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It takes someone of a unique IQ to use a windowless moving van to transport their personal watercraft. It takes an even more unique person not to set the parking break!

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How exactly standup paddle surfing fits into the identity of the modern surfer/waterman in Southern California remains a contentious issue. From contempt to optimism, surfers run the gamut of emotions when considering standup paddling, and a recent order from the Department of Parks and Recreation has only served to spark the debate.

On April 1, 2010, the Orange Coast District passed an order that would prohibit …  Details

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Primo Beer is proud to announce the first ever Castles Cup Canoe Surfing event to be held this summer in Waikiki. In partnership with Honolulu-based Soljah Productions, the Primo Castles Cup is a completely unique and one-of-a-kind contest featuring canoe teams competing along one of Waikiki’s most historical reefs – Castles.

Utilizing an “Eddie” format, the event will wait for maxed-out conditions to reach the 15-foot mark before the call to run the contest is made. The holding period begins on June 14 and will last until August 31.

“This will be an amazing event for sure,” said Soljah frontman Alika Winter. “We’re super stoked to  …  Details

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Takapuna Beach was today confirmed as the venue for the National Ocean Water Sports Centre (NOWSC) by the Minister of Sport and Recreation the Hon. Murray McCully and North Shore City Mayor, Andrew Williams. Speaking at the nearby Takapuna Boating Club, the Minister confirmed that the $8 million facility would cater for Sailing, Triathlon and Ocean Kayaking. The area is also used for a myriad of other ocean sports including ocean swimming, kite surfing, surfboats and surfing.

The novel concept for the facility known as ‘The Bunker’ is that it will be located in a large excavation in the adjoining carpark digging a hole 36 metres long by 60 metres wide – which will be covered back to the existing land level and topped with a   ..  Details

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