StandUP Paddle Planet

As reported on the Christian Science Monitor It’s been nearly 30 minutes since the last rideable wave rolled through first point at Malibu, and about three dozen surfers are cold and downright cranky. “Would someone please deposit a token to start the wave machine,” grouses one surfer. A few chuckles and pseudo dolphin cries later, a wave forms in the distance and a mass migration of surfers begins jockeying for position. “It’s mine, it’s mine,” a longboarder shouts as he maneuvers his 10-

Mickey Munoz after the Standup Paddle heat. Photo by Cathy Brunmier The crew down at Doheny on Saturday held the 19th annual Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau, where hundreds showed up on the sand to enjoy the day. The talk of the day was famous surfer and shaper Mickey Munoz, who amazingly entered three heats: surf, standup paddle, and a 4-mile standup paddle race that he did with his wife Peggy. Munoz, now 71, kept motivated throughout the day to honor his long-time friend, Dale Velzy, who

Kihei Canoe Club Offers Visitors a Guest Paddle Maui Online Guide The Kihei Canoe Club invites visitors to paddle their outrigger canoes with club members on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. They will provide all needed instruction and equipment. No previous experience is required. ... Gold Coast OC1 OC2 Relay Rambos Locker Outrigger Canoe Blog The sponsorships are: 3 nights for 4 people at Burleigh Beach Tower; Maui Jim sunglasses; Kialoa paddle - standup or outrigger paddl

Event: 5th annual Paddle for Clean Water Posted on September 11, 2008 by brandibratrude “You are invited to paddle out on surfboards, kayaks, standup paddleboards, canoes, and etcetera. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of the state of our water quality, the issues that are making it so, and what we can do to help rectify the situation. We will also be educating on the Seattle Chapter’s Sludge Campaign and showing our support to Save Sand Point.” The Surfrider Foundation Seat

Surfing legend Laird Hamilton is going back to the roots of his sport by teaching and practicing standup paddle surfing. Sandra Hughes reports.