Thomas Campbell created Sprout, Seedling, and The Present, three of my all-time favorite surf movies.

Be a part of Whitecap SUP’s GOLDEN ISLES “Roun’ da Island Tour” SERIES

ROUN’ da ISLAND Series** – 2012 – The Sea Island Tour

It’s an SUP excursion of 17 miles around beautiful Sea island, GA. ANYBODY can do this! It’s about 6 to 7 hours duration. It’s and adventure, an accomplishment, a challenge perhaps. Get in at the beginning of the whole Golden Isles Roun’ da Island Series! This is Tour #1, the shortest of the Golden Isles Series — accessible to most anyone!!

The route begins with a launch from in front of the East Beach Surf Sailors boatyard on St Simons (at the Coastguard Station), then we paddle northward up the front of Sea island, turning west into the mouth of the Hampton River to Village Creek where we turn south and continue around the backside of Sea island, eventually landing back at our original starting point on East Beach of St Simons at the Surf Sailors boatyard.

This is NOT a race. Heck, it ain’t even a rush. We take our time, observe, and appreciate where we are along the way. Rest, refreshment, and lunch stops are in the scheduled estimated total time. It’s fun…and a way to see your world in a different way. (Maybe it’s time to see yourself in a different way, huh?) When we get back, it’s glory time at a cook out in the Surf Sailors lovely boat yard! Sit down—YES! — get a tall drink, talk about the day with your brothas and sistas.

Sound like something you want to be a part of! You ain’t got but this one life. Do it!

>> Cost is $30 (covers the tee-shirt, snacks, gas and tip for the on-call boat support, food for the after-cookout)
>> Displacement hull SUP’s (touring and race boards) are NOT required; but bigger, floaty boards are a good idea if it’s a planning hull.
>> Whitecap may be able to provide you a board, if needed. Call us early.
>> We will have boat support, not accompanying us but on-call, in case of emergency or threatening weather.
>> There are “bail out” points at the 5 mile and 12 mile point, if you feel it necessary to abandon the tour.

**This event is the re-launching – a new beginning, if you will, of the entire GOLDEN ISLES “Roun’ da Island” Series. Future tours, taking place over the next couple of years, will include one each of the Golden Isles. After this Spring’s Sea Island Tour of 17 miles, we will do Jekyll Island at 18 miles, then Little St Simons at 26 miles, then St Simons Island at 36 miles, and concluding with the big kahuna of Golden Isles – Cumberland at 45.6 miles. The next tour in the Series, after Sea Island, may possibly be later in 2012 or it may be in early 2013. We’ll keep you informed, for sure. Be a part of “the big picture”, as they say – do the whole Series, baby!

March 17 at 9:00am until March 18 at 9:00am

Thursdays at 11am and 4pm CST and on Saturdays at 8am CST

Episode 1: Kala Alexander! Our first guest on The Standup Paddle Magazine Show this Thursday: Kala Alexander! Learn about his Mauli Ola Foundation, who is the best Celebrity SUP Surfer on Hawaii 5-0, and more!

Listen online: The best way to listen to RADIO CHUM is to click the link on the top of the Distressed Mullet Website that says LISTEN TO RADIO CHUM

On listen through your mobile device, use TuneIn Radio and search for Radio CHUM:

REGISTRATION:
Paddlers may choose to race under one of the following options with awards being given only to those who complete all three stages in either the short or long course (not switching between the two):

1) 3 stage race taking place over two days for either short or long course races OC1, SS1, and OC2.

2) Saturday single event STAGE II

3) Sunday single event STAGE III

SUP and OC6 race will be the short course held on Sunday

Race-day Registration and check in at The shack in Hawaii Kai 7:30-9:00am

3 stage entry fee includes lunch both days and race shirt. Single event entry fee includes lunch day of, no shirt.

Registration and check in for Sunday is scheduled for Hawaii Kai boat ramp.
ENTRY FEES:
ONLINE BY MONDAY FEBRUARAY 27 — Entry for all 3 stages Adult $55, Junior $40
Single stage II or III Adult $30, Junior $20

AFTER MONDAY FEBRUARY 27 –Entry for all 3 stages $65
Single stage II or III $35, Junior $25

Race-day Registration and check in at The shack in Hawaii Kai 7:30-9:00am

3 stage entry fee includes lunch both days and race shirt for those who register by February 27. Single event entry fee includes lunch day of, no shirt.
AWARDS AND POINT SYSTEM:
Overall winners announced at Hawaii Kai Shack on Saturday. 3 stage divisional winners and SUP/OC6 single stage winners announced at Anuenue canoe site on Sunday.

Stage I = 1 point per place rank
Stage II = 2 points per place rank
Stage III = 3 points per place rank

Paddler with least cumulative points at end of all 3 stages wins division
COURSE:
Saturday March 3th – Stage I and Stage II
9:15am – Long and Short courses Hawaii Kai Marina Stage I sprint time trial (~10-20 min).
11:15am – Stage II Long Course Makapu’u to Hawaii Kai Shack
11:15am – Stage II Short Course Hawaii Kai Triangle to Shack (~4-5 miles)

Sunday March 4th – Stage III
10:00am – Stage III Long Course Makapu’u to Anuenue
11:00am – Stage III Short Course Hawaii Kai to Anuenue

SUP, Pdlbrd, V1, OC6 will be held on Sunday with Stage III at 11:00am from Hawaii Kai to Anuenue.

Time to Shine…

March.23-24.2012

NEW! This Year TEAM RELAY

Bring Your Best

The Wrightsville Beach Biathlon is like no other event on the East Coast. Why? Because it’s the only one of it’s kind to replace the swim portion with Standup Paddleboard. This year, we’re changing things up a bit and we want you to get involved. When the WBB was conceived, it was all about the celebration of community. So by offering special corporate sponsorship’s, we invite you to gather your staff & gather your fellow athletes–family, friends & neighbors (Ringers are welcome!) to wear your logo proudly in a friendly beach challenge. This is your chance to shine! Relay Teams will fight the flatwater around Money Island & the rushing wind pier to pier in a battle of guts, glory and honor. It’s all for the soon-to-be coveted Masonboro Trophy that will wear your logo until the 2013 winner is crowned the following year. The Trophy will be displayed in the Blockade Runner Beach Resort lobby following the race where it will be viewed by 70,000 guests who enter our doors each year.

8 Miles Surf to Sound:

4-mile flatwater SUP course followed by 4-mile beach run

Fastest Team Awarded Perpetual “Masonboro Trophy”

Proceeds benefit “FOR Masonboro” & “SUP Clean-up”

Accommodations: Special Rates for Athletes & their Fans

Online Race Registration (Available Soon)

Event Website: http://events.blockade-runner.com/wrightsville-beach-biathlon/

jason@blockade-runner.com

2012 Cold Stroke Classic (Photo credit: Distressed Mullet)

We are proud to announce that the 2nd annual ADLER PADDLER will be back for 2012!

WHEN: MARCH 17th St. Patty’s Day 9am

WHERE: Belmont Shores, Long Beach Ca. (same spot as last year)

WHAT: A FREE 2.8 mile SUP & Prone Paddle Race/ Fun Paddle around Naples Island

WHY: To Remember our good friend Steve Adler and raise funds and awareness for the John Ritter Foundation and the Thoracic Aortic Disease Coalition

MORE INFO TO COME

Any questions e-mail info@thesupspot.com

Entry fee is $18.00 and includes lunch.

Race Divisions :

Rec Race Men’s and Womens
Elite Race Men’s 12’6 and 14′ and Womens 12’6

Trophies for 1st-3rd in each division – and a great outing with old and new friends.

On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/243773019034864/

Sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind between 8 and 15 mph, moving more south as the day progresses and increasing to the 20+ range by dark. Seas are SSW 3 feet at 5 sec. There is a really nice, really clean wave out there. Looks to be in the waist high range, but it’s clean. HIGH PRESSURE WELL OFFSHORE FROM THE SE U.S. COAST WILL RIDGE BACK ACROSS THE AREA THROUGH THURSDAY. SOUTHWEST TO WEST FLOW WILL INCREASE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY AHEAD OF THE NEXT COLD FRONT…WHICH WILL CROSS THE WATERS LATE FRIDAY. HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN FROM THE GULF COAST STATES THROUGHOUT THIS WEEKEND.

Stand Up Paddle SUP Races This Weekend:

• Lanakila Classic / Carpet Beach Race-CA

What’s on RADIO CHUM?

Join Radio Chum this coming Thursday for the first Standup Paddle Radio Show with your host Reid Inouye…airs 11am and 4pm CST. Listen online at www.distressedmullet.com, or via your TuneIn.com app on most smart phones! Our first show is Kala Alexander of Hawaii, leader of the “Wolf Pack,” and his recurring role on the all new Hawaii 5-0. Find out more about Kala at www.kalaalexander.com.

Mickey Munoz Mongoose Cup

Dana Point Festival of Whales

March 10, 2012

Baby Beach, Dana Point, CA

The third annual Mickey Munoz Mongoose Cup to be held March 10, 2012 at Baby Beach, Dana Point Harbor.  Please join Mickey and his friends for a day of paddling fun, Waterman Expo & SUP Clinics, camaraderie and a delicious BBQ.  The event kicks off the 2012 Stand-Up Paddleboard season and is great way to get ready for another exciting paddling year.  Event proceeds to benefit local charity and surfing organizations: Terry Martin Medical Fund and the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association (DLSA).

Don’t miss Mickey’s book signing at the Dana Point Yacht Club right after the event. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get an autograph copy of Mickey’s celebrated book: No Bad Waves, Talking Story with Mickey Munoz.

As part of the Dana Point Festival of Whales, The Mongoose Cup will begin with the Fun Paddle around Dana Point Harbor Island.  The Fun Paddle will be launched after introduction of Mickey Munoz and the elite Mongoose Cup Safety Paddler team and a vital “Rules of the Road” paddling safety meeting.  Paddlers are encouraged to always practice safe paddling etiquette, as well as, assist in keeping the harbor clear of litter & garbage.

“With the continued growth of stand-up paddle boarding there are a lot more people paddling in the harbors and waterways.  Safety and etiquette have become much more critical. Since Dana Point is a Mecca for paddle sports, we wanted to have an event that’s message is about the importance of safety and paddling etiquette, especially in regards to local boat traffic”.   “We also want to take the opportunity to demonstrate stewardship towards one of our favorite places to paddle, Dana Point Harbor, and keep it clean”, says surf legend Mickey Munoz.

The Mongoose Cup will have an exciting and informative Waterman Expo & SUP Clinics that include exhibitors from the SUP & surf industries, clinics on paddling & training techniques, board repair, adventure travel, racing skills and SUP yoga & fitness.  Exhibitors will have SUP pros on site giving instruction throughout the day.  Attendees will be able to see and try all the latest SUP equipment, as well as, pick up helpful pointers and information on the sport of stand-up paddling.

After lunch, participants will be organized into the main event, “Luck of the Draw Relays”. Teams will race for the prestigious Mongoose Cup trophy.  Each eliteMongoose Cup Safety Paddler will be required to pick from the bucket names of three participant paddlers to complete their (4) person teams.

Mongoose Cup Safety Paddlers are elite level watermen & women (legends & champions of the sport) who all share a great friendship and association with the event icon Mickey Munoz.  The start and finish for the flat-water relay race will be at Baby Beach.  To be eligible for the Mongoose Cup teams must race 12’6” & under SUP boards.

The Mickey Munoz Mongoose Cup is an event open to everyone.  The Fun Paddle is open to any type of paddling craft and the Mongoose Cup will be contested solely as a stand-up paddleboard race.  The entry fee is $40 and participants will receive a commemorative Mongoose Cup long sleeve tee shirt, cool promo items from sponsors, a delicious BBQ lunch (sponsored by the City of Dana Point) and chance to paddle with surf legend Mickey Munoz.

For Mongoose Cup online registration, go to:

http://mongoosecup2012.eventbrite.com/

The Mongoose Cup event starts at 9:00 A.M. with the Fun Paddle.  The Waterman Expo will be open 9:00 A.M. SUP Clinics start at 10:00am with rotations scheduled every half hour. “Luck of the Draw” Relays will start at 1230 P.M.

The Mongoose Cup is sponsored by the City of Dana Point, Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point Festival of Whales, County of Orange.

Mickey’s book signing event: to starting at 4:00pm Saturday March 10 at the Dana Point Yacht Club right across the harbor from Baby Beach.

Location: Dana Point Yacht Club 24399 Dana Drive

About Mickey Munoz

Mickey Munoz, born in New York City in 1937, is an early pioneer of surfing and well-known surfboard shaper.  Once described as the “surfer’s surfer”, Mickey has been riding waves since the 1950s and has been featured in many popular surfing films and documentaries.   Winning the first professional surf contest and pioneering big wave surfing at Waimea Bay are a few of Mickey’s surfing accomplishments.  Munoz was the stunt double for Sandra Dee in the 1959 teen film Gidget and he developed an iconic surf stance that became known as the “quasimoto”. Mickey currently lives in Capistrano Beach, CA with his wife Peggy and is an avid stand-up paddler (SUP).

About Dana Point Festival of the Whales

The Dana Point Festival of Whales is one of Southern California’s largest seafaring celebrations and reaches out to whale admirers around the world.  The Festival draws over 100,000 visitors each year.   Festival highlights include an opening day parade, street faire and farmers market, art exhibits, classic car exhibits, concerts on land and water, environmental activities, educational opportunities, interpretive crafts, kids activities and of course, whale watching excursions that will allure even the most steadfast landlubber out to sea.  For more information visit www.festivalofwhales.com.

For Event information:

Event Director: Barrett Tester

Tel. (949) 276-4431×216

Email: barrett.tester@gmail.com

Event Co-director: Nyle Schafhauser

Tel. (714) 262-8370

Email: surfcar1@aol.com

Websites:

http://mongoosecup2012.eventbrite.com/

http://www.dpfestivalofwhales.com/home.html

RELAY DIVISIONS - Teams consist of 2, 3, and 4 members

OC1 . OC2 . Surfski . Standup . Paddleboard

 http://www.oceanohana.com/Ocean_Ohana___Catalina_Challenge_Relay.html

Prior to 3/12/12 race fees

$70.00 per paddler

Late race fee $80.00 per paddler

Race Meeting 5:00 p.m. at Hotel Metropole

An after-party hosted by: Dana Point Yacht Club and will be held at the

DANA POINT YACHT CLUB!  www.dpyc.org

Have a beer and watch the finishers come across the line, then food and
awards to follow…

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Mention Ocean Ohana Catalina Challenge

Get special one night rate for Sat. March, 31st.

Limited Rooms Available.  Phone calls only — NO ONLINE BOOKING!

Villa Portifino Hotel in Avalon is offering a one-night discounted rate for racers!  Reservations:  1-800-34-OCEAN (California) or (310) 510-0555

Hotel Metropole - Reservations:  800-541-8528

Getting There

If you need a ride to the island, take the Catalina Express!

www.catalinaexpress.com

http://paddleme.com/malibu2marina/home_12.htm

Location:
Registration will take place at Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey. Directions Below.

LONG COURSE will begin at Malibu Pier (Surfrider Beach) in Malibu. Drop boats off at Malibu Pier before you register. Then proceed to Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey for registration and a light breakfast. We will have one shuttle bus to take you back up to Malibu once you have registered. If you can carpool or provide your own transportation it would be helpful.

SHUTTLE BUS WILL LEAVE FROM MOTHER’S BEACH AT Approx. 11:45AM
Click here for wind conditions in Malibu

SHORT COURSE will start and finish at Mother’s Beach, Marina Del Rey.
OC1, OC2, Surfski, PaddleBoards, Standup Boards

Registration:
Online Registration Coming Soon
Registration for both long and short courses will be open at 8:00 and close at 10:30. Please note, short course is for all paddleboards & SUP. There will be no long course for Paddleboards & StandUp Boards (SUP).
Paddleboard, SUP, OC1, OC2 and surfski short course entries must be registered by 9:00. There will be no registration in Malibu.
Parking: There is a paid parking lot across the street from the Mother’s Beach on Palawan Way. Click Here for directions to additional parking for Mother’s Beach – located on Admiralty Way just west of the race setup location.
Charges: $4 before 9:00am – $6 after 9:00am at both locations

All vessels (long or short course) are required by the Coast Guards to carry a PFD onboard.
Leashes are required long course.
Leashes will be available for purchase at a discounted price at the raffle table.

Entry fee:
$30.00 (short course / long course)
$50.00 – if you would like to participate in both the short & long course races.
Entry fee includes – T-shirt (first 300 participants), light breakfast, lunch, awards, shuttle bus for long course and safety boats.

Short Course:
5.2 miles approx.(start time – 9:30am in Marina Del Rey.)
Race starts in the harbor right outside Mother’s Beach, heads outside the breakwater to the first pole and back to Mother’s Beach.
click here for short course & map of Harbor

Long course:(Leashes are required long course)
16 miles (start time – approx. 1:00pm in Malibu.- subject to change)
Race starts off Malibu Pier for a fun down swell run back to Mother’s Beach (D basin) in Marina Del Rey!
click here for long course map

Short Course Divisions:
1st-3rd OC1 & Surfski – Men & Women
1st-3rd OC1 & Surfski – 16-under Boys and Girls
1st-3rd OC1 & Surfski – 19-under Men and Women
1st-3rd OC2 – Over the line
1st-3rd OC2 – Juniors (over the line)
Divisions Paddleboard:
1st-3rd – Stock, 14’, Unlimited Men
1st-3rd – Masters & Sr. Master Men (regardless of board)
1st-3rd -Women (regardless of board)
Divisions Standup Boards:
1st-3rd Men’s – 14′, 12’6″ & under, Unlimited
1st-3rd Women’s – 12’6 & under, Unlimited
1st-3rd Men’s 50+ (regardless of board)
1st-3rd Women’s 40+ (regardless of board)
1st-3rd Junior Boy & Girls (16 & Under) – Stock (12’6″) only

Long Course Divisions:
1st-4th Elite OC1 & Surfski – Men
1st-4th Elite OC1 – Women
1st-3rd OC1 & Surfski – Open Men & Women
1st-3rd OC1 & Surfski – Masters, Sr. Masters & Golden Master Men
1st-3rd OC1 Master Women
1st-3rd OC2 Men & Women & Coed
1st-3rd Double Surfski

There will be a raffle with some great prizes – Tickets are available during registration:

Click here for Directions to Malibu Pier (Surfrider State Park)

Click here for directions to Mother’s Beach (MDR)

The DOCC is also very pleased to be part of the 2012 Socal Ocean Racing Series.

Winter Series Open Water Race – Saturday March 3rd, 2012 – Rain or Shine!

Long Course Divisions:

Mens Surf Ski
Womens Surf Ski
Boys 19 & Under Surf Ski
Mens OC-1
Womens OC-1
Boys 19 & Under OC-1
Girls 19 & Under OC-1
Women OC-2
Men OC-2
Mixed OC-2

Short Course Divisions:
Staggered start with SUP’s, Paddleboards, Canoes, and Skis. Get details at the race.

Boys 16 & Under Surf Ski
Girls 16 & Under Surf Ski
Boys 19 & Under Surf Ski
Girls 19 & Under Surf Ski
Boys 16 & Under OC-1
Girls 16 & Under OC-1
Boys 19 & Under OC-1
Girls 19 & Under OC-1
Womens Surf Ski
Mens Surf Ski
Womens OC-1
Mens OC-1
Open OC-2
Open Dbl Ski
Stand Up:
Mens 12’-6”
Mens Master (40+) 12′-6″
Womens 12’-6”
Mens Unlimited
Mens Master (40+) Unlimited
Womens Unlimited
Mens 14′
Mens Master (40+) 14’
Mens Kapuna (60+) Any Board
Womens Master (40+) Any Board
Boys 12 & Under Any Board (first race of the day inside the Harbor)
Girls 12 & Under Any Board (first race of the day inside the Harbor)
Paddleboard:
Mens Stock
Mens Unlimited
Men 50+ Stock
Men 50+ Unlimited
Men 14’
Women Any Board

The DOCC Ocean Challenge is a Junior Surfski points event.

Race Maps

Short Course starts 9:00am

Paddleboard and SUP Course Starts at 9:00am

Long Course starts at 10:30am

*Dana Point Harbor Guidelines state that a PFD is required on all OC-1, OC-2, Surfskis.

Registration 7am – Baby Beach Park Dana Point Harbor.

Race fee: $25.00 – Event t-shirt & Lunch to first 350 that register.
One registration fee is required for the day, however you must register for each race that you want to enter.
Junior divisions (19 and under) race fee is $15 with no shirt or lunch. If they want t-shirt and lunch, then the race fee is $25. Again, the $25.00 race fee is for multiple races, but you only get one t-shirt and one lunch ticket.

Online registration:
Save time standing in long lines!

Click on the link below to register online:
http://www.eteamz.com/SoCalOceanRacing/index.cfm

Race Director: Please contact John Yamasaki with any questions. Contact: jkyamo@gmail.com

These look pretty cool:
1.5 MM XSPAN Pants,1.5 MM XSPAN Shorts, 2.5 MM XSPAN Vests, 2.5 MM Front Zip Sports Vest and 3 MM XSPAN Jackets are all offered as layering items from NeoSport. Each can be used alone or in combination with other elements.

www.neosportusa.com

Has anyone tried or seen them?

Jupiter Paddleboarding and Jimmy Lewis offered to donate a  Stand Up Paddleboard to be auctioned at the annual gala of the Everglades Foundation.  The auction was held this past Friday at the famous Palm Beach Breakers Hotel.  Attendees included Kelly Slater, Jack Nicklaus, Joe Scarborough, and Dave Mathews.  The package to be auctioned included a 10’6 Jimmy Lewis Cruise Control SUP, a Jimmy Lewis Kanaha Paddle designed by Quickblade, a Jimmy Lewis board bag, and an everglades eco-tour and paddle session with Jupiter Paddleboarding.

With over 500 people in the room, the price went up quickly.  Bids were cast by raising a glow stick in the audience.  When the gavel fell the board had been sold for $27,500 to an unknown bidder.  The funds will go toward the Everglades Foundation.

via World’s Most Expensive Sup Board Sells for $27,500 | SUP Races.