BAVARIA, Germany – Thursday evening, September 2, 2010, saw the tragic death of experienced standup paddlers on the Mangfall River near Munich, in Bavaria Germany. The two paddlers, Marcus Steininger and Nils Hornischer, decided to go for a quick evening paddle after work on a section of river that they knew well. The river was unusually high, and they were washed downstream quickly and over a low head dam. Trapped in the hydraulic at the dam’s base, the two men drowned. Both were equipped with life jackets, helmets and leashes (which ties the paddler to his board for quick recovery after a fall).
Ohana is pleased to announce the completion of the new unlimited molded race board. These boards are being fabricated in San Clemente, California under the control of our personnel.
Why do really good paddlers seem like they use less energy but go faster? Because they can sequence their coordinated movements into a efficient continually flowing series of executed moves. For every movement you have a set of muscles that enable you to make that movement, but you also have a set of muscles to do the opposite. Quite simply, a set to push and a set to pull. Which means if you don’t coordinate the firing of those muscles you could potentially be pushing and pulling at the same time, which means you’re fighting yourself (not efficient).
Eric Stearns ran away with 1st place in the open race on his new 14-0 open ocean racer to start off the events. Rob Rojas came in 2nd place in the elite and followed it up with a 1st in the long distance event. Stearns’ performance was very recognized with a 3rd place overall on his 14-0 behind the respected Chuck Patterson and Rob Rojas. Great job guys, incredible representation. Russell and Thomas “Maximus” failed to make the event after automobile troubles . . . blown motor . . . when they entered the high desert. Towed back to San Clemente.
You better hold on East Coast—especially OBX, VA, MD, and NJ—seriously. We’re psyched about the waves, but be careful. Looks like it’s a Cat 4. Buy white bread and milk. That’s what everyone here buys for some reason.
Hurricane Earl is now passing just to the north of Anguilla on its way WNW towards the northern extent of the British Virgin Islands. With a little luck, the core should pass north of the remaining islands- including Puerto Rico. However, strong rain bands are passing over the entire region, making for a rough Monday for sure. Earl is now just on the fence of being a category three hurricane. Weather conditions will improve tomorrow but then there is the next system to watch for. More on that in a moment.
Once past the northern Caribbean Sea, Earl will continue on its WNW path while under the influence of the high pressure area over the west-central Atlantic (Bermuda High as most people know it). Because the high is not large and does not extend over in to the Southeast, Earl cannot continue on its current path without turning more north. It is this turn to the north and when it happens that holds the key to who feels what effects from the Carolinas to Nova Scotia. A turn soon enough keep almost all the rough weather well offshore. A turn later or more broad would mean hurricane conditions could scrape the extreme eastern portions of North Carolina, Cape Cod and eventually Nova Scotia. Obviously, any more of a track west would result in a significant hurricane landfall in North Carolina to points north. What are the odds that the worst case here could happen? Just by going on the latest computer models, it would seem unlikely that Earl would get to 76 or 77 west longitude by 34 to 35 north latitude before the turn to the east. While a majority of the computer models show it remaining off shore, some of the so-called ensemble runs indicate a landfall. Ensemble models are runs of the computer models with slighly different variables to affect the final outcome. Think of them as “what if” models. What if the high were stronger to the east? What if the hurricane tracks more west now and turns north later? Those kinds of variables but not quite that simple. In any case, there is a chance that Earl passes close enough to the coast, especially the North Carolina coast first, to bring hurricane conditions. The NHC reminds us on their latest discussion that four and five day track forecast errors can be as much as 300 miles! Let’s assume for moment that the average error was only 150 miles at days four and five. If they were off too far east, and Earl were 150 miles west of this morning’s forecast plot, then Earl is sitting over extreme eastern North Carolina and from there, it could easily track over Rhode Island, eastern Massachusetts and even Maine. It’s that angle of turn that will be so critical. Right now, it favors a “wow, that was close” scenario but still has room for a more significant impact. I wish we had better answers but when they run up the coast like this, any subtle changes in track can have huge consequences later on. As far as intensity, Earl could easily become a category four hurricane as it moves over warmer and warmer water and experiences very favorable conditions aloft. There is good news in that Earl should weaken some as it turns north- how much and how soon remains to be seen. Once again, very dangerous ocean swells along with rip currents will be prevalent along portions of the East Coast. Surfers will continue to enjoy phenomenal wave action but average swimmers need to pretty much stay very close to shore. I expect a bevy of coastal advisories to come out over the next several days.
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 25 August, 2010 : – - YOLO Board announced the 2010 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series Champions following the final race event held on Thursday, August 19th at the WaterColor BoatHouse in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. The Unbalanced team composed of Jessica D’Aleo, Bernadette Leach, Amanda Martin, Gina Seton and Terry Strohmeyer won the Women’s Division.
Grayton Beach Fitness made up of Shane Babin, Stefan Daiberl, Paul Hunter and Chris Ogle took first place in the Men’s Division, and the SoWal Lifeguard YOLO team of Justin Cook, Sean Hughes and Gary Wise were champions of the Elite Division. A press release with further details is included below and attached are two photos taken by Chandler Williams of Modus Photography. The first is of the ladies of the Unbalanced team receiving their award and the second is from the Elite Division race.
Jeremy Riggs, elite stand up paddler and surfer, talent is amazing on the water and off! We’re working on a little cross training to increase his performance so he’s ready for any glide, bump or swell and for the surf this winter. Jeremy recently came in first place in his age group, 14 foot no rudder class, at the 5th Annual Naish Paddle Championships here on Maui July 18th. Jeremy finished with an impressive time of 1:18:45. Click here for more race info. This is the 5th year in a row he’s won the Naish rudderless division. I know he wants to keep this streak going!
“Suzie’s training keeps me at a high level of fitness without paddling. I’ve learned some really challenging exercises that are fun
Jeremy Riggs photo by Darrell Wong
Jeremy Riggs photo by Darrell Wong
and will keep me strong outside of paddling. I also want to prevent injury. The number one thing Suzie gives me is more confidence and now I feel more prepared. Suzie’s helping me out tremendously. I’m doing more, so I should be better. ”
Sea Paddle NYC’s Darian Boyle, John Denney, EJ Johnson – The Stand Up Paddle Show
8-19-10:
Darian Boyle one of the organizers of the Sea Paddle NYC talks to us about her career in sports and last week’s 28 mile Paddle around Manhattan benefitting autism. Visit seapaddlenyc.org
John Denney talks with us about his experience paddling the 28 miles around Manhattan and gives us the latest on the SUP scene in Jupiter Florida visit jupiterpaddleboarding.com
EJ Johnson joins us to talk about his packed schedule of paddling as he paddled in NYC and now is in Tahoe for the race this weekend and then headed to Germany. He rides for Starboard. Visit johnsonbigstick.com
Tom Losee co-founder of YOLO Board joins us to talk about his experience with the NYC paddle and the SUP scene here in SoWal Florida and the upcoming Seaside race Sept 18th in the Gulf of Mexico. Visit yoloboards.com
2010. Benefiting the local chapter of Surfer’s Healing and presented by Charleston Watersports, these fun events are open to men, women and kids, and all levels are welcome.
Race #1 was “Battle of the Paddle” style at Station 30 on Sullivan’s Island, with a 1 mile paddle bouy to bouy, a 100 yard beach run with paddle in hand, then back to the water for one more round. This was the first Saturday in two months where water temps weren’t through-the-roof, so it was a refreshing change of pace.
Each week we’ll change the course location, leading up to the championship race on Saturday October 9.
Race #2
WHEN: 9am, Saturday 8/28
WHERE: Brittle Bank Park dock, off Lockwood Ave downtown (near baseball stadium and across the street from Marriott)
Map: http://bit.ly/aMWdRH
WHAT: Brittle Bank is typically a flatwater area on the Ashley River. The course will be 5K, or roughly 3-3.5 miles. $5.
WHY: These Saturday races benefit the local chapter of Surfer’s Healing, a foundation for Autism. 100% of the proceeds will go towards boards for the kids.
Stay tuned here for more information, or email info@charlestonwatersports.com or call 843-884-9098.
With just over 2 weeks remaining until stop number 4 of the Stand Up World Tour, that will take place in Ibiraquera, South Brazil, tension is mounting: this is a crucial stop for the overall world rankings for 2010, as all athletes will be given a discard after this event, thereby dropping their worst result.
This means that a good result is all the more important here in Brazil and that their will without doubt be a shift in the World Rankings following this event and leading into the Finals in California.
SAN DIEGO — Catching a wave can do more than give you a paddling workout. It also boosts mood, according to a new study.
The results show going surfing for 30 minutes is associated with an increase in positive, upbeat feelings and a decrease in negative feelings as well as fatigue.
While the study was conducted on a general surfing population, the findings were true regardless of how frequently people surfed, how old they were and what their skill level was.
The results might not come as a surprise to those who surf.
“If you ask any surfer, he or she guaranteed will tell you, ‘Oh man, I feel a lot better after I get out,’” said study researcher Ryan Pittsinger, a doctoral student at the University of Iowa and a surfer himself.
This is a GREAT article following up on the video from Chuck Patterson where he was visited by a great white while surfing San Onofre.. I posted the video here: http://distressedmullet.com/?video=me-my-shark-and-i-my-gopro-video-by-chuck-patterson
I have been stand up paddling for the last 5 years traveling the world chasing waves, paddling long distance ocean channels and coastlines and racing. The sport of stand up paddling gives you such a great view of marine life as you stand on top of your board paddling through the oceans and lakes. I think that is one of the most intriguing beauties that makes stand up paddling so inviting. “You are your own captain of your ship, exploring the waters of the world”.
Ever since I have been stand up paddling, I have witnessed some unbelievable moments of mother Natures creations paddling in the ocean. I have had a Blue whale breech in front of me, startled a huge Marlin sunning itself on the surface, paddled along side dolphins, Grey whales, Whale sharks, Thresher and Mako sharks and in the last 2 years several Great White encounters.
9th Annual DUKE’S OCEANFEST Broadcast Live Around the World Via Webcast, August 25 through 28
Televised Around Hawaii on Oceanic Time Warner Cable digital 250 & 1250
www.dukefoundation.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 17, 2010
WAIKIKI, HI – The 9th annual Duke’s OceanFest, inspired by the iconic Duke Kahanamoku and his enduring ocean sports legacy, will commence a week-long celebration in Waikiki starting this Sunday, August 22, through Saturday, August 28.
The 2010 Duke’s Oceanfest will be webcast live on the internet at www.dukefoundation.org and televised live in Hawaii on Oceanic Time Warner Cable digital channels 250 & 1250, August 25th through 28th. Oceanic will also rebroadcast the event in Hawaii at a later date
The festivities of OceanFest will include a cultural opening ceremony; birthday celebrations and lei draping at the Duke statue in honor of Duke’s 120th birthday; ocean sports events; and many other cultural features. (Complete program of events can be found below.) In addition, Duke’s OceanFest t-shirts and other items will be sold each day at the Island Heritage logo tent at Queen’s Surf.
Revered worldwide as the “Father of International Surfing”, and a three-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming, Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968) developed his incredible ocean sports skills in the very same arena where Duke’s OceanFest takes place: Waikiki.
Duke’s OceanFest proceeds go to the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation’s (ODKF) college scholarships and athletic grants program that supports outstanding Hawaii scholar-athletes competing in water sports and volleyball.
An auction of a one-of-a-kind Duke Kahanamoku longboard by Maui Longboards (pictured above) as well as online and beach sales of commemorative 2010 Duke’s OceanFest t-shirts will go towards the ODKF college program.
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Sunday, August 22
10am Ho’omana Opening Ceremony, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon
Tuesday, August 24
7am Sunrise Blessing, Duke’s Statue, Waikiki, Honoring Duke’s 120th Birthday
Toes on the Nose/Gidget Kick-Off Party featuring Sashamon
8:30pm, Jimmy Buffet’s
Wednesday, August 25 – 7:30am-5pm
Kicker Audio Presents: Toes on the Nose Rabbit Kekai Classic
Gidget Pro Longboard
Bear Financial Group Inc. Tandem Championships
Thursday, August 26 – 7:30am-5pm
Gidget Pro Longboard
Kicker Audio Presents: Toes on the Nose Rabbit Kekai Classic
AccesSurf Challenged Athlete Surfing
C4 Waterman Surf SUP Race (Entry form)
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. – Brody Welte of Stand Up Fitness is proud to announce that “Paddle Fit” is the first-ever Stand Up Paddle-based fitness program to be sanctioned by the American Council on Exercise. Paddle Fit is an all-encompassing fitness program that consists of a complete physical assessment, group and personal training classes, thorough Stand Up Paddle training, SUP race training and land-based supplemental training.
“To be recognized by ACE is huge,” said Welte. “We have always promoted the natural core-enhancing workout that you get from Stand Up Paddling, but this program really shows the ultimate fitness potential of the sport. Add that to the fact Stand Up Paddling is fun and very easy to learn, and you have a fitness program that almost anyone will really enjoy.”
Paddle Fit was developed through a culmination of more than a decade of experience in personal fitness training and Stand Up Paddling. Welte’s fitness training experience includes training with renowned professional athletic trainer Todd Durkin (trainer for 2-time Olympic gold medal winning snowboarder Shaun White and National Football League Pro Bowlers Drew Brees and LaDainian Tomlinson). Welte also trained and partnered with Hawaiian “Big Wave Surfer” Dave Kalama, a champion Stand Up Paddler who is proclaimed to be the world’s greatest waterman.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
~Margaret Mead
I hesitate using the term, “wrapping my head around” in one of my blogs again, but that is exactly what I am trying to do—wrap my head around the incredible 28 mile journey around Manhattan for autism and the environment that is SEA Paddle NYC. I have never been more proud to be a stand up paddler, a “water woman,” an athlete, or a human being.
Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.
~Ryunosuke Satoro
Sitting out in the prayer circle the morning before the paddle start, you could feel the power of that ocean as it was about to be unleashed into the mighty Hudson. Professional surfers, financial analysts, salesmen and yes, maybe even a graphic designer or two crawled out from behind their desks, trekked from one coast or another to get to New York City and paddle for the cause. One participant even SUP’ed 1500 miles to get there. Close to 150 athletes collectively raised over $260,000, paddling for many grueling hours and making a difference in the lives of children and families dealing with autism.
When members of an army of about 150 paddleboarders lug their multi-colored watercraft through the streets of New York City this Friday, August 13th, they may get a few strange looks. And when their flotilla cruises along the city’s waterways, past some of its most famed landmarks, a few puzzled onlookers might stop to whisper in disbelief. But in a city that has endured more than its fair share of oddities, chances are that the 4th Annual SEA Paddle NYC will not be the strangest event that the Big Apple’s citizens have ever witnessed. However, it may very well be one of the most inspiring.
The SEA Paddle NYC, a 28-mile charity paddle around Manhattan organized by the Surfers Environmental Alliance (SEA), has quickly become a much anticipated summer event for paddleboarders and surfers alike. Participants must each raise at least $1,000 in order to join the event, and proceeds from the paddle benefit eight different autism charities, as well as the environmental goals of SEA.
Surfers and watermen from around the world, including legends like Gerry Lopez, Tom Curren, Darrick Doerner, Garrett McNamara, and Joel Tudor, have all been hooked by the event’s positive vibe, and this year’s addition of an Elite Paddle Race category, with up to $3,000 worth of prize money going to the winners, has also brought paddleboard hotshots like Slater Trout, Candice Appleby, and nine-time Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard Race champion Jamie Mitchell to the city.
But regardless of whether they’re world-class athletes or recreational adventure seekers, all the paddle participants say that the real reason to join is for the pure stoke of the event. “This is my third year doing the paddle, and I’m always really excited to be a part of it,” says New Jersey surfer and meteorologist James Gregorio. “It’s one of the highlights of the summer for me. Paddling around the most famous city in the world and seeing all these iconic landmarks from a completely different perspective is truly amazing, and all the money from this event is put to great use.”
John Beausang, a North Carolina paddleboarder and founder of the blog www.DistressedMullet.com, will be joining the paddle for the second time, and he says that as a member of the Cape Fear chapter of Surfers Healing, he has witnessed the impact that funds raised by the event can have. Surfers Healing, one of the beneficiaries of the SEA Paddle NYC, provides relief to autistic children by teaching them to surf, and Beausang says that with the extra funds donated by the paddle, Surfers Healing is able to offer its magical surf camp experience to even more children.
“It’s at least one day in these kids’ lives where they’re not the exception,” he says. “All the kids and parents at the camps are going through the same things, so the kids get to just relax and connect with the ocean through surfing. To see the stoke on their faces is a truly amazing thing.”
Beausang also says that supporting the SEA Paddle NYC’s other important goal, protecting the environment, should be as logical as “taking care of your playground.” Andrew Mencinsky, executive director of SEA, believes that’s exactly what his organization is doing, and although the correlation between environmental protection and autism awareness might not seem obvious at fist, Mencinsky says that hosting an event to benefit both causes was actually a very natural fit.
I’ve been thinking about this some more since writing this tip and have a couple more things that might help. The advice I gave is good for when you want to try and get over the white water, but what about when it’s to big and you can’t. I basically have three options to choose from. Options one and two are the ones I use the most.
Option one, approach the wave as if you were going to try and get over it, but at the last moment before impact prepare to shoot the board up and over the white water. Just as the wave is about to hit, shoot the board over it by leaning back and jetting the board forward. If it is a longer board you may need to take an extra step on the way out the back. Make sure you shoot the board with an upward projection so that it doesn’t come straight back into you. The whole purpose of this technique is to get the board over the white water so that it doesn’t pull so much with the leash and potentially take somebody out that is behind you. Of course your sacrificing yourself a little, but at this point it’s about damage control. Remember after shooting the board, get yourself down underwater in case the board decides to come back with the white water.
VIRGINIA BEACH – Four locals planning to paddle around Manhattan for autism awareness practiced during a 10-mile stand-up paddle event held in Virginia Beach on Saturday.
About 50 area stand-up paddle boarders came together for Stand Up VB, which benefited several charities: Surfers Healing VB, Team Hoyt VB and Surfers Environmental Alliance. They raised $6,000 for the organizations.
Doug Ellis Jr. of the North End was the first to complete the local paddle event.
Husband and wife team Ginny and Scott Cohen are directors of Surfers Healing VB, an autism outreach organization that provides a day of surfing for children with autism while their families enjoy the beach. Patrick McLaughlin of Croatan will join Ellis and the Cohens for SEA Paddle NYC, a 28-mile paddle around Manhattan.
“There’s a swirl of excitement around this paddle,” said Ginny Cohen.
This is funny. They call it “Sea Paddling,” think you have to sit and say you need a tetanus shot. You forget how new this sport is until you watch this video. Funny stuff and very cool.
Ohana team paddler Thomas “Maximus” Shahanian finished 1st powering through a very challenging and technical race. Ohana’s Will Rechenstein finished 3rd stating “. . . this was one of the greatest experiences I’ve had . . . ” Nice. All for a great cause, those affected with autism.
With his 9th Molokai title in the bag Jamie has been in the US to take part in a number of events including the 4th Annual Surfers Environmental Alliance SEA Paddle NYC http://www.seapaddlenyc.org/ . This is a 28 mile paddle race around New York. In addition to promoting participation Jamie is trying to raise money for Autism Awareness and SEA. You can pledge via the following site: https://seapaddlenyc.dojiggy.com/pledge/index.cfm?585F220810747778780A10727C7A677637525E3271077C00087B00
You can also join Jamie on the paddle as part of Team Mitcho. If you know of anyone who would like to paddle as part of the team and help raise awareness and funds for these great causes please let Jamie or myself know.
Jamie can be reached via jamie@jamie-mitchell.com
Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who you thin may be interested in either paddling or pledging.
Kind Regards
Justin Skinner
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RECREATIONAL PADDLE:
7:00 am—Participant check-in
8:00 am—Mandatory paddlers safety and instructional meeting
9:00 am—Start of Paddle
ELITE SCHEDULE:
7:00 am—Participant check-in
8:00 am—Mandatory paddlers safety and instructional meeting
9:30 am—Start of race
COURSE ROUTE:
The event starts at Pier 40 located on the west side of NYC at Houston & West Street.
- Paddlers will enter the water at the appropriate time via a dock with water access. - Any paddlers jumping off the Pier will be disqualified immediately. Paddler MUST stay in formation and paddle North up the Hudson River.
- Continue past the Intrepid Aircraft carrier, past the 79st boat basin and under the George Washington Bridge.
- Turn right into the Spyton Dyvil, which marks the start of the Harlem River where we will regroup for our only and take our only rest break and group photo.
- Proceed south past Fort Apache in the Bronx, through Harlem, and past the new Yankee Stadium
- Enter the East River at the legendary Hells Gate
- Hugging the west side of the east river passing by Roosevelt’s Island and the UN building while avoiding landing sea planes, which land on the water every few minutes
- Nearing the end of the journey (after approximately 6 hours) paddlers pass under the Williamsburg, Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge
- The finish is at the North Side of South Street Seaport where paddlers will exit the water via the stairs. Volunteers and safety patrol will be there to help with boards etc.
Since the day she was born, Miami Beach, FL, native and top East Coast paddleboarder Cynthia Aguilar has had two all-consuming passions — a love for the water and a desire to help others. She finally found the perfect outlet for both of her ambitions several years ago, when she began performing record-setting long-distance paddles to raise money for charity. Now, she’s about a month away from performing her greatest charitable and athletic feat yet: a 130-mile solo paddle from Cuba to Key West, which she hopes will raise $100,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
I am launching the events section this week. Please bear with me. Not all the events I’ve gathered have been entered into the new system. I’ll catch up and make htis more accurate as I fill in the gaps. I haven’t forgotten any of you. It’s just that the re-launch of the site takes time to populate.
If you can, send me the most up-to-date information on your event and I’ll add it to the events schedule.
Hey guys,
Wanted to send you a link to check out My Local Lineup where they picked up our post-race blog post from Deanwatersports.blogspot.com, PLUS video + pics!
John, thought this would be cool to share with your friends in Wilmington.
Great video, Dave. Thanks again!
From Misty:
