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On Mel Kinney by Len Barrow

Posted on February 17, 2012 by robs No Comments »
On Mel Kinney by Len Barrow
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

Dave Kalama – Testing My Latest Shapes

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Dave Kalama No Comments »
Dave Kalama – Testing My Latest Shapes
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

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

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »
VIDEO – Stand Up UK Weston-Super-Mare to Southend-on-sea
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

Jamie Mitchell – Florida QB Trip

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jamie Mitchell No Comments »
Jamie Mitchell – Florida QB Trip
Had a crazy 2 week trip not long ago.. Part of it was a trip to the East Coast for a trade show and race..Here is a little movie I made with my new Go Pro..

Dave Kalama – Move’n on

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Dave Kalama No Comments »
Dave Kalama – Move’n on
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

VIDEO – Dan Gavere SUP behind a Sternwheeler!

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »
VIDEO – Dan Gavere SUP behind a Sternwheeler!
Master Instructor Dan Gavere SUP  surfs the wake of a sternwheeler traveling thru the columbia gorge. For more SUP video check out www.supinstruction.com

Sailing Away

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Pete Stirling No Comments »
Sailing Away
EJ, pulling into his driveway one last time. Moving can be tough. Selling the house, packing everything into boxes, getting rid of all the extra junk that you’ve accumulated over the years usually causes major stresses for the whole family. … Continue reading

Dave Kalama – Up Next

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Dave Kalama No Comments »
Dave Kalama – Up Next
You’re invited to participate in my backyard playground. What? I’m partnering with the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea to host a Kalama-style Maui Surf Camp. You can find the skinny of the play date here. Hope to see you … Continue reading

VIDEO – Dave Boehne SUP Surf in O’Side

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »
VIDEO – Dave Boehne SUP Surf in O’Side
Dave Boehne showing off his smooth style – Boardworks is stoked to be doing a full line of TEC Infinity SUP’s including the Carver, and TL Carver’s as well as 2 Slater Trout surf SUP models.

Windsurfing Dream- video by Bob Bohn

Posted on October 27, 2011 by robs No Comments »
Windsurfing Dream- video by Bob Bohn
My friend and Blue Planet team rider Bob Bohn made this windsurfing video with some very creative camera angles and custom gopro mounts, cool stuff, thanks Bob!

Shit on a Stick by Len Barrow

Posted on October 19, 2011 by robs No Comments »
Shit on a Stick by Len Barrow
It’s What You Make of It: The Pre-Conceptual and Surfing In the 12th century, a Zen master was asked by a monk “ what was the nature of the Buddha’s enlightenment?” He replied “SHIT ON A STICK”. This is an … Continue reading

Surfing and SUP Meditation part 1 and 2 by Len Barrow

Posted on October 14, 2011 by robs No Comments »
Surfing and SUP Meditation part 1 and 2 by Len Barrow
Originally posted on Zen Waterman a fantastic Blog with the idea of  finding deeper meaning in the sports we love. This blog is written by Leonard Barrow and Robert Stehlik. Leonard is a doctor of anthropology and has formal Zen … Continue reading

E.J Johnson Race Recap – 2011 Battle of the Paddle and Catalina SUP Festival

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »
E.J Johnson Race Recap – 2011 Battle of the Paddle and Catalina SUP Festival
The BOP was  bigger and better than ever, with the largest number of paddlers to date. The open age group saw 334 paddlers on the water at one time, and was a sight to behold. The weather this year was … Continue reading

Camelbak Molokai Hydration Pack for SUP Racers and Stand Up Paddlers

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Johnny Kessel 1 Comment »
Camelbak Molokai Hydration Pack for SUP Racers and Stand Up Paddlers
BUY THE Camelback Molokai Hydration Pack at Big Sky Country BUY THE Camelback Molokai Hydration Pack AT MASSEYS OUTFITTERS BUY THE Camelbak Molokai Hydration Pack AT REI The popularity of Stand Up Paddle Boarding continues to grow, with board sales … Continue reading

Molokai 2011 – Gerry Lopez interview

Posted on September 20, 2011 by robs No Comments »
Molokai 2011 – Gerry Lopez interview
Gerry Lopez needs no introduction.  If anyone can be called “Zen Waterman”, it’s him.  We are just humble students of the master.  I was lucky enough to spend some time with Gerry on the evening before the Molokai to Oahu race. … Continue reading

Lightest Weight, Quickest Response

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Brian Szymanski No Comments »
Lightest Weight, Quickest Response
Paddleboards are relatively long so swing weight is simply crucial. Every 100 grams saved can be felt when carving on a wave. Our new Brushed Carbon wave boards are up to 3kg lighter than our AST technology, which already is … Continue reading

SUP11City tour day 3 – Saving a cow giving birth andSUP in the World sport of Games in Friesland

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »
SUP11City tour day 3 – Saving a cow giving birth andSUP in the World sport of Games in Friesland
Netherlands, September 8, 2011 Dag 3: Sun and blue skies, a cow giving birth en route and SUP at the World Sport for all Games in Friesland in 2016. The participants of the SUP 11-City Tour experience an ultimate challenge. … Continue reading

Catalina Classic 2011 with Tom “T2″ Thomas

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »
Catalina Classic 2011 with Tom “T2″ Thomas
Experience T2′s first crossing. Great job Tom! The 32-mile race from Isthmus Harbor on Catalina Island to the Manhattan Beach Pier is one of longest paddle board races in the country and requires almost continuous paddling by hand for 5-9 … Continue reading

2011 Battle of the Paddle Updates

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »
2011 Battle of the Paddle Updates
RAINBOW SANDALS GERRY LOPEZ BATTLE OF THE PADDLE CALIFORNIA Doheny State Beach, CA, USA Sept. 24 & 25, 2011 Dana Point, CA – (August 2, 2011) – The 4th annual Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez BATTLE OF THE PADDLE returns to … Continue reading

Video – Chuck Patterson Revists Indo

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Johnny Kessel No Comments »
Video – Chuck Patterson Revists Indo
The Indo Chronicles are back–a video series previewing the print feature, 14 Days, coming out soon in the Fall issue of SUP magazine (on sale Sept. 14). In this, the sixth installment, they profile Chuck Patterson, a gifted athlete with … Continue reading

2011 Molokai race interviews – Brian Szymanski

Posted on August 25, 2011 by robs No Comments »
2011 Molokai race interviews – Brian Szymanski
I had the chance to catch up with the man behind the super fast Starboards race SUP’s, Brian Szymanski on the evening before the Molokai to Oahu race on July 30, 2011. He talks about his shapes, downwind racing, and … Continue reading

So you want to be a diver like Healey? d.j. struntz

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Pete Stirling No Comments »
So you want to be a diver like Healey?  d.j. struntz
Wanna be a waterman like Healey?  Then you had better read up, get educated, and get fit…Last week while diving off the coast of North Carolina I experienced a medical phenomena unique to free diving called “lung squeeze.”  Basically, I … Continue reading
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