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The 30th Annual Hui O He'e Nalu Indpendence Day Paddleboard Race |
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By: Stand Up Paddle Surfing Magazine
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Thursday, 03 July 2008 |
 It's here once again, and it's never too late to get in. The 30th Annual Hui O He'e Nalu Independence Day Paddleboard Race from Sunset Beach to Waimea Bay begins on July 4th at 11:00 am. With 21 divisions, the whole family can come out and enjoy the day. Check in and late registration is from 9:30 - 10:30am. Be sure to get there with enough time to check in and prep for the race. The race starts promptly at 11:00 and the cut off time is an hour and a half after start. There's no late fee for day-of registration but just no  guarantees for receiving a race shirt. Entry is $40 for tandem, and $30 for everyone else except military. This year, those with military IDs get their entry fee waived. Contest organizers recommend wearing a leash, bright clothing, a hat and PFD. There's a pre-race briefing at 10:45 and each paddlers will be given a time chip to record race times. Bring a picnic for a fun day of races and beach. Divisions include: Paddleboard Men Stock 12', Paddleboard Women Stock 12', Surfboard Men 12' and under, Surfboard Women 12' and under, Unlimited (over 12' mixed coed), Menehune (13 and under any equipment), Stand Up Paddle Open Men, Stand Up Paddle Open Women, Traditional All Wood Board Open, Tandem (parent/child 12' max), and Active Duty Military Open. More info and entry forms at www.dahui.com.
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Upcoming Events
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Announce: Duke's OceanFest Stand Up Paddle Events |
HONOLULU - C4
Waterman & Honolua Surf, along with Blue Planet, are pleased to announce
their 2nd annual schedule of events and activities as part of the upcoming Duke's OceanFest at Queen's
Beach, Waikiki, August 17-24, 2008. After a hugely successful debut of stand up
paddling (SUP) surfing at the OceanFest last year, this year's schedule includes
a full array of SUP events. From the world's finest watermen, to pioneers,
legends, women, and juniors, there is a division and an event to suit every SUP
rider.
A portion of all proceeds generated through their events and
on-site t-shirt sales will go to support the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku
Foundation.
Entry blanks can be found in on-line at c4waterman.com
Early sign-up is
recommended as spots are filling up fast.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
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PRESS RELEASE: Boardworks As New Sponsor for Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Stand Up Paddle Event |
Oceanside, CA - (August 11, 2008) - The Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club's 24th
annual End of Summer Surf
Contest & Beach Festival, to be held August 15-17 at Oceanside Pier,
welcomes Boardworks as the new sponsor of
the StandUp Paddleboard event that will be held on Saturday, August 16, as part
of the overall End of Summer festivities.
The series of events begins
Friday, August 15, with Guy Takayama's 8th annual Pro Noseriding Contest,
featuring several of the world's best longboard surfers. Thousands of dollars in
prize money will be up for grabs with the top prize going to the surfer who can
ride the nose of their longboard for the longest period of time.
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