April, 2010

Kalavida Surf Shop opening May 1, 2010

Posted on: April 29th, 2010 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

The gang at Kalavida Surf Shop let us know that they are opening their doors this coming Saturday, May 1.  Shop will be full of boards and paddles and new stock will be arriving daily as the store fills up.    They also have a special offer on rentals for the weekend as well.

Check out their location!  Footsteps from Kal Beach..... something tells us this is going to be an Endless Summer of SUP'in and Surfin'.  Their brands include Surftech, Rogue, C4, Werner, Kialoa, Grey Owl and more.  Their first official race event is June 5 on Kal Beach and it will be filmed for TV!  Stay tuned for more announcements....Check out their website!


More on Paddling Technique from Todd Bradley

Posted on: April 24th, 2010 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Todd Bradley from C4 Waterman gives some exceptional advice to Evan from StandUpPaddleSurf.net on refining paddle stroke, arm and grip position.

Academy of Stand Up Paddle Instructors SUP Certification Program

Posted on: April 22nd, 2010 by Paddle Surf 2 Comments

 

Stand Up Paddleboarding is becoming more mature and formalized with the introduction of the Academy of Stand Up Paddle Instructors SUP Certification Program.

Bode Shandro from Surftech & Kialoa, was the only Canadian participant to attend the inaugural event, and here's what he had to say about the experience...

I am very pleased to announce that last weekend I was invited by the World Stand Up Paddleboard Association to take part in Southern California's very first ASI, Academy of Stand Up Paddle Instructors SUP certification program at the Newport Beach Aquatic Center. Instructed by none other than legendary watermen Dick and Dan DeBoer, the first lady of SUP, Nikki Gregg and soul surf legend and producer of the"The Ultimate Guide to SUP" Dan Gavere, I became the first certified SUP instructor in Canada. I look forward to sharing the vast knowledge that was shared with me in my summer sessions beginning in June throughout Western Canada!

Check out Bodie's site www.paddlesurfitness.ca for more information on his paddle surf fitness training and instructional programs.

May 1st: Island Longboards Annual Board Swap

Posted on: April 20th, 2010 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Island Longboards over in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island is holding their Annual Board Swap at the shop this coming Saturday May 1st.

If you're going to be on the Island that day, be sure to swing by as it's always a popular event, and there should be plenty of selection of surfboards, as well as some Stand Up Paddleboard and SUP Paddles.

Here's the note from Colin...

This is going to be a great day to come and find a new board, socialize and just shoot the shit. craigslist is great, but this gives you an opportunity to hold, squeeze, stroke and fondle your new ride.

On Saturday, May 1st the Board Swap will be starting at 10:00am and it's free! Just bring your your boards for sale; Everything from Oldies to New.

Plus there's a FREE Barbeque for everyone who shows up. Be sure to tell your friends, the more the merrier.

Check out Island Longboards' website for more information!

Upcoming Washington SUP Events

Posted on: April 20th, 2010 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

A couple fresh events for the calendar from NorthwestPaddleSurfers.com, for those of you wanting to make the trek down to Washington...

Pine Lake Demo (Sammamish, WA) Saturday, April 24th, 8 AM to 2 PM
Come check out the latest designs from Riviera Paddle Surf, featuring Ron House, Gerry Lopez and Gary McNabb creations.  Feel free to drop in between 8 and 2.  If you have a board, bring it for comparison.  Try the 12.6 Ron House Carbon race board.  You will be amazed!

Lake Whatcom Race (Bellingham), May 1st
Come out and test your speed against SUPs and other paddle disciplines this May Day on beautiful Lake Whatcom.  This race is put on by Sound Rowers.  For more info., click here

Sun. April 18: SUP Demo at Kalavida Surf Shop, Vernon

Posted on: April 15th, 2010 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Kalavida Surf Shop will be hosting a fun SUP Demo this coming Sunday.

Here's the release...

You are welcome to come down between 2-4pm on Sunday.  Should be a sweet and sunny day and we'll have lots of stuff to play on and look at.   We are hosting a Summer SUP Race Series and the first one is on June 5.  It's for newbies and intermediate SUP'ers and will be filmed for TV!

We are now renting boards for the season as well. Shop is schedule to open in less than two weeks.

If you're in the area, be sure to stop by!

Surftech signs on as Title SUP sponsor for Reno Riverfest

Posted on: April 13th, 2010 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Just got word that Surftech has signed on as Reno Riverfest SUP title sponsor. We will be running the "Surftech SUP Rally on the River" May 7-9. The course is 3.5 miles and comprised of a mix of class II and III whitewater. The format will be individual time trial on 30 second intervals. Our top whitewater athletes will be on hand competing in the event and announcing.

Event site: Renoriverfest.com

Battle of the Paddle: Hawaii (June 12 & 13, 2010)

Posted on: April 12th, 2010 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Rainbow Sandals, Gerry Lopez present the 2010 Battle of the Paddle Hawaii, coming this June 12 & 13, 2010 at Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Ft. DeRussy Beach Park.

Additional sponsors include Surftech, Patagonia, Longboard Island Lager and Duke's.

If you can make it over to Oahu for this event, by all means GO! The Battle of the Paddle is widely known as THE Stand Up Paddleboard race/gathering/all around good times event, and I'm sure the new Hawaiian event will easily live up to the high standard set by the original event held for the past few years at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California. Be sure to check out Bodie Shandro's (of Surftech/Kialoa) recap of the 2009 event. if you need any further convincing that this is a top notch event!

Be sure to check out the video's after the press release...

Now come celebrate the modern waterman’s lifestyle at the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle Hawaii: a stand-up paddle festival and exposition that includes a series of races and demonstrations for all ages and skill levels. Battle of the Paddle Hawaii invites you to be part of the exciting rebirth of the sport that began right here in Waikiki.

Staged at historic Duke Kahanamoku Beach at Ft. DeRussy, June 12 & 13, the Battle of the Paddle is more than an ordinary paddle race. For the sport’s elite paddlers it presents the greatest championship styled SUP race as well as the sport’s largest cash purse of over $25,000.

There is also an Open Age-Group race, relay races, as well as FREE kids races. At the last Battle of the Paddle in California, the Open Age-Group Race had the largest SUP field ever assembled. The Hawaii race is promising to be even bigger, so come and be a part of history in the making.

New to stand-up paddling? Check out the free SUP Expo. Meet the world’s best shapers and manufacturers, and check out this summer’s hottest designs and innovations. There’ll be a rainbow of boards and paddles available for you to trial free of charge.

Immerse yourself in the local culture and community. Kanalu will be on site shaping ancient style surfboards and providing cultural education and a surfboard history exhibit. Na Kama Kai will also be there with their ocean awareness program, children’s activities and free kids SUP races throughout the weekend.

Everyone who enters The Battle of the Paddle Hawaii will receive a free pair of Rainbow Sandals, event tee and lunch. A special welcoming event and aloha concert will be hosted by Quiksilver on Friday evening, June 11, featuring local musicians. Event proceeds will directly benefit the Hawaiian Community.

Whether you’re racing for the prize or just want to get your feet in the waters of SUP for the first time, The Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle Hawaii is the perfect way to experience the rich tradition of Hawaii’s original surf lifestyle. (Full schedule of events here)

Battle of the Paddle Hawaii

Battle of the Paddle Hawaii, Elite Race

Battle of the Paddle Hawaii, Community

Battle of the Paddle Hawaii, Distance Race

Battle of the Paddle Hawaii, Kid's Activities

Kalavida Surf Shop in Vernon, BC coming soon

Posted on: April 7th, 2010 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Rogue Hot Rod Stand Up Paddleboard

Rogue Hot Rod

Kevin and the crew at OKSUP.com are opening a brand new stand up paddleboard shop right across the street from Kalamalka Beach, in Vernon (Coldstream).

Watch for top stand up paddleboard brands such as Surftech, C4 Waterman, Rogue, Werner and Kialoa, as well as apparel by Sitka, Local Motion, Ocean Minded and XCEL.

They'll be offering lessons and rentals as well.

Looking forward to checking out their shop later this Summer... Watch KalavidaSurfShop.com for opening dates and more information!

New website for Rocky Point Kayak

Posted on: April 6th, 2010 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Some of the regular readers here may know that PaddleSurf.ca is produced by my company Servoweb Technologies where we specialize in things like  designing, developing and marketing websites for our great clients located all over the World. :)

A lot of those clients do more corpratey stuff like real estate development, professional services, manufacturing, hospitality and so forth, but once in a while we get to mix business with pleasure and in this case, mix work with stand up paddleboarding!

As such, just wanted to give the shout out to Jamie and the crew at Rocky Point Kayak, for whom we've just finished off the design and development of a brand new website for their Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard rental and tours company, operating out of Rocky Point Park in Port Moody.

BIRTHRIGHT: a touching short surf film

Posted on: April 6th, 2010 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Sean Mullens shot and directed this brief film that looks into the life of his friend Mike.

Just watch it, no further explanation needed...

BIRTHRIGHT from Sean Mullens on Vimeo.

SUP gets front page on Yahoo.com

Posted on: April 1st, 2010 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Check this story out on GrindTV.com, showcasing Jodie Nelson's encounter with a whale during her Catalina to Dana Point trip.

When Southern California surfer Jodie Nelson set out Sunday to standup-paddle nearly 40 miles from Santa Catalina Island to Dana Point, she hoped it'd inspire her best friend, who has been involved in a long and exhausting struggle with breast cancer, to keep fighting.

Nelson, 34, whose mother and aunt are cancer survivors, also hoped her nine-hour test of endurance would raise money for two cancer charities and heighten awareness about a plight affecting millions of women.

What Nelson could not have known was that a 30-foot minke whale would swim alongside her 14-foot board and accompany the surfer as she stood and paddled for two of those nine hours, thus joining the cause.

Check out the complete story at GrindTV.com and more importantly, please be sure to visit her website at paddlewithpurpose.com and donate to help find a cure for breast cancer!

Chuck Patterson WIns 2010 Surftech SUP Shootout

Posted on: April 1st, 2010 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Chuck Patterson claimed top honors at the 2010 Surftech SUP Shootout at the Lane a couple weeks ago in March.

Chuck Patterson (Dana Point, CA), won the 2nd Annual Surftech SUP Shootout at the Lane over event rookie Zane Schweitzer (Lahaina, HI), Michael Roberts (Pacific Grove, CA) and pro kiteboarder Peter Trow (Central Coast, CA) to take out his second Surftech Shootout victory in as many years.

Patterson has emerged as one of stand up paddling’s premier over-all athletes alongside Australia’s Jamie Mitchell, Hawaii’s Slater Trout and a host of other elite paddlers. Chuck’s proven his athleticism by winning prestigious races such as the 2008 Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle, he’s one of the leading stand up paddle big wave riders (Chuck was the first paddler to charge the Cortez Bank this winter) and he showed all who were at Steamer Lane on Santa Cruz’s notorious Westside this weekend, that he is one of the world’s best in waves of any size.

In a final that saw consistent double overhead plus sets rolling through Middle Peak, competitors had to decide whether to attempt to pick off the Middle Peak bombs or opt for the lined-up bowls at the Slot. “The Lane was a World Class wave this weekend!” exclaimed Patterson “These guys were ripping and really pushing the levels of waveriding today. After each wave, I’d paddle back out and see guys just killing it.”

“The Surftech Shootout was awesome this weekend.” said runner-up Zane Schweitzer “You couldn’t ask for better conditions. It was solid 5′-6′ Hawaiian out there today. I’m so stoked! Thanks to Surftech for putting on such a great event”

Pro kiteboarder, Peter Trow decided to enter the contest at the last minute. “This was my first SUP contest so I’m really stoked I decided to come up. The waves were great”

“The Surftech Shootout is going to be on everyone’s calendar next year for sure.” commented Patterson “It was a very well run contest and the venue is unreal.”

Surftech SUP Shootout Final Results:
1 – Chuck Patterson
2 – Zane Schweitzer
3 – Michael Roberts
4 – Peter Trow

Surftech SUP Shootout Semi Final Results:
Heat 1 – Peter Trow 54, Michael Roberts 51, Ed Guzman 41, Seth Dow 33
Heat 2 – Chuck Patterson 60, Zane Schweitzer 59, John Griffith 55, Mike Vaughn 49