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Kai Lenny claims the Cocoa Beach Paddle Classic

10 September, 2012 : - After a second place finish in the Long distance on Day 1 of the Cocoa Beach Paddle Classic, presented by Pacifico and Starboard and in association with Maui Jim, Kai Lenny stepped up today in the spectacular sprint racing to secure a well deserved win in the sprints and then overall as well.…
Hall of Famer Rabbit Kekai prepares to turn 92

10 September, 2012 : - Legendary waterman, original Waikiki beach boy and Toes on the Nose team rider, Albert 'Rabbit' Kekai, will celebrate his 92nd birthday on November 11, 2012, his first as a Surfer’s Hall of Fame inductee. Kekai’s accomplishments over the past 91 years led to his recent induction int…
Queensland clubs battle at Coast-of-Origin Interclub

8 September, 2012 : - Despite a gallant effort from the Gold Coast’s Burleigh Longboard Club at Coolum Beach, the Sunshine Coast’s consistency sees them take a commanding lead into the final day of the 2012 World Surfaris Coast-of-Origin Interclub Series State Challenge. Burleigh Longboard Club (64 points…
SUP specific travel group now goes to Okinawa

6 September, 2012 : - SUP the World - A travel website catering to Standup Paddlers of all ages and skill levels, who’d like a SUP-centric vacation, officially added the tropical island of Okinawa, Japan to it’s destinations list today. Our lucky 13th location, Okinawa, is truly tropical and blessed with …
Stand Up Paddle community to vote for the best

31 August, 2012 : - Only one week remains to vote in SUP Magazine's second annual SUP Awards presented by Body Glove. SUP magazine created the SUP Awards as standup paddling's highest honor, recognizing the absolute best that this sport has to offer. The SUP magazine editorial staff tediously collects nominations fro…
Florida SUP race champs crowned in Yolo Awards

31 August, 2012 : - Yolo Board celebrated the final race of the 2012 Yolo Board Race Series on Thursday, August 16th by crowning overall series winners by division. Over 100 local stand up paddlers competed in relay teams of three and four in the four-part series at the WaterColor BoatHouse on Western Lake, presented…
Stand Up World Series to host Cocoa Beach event

30 August, 2012 : - The Cocoa Beach Paddle Classic presented by Pacifico and Starboard and in association with Maui Jim will be the next stop on the 2012 Stand Up World Series. Taking place on the 8th - 9th September in front of the International Palms Resort, Cocoa Beach, this east coast stop on the World Series wil…
Body Glove to show new SUP line at Surf Expo

30 August, 2012 : - Surf Expo is just around the corner, and Body Glove is ready to show off their brand new Stand Up Paddleboard line during the show at booth #1295 and also during the Demo Day. Surf Expo will be held on Sept 6th-8th at the Orange County Convention Center, South Hall and Demo Day is at the Orlando W…
Adaptive surfers session highlights Duke Festival

24 August, 2012 : - The Duke's Oceanfest continued today with a Tandem expression session, Lifeguard Flag Competition and AccesSurf hit the water for their second day. Defending champion John Davis was once again victorious in the sitting final and was excited to be in Waikiki. 'I was fortunate enough to channel some…
Beau Nixon victorious at Australian SUP Titles

20 August, 2012 : - Crowned at North Haven beach as the Australian Stand Up Paddleboard Champion for 2012, Beau Nixon took the title against the most talented competitors the country has to offer. In what can only be described as a nail biting final the open men put on a jostling Stand Up Paddleboard stouche for spec…
Duke's Oceanfest celebrates Rabbit Kekai's keikes

20 August, 2012 : - Rabbit Kekai watched over all his keike today at the Duke's Oceanfest. Surf was perfect, 1 foot to a solid two feet for the keike who's ages ranged from 4 to 13 years of age. 'I have been trying to bring the kids up and through the years a lot of them are champions already", said Legend Uncle Rabb…
C4 Waterman co-founders honored as watermen

17 August, 2012 : - C4 Waterman co-founders, Brian Keaulana and Archie Kalepa join the list of world-renowned watermen and women when they are honored by the Duke Kahanamoku Hawaii Waterman’s Hall of Fame on Thursday, August 23rd at the Waikiki Outrigger Canoe Club. The Waterman’s Hall of Fame acknow…
VIDEO: Heated battles at Turtle Bay SUP event

16 August, 2012 : - Welcome the the first Turtle Bay Summer Paddle Challenge, Join Connor Baxter and the rest of the Stand Up World Series paddlers as they take on the challenging course from Hukilau Beach all the way to Turtle Bay Resort. With the Distance run done, Day 2 brought the sprint course taking place in fr…