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Molokai Holokai SUP Race – Sept. 4 2010
Molokai Holokai SUP Race – Sept 4, 2010 – Molokai, Hawaii Presented by Molokai `Ohana Surf Club The first annual Molokai Holokai isn’t just another downwind race for stand up paddlers. It’s an opportunity to discover one of Hawaii’s fastest, and least known, down-winders. It’s also a chance to give back to the island which [...]
Tropical Blends/Kyle Bernhardt Paddle Team Shines on the 4th
CONGRATULATIONS – one and all! Team Results: Akeo Cuban – 3rd – Men’s Unlimited – Rudder (29:01) Dale Hope – 3rd – Men’s 12′-6″ Stock SUP 50 – 59 (32:59) Ray Shiraishi – 2nd Men’s 12′-6″ Stock SUP 50 – 59 (32:37) Monique Maronesco – 1st Women’s 12′-6″ Stock SUP 30 – 39 (35:31) Kyle [...]
Jason Lau – Queens
Jason had a chance to try out the new 16 pound Rawson 9-0 Extra Lite at Queens. Imagine the results in bigger surf. Thanks for the shots Jason!
Down the Coast
Check out this short video of an evening coastal run on the white 14′ down wind board. Was a pretty calm day but you can see the board catching even in the small stuff. Lot’s of fun.
Point to Point Boards
We’ve been trying out a number of new down-wind boards in preparation for the upcoming season. Our focus has been on the 12′ 6″ and 14′ range thinking these would be the easier boards to handle. The results have been very positive with faster and faster runs. For my money, I think the displacement hull [...]