Had some time with some friends stand up paddling down at Dana Point Harbor this afternoon. A buddyʻs buddy came down and wanted to try the sport of the kings. We had a good time messinʻ around. Due to the swell conditions and his buddyʻs ability we made the call for flat water and fun! [...]
Entries from June 2008
June 19, 2008
Dana Point Stand Up Paddling
Spent some time at Dana Point Harbor working on some handling and paddle techniques with April. What a beautiful early morning, no wind, sun was out early, warm air… a get way to start the day. Check out the video of April doing her thing. This was the fourth day on her new Ron House [...]
June 18, 2008
Early morning Stand Up Paddle South
South swell = happy goofy footer… I was driving down to the Promise Land this morning, looked out the window and saw perfect A-frame waves. I wasnʻt expecting the wave machine that Akua installed overnight. Pulled up, caught up with Ron House real quick and we paddled out. Tide was low enough to help the [...]
June 16, 2008
SUPS Harbor Time
Shared some stoke with a gal that just picked up her new Ron House Stand Up Paddle Surfboard. We went down to the harbor and did a lap on the morning glass down there. Calm water is the best place to take a maiden voyage and get a feel for your new equipment [...]
June 12, 2008
The swell is fading
But there is still plenty waves to be had. It had the morning gloom but as l look outside down at the water, sunny day! The wind is barley blowing and the tide will be shifty soon. There is new Stand Up Paddle Surf video from this morning. The line-up [...]
June 12, 2008
San Clemente Stand Up Paddle Surf Contest
This event will be held during the San Clemente Ocean Festival on Sunday July 20th. This is the first Stand Up Paddle Surfing Championship ever held during the Ocean Festival. On July 19th the Stand Up Paddle Surf Race will be help, like last year.
As for the Stand Up Paddle Surf Contest, the event is [...]
June 11, 2008
Lazy Hazy South Swell
I have to admit that there are sometimes you feel a little spoiled while Stand Up Paddle Surfing. Case in point; when the sets rolling in and youʻre not scrambling for the peak trying to out paddle a 100 others for just one wave. Youʻre on a wave, look back and see if [...]
June 10, 2008
Kpapas Stand Up Paddle Session
There is a little south swell action producing some playful surf and we were able to enjoy a little bit of it this morning. Having some issues uploading the video so here’ s SUPS link:
June 6, 2008
Aloha Friday
What a way to start the end of the week. K-Mo and myself had a chance to Stand Up Paddle Surf it this afternoon. Waves were mo-bettah than shown here, after all who’s gong to take the pictures if we’re all surfing. Not crowded at all. The other Kyle, second guy [...]
June 2, 2008
Stand Up Paddle Surfing in Forbes
This month’s copy of Forbes Life -june 08 – is blasting the cover with Laird charging Teahupoo. I wouldn’t get to excited…seeing the cover I thought there would be a better spread… page 58 & 59, right after the million dollar Bugatti… you decide. How good is it?
So Laird charging Teahupoo, on [...]
