Team
World Class Speed
World Champion Andrew Logreco was first in the Stock Class (14′ no rudder) to cross the finish line following a grueling 32 mile solo paddle across the Ka’iwi Channel! His time was 5:25:53. It was an impressive effort as he finished well ahead of several competitors riding longer boards that were equipped with rudders…. His [...]
Two First Place Finishes
Congratulations to our champion on the stock 14′er designed by Kyle Bernhardt. World Champion Andrew Logreco finished his solo effort in 5h 26m!! Our relay team of Kyle Bernhardt and Jim Hayes finished in 6h 37m. Thanks Kyle for carrying the old man and Gary Murakami for the taking such good care of us during [...]
In Case You Didn’t Know
Ka’iwi Channel – translation: the channel of bones, aka: Molokai Channel.The Ka’iwi, or Molokai Channel has a centuries old reputation for being a treacherous body of water that has claimed the lives of many, from ancient canoe fleets, to fisherman and watermen. Today there are official races for outrigger canoe, surf skis, and paddleboards. Each [...]
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 [...]
Daniel Jones on a Greg Griffin ModFish
Still got a couple Greg Griffin ModFish boards down at the shop…come check em out!
Keoni’s Rumshpringa in the Mentawais
It took 2 days of flights, 3 days of waiting before we finally got into the water. The 12 hour motor out of Padang City on the Aileoitamarked the beginning of movie marathons, good food, good surf, and the end of our supply of Bintang. There were 3 goofy footers and 3 regulars on the trip, [...]