The Dragons are coming: Red Paddle Co announces dates + location for its epic “Dragon World Championship”
It's probably the funnest event of the year. Red Paddle Co. has just announced dates/venue for its epic "Dragon World Championships" event, where teams of four battle each other on massive inflatabl
SIC takes over from Naish as title sponsor in Hood River
New name, same great event. SIC has been announced as new title sponsor of the famous downwind showdown in Hood River, taking over from Naish and guaranteeing the future of one of the most beloved events on the calendar. The event is now of
This “unconventional” race recap from James Casey is a great read
Stop what you're doing and go read this "unconventional" race recap of the 12 Towers by Team Sunova's James "Jimmy" Casey. Here's the link. Just
Paddletics? Not in Britain! English canoe/surfing bodies agree to hold hands
In a minor victory for both common sense and logic, we've just heard news of a positive collaboration between the canoeing and surfing bodies that may actually help the sport of stand up paddling move forward. It o
Molokai-2-Oahu confirms dates, opens entries for 23rd annual “Channel of Bones” crossing
In brief: Dates are set for the 23rd crossing of the infamous Ka'iwi Channel between the Hawaiian islands of Molokai and Oahu (aka the "Channel of Bones"). The 2019 Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships will go down on Sunday, July 28.
Trade Week: Japan #1 Kenny Kaneko joins Team ONE
In brief: Japan's long-reigning number one Kenny Kaneko has departed Team JP and moved to ONE ahead of the 2019 season, delivering the boutique Aussie brand one of the sport's finest ambassadors and hardest-working athletes. Kenny
Whether fun or daunting, ocean racing is always a challenge
This year's 12 Towers Ocean Race was a good one: nearly 250 entries and plenty of wind. It wasn't a "clean" downwinder along the Gold Coast (past 12 lifeguard towers) between Snapper Rocks and Burleigh Heads, but those who knew how to work the ocean were having a ball
