StandUP Paddle Planet

As reported by Terry Rodgers for The Union Tribune. Pranksters have adorned a statue of a surfer on Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas in various costumes over the past 16 months, including a ballerina’s tutu. The sartorial sabotage perpetrated against the bronze artwork is a form of guerrilla resistance, a rebuff in this laid-back beach town to outsiders who try to claim surf culture as their own. One morning, the statue appeared with a broom attached to the surfer’s hand along with a sign th

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Stand-up paddle boards have become increasingly popular on Maui, and many places rent them so you don't have to purchase. I've never tried it, so I don't know how challenging it is or how hard it is to direct the board. In the second photo, it looks as if the paddle boarder is heading directly towards the swimmer. Labels: Maui ocean sports, ocean sports, paddle boards, stand up paddle boards

Hey folks! Gotta put this weekend's race on your schedule! Its gonna be great! The Becky Stuart Memorial event out of Oceanside Harbor. On-line registration is still up and running! Git'er done early and avoid the lines on day of race! Short course is 4.5 miles and starts around 9ish Long course is 9.5 miles and starts around 1130ish Race fee is $25.00 http://www.eteamz.com/socaloceanracing Parking is limited and there is a parking fee, so car pool if you can; Between the two "ishes" we h