Third day and finals of 2010 SCKSF at the world-renowned Steamer Lane point break in Santa Cruz. The 24th Annual Santa Cruz Kayak Surf Festival, the contest that has changed the world of kayaking. The event has yet again attracted the best athletes this planet has in Surf Kayaking and the new sport of Stand-up surfing. The reason, this event started the concept of international surf kayaking and thereby continues to be the leader in producing revolutionary designs that alter the conception of what kayaks do on the water. The venue, Steamer Lane, the symbol of Surf City Santa Cruz, is revered by all as one of the ultimate waves for paddle powered surfing on earth. It is the contest that sets the level that paddle surfing for the world
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The Outrigger Reef on the Beach has opened a new museum quality exhibit that highlights the Hawaiian traditions of canoe building and voyaging.
The “Canoe Hale,” located in the hotel lobby just past the front desk and open daily free to the public, is a collaborative effort of the Outrigger Reef and The Friends of Hkle’a and Hawai`iloa, Mission Houses Museum, and Bishop Museum.
“The Outrigger Reef is committed to expanding the public’s understanding of Hawaiian traditions, so we are thrilled to … Details
SANTA CRUZ — Crowd favorite Galen Licht paddled his way to the top of his discipline Sunday at Steamer Lane, winning the men’s high performance final of the 24th annual Santa Cruz Kayak Surf Festival.
Licht, the founder of the UC Santa Cruz Kayak Club, beat Northern Ireland’s Christopher Hobson, Australian Stephen Farthing and Santa Cruzan Dave Johnston in a final that saw the best waves of the event breaking at Steamer Lane.
“It feels great to finally win this contest after eight years of competing,” Licht said. “This contest means … Details
I heard some guys saying the last kayaker had a good tip…or tip turn, I dunno. Santa Cruz Surf Kayak/SUP Festival Steamers – 27 March, 2010
Second day of 2010 SCKSF at the world-renowned Steamer Lane point break in Santa Cruz. The 24th Annual Santa Cruz Kayak Surf Festival, the contest that has changed the world of kayaking. The event has yet again attracted the best athletes this planet has in Surf Kayaking and the new sport of Stand-up surfing. The reason, this event started the concept of international surf kayaking and thereby continues to be the leader in producing revolutionary designs that alter the conception of what kayaks do on the water. The venue, Steamer Lane, the symbol of Surf City Santa Cruz, is revered by all as one of the ultimate waves for paddle powered surfing on earth. It is the contest that sets the level that paddle surfing for the world