Tag Archive for 'wet feet'

Interview with Robert Stehlik and Jimmy Fitt at the 2016 Blue Planet/Wet Feet WPA Race

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.

2016 Blue Planet/Wet Feet World Paddleboard Association (WPA) Race

Here’s a video that I took from the finish line of the 2016 Blue Planet/Wet Feet World Paddleboard Association (WPA) Race. I was dilly-dallying on my camera when the first place guys came in so I wasn’t able to film them. But I was able to interview the SUP division race winner Jimmy Fitt and […]

SUP Tips: Catching Waves and Bumps- Flatwater drills to help you get ready for open ocean stand up paddle boarding

If you are new to downwind stand up paddle boarding, and want to get ready to do some open ocean downwinders, these are some tips and drills you can practice in flat water to help you get ready for riding bumps on a SUP. Check the bottom of this page for information on coached downwinders. […]

SUP Downwinder Tips: The most common first timer mistakes

At Blue Planet we offer downwind coaching to those wanting to get into this exciting sport. After doing many coached downwind runs I have noticed that most beginners make the same common mistakes when first trying to catch bumps. For those coming from a flatwater background, where a strong, steady, powerful, longer, slower stroke works […]

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai – Topic: Torso Rotation/Shoulder Stack

Coaching topic: Torso rotation/shoulder stack for a longer and more powerful forward stroke Wind is forecast to be light and variable. After coaching, we will do the regular 2 mile time trial training course, meeting at 5 pm at the boat ramp in Hawaii Kai.

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai – Topic: Paddling Upwind and in a Cross or Quartering Wind

Coaching topic: Paddling Upwind and in a Cross or Quatering Wind Wind is forecast to be light and variable. After coaching, we will do the regular 2 mile time trial training course, meeting at 5 pm at the boat ramp in Hawaii Kai.

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai- Topic: Top Hand Analysis

Coaching topic: Using your top hand for feedback to diagnose technique errors Wind is forecast to be light and variable. After coaching, we will do the regular 2 mile time trial training course, meeting at 5 pm at the boat ramp in Hawaii Kai.

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai- Topic: Pacing

Coaching topic: pacing yourself After coaching, we will either do sprints or do the regular 2 mile time trial training course, meeting at 5 pm at the boat ramp in Hawaii Kai.

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai- Topic: Energy Conservation, Breathing and Breath with Stroke Rhythm

Coaching topic: energy conservation, breathing and breath with stroke rhythm After coaching, we will do the regular 2 mile time trial training course, meeting at 5 pm at the boat ramp in Hawaii Kai.

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai – Topic: Stroke Tune Up

Coaching Topic: Stroke Tune Up We will review stroke technique and do some drills to work on improving stroke mechanics and efficiency. The wind will be light and we will do our regular 2 mile time trial training course, meeting at 5 pm at the boat ramp in Hawaii Kai.

Wednesday Training Group: December Schedule – No Training this Wednesday

Training is cancelled for this coming Wednesday, Dec. 10th. We plan to hold the training group the following Wednesday, Dec. 17th. Then we will take off the next two Wednesdays- Dec. 24th and 31st for the Holidays. We will be back on our regular schedule starting January 7th, 2015.

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai – Topic: Video Analysis

Coaching topic: Video Analysis Its about time we did another video analysis to see how you are doing or to video you for the first time. Video feedback is very important from time to time so you can see what you actually look like. After coaching, we will either do our regular 2 mile time […]

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai – Topic: Protecting the Shoulders

Coaching topic: Shoulders We will talk about how to prevent shoulder injuries and show you some exercises to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles. After coaching, we will either do our regular 2 mile time trial training course or interval training.

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai – Topic: Catch

Coaching topic: Catch We will talk about getting good catch before applying the power and do some drill to practice the catch phase. The wind is forecast to be light on Wednesday, so no downwinder. Strong winds expected for the weekend! After coaching, we will either do our regular 2 mile time trial training course […]

Wednesday Training Group: Meeting at 5:00 PM Hawaii Kai – Coaching Topic: Avoiding Three Common Mistakes

Coaching topic: Three common mistakes You can prepare for the coaching by reading this post by Dave Kalama: http://www.davidkalama.com/three-common-mistakes/