Call them now at (800) 726-4210 for the best selection and note that the photos shown here may differ slightly from the boards available.

	Board	Regular Price	Sale Price	SAVE!
	12’0 x 29 3/4 x 5 1/4 Naish Glide	$2,375	$1,875	$500
	12’0 x 29 1.2 x 4 3/4 Hobie ATR	$1950	$1,650	$300
	11’2 x 29 1/2 x 4.65 Hobie ATR	$1,895	$1,600	$295
	10’10 x 31 x 4 7/8 Walden	$1,695	$1,550	$144
	10’6 x 29 x 4 1/8 NSP	$1,295	$1,195	$100
	10’6 x 28 3/4 x 4 1/2 Hobie ATR	$1,849	$1,550	$300
	9’8 x 29 3/4 x 4 1/4 7S UBER fish	$1,595	$1,295	$300

They’ve also got a selection of used boards available, including:

11’2 Starboard Blend for $850
11’0 NSP for $850
9’8 7S UBER FISH for $950

Click here for all the details.

The majority of details have yet to be hammered out, but the classes and dates are set…

Starting the end of this Month the Island Series starts off.

Event Categories: Gromz (youth), Womens, Mens Can race with boards upto 12’6 boards, Anyone wanting to race the longer boards will have a chance to race in the open category.

The Series Begins in Comox, May 30th then,

Qualicum Beach, June 13th

Victoria, July 11th

Ucluelet August, 15th

And the Finale Finishes off again in Comox September 12th. Each Event starts at 11:00 a.m. So registration needs to be done before 10:30.

For More information contact Us at the shop 1-800-726-4210 or shop@islandlongboards.com

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!

Here are the details…

So you’ve been paddling around on the flat water, maybe even caught a few waves but want to get to the next level, come join Colin in Tofino for our first Paddle Board Wave Clinic.

Here are a few things we’ll cover -

• Surf Etiquette
• Assessing the wave conditions
• Getting through the waves to the outside
• Catching and riding your first wave
• Reservations on a first come basis, cost $95.00 per person.
• You must have your own board and paddle and be comfortable with your equipment.
• Date: 12 September 2009
• Time: 9am

We’ll meet at Wickaninnish Beach and assess the conditions and make a call on where we’ll spend the morning.

To reserve your spot and more info contact colin@islandlongboards.com

Pretty thorough article that features Colin Kearns from Island Longboards and Deep Cove SUP instructor Adam Cole…

It’s a warm, almost sultry evening in Deep Cove, a placid inlet tucked into the forest-bearded mountainside of Vancouver’s north shore. All kinds of self-propelled watercraft and paddles lie scattered on the beach: pastel-coloured sea kayaks, Clipper canoes and, stacked along the seawall, four new Starboard surfboards. A curious sight since the closest rideable wave is likely in Tofino, a six-hour drive away.

But these are “stand up paddle” surfboards, the latest summer toy. While catching a good wave certainly makes the emerging sport more fun, lively waters are not essential. SUP, as it’s known, can be done on flat lakes and rivers. And as celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey take up the activity to help maintain their beach bodies, it’s gaining popularity on the West Coast – and even places as unlikely as Edmonton.

Earlier this month, about 200 amateurs and 20 pro paddlers participated in the first International Pro/Am SUP World Cup in Hamburg for more than €15,000 ($23,500) in prize money. Organizers called it “an indicator of what is to come in SUP world.”

The modern sport has its origins in Waikiki, Hawaii: The famed “beach boy” instructors of the 1960s would keep their surf classes organized by standing up on a longboard and paddling from one pod of students to the next. The upright perspective also made it easier to determine where and when a set of waves would break.

But SUP was all but forgotten until about 2002, when pro surfers Laird Hamilton and David Kalama started paddling longboards to stay in shape in still water. Once the surf was up, they found that they could get more rides by standing up and paddling out through the water as opposed to lying prone and stroking with their shoulders and arms.

Now, “the sport appeals to athletes of all ages who want a full body workout,” says Adam Cole, a SUP instructor with Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak in North Vancouver. “It can be as relaxing or as vigorous as you want to make it.” The paddle stroke works arms and abdominal muscles, while standing on the tippy board improves balance.

Click here for the complete story!

New boards include:

• 12’0 Naish Glide
• 11’4 Naish
• 10’6 Naish
• 11’0 NSP
• 10’6 NSP
• 9’8 7S UberFish

Give them a shout at 1 (800) 726-4210 for more information, or check out their website at IslandLongboards.com!

Colin is offering two distinct programs this summer, Discover Stand Up Paddleboarding and Guided Coastal and River Cruises.

Discover Stand Up Paddleboarding

The first is an introductory group lesson called Discover Stand Up Paddleboarding, where you’ll learn all the basics… Everything from assessing beach, wind and weather conditions, how to carry the board, board and paddle selection, balance, paddling and basic safety and rescue techniques.

The Discover Stand Up Paddleboarding program runs every Wednesday and Saturday morning at 10:00am. Duration is two hours and gear rentals are included in the $75 cost per person.

Guided Coastal and River Cruises

The next program is aptly named Guided Coastal and River Cruises and is designed for those who have either completed the introductory Discover Stand Up Paddleboarding program or for people who have previous experience with paddle surfing. Dependant on conditions, the tour will either take you on a short tour along the Qualicum Beach ocean shoreline, or a guided cruise along the Little Qualicum River and estuary.

The Guided Coastal and River Cruises program is scheduled for every Wednesday afternoon at 4:00pm and cost is $75 per person, which includes gear rental. Duration is between two and two and a half hours.

Check their website for more information!

The second attempt at the 1st Annual SUP race finally took off with flying colours and style. Sunday, June 28, 2009 saw twenty three racers and a decent crowd of spectators enlighten the Qualicum Beach seawall for the event. The main focus of the race was on “FUN” and that was most definitely achieved. Although once again the wind was a challenge, every participant completed the race with a smile.

Stu Robinson of Comox – in his bright yellow jersey – took his second victory in as many races in the Men’s category, and will be a tough guy to beat in the future. In second place of the Men’s category was Dave Collins from Mexico, and following closely in third place was Olivier Bluzat from Victoria.

In the Groms (ages 10-17) Riley Richters from Lantzville won, followed by Carston Matlo (Victoria) in second place and in third place was Johnny Grove, also from Victoria.

The Boomers +45 easily kept up in the Men’s heat; Mike Matlo finished third overall and first in his category and the local man himself, Colin Kearns, finished in second.

The Women’s race was filled with excitement; there were more women than expected and it was a battle all the way to the finish for second (Holly Lefevre of Bowser) and third place (Yvette Macarthur of Nanaimo). Taking the Gold was Elysia Dempsey from Victoria, killing each stride on her 10 footer (the shortest board in the competition).

It was great to see the beach covered in paddle boards. There is so much to learn in such a new sport and the perfect strategy is on everyone’s mind. So keep it up! The first race is out of the way; practice hard and we’ll see you next year!

Thank you to everyone involved,

Scott “Scobar” Barbour

Yesterday I had the opportunity to join a few great guys at Cox Bay (land of lefts) for a Paddle Surf session. Surfing with Robby Naish, Dave Kalama, Michi, Tom and John from Quicksilver was a blast, thanks for sharing waves!

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