddleboard” in the Dec 2009/Jan 2010 issue of the Men’s Journal. The “Gear of the Year” issue awards top honors to the best outdoor products of 2009. Other “Gear of the Year” honorees included notable brands such as […]
January 8, 2010 (Santa Cruz, CA) – Surftech, the world’s largest manufacturer of surfboards, stand up paddleboards and accessories names Bodie Shandro, Canadian Brand Manager. Shandro’s appointment supports Surftech’s strategy to continue to lead the rapidly growing stand up paddle and surf markets. With 20 years of experience with such brands as O’Neill, Rip Curl, […]
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