Tag Archive for 'waikiki'

John Puakea Teaches the Tahitian Canoe Paddling Technique

Canoe designer and championship coach, John Puakea teaches us the Tahitian paddling technique that Shell Va’a is using to dominate the canoe races. This technique is almost opposite to what we are used to hearing. Now it’s time to try it out and make it work.

SUP Surfing in Waikiki with the Menehune Hat Clip/Menehune Mount

I get a chance to test out the Menehune Hat Clip in a myriad of uses while SUP stand up paddle surfing in Waikiki. The waves were knee to waist high and the weather was spectacular as you will see.

A Morning SUP Surfing Session in Waikiki

Here’s a video from a recent morning SUP surfing session I had in Waikiki. The waves weren’t that big but it was still fun.

The Menehunes Go Surfing in Waikiki

Join the Menehunes as they take surfing lessons and have a fun day surfing in Waikiki.

Tech Entrepreneurs go Canoe Surfing in Hawaii

Joel Gascoigne (CEO of Buffer) and Luke Tucker (Venture Associate at Sultan Ventures) join Evan from Standuppaddlesurf.net for a session of canoe surfing in between Waikiki and Diamond Head, Oahu. We caught a bunch of great waves and the conditions were perfect Hawaii weather for canoe surfing.

Race Hawaii Double Bladed Stand Up Paddle Review

This is written by Darin Leong (http://www.hawaiiguitar.com/), my brother and a local attorney in Hawaii. The double paddle took 30 minutes off my downwind time on the Hawaii Kai run (Portlock to Waikiki). For a downwind paddler like myself who often cannot pull into bumps with a single paddle, the double paddle gives that extra […]

Information on Coached Downwind Runs with Robert Stehlik

If you are interested in learning how to do downwinders on Oahu or want to improve your bump riding skills and timing to go faster with less effort, please consider a private downwind coaching session on Oahu’s south shore with Robert Stehlik. The most common south shore run for experienced paddlers is the Hawaii Kai […]

Interview with Mickey Munoz

I finished my SUP surf session and a guy started asking me about the equipment I was using. After a minute or so I asked him, “Are you Mickey Munoz ?” to which he responded, “Yes!” Since Mickey Munoz is legendary I pulled out my iphone and shot a quick interview. I first tried the […]

Connor Wins the Ultimate SUP Showdown

CONNOR BAXTER WINS THE “ULTIMATE SUP SHOWDOWN”! Recap of Event by Connor The 2013 Ultimate SUP Showdown was a huge success. This event took place on Oahu and it was a part of the famous Duke Kahanamoku Event. This event was alittle different in the sense that when I signed up I was in both […]

2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival

Here are some pictures that I took during the launch party of the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival. George Kam hosted the Friday night launch party which is the best party of the year.

Announcing: Quiksilver Waterman Collection Waikiki Paddle Festival

JAMIE MITCHELL INTRODUCES “SURVIVOR SUP” RACE PINNACLE OF THE QUIKSILVER WATERMAN COLLECTION WAIKIKI PADDLE FESTIVAL May 5&6, Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Fort DeRussy, Waikiki REGISTRATION IS OPEN

New Years Eve 2011 in Waikiki

The last day of 2011 brought us perfect weather for a beach day with the family. Here are some pictures I took from December 31, 2011 in Waikiki. What a great way to bring in the New Year.

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.

Na Kama Kai Ocean Clinic – May 17, 2009

The Na Kama Kai Ocean Clinic is on on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at the Kaimana Beach, Waikiki (click thumbnail to launch video) for information contact Duane DeSoto at (808) 864-9164

New Products from C4 Waterman – Sling Blade 9’9″ SUP Board

Another video of Dave Parmenter, today with the new C4 Sling Blade 9’9″ stand up surf board. It has a very refined long board shape, a fairly neutral long board rocker, flat bottom, crisp edges, pulled in and foiled out tail. Something that your foot will build the control very easily.