Reason being is that current Transport Canada regulations, in a nutshell, state that a stand up paddler must have an approved PFD attached to their board or wear an approved PFD while on the water, with no mention of a leash.

Bob and Stefan have been petitioning loudly on this matter, as they strongly feel that Transport Canada should recognize the wearing of either a leash, or a PFD should be the choice of the paddler depending on conditions:

The wording of the regulation has resulted in the common practice of SUP board users placing a PFD on the top surface of their board simply to appease law enforcement. Paddle for the Planet views this practice as being unsafe for the reason that the effectiveness of the PFD is negated due to the fact that the user is not required to be attached to the board holding the PFD and is at risk of becoming separated from both the board and the PFD if the user falls in the water.

Paddle for the Planet is spearheading an effort to have the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) and Transport Canada recognize the use of a standard surf-style board leash as a suitable substitute safety device for the current PFD requirement as it provides the user with a readily accessible, inherently buoyant safety device that reduces the likelihood of personal injury or death in a manner that exceeds the level of safety afforded to the user under the current requirement of a PFD (worn or not) and no board leash.

(Source: PaddleForThePlanet.ca)

Stefan has also compiled a research brief demonstrating the leash as a reasonable alternative safety device to the PFD. Check it out here, definitely a worthwhile read.

So back in September, after receiving a number of emails from concerned stand up paddlers agreeing with Bob and Stefan’s position, Transport Canada requested the advice of Paddle Canada, a Canadian kayaking and canoeing organization.

After consulting their community of kayakers and canoeists, Paddle Canada’s governing board chose to ignore Bob and Stefan’s findings and formed the opinion that stand up paddlers should wear PFD’s at all times Click here to read the document detailing Paddle Canada’s opinion.

In fact, Paddle Canada’s board even went so far as to say “We feel that the combination of the two (PFD and the paddleboard leash) normally represents the safest overall option, given the risks of this rapidly growing paddle sport”… But that’s a whole other argument best left for another time.

So from here, Transport Canada will be making a decision on the matter sometime soon but it’s not too late for your voice to be heard.

To the casual observer, this might all seem like a minor point, but PFD usage is a major issue for stand up paddleboard enthusiasts.

Here are a few more of the hot topics:

1. Stand up paddleboarding involves a significant amount of cardio work, and wearing a PFD makes for a sufficiently awkward and uncomfortable experience.
2. While waist pack inflatable PFD’s are a legal and a reasonably comfortable option, arguments can be made to show that a simple leash is a superior safety device. Why bother with the added complexity and considerable cost ($100+) of an inflatable PFD, when a $20 leash can be shown to be just as, and even more effective than an inflatable PFD?
3. If you were to fall off your board in windy conditions, where would you rather be… Connected to your board, or bobbing in the ocean wearing a PFD with your board nowhere in sight?
4. Paddle Canada’s take on the matter… “PC requires that PFD’s are worn for all paddling programs including SUP.” (Source). This blanket statement applies ALL programs, including surf.  If you’ve ever surfed, you know this is a ridiculous implication and seems to illustrates Paddle Canada’s inexperience with surfing oriented sports.

You CAN make a difference here. Through this grassroots effort, Bob has managed to gather attention and start the dialog, and it’s now up to us to ensure fair and reasonable regulations are set in place to help grow this sport in the right direction.

Please post up here in the comments section, and be sure to visit PaddleForThePlanet.ca/PFD and tell Transport Canada know how you feel about this issue! And while you’re at it, get in touch with Paddle Canada to give them your thoughts on PFD/leash usage.

Unknowingly, my Stand Up Paddling career began at the BOP one year earlier when I traveled south to try my hand at this amazing new, but still relatively unknown sport. As a lifelong surfer, kayaker and fitness junkie, it was as though SUP was created just for me, one sport that encompassed all of my passions!  The following June, I traveled to the birthplace of SUP, Waikiki to compete in the very first Battle of the Paddle Hawaii. The community of paddlers that make up the professional SUP Ohana, or “family” exemplify the term “aloha” in all respects. The sport alone was enough to inspire a change of lifestyle and career (now Canadian brand manager for Surftech and Kialoa), add to that an amazing roster of surfing icons that included the likes of Gerry Lopez, and Dave Kalama to the mix, I knew that this was the beginning of a new era for me.  My full time career focus would shift to introducing SUP to the Canadian marketplace through both the sale of equipment an instruction.

Soon thereafter I was invited down to southern California to become the first Certified (now Canada’s only “ASI Master Certified Instructor” by the World Stand Up Paddleboard Association), and commenced development of my business, Paddle Surf Fitness, and “Surfit”, a Crossfit equivalent on the water! Fifteen months later, a couple more certifications, BCRPA Fitness Leader and Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer, 250 plus students and coaches to my credit and my dream lifestyle had come to fruition. Two more professional races in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands left just one more major challenge before me, the infamous Ka’iwi Channel!

The Ka’iwi Channel, also known as the “channel of bones”, aka Molokai Channel, has a centuries old reputation for being one of the most treacherous bodies of water in the world.  Ka’iwi has claimed the lives of many, from ancient canoe fleets, to fisherman and watermen including the tragic loss of Hawaiian big-wave surfer Eddie Aikau. Regarded as the world championship of paddleboard racing, the Ka’iwi Channel traverses 32 miles of rough, shark infested waters from the North Shore of Molokai, to the South Shore of Oahu. The channel covers a depth of 2,300 feet and is subject to open-ocean swells of up to 30 feet. Considered one of the roughest ocean channels in the world, it represents the ultimate test of endurance. Wildly varying open-ocean conditions challenge a paddler’s surfing skills. Top paddlers can ride swells for 100s of yards. Capricious currents and tidal effects test a paddler’s ocean navigation skills. Gerry Lopez, one of the most highly regarded surfers in the history of the sport, and M2O veteran was quoted as saying, “ Molokai is a big bite!”

British Columbia’s spring in 2011 was the coldest on record, a variable that did not play well into an already short pre-race training schedule. As the very first Canadian SUP team to attempt the channel, we held no false expectations, to be accepted to race was a privilege, to just finish was an honor. We were well aware of the training and experience that we were up against, primarily from Hawaii, Australia, California and Central America where top athletes are training and racing in like conditions every day of the year. Norm and I simply wanted to finish knowing that we gave it our best effort.

Serious training for me began immediately following the acceptance of our entry in January. Having been hampered by an already 7-month-old Achilles tendonitis issue, I was forced to “train outside the box” and seconded the expertise of one of Canada’s foremost endurance athletes, Jenn Seger, girlfriend of my teammate. It was not until May 15, almost one month later than any previous season that the ice broke at Heffley Lake, where my family calls home. I recorded a video of myself on the first “M2O on water training day” of the season, breaking ice with the nose of my Surftech Dominator SUP board, the video was shared across the world! The following 2 months training would encompass an entirely new regime for me. Traditionally weight training and running were my focus for the shorter events, with little to no significant endurance training. My injuries and the required race conditioning focused on TRX (functional suspension strength training), Mt Biking and of course lots of on the water paddle time. Truth be known, I LOVE stand up paddling, however, when it is 3 degrees Celsius and pouring rain for the entire month of June, on the water training takes on an entirely new meaning in doses of 2-3 hour sessions per day!

A tremendous amount of logistical planning is required for the M2O event. Escort boats, required by all teams crossing the channel, flights from Oahu to Molokai, board transportation, nutrition and hydration requirements, the list kept me busy and mind on task in the months leading up to the event. I designed a Team Canada, Molokai to Oahu logo, and good friend Sean Sweet from Sweet Waterwear printed jerseys that we would auction to raise funds. Norm focused on establishing the Stand Up 4 Great Bear Charity, the cause that we chose to paddle and raise money for. Hann started the Stand Up for Great Bear organization to raise awareness for and understanding of the significance of the Great Bear Rainforest in northern British Columbia, and the threats that it’s pristine future faced.

I arrived in Hawaii on July 25^th in order to train for a coupe of days in similar conditions that we would race in and to familiarize myself with the tricky finish. There was no doubt in my mind that my conditioning was up to par, however no amount of endurance training alone would get me across the channel. Training on the flat water at Heffley Lake was a far cry from the open ocean swell, current and winds that we would endure, if any single variable would affect our performance, this one would. It was also common knowledge shared by all competitors that if you were fortunate enough to manage the first 30 miles of open ocean, the final 2 of the race were the toughest. Several trains of thought make up the strategy for planning a route across the channel, rum line straight to Oahu, or push further north to lessen the risk of being swept away into the abyss by the south current and NE winds. Either route would serve up extremely challenging conditions resulting from backwash and currents along the infamous China wall, then straight into Hawaii Kai, through a shallow reef and surf break against 20 plus knot headwinds in the sprint for the finish. I had an uneasy stomach just thinking about it.

Competitors from around the globe began arriving in Waikiki in the few days preceding the race. It helped to ease the pre-race anxiety by “talking story” with legendary Pipeline Master, Gerry Lopez, surf icon Dave Kalama and other seasoned competitors. We talked board choice, weather and of course last minute navigational strategies that would be dictated by the days weather. This was truly a waterman’s event that would require the combination of many skills to ensure success.

One of the most difficult things for me, a surfer from the soul, is to be in a surf destination before a big race and not surf! Despite explicit instructions from my trainers and wife to rest in the days leading up to the event, how could I pass up perfect paddle surfing conditions at all of Waikiki’s infamous breaks. As fate would have it, two days before the race, paddling into a wave in hard offshore wind at “Publics”, with Norm,  I heard a “pop” and was overcome by the excruciating pain of a torn oblique muscle. SUP, an activity well know for its “core” conditioning, relies heavily on those outside abdominal muscles for power, and here I was, now unable to even paddle a single stroke on my right side just 48 hours before the race of my life, I was devastated. Consultations with local doctors delivered my only option, maximum doses of ibuprofen and a girdle like torso sling to stabilize the muscles. Not a perfect solution as the sling would hamper my breathing, however I was not about to quit now.

The following night would have us grocery shopping and provisioning our escort boat, “Enzo” with necessary nutrition and hydration. The escort boat would depart Saturday morning for Molokai, while Norm and I caught the 10am flight over, not willing to chance pre-race sea sickness the day before. The flight was amazing as we flew right over the treacherous but beautiful open ocean that we would be crossing in less than 24 hours.  Butterflies were back! We arrived at Kaluakoi Beach mid day and simply rested in the shade, looking out over the long stretch of ocean trying to anticipate our coming fate. We were fortunate enough to have connected with some local racers, friends of friends who invited us to crash at their luxurious condo the night before the race, a much better option than the lounge chairs around the pool as our hotel reservation was somehow lost and the entire islands accommodations were sold out.

Five am came fast on race day. Loaded with ibuprofen, and a hearty morning breakfast of oatmeal and toast, we were ready. To look out at over 100 plus escort boats that had now converged in the bay was nothing short of a spectacle! Last minute preparations of equipment and the final strategy for the day’s race were in place. Norm would start the race, me on the escort boat until our first exchange 30 minutes in. The plan was that we would each take 30-minute intervals, then 20 and finally 10 for the final few miles. Enough for a rest but not long enough for our muscles o cool down.

At 6:45am the traditional “Pule”, Hawaiian Prayer would have all of the competitors, hand in hand in a large circle on the beach. The Ka’iwi Channel had taken the lives of many courageous watermen that challenged her powers in the preceding centuries. The local Hawaiian elder asked and prayed for a safe crossing for all competitors, it was a very moving moment.

Eight am was game time, and it was time to “bang” as Norm coined it. Norm was out of the gate and paddling hard. He is a tremendous athlete and competitor and I could not think of another fellow Canadian that I would have wanted to share this experience with! The first few miles immediately served up some challenging conditions. My heart was pounding right out of my chest as our escort boat raced ahead of Norm about a 100 meters, as it slowed, paddle in hand I leapt from the rear of the boat into the channel, waited for Norm and swapped out. This was the first of many perfect exchanges that we executed throughout the day.

The wind, as forecasted was blowing hard at 20 knots out of the NE with a strong current running south, perfect conditions given my injury. We had to avoid getting too enticed with catching all of the 8-10 foot plus waves and stay on our planned course, maintaining a north line, otherwise we risked getting too far south and subsequently facing a long run back upwind at the finish. In the end, of the estimated 7850 strokes each, I paddled less than 50 on my right side to maintain course! Thank Duke (Kahanomoku) for that one!

Our boat captain and crew were amazing. Johnny maintained a perfect course while Justin and crew assisted by throwing a buoy out to drag us back into the boat, saving energy between exchanges. Time passed quickly on the boat, hydrate, eat, rest and back to baggin, we were on fire! One of the local Hawaiian competitors suggested the night before to take the time to enjoy where you are, he said that after your exchange, waiting for the escort boat to circle back, just relax and look down into the 2300 feet of ocean below you. I made a habit of doing this on every exchange, we rarely seen another escort boat mid channel, bouncing up and down in the massive swell looking down into oblivion is a life altering experience.

After several 30 minute exchanges, we were down to 20’s, endurance feeling fabulous, but the legs were taking a beating balancing through the swells, wind chop and current, all of which were coming at us from a different direction. Many times during the race I dug deep, recalling all of the support and well wishes from friends and family to keep me on pace, this was not just for us, it was for all of Canada!

Several exchanges later I looked at the boats GPS and could not believe that we were already over half way! We were ahead of our desired pace, a 6-hour finish, feeling great, and having the time of our lives! I could not resist and grabbed my cell phone to call my wife Brenda at home. Over the past 24 years of marriage, she has been nothing but completely supportive of my endless adolescence, extended surf trips, motorcycle trips into Central America, and now this. Brenda had sacrificed as much as I had for this race and it was as though she was right there with me all the way. Thanks babe!

Our teams navigation skills proved bang on as we paddled in on the island of Oahu. Coco Head was well in sight as was the China Wall and her rumbling, turbulent waters ahead. We would round out the 20-minute exchanges and start in on 10’s as we moved in on Portlock Point in Hawaii Kai. Despite most competitors dreading the enormous headwinds that awaited the final miles, along with them came calmer seas. Still much larger chop and current than Norm or I were accustomed too, but much closer to the conditions that we trained on. Norm brought us around Portlock, we exchanged and I navigated through the surf break and reef as practiced a few days before, back to Norm for a beautiful jaw dropping inside left-hander and the final sprint in was mine! Seeing those two huge red buoys at the finish line was a dream come true. I have never paddled harder in my life. I trained for the finish, no matter how exhausted; I had another gear in hiding! As I crossed the line to a roaring crowd on the beach, I could see our time on the clock, 5:49:23! I immediately turned back and paddled back to Enzo to pick up Norm so that we could both paddle through the finish together as a team. Jubilation, a triumphant finish for the first Canadian SUP team in the Moloaki2Oahu. 55^th out of 163 competitors, and had even finished ahead of many highly respected Hawaiian teams. We were very pleased to say the least!

In the days following the event, naturally while every other ocean dwelling competitor recovered and rested, Norm and I chased waves in Waikiki. Warm water, surfing in boardshorts, are you kidding…rest?  I had to learn how to paddle surf while paddling only on my left, but was stoked just to be out there with a good bro and the events memories top of mind. At one of the localized surf breaks where we were scorned and hassled as “visitors” the previous week by a couple of agro locals, the same crew was in the line-up and chirping again. Another Hawaiian that we made friends with stepped up and said, “hey, these guys just paddled the Channel brah, the agro locals offered us the next wave.”

So with that said, I’d been looking for a go-to flatwater board for a while… The Starboard K15, though incredibly fast on glassy and smoother conditions, was just too much of a challenge in the cross chop conditions we usually get around here in West Vancouver, and my all rounder boards just didn’t cut the mustard when it came to longer distance flatwater cruising.

Enter the Starboard Race 12’6. The 2011 Starboard Race is an update to the 2010 Surf Race designed by Brian Szysmanski of North County Paddleboards and was originally designed with an eye to competing at the Battle of the Paddle, a rough and surfy course where stability can be just as important as overall glide, which on paper seemed to fit my needs perfectly.

My first decision was width as the Race is available in three different widths. The 27″ is designed for lighter riders and calmer conditions, the 29.5″ for larger paddlers, and the 31″ for recreational paddling. I opted to go with the 29.5″, and am very happy with the decision.

The other option with this board is the availability of an AST or Brushed Carbon construction. Here I opted to take a deep breath and fork over the extra cash for the carbon model. This is something I’m extremely happy to have done, as the carbon construction probably makes up for half of the reasons on why I love this board so much!

Field Test and Design

The most striking, and perhaps confusing, part of about the Race is the amount of rounded volume up front. As such, the Race doesn’t exactly cut the water like a typical displacement design, but this doesn’t seem to matter… Most people find it to be just as fast as boards like Bark, House, and other conventional displacement hull designs.

The concave bottom, slightly dug out cockpit and sharp tail rails both help to dramatically increase stability and in my opinion are the primary benefits of this design… Allowing the the paddler can focus on stroke technique and building speed, instead of having to concentrate on trying to remain balanced on the board.

The deck remains reasonably dry in all conditions, and there are a couple strategically placed holes on either rail to ensure drainange in rougher conditions.

The deck pad is quite unique in that it actually wraps over and down the rails at the center of the board. This not only helps to cut down paddle impact damage, but also makes for a good place to lean the board against when you’re on a rocky beach.

I found that the 23″ Race Fin provides a good mix of tracking and maneuverability, but I’ve opted to switch out for the Starboard Bamboo Race fin, which increases straight-line tracking even more, while making it a bit harder to turn the board. Maneuverability is not a big deal for me, since I’m using the board for point to point touring, but if you’re planning on racing on a short course circuit like the Battle of the Paddle, then you’d probably want to stick with the 23″ fin.

Brushed Carbon

Though the price increase over their standard AST is substantial, brushed carbon proves to be a massive improvement both on you walk to the beach, and on the water.

The single greatest benefit is the ability to push the board into position with your legs when encountering cross chop conditions. As mentioned, we experience a ton of these sorts of conditions around here, and on heavier boards I have to put a ton of effort into keeping the board tracking straight, or risk getting knocked off. On the lightweight carbon, it’s much easier to force the board back into position and continue on your way.

Starboard builds their carbon models with an EPS core. Though this might mean the board is a touch heavier than a true hollow carbon construction, the benefits here is that the EPS core helps to retain the board’s natural feel. Hollow carbon SUP constructions tend to feel like you’re paddling an empty tin can.

The board’s brushed paint finish is also worth a mention. Though a natural black carbon fiber finish looks absolutely kick ass, problems arise when the air inside the board expands in hotter weather. The brushed paint finish helps to keep the board cool, thereby minimizing the risk of sun damage. It also has a cool, imperfect rat-rod sort of look to it, which also does a great job of hiding scuff marks and dings.

Overall Impressions

If you’re looking for a fast, versatile race board, or just a fun, stable and fast board to tool around the flatwater, then the Starboard 12’6 Race earns a very strong consideration. Spring for the carbon if you can, but I’m sure you’ll find the AST version to be a highly capable board that will be suitable for pretty much anything except for riding waves!

Thanks for reading and in closing, here are a few photos of the board…

Lina has been stand up paddleboarding for the past two years, participating in a number of SUP races, including the weekly Tuesday Night Races at Deep Cove Kayak, Kalamalka Classic, and Battle of the Paddle California.

She’ll be supported by kayaker Andrew Dye, a whitewater kayak instructor with over ten years of experience padding in and around the rivers around BC, Britain, and the French Alps.

Both Lina and Andrew have participated in numerous multi-day adventure races, so both are well experienced to take on this sort of an ambitious endeavour.

Expedition sponsors include Trident Sports, the North American distributor for Starboard, Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak based in Deep Cove, North Vancouver, national retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op, Icebreaker Apparel, and paddle builders Kialoa Paddles and Werner Paddles.

In Lina’s words…

My dream of paddling down the Yukon River will finally become a reality, in SUP form. In 2010, I pursued the sport of SUP through instructing and racing. My increasing passion for SUP, has driven me to explore different areas and different bodies of water via SUP, leading to the idea to paddle the Yukon river (Whitehorse to Dawson). As far as I can tell, I will be the first to complete this route on a SUP. Through this expedition I hope to enhance my sense of pursuing and reaching my dreams and help others take the first steps to develop, accomplish and relish in their dreams and or passions through my blog, pictures, and stories shared.

The Yukon is full of exciting and undamaged wilderness. Protecting our environment is an important issue in our world today. Throughout and after the expedition, I hope to promote, educate, and cherish the surrounding environment of the Yukon River. Clean water is becoming a prominent issue worldwide. Paddling on such pristine water is another way to appreciate its importance, beauty, and power.

I would also like to promote the sport of SUP. Andrew and I plan to record our journey with photographs and point-of-view video, allowing us to write a blog, and produce a short video capturing the essence of the expedition. Andrew will provide safety support and to help carry gear by kayak.

I aim to motivate others to follow their dreams and passions, and get more people enjoying the outdoors in a variety of capacities. Too many people suffer from symptoms such as overstress, depression, and anxiety, which may lead to other health problems and further complications. I hope that through outdoor recreation people are able to free themselves from fear, let go of their comfort zones, and live the life they want to live without any regrets and full of passion.

I am a teacher and through my work I see that we have youth with unique talents, passions, and dreams. My desire is to reach out to as many youth as possible through role modeling, instruction, discussions, and pursuing goals.

Adolescents are blessed with gifts, dreams, and desires, and they should acquire the skills to allow them to develop confidence and have the support of others to help them reach their full potential. The outdoors is just one of many avenues to accomplish this and I will focus on this through the expedition.

For more information, check out:

• http://linaaugaitis.blogspot.com/
• www.andrew-in-bc.blogspot.com
• Flickr Photo Account
• Vimeo Video Account

Good luck guys!

Come make a splash! Learn new skills, demo canoes, kayaks and paddleboards, meet fellow paddlers. Paddlers of all skill levels welcome. Paddlefest is a series of urban paddling events developed by MEC to support the enjoyment, growth and safe practice of paddling sports across Canada. Note that clinic registrants are entered in a draw to win a stand-up paddleboard (Jimmy Styks Beaver) and a paddle (Cannon Adjustable).

Register online at www.mec.ca

Stand Up Paddling Event for you and Man’s (or Women’s) Best Friend, Your Dog

Stand Up Paddle boarding is the fastest growing water sport in North America.  It’s so easy that most people can do it, despite the pre-conception that the boards are very tippy.   Basically you are paddling a large surfboard with a long paddle.  It has grown in popularity in California, and Hawaii and the enthusiasm is working its way north to Vancouver.  It’s a relaxing way to get out on the water.  You can see into the water better than in a kayak providing a different perspective for viewing sea critters.  For those who like exercise it can be a great core workout.

June 5, 2011 enjoy ½ price Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals if you bring a four-legged friend on the water with you.

Where: Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre, 2156 Banbury Road, North Vancouver

When: All day Sunday June 5, 2011  9 AM – 7 PM

Skill level: You should be competent on a Stand Up Paddle Board

Rental Rates: $30 for 2 hours minus 50%

Contact: 604-929-2268

Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre has a large fleet of Stand Up Paddle boards for rent.  We offer lessons ranging from Introductory  to “SUP Fit” (Fitness on a Stand Up Board.)  We conduct weekly fun races.

For more information, check out DeepCoveKayak.com!

We are organizing the 3rd year of the Vancouver Island SUP Series!
Each race is hosted by different establishments however Surf SUP organizes the series.

Every races has the following components:

• 10:00 Registration
• 11:00 am start
• Categories: Groms, Youth, 12.6 & Unlimited
• Includes BBQ & Prizes
• $30 Registration

The Dates are as follows:

• Race#1- Comox june 5
• Race#2- Cadbourough Bay Victoria June 19
• Race#3- Parksville july 10
• Race#4- Ucluelet august 7th
• Race#5 Comox august 20-21 Finale- Canadian waterman festival

On the saturday prior to these events Surf SUP will be offering the iSUP program. The iSUP program is a program designed to enable disadvantaged youth to partake in Stand up paddle boarding. We would like to promote SUP to show how much fun living a healthy active life style can be. This program is free to disadvantaged youth and native communities on the coast.

For more information about the events & to stay up to date with other awesome activities were doing check us out on facebook

www.surf-sup.ca

We are also organizing the Canadian Waterman Festival
It runs from August 19-21st  I have attached a poster for the festival.
the website is www.canadianwatermanfestival.com
This will be the series finale and is going to be a very exciting event for all paddle sports!

The race offers two distances, a 5.2 mile and a 12 mile course.

Check out SoundRowers.org to register, or for more information.

Board the Fjord SUP Race presented by Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Centre is coming on September 18th, 2011 to Deep Cove in North Vancouver.

This will be a marquee event… Lots more information to come and will be posted here as it become available!

Update: More information is now available, click here!

Check it…

As we come down to the wire here on the Big Island, we are looking at an ENE swell that will arrive in the early hours of Wednesday morning to provide the waves we are counting on for the main event of the Hawaii Island Finals. The contest is currently on hold until then to make the most of the ideal conditions that are on their way

Visit StandUpWorldTour.com for all the details!