Stand Up Men

Werner Paddles has announced the introduction of two new Stand Up Paddles:  The Werner Advantage and the Werner Carve. Both paddles will be available to ship beginning September 01, 2008. As participation explodes in the Stand Up Paddle category, Werner is responding with new paddle designs that focus on the two aspects of the sport, touring [...]

Werner Advantage Stand Up (SUP) Paddle 2009   I saw the new Werner paddles yesterday on the way to doing a Hawaii Kai to Kaimana (9 mile) downwind run w/ Kainoa and decided to try it out.  This is my first real test of Werner SUP paddles.  I tried the Spanker version 1 a while back but [...]

Brian Keaulana talks about different stand up boards. There’s also a segment in the video where he gives a lot of tips, specially for beginners. Check it out. (click thumbnail to launch video)

Check out this cool video of a kid doing spins on a stand up board. It looks like he’s just gliding. For me it takes a lot more momentum. lol (click thumbnail to launch video)

2008 Haleiwa Joe’s Paddleboard Race Date: Haleiwa Joe’s Race Sun, Aug 31, 2008 Download and Print HALEIWA JOES 2008 PADDLEBOARD Entry Form Here Distance (m): 5 Course: Waimea to Haleiwa Start Time: 11:00 AM Organizer: Phone: 638-8208

I just got this sneak peek from Surftech to show what’s new in 2009. This shows all the boards, current and new including the new Joe Bark 14’ racing SUP coming out sometime in 2009.  These will be on display at the ASR show in September and some are just a preview. [Show as slideshow]

I just got this preview from Greg over at C4. It will be debuted at the ASR Show in September but we get the sneak peek. Click here to download the PDF Catalog

Check out Brian’s 8-6 board. It has a swallow tail and quad fins. This is what he rode at Noosa. Pretty sweet. (click thumbnail to launch video)[Show as slideshow]

Just in from Cynthia Derosier… Hi my marhvelous Surfrider Spirit Sessions supporters and dear friends! I’m sending out a plea for help on behalf of the kids I’ve told you about… As you know, the Spirit Sessions has been making great strides in empowering the at-risk youth appointed to us by the Hawaii Family courts. Many of them [...]

Hello Everyone, Hopefully those of you on Oahu got a chance to check out some of the action from this years Duke’s OceanFest that wrapped up this past Sunday. Competition took place for many of Duke Kahanamoku’s favorite water sports on the 118th anniversary of his birthday. The Great Hawaiian 105 KINE Luau went [...]

Just a short video recapping the excitement of the SUP event held during the US Open this year. (click thumbnail to launch video)

Here’s a short video clip of some kids having fun stand up paddling at the Surf n Sea Demo day. They make it look so easy. (click thumbnail to launch video)

Surftech officially opened their Hawaii Showroom Friday August 15th at their new location in downtown Honolulu. In celebration of the inaugural venture, Surftech held a Private VIP Party for its Hawaiian retail partners, local industry and friends and family made up of many of the local surfers and shapers. Kicking off with a [...]

Click here to read the original article By Dayton Morinaga Advertiser Staff Writer A lot of practice in little waves led to a big victory for Chuck Inman and Tiffany Rabacal. nman and Rabacal won the Waikiki Sandbox Bar World Title of Tandem Surfing contest yesterday at Kuhio Beach, Waikiki. The event is considered the world championship for the sport, [...]

I finally did my first race yesterday and it was harder than I expected. The course was 10 miles from Hawaii Kai (start in front of Marshall Rose’s house) on the Koko Head side of the Koko Marina bridge, around the last green channel marker (blinkey), past Diamond Head, around a buoy set outside [...]

C4 WATERMAN/HONOLUA SURF CO SUP EVENT Presented by Blue Planet Part of the Annual Duke’s OceanFest, Waikiki, Hawaii WOMAN TAKES DOWN SEA OF MEN IN PRO STAND-UP PADDLE EVENT Candice Appleby Wins C4 Waterman/Honolua Surf Co Pro & Women’s HONOLULU - (August 23, 2008) - In another first for the sport of stand-up paddle (SUP) [...]

Click here to read the original article By Dayton Morinaga Advertiser Staff Writer A year ago, there were 40 entries in a stand-up paddle surfing contest at Kuhio Beach, and almost all of them were professional surfers or experienced watermen. At this week’s C4 Waterman/Honolua Surf Stand-Up Paddle Surfing contest at Kuhio Beach, there were more than 80 entries, [...]

Here’s a video of the boards available for everyone to try at the Surf n Sea Demo Day. (click thumbnail to launch video)

I’ve been getting a lot of questions regarding the Duke’s race on Saturday.  Here’s the info I got: Beach Entries are ok.  Show up at 9 am with your form (click here for entry form) and check for $40 written to “Hawaii Paddleboard Championship”.  There is no beach entry penalty or late fee.  Registration table will [...]

A short video clip of Teene talking about the Steel Core Security Straps. Very good when you have to run to the market after a SUP session and have to leave your board on the car. Hopefully, I’ll get a chance to try these myself. (click thumbnail to launch video)

Part 2 video of the Surf n Sea demo day. (click thumbnail to launch video) [Show as slideshow] 12►

Sander from Surftech sent over these pics from the Outdoor Retailer Expo and demo day. I spoke with Joe Bark the other day and he was thrilled at the response from everyone. All in all, I hear it was a lot of fun and more proof that stand up paddling is here to [...]

HONOLULU - (Wednesday, August 13, 2008) — C4 Waterman, Premiere Productions and Da Kine present part 2 in the action-packed “how to” instructional series from the shores of Hawaii: Stand Up Paddle Surfing, Hawaiian Style, Volume 2: Advanced Instruction, Travel, Action. Get ready as the world’s top watermen take you step-by-step from basic wave riding techniques [...]

Check out this video I took of the recent Surf n Sea demo day. The event was a huge success. A lot of people came and got to try out several boards from C4 Waterman, Surftech and Southpoint. (click thumbnail to launch video) [Show as slideshow] 12►

This is a pretty funny event. What’s up with the kayak paddles? The Surftech SUP gauntlet, the 4th stage of Transworlds Cali Rally is definitely a historic event. Ironically both something stand up paddle aficionado’s and haters alike should be able to appreciate! (click thumbnail to launch video)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gretchen at Boardworks - gretchen@boardworkssurf.com (760) 722-8536 Oceanside, CA - (August 11, 2008) - The Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club’s 24th annual End of Summer Surf Contest & Beach Festival, to be held August 15-17 at Oceanside Pier, welcomes Boardworks as the new sponsor of the StandUp Paddleboard event that will be held on Saturday, August [...]

Cool video of Bonga Perkins and Brian Keaulana doing a spin challenge and having fun. Brian’s been practicing and uses a non-traditional method. It was pretty amusing to watch. (click thumbnail to launch video)

Check out this quick video I shot on how to remove the black scuff marks on the rails of a stand up paddle board. (click thumbnail to launch video)

I met Sam Pa’e at the Surf N Sea Demo Day and got a chance to check out his tiny stand up paddle board. I think he’s taken this in double and maybe triple overhead waves. As you will see, Sam’s not a small guy so it’s pretty unreal that he can ride this board. [...]

I was debating whether to exercise the other day because I was tired and out of the blue a friend of mine showed me these videos. After watching these videos I can definitely see the true meaning of motivated. It would be pretty awesome to see what they can do with some stand [...]

HONOLUA SURF Announce: Duke’s OceanFest Stand Up Paddle Events Presented by Blue Planet August 17-24, 2008 Queen’s Beach, Waikiki, HAWAII HONOLULU - (August 6, 2008) - C4 Waterman Honolua Surf, along with Blue Planet, are pleased to announce their 2nd annual schedule of events and activities as part of the upcoming Duke’s OceanFest at Queen’s Beach, Waikiki, August 17-24, [...]

[ August 6, 2008; 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. August 7, 2008; 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] C4 Waterman Announces: "Learn to Stand Up Paddle" Sessions at Outdoor Retailer Salt Lake, UTAH (August 5, 2008) - Here's a chance to learn Stand Up Paddle from three of the world's premier watermen, from Hawaii. C4 Waterman founders Brian Keaulana and Todd Bradley, and noted shaper/surfer/journalist Dave Parmenter will be "on the water" tomorrow, August 6th, [...]

I was waiting for the south swell that didn’t show up today.  Since I’ve been having fun doing downwinders and making decent improvements my new personal rule of thumb is that if the waves are less than chest high and the wind is 10 mph+ then I’ll do my best to go on a downwinder.  [...]

Congratulations to all who strived to be the King or Queen Surf Monkey this past weekend in Oceanside, Ca.. Over 300 athletes participated in the First Annual XTERRA WETSUITS Surf Monkey, either in the individual 1 mile ocean swim, 5k Beach run, 1 Mile Swim/5k Run Combo or 8 mile Paddleboard/SUP Race or [...]

I’m pretty late on a lot of posts and this is no exception. Spring break in March was a blast. We got in a week in Haleiwa on the North Shore of Oahu. Joe Blair was on island at the same time. Joe’s going to kill me but I have to tell this [...]

This was emailed to me today. SUP section 14 7 08 rulebook08 update.doc You can also click on “Continue reading…” link below to read the HTML version. 3. Stand-up Paddle [SUP] Discipline: A. STAND UP PADDLE [SUP] SURFING EVENT RULES: Introduction: SUP surfing is unique and can be done many ways but for competition it is important to set [...]

Here’s a short video clip of Joe Blair helping me touch up my board. The part with the spray paint is from a repair needed from hitting the reef and busting out my fin box. I got the board fixed but didn’t get any color at their suggestion. Needless to say, it [...]

Hello Everyone, Big thanks to Candice and friends, and everyone who participated in our demo day last Sunday. If you didn’t get a chance to try out a particular board or wasn’t able to make it, please contact us so we can set something up. Melissa Chang of the Honolulu Advertiser was also present and did [...]