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