Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (July 2, 2010) – YOLO Board announces details of the 2nd Annual YOLO Board Seaside Celebration scheduled from Tuesday, September 14th to Saturday, September 18th in Seaside, FL.  The celebration planned includes five days of Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) inspired activities ranging from a Seven Mile Elite Race and a Three Mile Recreation Race with over $5,000 of prizes awarded for each race, a SUP inspired Art Show, a free concert, equipment demos and a Silent Auction Fundraiser to benefit the South Walton Fire Department Junior Lifeguard Program.   Special celebrity SUP guests will include Nikki Gregg and Chuck Patterson.  The family-friendly event is open to the public.

“One of our original goals at YOLO was to give back to the local community and expand the presence of SUP both locally and nationally,” explains Jeff Archer, co-founder of YOLO Board LLC.  “The inception of the YOLO Board Seaside Celebration has allowed us to do just that.  We’re really excited about the expansion of the race portion of the event this year to include both elite and recreational divisions, attracting higher profile paddlers to our area.”
Nikki Gregg of Oahu, HI-based NRG Lifestyle Fitness Training (www.nikkigregg.com) will host an NRG Boot Camp on September 14th, 15th and 16th in conjunction with the event.  Widely considered the spokeswoman of SUP, Gregg is a certified SUP ‘Master Instructor’ and is affiliated with both the WSUPA (World Stand Up Paddleboard Association) and the WPA (World Paddle Association).  Noted Big Wave Surfer and All-Around Waterman Patterson (www.chuckpattersonsports.com) will host a special pre race clinic on September 17th.  Patterson has competed professionally in tow surfing, SUP, surfing, kiteboarding, skiing and snowboarding.

“I can't wait to head out to the Gulf Coast for the Seaside Celebration festivities,” adds Gregg.  “I'm honored to be invited to introduce my Stand Up Paddle Boot Camp to Florida and spread my passion of fitness and SUP.  It's going to be fun!"
The celebration highlights Seaside and the surrounding South Walton community as a premier destination for SUP with both the Gulf of Mexico and the rare coastal dune lakes serving as backdrops for scheduled activities.  The Cottage Rental Agency (www.cottagerentalagency.com) is offering special packages for paddlers and event guests ranging anywhere from $59 per night for a group home to $175 per night for a private cottage.  Rates are based on 3-night occupancy.  For additional information on special rates, please contact The Cottage Rental Agency at 866.966.2565.

“We were overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the community at the inaugural YOLO Board Seaside Celebration in 2009 and we’re excited to work with YOLO to continue the event,” explains Adam Shiland, Event Producer for Seaside.  “We feel that the YOLO lifestyle and mantra of ‘You Only Live Once’ captures the spirit of all things Seaside, and the event exemplifies the giving nature of our community.  It is truly a special event and we’re looking forward to September.”
YOLO Board is currently seeking sponsors to partner on the much-anticipated event, including donated items for the silent auction.  For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities or to donate an item for the silent auction, please contact YOLO Board 850.622.5760 or visit www.yoloboard.com.

About SEASIDE:
The Town of Seaside is a gulf front community located on Scenic Highway 30A between Destin and Panama City Beach, Florida. Founded in 1981, this renowned New Urbanist town is the flagship cultural center of The Beaches of South Walton. Seaside has over 400 homes and cottage rentals, and more than 50 specialty retail shops and restaurants. Seaside’s thriving town center includes civic, cultural and educational institutions; a public charter school, an inter-faith chapel, a repertory theater and The Seaside Institute. Parks, a swim and tennis club, and an amphitheatre provide year-round recreation and entertainment. The Seaside Amphitheater provides a wonderful venue for recreation and hosts numerous events throughout the calendar year.

About YOLO Board:
Founded by business partners Tom Losee and Jeff Archer in 2006, YOLO Board LLC is a locally owned stand-up paddleboard (SUP) company based in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.  Aptly named for the mantra, “You Only Live Once,” the company has quickly gained the reputation along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast and beyond as the custom paddleboard of choice, garnering widespread attention from the media including: Spirit Magazine, Southern Living, Coastal Living, The Weather Channel, Standup Journal, Florida Trend, Ocean Drive, Standup Paddle Magazine and Garden & Gun. The company manufactures a variety of boards suited to fit any paddler: the Original YOLO, YOLO Express, YOLO Explorer, YOLO Yak, YOLO EcoTrainer, YOLO Planeador, YOLO Eclipse, and the recently debuted Steve Brom-custom race and surf performance line.  Rentals, lessons, corporate and team building packages and a complete array of YOLO accessories are available.  For more information, visit www.yoloboard.com or call 850.622.5760.

Maui SUP star Slater Trout Makes Guest Appearance in YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series; Unbalanced, Laser Awesome and SoWal Lifeguard YOLO Teams Win Third Race Teams finish first in the Women’s, Men’s and Elite Division in the third event of the five race series; Trout joined the SoWal Lifeguard YOLO team for the Elite race

Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (June 27, 2010) – YOLO Board announces the results of the third 2010 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series race event on June 25th at Baytowne Marina in Sandestin.  The Unbalanced team consisting of Jessica D’Aleo, Amanda Martin, Gina Seton and Terry Strohmeyer finished first in the Women’s Division.  Team Laser Awesome composed of Jay Etheredge, Matt Lantrip, Steve Reeves and Shane Reynolds won the Men’s Division.  The SoWal Lifeguard YOLO team of Justin Cook, Sean Hughes and Slater Trout finished first in the Elite division race, marking their third consecutive victory in the Elite division.  Trout, a 15-year old Surf and Stand-Up Paddleboarding rising star from Maui, HI made a special guest appearance at the race.  The 2010 series includes 14 Women’s teams, 11 Men’s teams and four Elite teams.

Originally from Pensacola Beach, Trout (www.slatertrout.com) is a celebrated up-and-coming waterman who can be seen on national competition circuits.  Recent national
accolades include winning the Gulf Coast Stand Up Paddleboard Championship in May 2010, winning the Sunset Beach Trials event at the first contest of the Stand Up World Tour Sunset Beach, Hawaii, 2010 and earning several titles at the famed Duke’s Ocean Fest.  Named as the ‘2nd Fastest Stand Up Paddler in the World’ at the 2009 Rainbow Sandal's Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle Race, Trout attended the race with father Casey Trout who also competed in the men’s division race.

“I continue to be amazed at the humbleness and Aloha spirit that the ambassadors of our sport bring forth,” elaborates Jeff Archer, co-founder of YOLO Board.  “In addition to being a paddling standout, Slater Trout is always willing to share his knowledge and his spirit with anyone who has an interest for SUP. The YOLO Board community sends a big thanks to Slater and Casey Trout for honoring us with their participation in our event.”

The Women’s Division 2nd and 3rd place finishers were the On the Coast Magazine and Bentley’s on the Bay while the Grayton Beach Fitness and Billabong Destin teams rounded out the top three for the Men.  The Sunset Beach Services and GUSU teams finished 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Elite Division. The next race event is scheduled for Thursday July 15th at Western Lake at the WaterColor BoatHouse.  The 29 teams will continue on to compete throughout the series as they vie for the champion title “YOLO Board Cup Series” to be awarded after the final race in August in each division.  Race dates (weather permitting) July 15th and August 19th.  Races begin at 5:00pm.  
The final YOLO Stand-Up Paddle Series Family Day race is also scheduled for July 18th at Western Lake at the WaterColor BoatHouse at 5:00pm.  The lighthearted event offers children the opportunity to learn how to paddle and enjoy a little friendly competition out on the water.  Children participate in different types of paddleboard races including parent/child races, relay style races and individual races.  Entry fees are $25 per child with parents being free.  The children’s race fee includes a YOLO race jersey.

The YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series is made possible by the generous support of presenting sponsor The Destin Real Estate Company.  Co-sponsors include: Stand Up Paddle Magazine, The Thirty-A Review, Kialoa Paddles, Wells Fargo Advisors, Seaside Beach, Copy Systems, Bud & Alleys, Pizza Bar, Taco Bar, Destin Health & Fitness Club, Vitamin Water, Pizza by the Sea, Swantree Concierge, Modus Photography, I Will Design For Food, and M Public Relations.
For additional information regarding The YOLO Stand-Up Paddle Series, please visit www.yolorace.com.

27 Mile Mormaii Molokai Express Race presented by Standup Paddle Magazine

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Kitty Hawk Kites, Grayton Beach Fitness and SoWal Lifeguard YOLO Teams Win Second Race in YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series

Teams finish first in the Women’s, Men’s and Elite Division respectively in the second event of the five race series hosted by YOLO Board

(photo courtesy of Chandler Williams of Modus Photography)

Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (June 14, 2010) – YOLO Board announces the results of the second 2010 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series race event on June 3rd at Western Lake in WaterColor.  The Kitty Hawk Kites team composed of Petra Altidor, Sabrina Hardy, Marketa Rypova and Zane Urnikatook first in the Women’s Division.  The Grayton Beach Fitness team consisting of Paul Hunter, Chris Ogle, Shane Babin and Stefan Daiberl won the Men’s Division, repeating their victory from the first race.  The SoWal Lifeguard YOLO team of Justin Cook, Sean Hughes and Gary Wise also finished first for the second time in a row in the new Elite division race.  The 2010 series includes 14 Women’s teams, 11 Men’s teams and four Elite teams.  Spectators enjoyed refreshments provided by the The Baithouse at WaterColor.
The Women’s Division 2nd and 3rd place finishers were the On the Coast Magazine and Unbalanced Teams while the Billabong and Laser Awesome teams rounded out the top three for the Men.  The Sunset Beach Services and GUSU teams finished 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Elite Division. The next race event is scheduled for Friday June 25th at Baytowne Marina at Sandestin.  The 29 teams will continue on to compete throughout the series as they vie for the champion title “YOLO Board Cup Series” to be awarded after the final race in August in each division.  Race dates (weather permitting) are: June 25th, July 15th and August 19th.  Races begin at 5:00pm.  
The YOLO Stand-Up Paddle Series Family Day race on Sunday, June 6th was held at Eastern Lake.  Area children participated in different types of races including parent/child races, relay style races and individual races.  The lighthearted event allowed the children to learn how to paddle and enjoy a little friendly competition out on the water.  The third and final Family Day event will be held on July 18th at Eastern Lake at 2:00pm.  Children may participate for $25 each with parents being free.  The children’s race fee includes a YOLO race jersey.