Hovie SUP is now taking Pre-Orders on their new Nomad exploration model. First delivery will be March 15th or sooner...12'x31.5"x5.25", this exciting new model will paddle you and your gear any distance you can handle... email us for more info - info@hoviesup.com
Stand up paddle fitness trainer, Nikki Gregg, has been on national tour white water stand up padding and teaching stand up paddle fitness boot camps in lakes across the country. According to Nikki, "there's nothing worse than a boring workout!". Stand up paddling seems to be the silver bullet cure.Coming in November, Nikki will have a regular column in Stand Up Paddle Surfing Magazine entitled, "NRG Stand Up Paddle Fitness by Nikki Gregg". We are excited to have her come on board and share her knowledge of fitness and training applied to stand up paddling.
According to Nikki, she was raised to be the energetic girl she is thanks to her parents who instilled in her the desire and knowledge to pursue a life of healthy living. From her beginnings as a gym rat at age 14 to the growth of NRG Lifestyle Fitness Training, Nikki has been on the cutting edge of personal fitness training.
To learn more about Nikki Gregg, visit her online at www.nikkigregg.com
Also check back soon for Nikki's new column on www.supsurfmag.com
Thanks Sparky. your Battle of the Paddle was insane! 500 paddlers, 5000 spectators, and over 90 vendors, yes, SUP is the largest and fastest growing sport in the world! Hovie SUP had a very good showing. Brenda Scott Rogers flew in from Kauai to paddle her first SUP race and won her division, woman's 50 and over, and finished an outstanding 4th over all for the women... Look out girls, Hovie's going to build Brenda a super board... Great demos, lot of fun... Look forward to next year...
Hovie SUP is very proud and happy to announce our latest new authorized Hovie SUP dealer in Santa Barbara County. Surf Country located at 109 S. Fairview in Goleta, CA – P: 805-683-4450… They are a classic real surf shop, with all your surfing needs and now have added SUP to their lineup. If you live in IV, Goleta, or Santa Barbara, you can now see the new Hovie SUP lineup. Doug as the Grand Sport in house now!!!
Battle of the Paddle
October 3 & 4
Doheny State Beach
Now come celebrate the modern West Coast waterman’s lifestyle at the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez’s Battle of the Paddle, a stand-up paddle festival and exposition with a series of races and demonstrations that offer ocean athletes of all ages and skill levels the chance to experience this exciting new sport.
Staged at Dana Point’s historic Doheny State Beach, the Battle of the Paddle is more than an ordinary paddle race. For the sport’s elite paddlers it presents the greatest championship styled SUP race featuring an offshore course that tests not only endurance but also the open-ocean and surfing skills of the world’s best watermen and women. Not to mention a cash purse of over $25,000.
On Saturday October 3rd in the Elite Race, invited competitors on stock (12’6”) SUP boards, will complete multiple laps on a circuit that will include paddling through the surf and beaching their equipment for a short sand run around a course flag. Also, on Saturday (Oct. 3) will be the hugely popular Open Age-Group Race open to everyone no matter what type of SUP craft you prefer to paddle. Last year’s Open Age-Group Race had the largest SUP field ever assembled and this year’s race is promising to be even bigger and will include a new festive costume division.
Sunday October 4th the SUP Distance Race will be open to all SUP craft categories (12’6” stock, 14 ft. and unlimited) and racers will paddle a scenic ten mile course from Doheny State Beach to San Clemente Pier and back. Additionally, there will also be an exciting SUP Surf Relay Race for prize money to close the Battle.
This year Hawaiian organizations Na Kama Kai and Kanalu will be on site shaping ancient style surfboards and providing cultural education and ocean awareness programs. The Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association will be organizing kid’s activities throughout the weekend and will include an art clinic with surf artist Drew Brophy.
At the SUP Expo you’ll meet the world’s best shapers and manufacturers, check out their latest board designs and paddle innovations and be able to purchase these goods at steep discounts. Naturally there will be demo boards and paddles of all shapes and sizes available for those who want to perfect their stroke or even try SUP for the first time.
Everyone who enters The Battle of the Paddle will receive a free pair of Rainbow Sandals, event tee and lunch. There will also be a special awards luau and aloha concert hosted by the Hawaiian San Onofre Surf Club on Saturday evening October 3 featuring Titus Kinimaka and Ekolu Kalama. All event proceeds to go to the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association.
Whether you’re racing for the prize or just getting started, The Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez’s Battle of the Paddle is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Southern California’s original surf lifestyle, and the dynamic new surf/paddle discipline known as stand-up paddling.
Tidelands Park Coronado Island was the location and what a turn out... We had at least 50 different people demo the Grand Sport models... I want to thank Scott Bass on the supply of new paddlers... Special thanks to Monica Hernandez in trusting we could teach her to SUP... Great Job Monica...
Check out Havasu Surf and Sport - http://havasusurfandsport.com/
FIRST ANNUAL LAKE HAVASU
PADDLE TO THE CHANNEL
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Come celebrate in the worlds first annual stand up paddleboarding world championship to be held in Lake Havasu. The worlds fastest growing water sport combining surfer's balance skills with canoe paddlers endurance and speed. It should come as no surprise that an SUP event of this magnitude would be held here where all things water sport related are celebrated. This event will be held the week prior to the Jet Ski world finals in the same location.
Come participate and make history at the Paddle to the Channel!
Staged at the Crazy Horse campground (Home of the Jet Ski World Finals). This race site lends itself to the perfect atmosphere to competitors and to spectators alike. Spectators will have the chance to view the race from the grandstands on the beach or from the World Famous London Bridge. Not only will they be able to mingle with the athletes but will also be able to check out the latest in what the SUP world has to offer at the various vendor sites.
DATE:
October 10, 2009
Races start @9:00 am
Awards ceremony immediately following race
VENUE:
Crazy Horse Campgrounds - North Beach Area
CLASSES:
Men's 40 and under 12'6
Men's 40 and over 12'6
Women's 40 and under 12'6
Women's 40 and over 12'6
Open class
juniors
Exhibition Race New Comers, Amateurs Run what you brung. One lap race for prizes and giveaways.
FORMAT:
8 lap circuit race (approx. 1 mile) per lap featuring the world's best Stand-up paddlers. Each circuit lap will include a short beach exchange with the final lap being the paddle to the channel and the finish at the world famous London Bridge.
Juniors (to complete 3 laps of course no beach exchange)
Winner of each category will be crowned the WORLD CHAMPION OF STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING!
