New Products

We just got in a couple of cool new products to help you get your SUP down to the water!

SUP Wheels

$139.95

1. No assembly or tools needed
2. •14” Wheels - rolling over curbs and sand
3. • Solid rubber tires - never go flat
4. • Specialized foam covers frame - UV resistant & board safe
5. • EPDM rubber bungee - UV resistant and extremely strong
6. • Aluminum axle - salt water resistant, light and strong
7. • Stainless fasteners  - salt water resistant
8. • Up to 75 lbs (34kg), supports 2 SUP boards on one set of SUP Wheels™  

   (strap required but not included)

1. • Removable wheels - compact storage or carry on board
2. • Flex frame variable width is 15” (38cm) to 12” (30 cm)
3. • Flex frame variable height is  6” (15 cm) to 4” (10 cm)

Big Board Schlepper

Finally an easy way to carry (schlep) your longboard around. It's lightweight, quick & easy.The Stick Schlepper is the latest in longboard carrying straps.This surfboard carrier works great as a substitute for a board bag. It's a simple surf board sling carrying strap that makes carrying your board easy. The Stick Schlepper can also work as a stand up paddle board SUP sling for smaller boards but the ideasl SUP sling is our Big Board Schlepper SUP Strap which also has paddle attachments

The Stick Schlepper Board Carrier Sling Features:

• Comfortable padded shoulder strap with Aloha print.
• Velcro adjustment for different board sizes.
• Easy clip on / clip off straps.
• Neoprene non-slip pad keeps board from sliding out.
• Shock absorbtion system makes longer walks easier. 
• $34.95

Got Race?

Join East of Maui this Saturday at one of the areas biggest SUP races!

The 2012 Watermans Paddle for Humanity returns to Washington DC on Saturday, August 25, 2012. The event features the 5K or 10K Paddle and the addition of a new event -- the Chuck Patterson Signature Series Rally Race. 

Event/Race Descriptions

5K Paddle - WPA Short Course (Estimated time: 30-minutes to 1-hour)

10K Paddle - WPA Long Course (Estimated time: 60-minutes to 1.5-hours)

Choose your distance and then compete against friends or simply paddle for the fun of it. The 5K and 10K results will be applied to WPA rankings.

Chuck Patterson Signature Series Rally Race (Estimated time: 45-minutes to 1-hour)

The CP Rally will consist of 3 laps for the men and 2 laps for the women around a multi-discipline course. The laps will include some kind of additional physical and/or mental challenge and be designed to challenge a paddlers physical performance levels. The alternate portion of the race will be specific to each location and incorporate challenges specific to the region. 

3050 K Street Northwest 

Washington, District of Columbia

Saturday, August 25, 2012

http://www.paddleforhumanity.org

Lianne putting a hurting on Mark B at last weekends Ocean City Race

12'6 Naish Glide Review

 
This is what Naish has to say about the Glide 12'6".  "The Glide 12’6’ is the perfect choice for flatwater adventures, cruising with friends and recreational racing. Compared to longer race-oriented SUP boards, the 12’6” is incredibly fast, but easy to maneuver and carry. The Glide 12’6” has a penetrating vee nose and flat rocker, for exceptional glide. It also features ample width and thickness for great stability."

 I paddled the  Glide   briefly a little over a year ago at the Outdoor Retail show.  My initial impression was good, and we have been selling  them to happy customers all summer long.
We've finally  been able to get a 12'6" Glide to put into our Premium Demo Fleet*.  I've  gotten to  to spend several hours on the board the last couple of days, and here are some of my thoughts on this board.
First of all, the Naish description nails it.  At my 195 lbs the board is fast, and very easy to paddle.  Unlike some of the more dedicated  race boards which are tippy at slow speeds, this board is comfortable "just cruising along", and at the same  time it responds  when you put the power  to the paddle.

The AST construction felt super solid under my feet, but carrying the board, it doesn't feel as light as my $2400 carbon race board.  (It does have a super comfortable carry handle)   Not heavy mind you, and at $1649, it would be still be a good durable race board without breaking the bank, or worrying all the time about dinging / breaking the board.  The Naish deck pad is comfortable, and there is light non-skid finish behind the deck pad if you step back on the board for a pivot turn. 

Bottom line, I LOVE THIS BOARD, and can't wait until the next time I get to paddle it. 
 However, having said that,  this board has a lot of floatation and  may not be the best choice for some of our lighter paddlers when the wind picks up or in a heavy side chop, but for anyone 150lbs and up, looking for a fun board to cruise or race, this board is a winner!

L-12'6"  W-30" D-5 -5/8"  Volume 265  Wt. 31 lbs

* Premium Demo Boards are available on a limited basis and only to experienced paddlers. Demo fee $75

sUP Coming Events

August 14th, 5pm-8 

FREE  SUP mini -lessons at Eastport Yacht Club

 This is our final Tuesday night at EYC this summer.  If you have been putting off trying Stand Up, you do not want to miss this event . This event is open to the public.  Reservations not required.  Grab you trunks and meet us there for a great evening of fun! 

 

August 19th 

 2nd Annual Battle on the Bay, 

This is an event that covers all levels of stand up paddleboarding. It is a full day of racing, eating, and enjoying a wonderful day on the bay at Fager’s Island Bar & Restaurant, 60^th St. & the Bay, Ocean City, MD.Proceeds from the event will go to the PJ Aldridge Cancer Foundation and Carol Kerstetter, a local from Ocean City, that is currently undergoing treatment for cancer.

The day will start off at 10am with a 6 mile ELITE Race and 3 mile FUN Recreational Race at 10 :02am. The course will be decided on race day based on current wind conditions to make it ideal for racers. Weather pending, it will be a flat water race with buoy turns and a great spectators event. Cash and prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each category. Following the morning race, a DASH FOR CASH SUP RACE-a short sprint race with 1 buoy turn will take place. Followed by a fun short distance KIDS SUP Race.

After all the race will be food, drink and awards. 

August 25th

Paddle for Hunanity,  Washington D.C

  WASHINGTON, DC
Saturday, August 25, 2012 @ 8:00 AM

Washington Harbour
Washington, DC

The Watermans Paddle for Humanity is a fun event open to all levels of paddlers. We will be hosting clinics at each event, social paddles, hospitality functions and a paddling expo on the beach where the public can come and experience new products and equipment from the series sponsors and partners.

This year we are featuring a three-event platform, which consists of the 5K Fun Paddle, 10k Competitive Paddle and the famous Chuck Patterson Signature Series Race, dubbed the CPR. Kona Brewing Co. will also be hosting a Friday night meet-and-greet/check-in/registration and Saturday afternoon awards party after the race. 

This is a must attend event for anyone that likes to Stand Up Paddle!  This is the biggest Stand Up event in the  area and YOU don't want to miss it.  

Tuesday Group Paddles every Tuesday (except 8/14) 6pm Chesapeake Ave, Annapolis Md.

Join us as we take a cruise around Annapolis BYOB (Bring your own board)

 

BARK FOR SALE $1995

Brand new 2012 Surftech Bark  14' Dominator. Pro-Elite
This board has a couple of very small pressure dings from shipping.
Reg, $2360
SALE $ 1995!

410-573-9463


• Length: 14'
• Width: 27.5"
• Thickness: 7"
• Weight: 26
• Volume: 258

Always a top finisher in any SUP race, this board is not as "tippy" as some of the other race boards currently on the market. Great open water as well as flat water race board.  Perfect for bigger paddlers looking for a fast, easy to use race board.