SurfingSports Standup Paddle Surf & Standup Paddling BLOG

In the spirit of paying it forward, we've taught hundreds and hundreds of people how to standup paddle...and, we know that many have in turn, paid it forward themselves...changing the world one standup paddler at a time, as it were...;-)

We have another of our "try before you buy" demos planned this Sunday (July 5th)...
RSVP for all day demo and BBQ...
Call or email the shop for more info...if you can't make it, ask about our private lesson "money back when you buy" program...

A few shots from last week's demo...this was a semi-private demo for members of Ty Warner's Coral Casino...we've supplied their members with some top quality Starboard SUP's and racks to match the decor of the Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club...



Jason and daughter Allison...first time standuppers...



Mary Lou and her husband Ed, were gliding along...



SUPsports staffer, Daniel Razo, keeping an eye on Wendy...



Lisa enjoying a sunny day for her first time standup paddle session in Santa Barbara on the Starboard 10'5" Drive...I told her that she wouldn't fall in and she didn't...



A few more June 28 SUP demo shots...

Click on pictures below to view several of our many SUP demos in sunny, beautiful, Santa Barbara...

Labels: Santa Barbara standup paddle, Santa Barbara standup paddle demo, Santa Barbara standup paddle sports, Santa Barbara SUP Demo

Now that summer is officially here and heat waves are starting to fire up...it's time for all of our cold weather climate friends to get out on the water and chill...;-)

We're stoked for all of our new clients this week, from Washington...Utah...Idaho...Colorado...Minnesota...Michigan...Wisconsin...Illinois...Indiana...Ohio...New York...all the way up to Maine...and all through New England...get out there and enjoy...












Oh yeah, baby...Summertime in Northern Michigan...


Kid Rock All Summer Long Music Video

Labels: 2 piece SUP, river standup paddling, Santa Barbara standup paddle, Summer

We just received the first AST version of the 12' Naish Glide (MSRP $1599)...
We have a hard time keeping the 12' Naish Glide (MSRP $1899) in stock...these new AST models are going to be RED HOT at that pricing level...







Also, coming in August is the new 14' Naish Glide and the new 17' Naish Glide...these boards are already very competitive...L@@K at the results of the OluKai SUP race last week...





"Maui presented the competitors of the 2009 Olu Kai race from Maliko to Kanaha with unexpected and untypical conditions. Due to the absence of wind, the Maliko run which is usually windy turned into a California style paddle board race with glassy conditions.

Dave Kalama set his new Naish Glide 17’0” preproduction sample to good use winning the unlimited class, while Jerry Bess,Kai Lenny and Michi Schweiger proved the Naish Glide 14’0” to be a board to count on by winning their classes in the 14 foot fixed fin category.

Neptune Paddles has a couple of pics of Dave Kalama and Kai Lenny from the race...





Naish is now looking forward to see new Glide boards prove the current success during the 4th Annual Naish Paddle Championships on Maui."

Labels: 14', 17' Glide, Naish 12', Naish Glide, Santa Barbara standup paddle

We've been waaaay too busy this week to blog lately...no complaints...keep the orders coming...we'll be adding 3 new Standup Paddle Sports staff members to try and keep up...

We've been keeping the freight companies moving...SUP orders this week are stimulating the economy right now from Denver...Detroit...Boston...Maine...Kentucky...North and South Carolina...Oregon...Phoenix...Texas...Florida...and, border to border in California...we have had tremendous walk-in/drive-in business at our paddleboard warehouse with paddleboard direct pricing...;-)

Did we mention the containers of standup paddle boards that we are receiving to restock the shelves?...we are getting several more paddleboard shipments this week...always fresh inventory...and, EVERY SINGLE SUP THAT WE STOCK HAS A RECESSED HANDLE...how hard is that to figure out?!?!









In other news...

Nikki Gregg (certified physical trainer extraordinaire) stopped in the shop a few days ago...her company is NRG Lifestyle Fitness Training...here's a link to Nikki's blog...we are going to be hosting Nikki here in Santa Barbara in July as she does a number of Women's SUP fitness boot camps...if you are interested in getting on the list, please call or email...



Here's Nikki snagging one of the new blue Werner Carves that we just got in...





Exciting news will be coming soon about a killer new line of California made vacuum bagged epoxy surfing SUP's...lightweight...strong...and, shaped by one of the most respected shapers in the surf/tow/kite/wake/windsurf world...

We'll also be adding another line of lightweight...cutting edge...epoxy "Made in the USA" wave ripper SUP's out of Oregon...stay tuned...

By the time I got to tell you about our kewl new Standup Paddle Sports shwag...it's all gone...unbelievable response...

No worries...more on the way...1/4 zip sweat shirts...rack pads...women's cut T's...and new stay dry, loose fit, paddling rashies...

Labels: Santa Barbara paddlesurf, Santa Barbara standup paddle, Santa Barbara standup paddle sports, SUP store

Pro photog (and now standup paddler) Adam Brown, forwarded a few outtake shots from that photoshoot last week building stock towards an article for SHAPE Magazine...Cyndi, Kelly, & Nicole provided the athletic modeling...









Congrats to Cyndi for her wedding on Saturday...the bride and groom are working on logistics to carry a couple of SUP's along to the resort they will be staying at on their honeymoon...

More images in this GALLERY...

Labels: Santa Barbara standup paddle, Santa Barbara standup paddle sports, Standup paddle core fitness, SUP fitness

Big thanks to everyone that helped with the demo yesterday...despite the in and out nature of the fog, we managed to get over 50 people (and a couple of doggies) out and standing up...



Larry enjoying his new Naish Glide...



A woman came over from the diverted cruise ship in town...she couldn't figure out what the heck we were doing...she thought we were clamming...;-)





Kewl piccie...



A few more pics in this GALLERY...

Labels: Santa Barbara standup paddle, Santa Barbara standup paddle demo, Santa Barbara standup paddle sports, Santa Barbara SUP Demo

We finally had a great run of surf with equally great weather...and, a few pics and customer testimonials are starting to trickle in from our STOKED clients...



Howzit Warren & crew,
Thank you for taking the time to set me up with the Kanaha Quick Blade paddle.
It was late in the day and I appreciate you helping me out.

Great customer service!

Mahalo,
Woody (Santa Barbara County, CA.)






Hey Wardog, whats happening?

Bro, I can't say enough good things about my 9'8 and the customer service I received from you guys.

The surf in Pismo Beach has been off the chain lately, giving me a chance to put my SUP to the test.

Here is a photo from the other day. The sets were about 8' to 10' and my board did not let me down.

Cheers!
AJ Santana (Pismo Beach, CA)


Here are some Photos from last Sunday in Santa Barbara County - 80 degrees outside at noon.

Brian Hovnanian

Labels: Santa Barbara paddlesurf, Santa Barbara standup paddle, Santa Barbara standup paddle sports, Santa Barbara SUP

Mahalo to Santa Barbara Outrigger for hosting the "Return to Pier" race yesterday...couldn't have picked a more gorgeous day for a paddle...unless, you picked one of the other 13 days in the last 2 weeks that have been warm and spectacular...one of the best runs of Winter weather anyone can remember...





The Standup Paddle Sports paddle racing team, once again had spectacular results...
Lots of photos to hash through...but, we'll share a few now and then add lots more over the next few days...

Our shop manager, John Becker, came within a few seconds of the winner of the Men's Open SUP...

Here's John Becker congratulating 4 time Olympian, Jim Terrell, who owns QuickBlade paddles...he won on a BARK sprint board with steering...



SUP Women's winner Vicki Mills on her new BARK...



New SUPS paddle race team member Ernie (EJ) Johnson wins Men's 12'6" class SUP...



He also delivered a bundle of gorgeous new handbuilt hardwood SUP paddles to us...
more on that later...

We had a great time chilling with EJ and his beautiful wife, Andie, who also raced...



Olympic Gold medalist, Rich Schroeder, found his new 14' BARK much to his liking...



Our newest team rider, Matt Becker, (John's nephew) did a phenomenal job at his first race...this 14 year old kid smoked most of the field...

Also, a new addition to our shop personnel...he is bright, polite, and athletically gifted...he took 3rd at the Rincon Surf Classic last year...which , coincidentally was held this same day, so he opted to SUP race...



New dad, Bryan Fernandez, throwing a little stoke on a gorgeous Santa Barbara day...
Great guy to have as a neighbor...another of the SUP firemen in town...





SUP sisterhood...nice to see the wahines out paddling...



Another gorgeous Santa Barbara paddling day...the standup paddling mecca of North America...

Labels: PADDLE RACE SANTA BARBARA, Santa Barbara standup paddle, Santa Barbara standup paddle sports

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A few more random pics from last weekend's Oceanside Becky Stuart Memorial race...hosted by Oceanside Outrigger Canoe Club...



The turn at the final marker, before the sprint inside the jetty, found an exciting race for 2nd through 6th place in Unlimited Men's SUP...a few board lengths separated them...



Rob Rojas put together a nice race and already had 1st firmly in hand as the boys rounded the last mark...

Team SUPsports' (that's us...;-) John Becker had his hands full on a brand new 18'6" Bark...wrong fin...standing too far back...but, at least at this race he wasn't on the beach collecting seashells at the start...;-)
He still pulled in 4th behind Rojas, Terrell, and Shahinian...






Team SUPsports' Rich Schroeder and Bryan Fernandez couldn't make this event...we should have them back next weekend for the Tecolote 5000 in San Diego...

Our team rider, Vicki Mills, had 1st place SUP Women's wrapped up...her first go on the production BARK/Surftech 14' Expedition SUP...



Here's Amanda Harris powering into 2nd...



and our VP, Debra Keys-Thomas coasting into 3rd on her BARK...



EJ (Ernie Johnson) took 2nd in Men's Stock SUP...he is a fierce competitor and has beaten the best on any given day...





EJ is a master finish carpenter...and has been making some awesome wood SUP paddles beautiful finish work...great flex...clean & smooth exit...we are now carrying the Johnson "Big Sticks" at our shop...

Labels: Oceanside Becky Stuart Memorial race, Santa Barbara standup paddle, SUP racing

WHAT a great new family sport standup paddling is...

WHY not give the gift that keeps on giving this holiday season?

WHEN times get tough...GO PADDLING...

WHEREVER there is H20...

We've just spelled out the 3 "W"'s of SUP...actually 4...;-)

In these tighter economic times we've had lots of families lately coming into our shop to get outfitted for standup paddling...it makes a lot of sense...

What else are you going to do...sit home and freeze in the dark?...;-)
Heck no...you're gonna start having "staycations"...utilizing the nearby water recreation resources at your disposal...

Standup paddling is doing something healthy for you and your family...and, it's outdoors...

Standup paddling is way less expensive than a gym or country club membership...ski boat...hair transplants...boob job...or, even a psychiatrist...;-)

You can utilize a nearby body of water for nearly everyday recreation...have we said that already?...;-)

Standup paddling is the funnest core body workout on the planet...that's saying something...

YOGA ON WATER...mind...body...spirit...soul...

Standup paddling is less dependent on the elements of wind, waves, tide...etc...
L@@K around...you can always find a protected body of water...and now with the new Coast Guard regs, you can paddle in any harbor with a fanny pack PFD/whistle kit...

Standup paddling has reduced our gas consumption chasing waves and wind...making it a greener sport...

We could go on and on...but, you're already reading this standup paddle blog for a reason...so, it's prolly like preaching to the choir, huh?...;-)

Here's the dealio...

WE HAVE MORE STANDUP PADDLE BOARDS IN STOCK AT OUR STORE THAN ANY SHOP ON THE PLANET...over 140 QUALITY SUP's...we know what VALUE is and excercise our buying power to ensure that you get the best bang for the buck...

We have containers of boards rolling in monthly...here's one from yesterday...





Another container arrives at the shop...good thing for weak minds and strong backs!!!...;-)

Just kidding...Mike C. was a key player in the development of Windows 95...but, don't hold that against him...;-)



Staging a few boards before moving them into our shop...



Our extensive knowledge of the standup paddleboard market will help you make the right buying decisions...we've been there from the beginning and opened the first, and still, only dedicated SUP store on the North or South American continents...

Our inventory is fresh, FIRST CHOICE, Grade AAA, cherry picked...we've been ahead of the SUP curve the whole way...we've NEVER had to settle for leftover boards with poor design because that's all they can get like many of the virtual mail-order online stores popping up online daily with a greedy gold rush mentality...posers...it's really getting pretty ridiculous...standuppaddleboardwarehousedirect-hucksters.com

Our knowledgeable and friendly staff, in addition to having years of SUP experience...has hundreds of years of collective watersports and outdoor pursuits experience...surfing...windsurfing...kiteboarding...kayaking...fishing...diving...and hangliding...snowboarding...skiing...and snow kiting to name a few...

We can talk the talk...AND do walk the walk...

We've already discussed the WHAT, WHY, WHEN, & WHERE...we also do the HOW...
Our blog and website is full of pictures of "never-evers" morphing into standup paddlers...we've taught hundreds and hundreds of clients here in the local waters of Santa Barbara, California...the standup paddling mecca of North America...it's an amazing and deeply satisfying feeling for us...truly a "warm fuzzy"...

We're very appreciative of the dozens of folks over the years that have dropped us an email along the way with their CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS...

To show our appreciation, we are offering a few deals to stoke your holiday cheer...

Because of our volume buying power, we have purchased a bundle of Starboard 12'2"'s...12'2" X 26 5/8" by Mark Raaphorst ( top Maui based SUP rider and shaper).









More pics comparing it to the Starboard 12'6" Cruiser in this gallery...


When it first came out we really liked how it glided...great speed...and had excellent directional stability...it's been called the best windsurfing SUP because of those attributes...but, we were L@@King for a surfier ride...now, in the context of the narrower standup paddle racing boards that we've been riding, we think this is an excellent flatwater paddler and are offering these boards to people at the unheard
of price of $849...they were MSRP $1499...

These have the deep handle...numerous tie-down points on the deck for attaching a drybag or fishing gear...they also come with a center-fin option...added stability...

For a limited time...add a Werner Carve or Advantage SUP paddle for $150...
That's $999 for top of the line, raceable flatwater SUP gear...outrigger clubs are already jumping on this deal...so act now...when they're gone they're gooooone...

If you are L@@King for a wave rider...we also have the popular Gerry Lopez epoxy 9'6" and 10'3" SUP's that others are selling for $1450...on sale for $999 pad and fins included...



We also just received the new 2009 Starboard SUP'er 12'6"...we have them in camo or stripe...more closeup pics and details in a few days...

We rode this board in Oregon a few months ago...and think it will be the best fishing SUP out there...also, the best crossover SUP/windsurf family board on the market...

The SUPer 12'6" is the World's first SUP and windsurf board with a daggerboard system. It can be moved with very little effort...and the deck knob can be unscrewed and stowed away...

As a board that gets anyone on the water in zero time, the SUPer 12'6" is the key to unlocking the potential of lightwind windsuring to a wide public. When stand up paddling, its long, slender shape glides smoothly and catches waves easily with surprising maneuverability. SUP is so easy, so fun and requires no instruction: it's the perfect summer board for the family, for hotels and for resorts. The bonus: it's opens the gate to the wonderful World of Windsuring too.

With its integrated mast track, its daggerboard system and itted with a windsuring sail, you have a lightwind windsurfer that glides beautifully across calm waters, a board that is maneuverable for lightwind waveriding and for old-school lat-water freestyling. With 30" of width, it's also a stable platform for progressing windsurfers and for dads to teach their kids how to windsurf.

A true crossover between two sports and two generations, the SUPer 12'6" is really 'super'. A classic design that opens a whole new world to a whole new audience.

Labels: GERRY LOPEZ SUP SALE, Santa Barbara standup paddle, Starboard SUP's

SAVE THE DATE!!!

WHEN: DECEMBER 20, 2008...12 NOON - 6PM

WHERE: STANDUP PADDLE SPORTS
121 SANTA BARBARA ST.
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

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Eva Hollmann (the BoardLady) will be closing down her shop on December 20, 2008...
She is planning to dedicate the next couple of years to teaching others about the fine art of Epoxy board repair and to challenge the women's speed sailing
record...



Eva discussing the craft with master craftsman Sean Ordonez...




There's a good chance if you're reading this that you have owned one of the over 5751 boards (and counting...we just dropped off 2 more...;-)
that Eva has repaired to date...

She is an amazing person...some of you may not know her history...

She comes from a background as a yacht designer and boat builder...
Her very first commission, the 54ft "Sunset Blvd" , won the prestigious Transpac race in 1975 (Class A)...

She likes to "tinker" with wood...here is her modified "Wee Lassie"...







Eva loves to teach...her passion is sailing and windsurfing...but, she has also been bit by the SUP bug...



Eva will be introducing her epoxy wizard repair replacement, Josh Cohen...

Lot's of food and beverage will be provided as we celebrate and show appreciation for all that Eva has done for us throughout the last several decades...

Labels: Eva Hollmann, Santa Barbara standup paddle, the Boardlady

Highly respected North Shore shaper Bill Foote (1971), personally delivered a couple dozen of his extremely popular 11' x 28" and 11' x 30" SUP's to our shop
yesterday...

















In addition to having over 80 SUP's currently in stock, and 90 more on the way in the next couple of weeks...of course, paddles are never in short supply
at our shop...even, the extremely popular new Werner Carve and Advantage ($219)...details here...





If you prefer a lighter paddle, then we have the carbon Werner "Spanker" ($299) and the carbon QuickBlade "Kanaha" ($320)...

Labels: Bill Foote SUP's, Santa Barbara standup paddle, standup paddle boards, SUP

Hobie standup paddle boards are back in stock...

The oldest surf brand in existence (50 years) is back in stock at Standup Paddle Sports' Santa Barbara store...Mango...Aqua...Red...







Hobie took 4 out of the top 11 places in the Pro/Elite division at the Gerry Lopez "Paddle of the Battle" last weekend in Doheny Beach...with their top team rider Chuck Patterson taking home the bacon...$10K first place...

With results like this, Hobie has established itself as a leader in standup paddle surfing...major street cred...



Check out these vid clips of the event...Hobie I Open Class...Hobie II Pro/Elite Class...

L@@K for these industry leading SUP's at the 2nd Annual Surf Swap Meet in Santa Barbara on Saturday, October 18 at Santa Barbara City College...a benefit for SBCC Women's Basketball program...

Hobie SUP's come with handles, pads, and fins for $1295 to $1395...

We'll also have boards from Starboard, Naish, Jimmy Lewis, Gerry Lopez, Bill Foote...
Of course, we'll have incredible deals on these boards and paddles from QuickBlade & Werner...and the new Powerex Sean Ordonez carbon SUP paddle designs...









This and soooo much more from the industry leader in standup paddling...

Standup Paddle Sports of Santa Barbara...your first and last stop for all of your paddle suring needs...we put the STOKE in your STROKE!!!...

Customer Testimonials...

Labels: Hobie, Hobie standup paddleboards, Hobie SUP, Santa Barbara standup paddle

Nothing like a full moon coming up over the California coastal hills in September as you BBQ on the deck of a boat after a great surf & SUP sesh...with a cooler full of icy refreshments...;-)



Only had the P&S...moon = small orange dot...but, L@@K outside tonight and you can get a better feel of how big and gorgeous it was...then, add in the smell of the sage in the offshore breezes with the anticipation of scoring the dawn patrol with the moon still up...sweeet!!!

Not quite like the galley on this "boat"...but, we make do...;-)

Labels: Santa Barbara standup paddle, Santa Barbara standup paddle surf, Santa Barbara standup paddling

In our relentless quest to bring you the best standup paddling gear in the world, we test new gear delivered to our shop doors in Santa Barbara almost daily...we're now ready to offer you guys a board that we've been riding and sharing amongst the local standup paddling community that has gotten double shakas by everyone that's ridden it...introducing, the Mistral "Pacifico Wave"...




This puppy is lightweight, strong, durable, nice l@@King, stable, glides well, and surfs like a dream...



It comes with a great paddling fin made of high quality G-10...factory installed pad,...and, you can throw a sail rig on it...even footstraps, if you prefer...not much more to ask for in an 11'er...




The stand up paddleboard and lightwind wave sailing longboard for intermediate to expert riders!




Catching waves with or without a sail has never been easier! The all-new 11'2" 2008 Pacifico Wave (170 liters) is biased more towards maneuverability and performance waveriding with its thinner rails, and increased bottom rocker. The lighter, stiffer sandwich construction of the Pacifico Wave offers a more lively ride than the standard Pacifico.





For all advanced riders who’ve ever dreamed of surfing waves like Kelly – smooth, technical and with style. Designed, developed and tested by Kaleo Alfredo (Hookipa Lifeguard & Jaws Big Wave Rider).

A partial EVA foam deck pad provides great comfort and traction and reduces overall weight. The Pacifico Wave comes with a 28cm G-10 wave fin, footstrap inserts, mast track, and an integrated carrying handle.

For the full-on windsurf addict the Pacifico Wave also offers a mast track for wave sailing on the light wind days with up to 6.5m wave sails. The newly developed Scoop-Rocker line makes the board super easy to maneuver and ensures you can always be at the right spot on the wave. The board accelerates through the bottom turn to give enough power and speed for the right timing on the cut back.




Click on image below for gallery images of the Mistral Pacifico Wave...









- Shaped by Mark Nelson and tested by Kaleo Alfredo (Big Wave rider Jaws),

- Pure waveriding scoop-rocker-Line

- Intec Sandwich construction

- Perfect combination of light weight technology & durability

- Unique Premium Wood Design

- Partial EVA deck for smooth riding (anti-slip grip)

- Leash insert for comfortable wave riding sessions

- Integrated Handle Grip for ECTB (easy carry to the beach)

- G10 custom 28cm fin by Kai Hopf

Labels: Mistral Pacifico Wave, Santa Barbara standup paddle, stand up paddle boards

We had a great time yesterday helping the Santa Barbara chapter of Moms In Motion launch their standup paddling team...

Click on image for Moms In Motion standup paddle team gallery...

Moms In Motion® is a Global Network connecting Moms through Fitness, Fun & Philanthropy. Moms meet other moms with similar interests and fitness goals.

With nearly 5000 members, Moms In Motion was ranked by Shape Magazine (Oct.2007) as one of the top five NATIONAL RUNNING CLUBS...

Labels: Moms In Motion, Santa Barbara Moms In Motion, Santa Barbara standup paddle

When the head of our shipping department (local SUP ripper, Brian Bowie) mentioned that his son Josh is a pretty good welder...we tasked him to weld up some new freestanding (or wall boltable) SUP display racks for the shop...





These racks will be commercially available soon...there is already a waiting list...almost everyone that's seen them wants a set for their board quivers...

Josh makes some pretty wicked beach cruisers...





He also makes some pretty kewl old skul aluminum sk8boards:

Labels: Santa Barbara standup paddle, stand up paddle boards, sup racks

Rob Heeley just dropped by the finished artwork for Rev. 1 of our new high end graphics clothing line...

Check it...Peace out..

Labels: Rob Heeley, Santa Barbara standup paddle, stand up paddle surfing, standup paddle sports santa barbara

Rob has been making progress on the final artwork for our new line of standup paddle shirts and hoodies...he's been going off!!!



There will also be a wahine line and others to follow...

Labels: Santa Barbara standup paddle, standup paddle sports santa barbara, standup paddle tshirt

Due to the incredible demand of our top name standup paddleboard offerings, there are several new opportunities that we are involved in hatching...

Our East Coast expansion is well underway...announcement(s) coming soon...

We've had to requisition a couple of new vehicles better suited for hauling SUP's...and settled on a fleet of diesel powered Sprinters...will be doing the biodiesel conversions...



Suffice it to say that an extended Sprinter van full of goodies has left the world headquarters of Standup Paddle Sports in Santa Barbara, CA...the 1st dedicated standup paddleboard shop in the America's...







Deliveries are being made to several locations...Johnny Appleseed style...;-)



This puppy was almost a taildragger as it left our shop...;-)

Labels: Santa Barbara standup paddle, stand up paddle boards

The Santa Barbara Outrigger Canoe Club hosted the 27th Annual State Sprint Championships on Saturday...and followed it up today with the 5th Annual Fog Chaser Race...newly added standup paddle division...turned out to be a 6 miler, instead of 5, because somebody's GPS unit was off...;-)

Conditions were quite challenging with lots of sideways bumps and a head wind...the nasty current wasn't showing anyone any love...but, nothing like the 32 mile Molokai to Oahu race today...20+ kt winds and 7' seas were predicted...incredibly, early reports are that Jamie Mitchell wins for a 7th time at 4:57:14...20 minutes ahead of 2nd place...and Duane Desoto won the standup division at 6:47:06...

Here's part of the start line of our little race...



Rich Schroeder showed that his world class Olympic competitive swimming skills transferred well to standup paddling by taking 1st place on my 14' custom Sean Ordonez...



A smart tactical move at the start kept Brian Fernandez at bay on his new 14'8"
Starboard ...



The wifey won the women's division on a stock 12' Hobie...



More pics of the event here...

Labels: Santa Barbara Fog Chaser Race, Santa Barbara standup paddle