Hovie Scout = long lasting SUP

"Just like our durable plastic kayak rental fleet, if I had it to do over again, I'd just have a fleet of Hovie Scout Stand up Paddle boards. Fiberglass SUP boards ding and crack, fins break-off and don't hold up. Repair is a nuisance. Hovie Scouts are virtually indestructible, fun to paddle and we can sell them off after 3 seasons to keep the NAC fleet fresh."

-Billy Whitford, Executive Director, Newport Beach Aquatic Center

SUP it up!

Krisztina Zur takes 1st place on her Comet

The 2011 Battle of The Bay went off in spectacular fashion this past Saturday October 29th with 158 paddlers taking to the water to do Battle for the inaugural Battle of the Bay Title. Under the blessing of a gorgeous Indian summer weather pattern that bestowed brilliant blue skies and a balmy 75 degree air temp the race organizers pulled together what is easily one of the most successful major SUP races ever held in the San Francisco Bay Area. Despite the presence of world class paddlers like Chuck Patterson and Dan Gavere it was Wild who simply dominated. Paddling his 12ft 6 Hobie Wild (pictured below right with Chuck Patterson at his right side) quickly distanced himself from the pack and seemed to be growing his lead with every stroke. If Wild was impressive Krisztina Zur was amazing. At times early in the race it looked like Zur had an honest shot at the podium ....in the men's division! With a stacked field that included Jenny Kalmbach, Morgan Hoestry, Gillian Gibree, and Karen Wrenn Zur left little to doubt as she navigated the technical course with power and strength that saw her taking the women's division win and the 8th overall placing.

Way to go Krisztina!!!

Hovie SUP Eilte Race team tackles BOP CA

Krisztina Zur 9^th place finish in the Women Elite Final out of 29 racers – CA

Spencer York 2^nd in 14’ age/class, 10 mile Distance, 24^th place overall out of 224 - CA

Cory Fults 1^st place to finish overall and age/class 12’6” stock in the Open race, 12^th overall Open race out of 333 racers – CA

Riley Ritchie 1^st to finish age/class, 13^th overall Open race out of 333 racers - CA

Betsy Risner 1^st place age/class, 3^rd overall women 12’6” stock Open race - UT

Mark Athanacio 3^rd place finish age/class 12’6” stock open race-FL

Amanda Wilson made the Elite women’s Final, and was the only east coast girl in the final – FL

Team Relay Race 16th Place out of 33 race teams

"Battle of the Paddle" Dana Point

Come join us at "Battle of the Paddle" Dana Point Sept 24 - 25 2011... Come see the new Comet race board and our 8 person Elite race team battle it out with the top paddlers in the world. Look for the Hovie SUP tent in the SUP Expo beach side.

Amanda Wilson takes another 1st place finish on her Comet

We want to congratulate Hovie SUP Elite Paddler Amanda Wilson on her 1st place finish in the Elite women’s division at the Sunshine SUP Race #4 on Saturday at Pompano Beach FL... Amanda paddled her new Pink Comet to victory, insane... Props also go out to Hovie SUP’s Mary Ann Boyle Willis and Mark Athanacio who also paddled their new Comets to very strong finishes as well...

Looking for a great racing paddle?

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I just received the new Kialoa Toro paddle and they really nailed it on this new design. This is the smoothest paddle I have every used. Entry in and out of the water is seamless, and no shudder what so ever throughout the stroke. Anyone looking for great paddle, this is the paddle!

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Mark Athanacio of Naples, FL signs on with Hovie SUP

Mark Athanacio of Naples, FL signs on with Hovie SUP to head up its Elite Paddler race team on the east coast... Here comes the Comet! Mark is one of the fastest paddlers on the US east coast. He will help manage the Hovie SUP Comet Elite race team in the east!