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Announcements from partner sites and latest updates from PaddleAthlete.com

Increase Your Paddling Race Performance Through High Intensity Training

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »

I was lucky enough to attend the premier of the movie ”Decade of Dominance” recently in Newport Beach, CA, which was a fantastic review of the run-up to Jamie’s historic 10th win at the Molokai2Oahu World Championships in Hawaii in 2011. While … Continue reading →

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Watermans Paddle for Humanity – Win a pair of Hobie Poloraized Sunglasses

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »

Gone are the days of spending $300+ on quality sunglasses, thanks to our good friends at Hobie Polarized! Hobie makes the best sunglasses in the world for watersports. From paddling to fishing, top watermen and women choose Hobie Polarized. Join the … Continue reading →

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Video – Namotu Island World Paddle Challenge 2011

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »

In 2011 the Waterman League and Namotu Island held the first Namotu World Paddle Challenge event as the opener to the 2012 Stand Up World Series season. Join Kai Lenny, Connor Baxter and a host of other top Stand Up … Continue reading →

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Paddle For Humanity 2012 – FREE PADDLE GIVEAWAY!!!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Johnny Kessel Comments Off

Like Waterman’s Paddle For Humanity Facebook and win! Nothing but the best from our friends at QuickBlade Paddles! Three paddles and three ways to win: 1 – ‘Like” the PFH FB page at https://www.facebook.com/paddleforhumanity. One winner will be chosen on April … Continue reading →

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2012 Paddle For Humanity Schedule

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Johnny Kessel Comments Off

In case you haven’t heard via the grapevine the world’s top paddlers have committed to compete in the first stop of 2012 Watermans Paddle for Humanity on April 28th, in Dana Point, CA. Molokai-2-Oahu world champions Conner Baxter and Jamie … Continue reading →

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Stand Up Paddle – 14′ Race Board Shootout

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »

On Monday the 12th March 2012, RPS The Boardstore in conjunction with SUP VIC, staged a world-first side-by-side test of 14′ current model production stand-up paddleboards available to buyers here in Melbourne. It is important to note that not every … Continue reading →

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Camelbak Molokai and Baja LR Hydration now available!

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »

The long awaited Camelbak Hydration packs have started to hit the shelves at certain online retailers. In our previous review we discussed the features of the three new products. Working together with pro paddler Slater Trout, CamelBak ensured sport specific details … Continue reading →

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SUP paddle trainer version 4.0- the Vasa trainer

Posted on March 5, 2012 by robs No Comments »

After pioneering the use of stand up paddle simulators, developing many prototypes and testing many different mechanisms and balance boards, we feel like we now have a simple, very effective indoor SUP training simulator that can greatly improve paddle technique, … Continue reading →

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EVENT – Standup for the Cure

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »

On May 5, 2012, a unique, first-time event will launch in Newport Beach, California bringing together the worlds of Stand Up Paddle and the fight against breast cancer. Standup for the Cure is the brainchild of Judie Vivian, a breast … Continue reading →

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EVENTS – 2012 Watermans Paddle for Humanity

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Pete Stirling No Comments »

The Watermans Paddle for Humanity is building on four years of success byexpanding to five events in 2012. The award winning series will feature multiple events on both coasts with stops in California, Florida, Washington D.C. and Texas – bringing coastal … Continue reading →

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ISA World Stand Up Championships – Men’s Short Paddleboard Race Results

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »

In the Race For the Team Title and the Club Waikiki Trophy, Team’s From Brazil, South Africa and USA are Close Behind Australia ISA World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship February 23, 2012 Miraflores, Lima, Peru Brad Gaul and … Continue reading →

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2012 9th Annual Cold Hands Paddle Race

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »

Two weeks away from the 9th Annual Cold Hands Paddle. So, dust off your paddleboards, SUP boards, OC’s, Surfski’s, or Dory’s and get your tail down to Cabrillo Beach on March 4th! The race is free to enter and supports … Continue reading →

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On Mel Kinney by Len Barrow

Posted on February 17, 2012 by robs No Comments »

Remembering Mel Kinney, photo SNN I learned this morning that I just had a friend passaway. His name was Mel Kinney. If there were ever a waterman it was he. Eddie Aikau would call him “The Kid” as hewas the … Continue reading →

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VIDEO – Final Day Sunset Beach Pro

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »

In one of the most dramatic and exciting Finals yet for the Stand Up World Tour, Bonga Perkins digs deep in the last minute of the heat to edge ahead of Kai Lenny (Naish) by the smallest of margins and … Continue reading →

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SUP Siam Park Wave Pool Canary Islands

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »

Sun, SUP, and the perfect wave…what more can you ask for? Check out Naish rider, Eduardo Diaz’ newest video featuring Felix Palmero and Starboard Windsurfer Mortiz Mauch. About the Siam Park Wave Pool Siam Park is a Loro Parque-owned water park … Continue reading →

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Sunset Beach Pro Day 1

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »

Epic conditions at Sunset Beach allowed us to resume the contest up through the Repercharge round. Stay tuned for more action as we crown the 2012 Sunset Beach Pro champion.

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Dave Kalama – Testing My Latest Shapes

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Dave Kalama No Comments »

I’m pretty pleased with the progress I’ve made with shaping boards that do what I think a great SUP surf board should do. Here’s a video of how a few of my latest shapes perform. Visit Dave’s site: A … Continue reading →

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VIDEO – Stand Up UK Weston-Super-Mare to Southend-on-sea

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »

Mikey spent 7 days with Charlie, filming him and driving the support vehicle. Below is Charlie’s account of his epic paddle: Stand Up Paddle Coast To Coast As a professional paddle boarder I felt like it was time to challenge … Continue reading →

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Video – Mon Nautic SUP Paris Crossing 2011

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »

Some European exposure with a super sick video of the Paris SUP Crossing edited by Arthur Arutkin, the 14year old paddler placed 2nd in the under 18 division.

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The Doctor 2012 Race Results – Connor Wins SUP

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »

Perth, Australia: Freshwater’s Tim Jacobs today became the first man to win back-to-back Doctor ocean ski events in hot, flat, unforgiving conditions in Perth.The weather wasn’t what the doctor ordered –but it was a fascinating, gruelling race between some of … Continue reading →

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Dave Kalama – Move’n on

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Dave Kalama No Comments »

My exit from Naish has been getting much more attention than I expected. There seems to be a lot of conjecture–some of it is pretty dramatic–so I feel motivated to give some insight as to what would make me walk … Continue reading →

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VIDEO – Why We Paddle: The 6th Annual Deception Pass Dash

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »

Since the first Deception Pass Dash in December 2006, the Dash has grown into Pacific Northwest’s premier winter paddlesports race. It is easy to come up with reasons why so many people are attracted to this event — the challenge … Continue reading →

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