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Second Hood River Race
June 26, 2009 · 5 Comments
I participated in the second race in the Hood River Big Winds series on Thursday, June 25th. I love the idea of a race series on Thursday night. Nothing much else going on, it stays light until ten in Oregon this time of year, and it’s a reasonable after-work drive from Portland. Diane packed a picnic dinner, we tossed the dog in the truck, picked up the grandkids from the OMSI Summer Science camp (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) and headed up the gorge. We got to the registration in plenty of time, had a quick... [Read the full story]
Gear
Camelback Life Saver
April 25, 2009 · 1 Comment
A bit of business–Camelback(tm) is a trade name of the leader in hydration packs. We’re using the name genertically because most people refer to hydration packs as Camelbaks. We’ll get to the Camelback part in a little bit, but first a little recap of current PFD requirements for SUP. If the U.S. Coast Guard has things their way, most SUP paddlers in the United States who paddle outside of the surf zone will be wearing a PFD and toting a whistle soon. I can’t say that’s a completely bad idea,... [Read the full story]
Places
Maliko V and Explanations
March 23, 2009 · 2 Comments
Wow, I thought conditions were wild yesterday. Today the mouth of the channel that leads out from Maliko Gulch looked like death and destruction. Waves smashing on the rocks on both sides of the channel, spray everywhere, huge chop in the channel and whitecaps with spindrift blowing off them outside. Perfect. There was even a whale on the upwind side of the channel, about fifty feet from the channel rocks, doing a strange body-flip tail slap that I’ve never seen before, along with pectoral slaps that I swear shook... [Read the full story]
People
Hawaiian Island Surf and Sport
August 2, 2008 · Leave a Comment
This shop has been on Maui since the lava first cooled. When I stepped off the plane in Kahalui the first time back in the early 80’s I rented my windsurfing gear there. I think the same people were working there–the only difference (other than the location) was that Lenny (the owner) had hair. Lenny and Dennis ponder the mysteries of watersports marketing–or maybe they’re just thinking about lunch This is one of the larger full-service watersports shops in Maui, and it is literally crammed to the... [Read the full story]
How-To
Advanced SUP Techniques
March 7, 2009 · 1 Comment
Written by Tom English www.AlohaWealth.com When people ask me why I surf with a paddle, my response is usually, “because it’s fun”. But when I think about it, it is really about the speed and power that a high performance board and paddle make possible. The paddle allows you to lean into turns harder and gives you more control. I think of the Rolling Stones classic, Let it Bleed, “We all need someone to lean on, and baby you can lean on me”, when I’m leaning into a turn that wouldn’t be possible with out... [Read the full story]
Events
Paddle Oregon Invites SUP
June 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Paddle Oregon, the premier canoe and Kayak adventure on the Willamette River is accepting reservations for their annual 90-mile, five-day trip. And for the first time they are accepting Stand Up Paddle surfers. This is a comprehensive excursion, including delicious northwest cuisine, daily baggage shuttle, safety paddlers, camping accommodations, showers where possible,entertainment, t-shirts, reusable lunch bags, ACA insurance coverage and logistical support. From the website: http://www.paddleoregon.org/ Now in its 9th... [Read the full story]
Blog
Paia Inn One Year Party and SUP Race
June 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Paia Inn is where I would stay if I was going to Maui and didn’t have a house within fifteen miles of Paia. Great place, very lively, private beach access to a nice break. Perfect place for a SUP vacation. We reviewed it about a year ago when they first opened, and just love the place. Right next to Lightning Bolt Surf shop and right across the street from Anthony’s, the world’s finest coffee joint. They used to throw really great parties on Friday night, but it got a little too big, so that had to chill.... [Read the full story]
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On The Water
How NOT to Launch
Just in case you were wondering, this is not how a boat should be launched Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts Read More →
Grumpy About Gerry Lopez
This is really irritating. A few weeks ago someone on the Standup Zone (http://www.standupzone.com the best forum for Stand Up Paddle Surfing around, including the little forum... [Read more]
2009 Stand Up Paddle Race/Distance/Downwinder Showcase Part 1
We chose an odd day for our showcase–a Tuesday–but we were running out of time and Maui Canoe and Kayak Club had a race scheduled for the weekend that included Stand... [Read more]
Stuey’s Story–The Penetrator
Stuey Campbell designed and built the Penetrator racing boards, a substantial departure from the design philosophy most racing board builders have been taking. I asked him to tell... [Read more]
New Starboard Lineup
I got a somewhat odd press release from Starboard today regarding their new catalog. I assume the release is not the full catalog, but it does show some of the new boards. Seems... [Read more]
Dry Pak Waterproof Phone/iPod Bag
I have a lot of waterproof cases–I love having music along when I do a distance paddle. So I have a H2O Audio case for my Video iPod. Then I wanted something smaller, so... [Read more]
Dolphin Rings
One of the best things about being on a Stand Up Paddle board is the marine life you can see. It’s always a privilege, even just looking at a little school of fish, or a... [Read more]
iPhone for SUP
Apple’s iPhone is a great tool for anyone, but it has some features and available applications that make it particularly great for Stand Up Paddle Surfing. The phone I’m... [Read more]
Holy Buckets!…Maliko 6
So maybe you’re getting tired of hearing about Maliko runs, I think this is the last one I’ll write up for awhile. But this one was kind of special, and perhaps a little... [Read more]
Off Topic, But Fun
I hope readers don’t mind these totally off topic videos. I don’t go scouting youtube for this stuff, but I get a lot of email correspondence from fellow nutcases,... [Read more]
OMG
I NEVER say that. Never. But OMG. Watch this video and tremble. It’s not SUP, but so what. It’s certainly surfing of a kind. Perhaps terrain surfing? Join the forum... [Read more]
Maui Alarm Clock
The heavy lump resting against my leg leaped from the bed and ran straight into the screen door, barking viciously. “What the hell is that stupid dog barking at” thinks I.... [Read more]
Field Reports
I participated in the second race in the Hood River Big Winds series on Thursday, June 25th. I love the idea of a race series on Thursday night. Nothing... [Read more]
Paddle Oregon, the premier canoe and Kayak adventure on the Willamette River is accepting reservations for their annual 90-mile, five-day trip. And for... [Read more]
Paia Inn is where I would stay if I was going to Maui and didn’t have a house within fifteen miles of Paia. Great place, very lively, private beach... [Read more]
I beat Dave Kalama at the inaugural Big Winds SUP race in the Columbia River Gorge at Hood River. Finished about five minutes ahead of him–long enough... [Read more]
When you perform any exercise it makes sense to have your body operating at optimal levels, and hydration is clearly necessary to achieve optimal performance.... [Read more]
A bit of business–Camelback(tm) is a trade name of the leader in hydration packs. We’re using the name genertically because most people refer... [Read more]
Rudder or no Rudder It’s immediately obvious when paddling behind a long board like the Penetrator that rudders are a necessary evil. Tap the rudder... [Read more]
George Herbert said that sometime in the 1600’s, still true today. Stand Up Paddle Surfing has plenty of detractors, none of whom have the slightest... [Read more]
Bob (Stoneaxe) remixed my SIC Animoto video. I like the results a lot. More active and upbeat. Shows that in Animoto, as in other things, less is more. ... [Read more]
You may wonder why there have been fewer articles in Ke Nalu recently, and why it’s taking so long to get the SUP surfing and SUP distance e-books... [Read more]