Look at the cool write up we got in Australia! GQ review

This morning I was talking to Wade about his experience at the Maverick’s surf contest in Half Moon Bay.   He’ll give you all the details, but what struck me was this – people paid $1000 to watch the contest from a boat.  He paddled out on SUP, got a lot closer to the line-up than anyone on the boat, and didn’t pay a dime.  After the conversation, I started thinking about some of the experiences I’ve had on SUP over the years, and how they have changed my life.  In case you’re thinking of taking up the sport, take a moment to consider the world SUP can open up to you. A few years ago, a pod of blue whales set up camp about three miles off the coast of…

Dan and Lauren took their first SUP lesson today in Marina Del Rey.

Hi blog...it's December and the sun goes down at 5:00.  I've been paddling in the marina after dark.  It's not bad...it's pretty cool, actually.  The water is calm and surprisingly, not cold. The place is pretty well lit.  There is not much going on and it is quiet...all you hear is your blade going through the water.    Anyway, it's good workout.

Today's stand up paddle boarding lesson in Marina del Rey was a little foggy.  Here's a pic from my balcony.

Hi Blog.  Today is Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 I have a new location...it's pretty sweet.  We now launch right from my boat slip on Marquesas Way in Marina del Rey.   You can see it in the background.   For your convenience there are bathrooms, showers, swimming pools and hot tubs.

It's Monday morning, the 9th of September.  I'm sore from yesterday's race of 26 miles in an outrigger canoe.  Krista and I are packing for Maui for the Pailolo Challenge.  It's a channel crossing that begins at Flemings Beach in Maui and ends in Kanakakai town in Molokai.  Marina del Rey, my team, is not sending a crew - so I will try to find one there. This is the end of the year's outrigger season.  I became a better, stronger and faster paddler...and I figured out some new tricks on becoming a better SUP instructor. Now that summertime is coming to and end, I'll have more time to devote to this blog.

Here's a group pic from today's paddleboard lesson in Marina del Rey.  I haven't had much time to blog...been busy with helicopters, outrigger canoes and lessons.  What a fun group!

Andrew came all the way from Ontario, Canada to ride a wave!  This was his first one.  I love this job!

Well kids...I made it to the big-time.  Here's a very well made short-film of a day out in the surf.  Click the link below... I'm at 3:38. http://www.surfline.com/video/webisodes/maverick-moments_68023