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Written by Tyler Hustrulid
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Thursday, 08 April 2010 23:23 |
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Article and Photos by Tyler Hustrulid
Spring is definitely on it’s way to Wilmington! As the water warms up, more people are drawing their paddles out of the corner of the garage and heading back out on the water. This was obvious at our March outing. We are pleased to report that the number of SUP Cleanup participants has steadily increased with each event, which means more hands to help remove trash from our local shores.
On the morning of Saturday the 20th, Wrightsville Sound was cool and glassy off the beach behind the Blockade Runner Resort, our rendezvous. Paddles sliced cleanly through the water’s surface, which made for a quick trip to the nearby spoil islands. It was a superb day for younger and new paddlers to get outside and practice their sweep or try standup paddleboarding for the first time.
Weeks ago, we had spied a pile of old abandoned crab traps and even a rusted-out bicycle laid-up on one of the smaller spoil islands. We thought that was a good enough indicator of a place to start the day’s efforts and it wasn’t long before trash bags were filled, tied-up, and brought to our support boat to be hauled back to shore for proper disposal.
Perhaps one of the best parts of waking up early to spend time around these small islands is being able to observe the local flora and fauna that call them home. With the season’s change now rapidly underway, we noticed how the bushes and shrubs had grown small green buds, still waiting to unfold, and how the grasses didn’t crunch so much under our feet. Unfortunately, the bugs, while not yet a terrible nuisance, are also beginning to emerge. A pair of swans flew overhead and circled back low for a closer look at us before gliding onwards to another landing spot. On this day, a single Canada goose was making a fuss at our arrival, squawking and flapping about. We found out why when a perfect little nest of goose eggs was discovered tucked into a thick clump of grass. Everyone crept over carefully to take a look at the mother goose’s pride she was protecting before hopping back on our boards.
It was so nice to be outside and on the water that the group decided to continue on to another island. On the second island, so much trash was accumulated in so little time that we had to stop and call for a second boat to assist us in hauling our collection back to shore. All told, we gathered enough litter to fill dozens of heavy trash bags, tied-up tight, and several large objects like Styrofoam blocks, metal pipes and wire panels, plus, one generously used bicycle.
View all of the images from this cleanup by clicking: HERE |
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Written by Jenny Snelling Etheredge
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Saturday, 03 July 2010 02:00 |
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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.
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Written by Jenny Snelling Etheredge
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Wednesday, 01 December 2010 23:33 |
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SUP Brand YOLO Board joins the well-known annual BVI Windsurfing event as the official SUP sponsor to create the ultimate Windsurfing/SUP adventure vacation and race event.
Tortola, BVI. (December 1, 2010) – HIHO announces details of the Highland Spring HIHO 2011 event in the British Virgin Islands from Sunday, June 26th through Sunday, July 3rd. Known worldwide as one of the greatest watersports adventures, the Highland Spring HIHO is a week long all-inclusive adventure vacation including inter-island sailing, Windsurfing and Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) races, planned parties, daily water-based activities and accommodations aboard captained catamarans supplied by The Moorings. SUP Manufacturer YOLO Board joins the 2011 event as the official SUP sponsor and the event will include a YOLO Adventure One-Design Class and an Open Class for SUP Racers. Windsurfing Race divisions include a Techno-2 Class and an Open Class. Event activities take place as the event winds its way throughout the islands including stops at Virgin Gorda, Prickly Pear Island, Anegada, The Last Resort, Peter & Norman Islands and Little Thatch.
“We are excited about the 2011 edition of the Highland Spring HIHO event,” said Andy Morrell, HIHO founder. “Adding SUP offers us more racing and a broader audience. We love SUP and believe that it perfectly complements the windsurfing & sailing side of our unique event.”
Windsurfing and SUP races will be scheduled daily for all classes. Participants in the Techno-2 windsurfing class must race Techno 2 148L boards while YOLO Adventure One-Design class members must compete on 12’ Original YOLO Boards. Boards will be available for rental through the event or racers can provide their own equipment. In addition to the races, daily activities are available for non-race participants including kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, yacht racing, fishing, beach trips and a treasure hunt. A kids camp is available for younger attendees. Highland Spring HIHO is also well know for fine cuisine and live entertainment with excellent dinners planned for each island stop and nightly Caribbean entertainment and dancing.
“We are very excited to participate in this fantastic event,” added Jeff Archer, Co-Founder of YOLO Board. “The adventurous spirit behind the Highland Spring HIHO and its organizers falls in line perfectly with the ‘You Only Live Once’ mantra of YOLO Board. We’re looking forward to a fun-filled successful event and hope to help make this year’s event the best yet.”
Rates for the Highland Springs HIHO 2011 begin at $2,099 per person for a double cabin occupancy aboard a 40’ or 43’ catamaran and include lunch and dinner with drinks, all parties, most activities, taxes and an official HIHO T-shirt and bag or hat. Additional options are available including an air-conditioned 46’ catamaran upgrade, single cabin supplement, junior participation rate and Kids 6 years and Under rate. Race fees are $125.00 per racer for competing stand up paddlers and windsurfers.
“The HIHO is truly the ultimate Windsurfing and SUP destination vacation,” explained John Denney, Owner of Jupiter Paddleboarding. “First class, family friendly, and run with the highest level of professionalism. The 2011 event is sure to be even better with the addition of YOLO board joining the mix. My wife Bari and I recommend this to anyone and everyone for a vacation of a lifetime, you only live once.”
For more information on the Highland Spring HIHO 2011, please visit www.go-hiho.com, call 284.494.0337.
About Highland Spring HIHO
The Highland Spring HIHO event originated in St Thomas in 1979 when a band of intrepid windsurfers set out to windsurf through the Virgin Islands with sleeping bags on their backs. The event was an immediate hit and grew exponentially under sponsorship from Johnnie Walker Scotch Whiskey. Current event owner Andy Morrell was the 1st place winner in the 1986 edition. Morrell assumed ownership of the event and, following a hiatus, restarted it in 1993. Today the Highland Spring HIHO event is the World’s most fun-filled and unique watersports adventure combining SUP, windsurfing, sailing and adventure as it charts a course through the beautiful British Virgin islands.
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. |
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Written by Jenny Snelling Etheredge
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Thursday, 16 September 2010 22:17 |
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Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (September 13, 2010) – YOLO Board announces that the 2nd Annual YOLO Board Seaside Celebration Silent Auction
Fundraiser on September 18th from 10:00am – 1:00pm in the Seaside Amphitheatre will benefit the South Walton Fire District Junior Lifeguard Program. There will also be YOLO Yak Giveaway raffle for a brand new YOLO Yak, valued at $995.00 along with other raffle prizes. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly to the South Walton Fire District Junior Lifeguard Program and Northwest Florida-based band HERITAGE will perform a free concert from 11:00am – 1:00pm.
“We selected the South Walton Fire District Junior Lifeguard Program as beneficiaries for this year’s fundraiser because we believe the program provides an immeasurable service to area children,” explains Tom Losee, co-founder of YOLO Board LLC. “The program teaches the basics of water safety and rescue, and inspires the future watermen and women of our community. We felt it to be a perfect fit for the YOLO Board Seaside Celebration.”
Founded in 2008, The South Walton Fire District Junior Lifeguard Program is a five week long summer program where children ages nine to 15 learn the principles of weather and water conditions, rescue techniques, beach safety systems, sun health and nutrition in an active, fun-filled team environment. Under the Supervision of South Walton Fire District Beach Safety Director Gary Wise and South Walton Fire District Professional Lifeguards, juniors participate in relay-style drills, learn paddling techniques and get to experience what it is like to be a lifeguard. After completion of the program, juniors are also eligible to compete in regional and national lifeguard competitions through the United States Lifesaving Association.
Popular local musical group HERITAGE (www.heritageband.com) returns to the celebration for a free concert in the Seaside Amphitheatre from 11:00am – 1:00pm. An eclectic group of seven musicians, HERITAGE offers a mix of reggae, island rock, funk and R&B fusing band members’ varying cultural backgrounds and individual influences. Founded in 2007 in Okaloosa County, HERITAGE performs locally and regionally and released their debut album Natural High in 2009.
The YOLO Board Seaside Celebration race events on Saturday, September 18th include both a Seven Mile Elite Race with over $5,000 of prize money and a Three Mile Recreation Race with prizes awarded for each division. Stand Up Paddleboard celebrity guests Nikki Gregg and Chuck Patterson will host paddleboard camps September 15th – 17th in conjunction with the festivities. 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.
For more information on the YOLO Seaside Celebration, please visit www.yoloseasiderace.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. |
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Written by Kialoa Paddles
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Friday, 22 October 2010 00:00 |
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Un-topped paddles with full carbon shafts are
available in two height ranges: SHORT and
LONG.
SHORT: A short, un-topped paddle can build
paddle sizes of 66”—76” ONLY, covering
people who are approximately 5’—5’8” tall.
LONG: A long, un-topped paddle can build
paddle sizes 76”—86” ONLY, covering people
who are approximately 5’8”—6’8” tall.
WARNING: Do not cut sizes shorter than
specified range. Due to the taper in the shaft
the T-top will NOT FIT if you cut any carbon
shaft down more than 10 inches.
1 // sizing: First determine the size for your
customer by adding 6”—10” to their overall
height. If your customer is more frequently in the
surf, lean toward the shorter end of the range for
quicker maneuverability on the waves.
2 // Cut paddle to desired height. For the
carbon shafts, we recommend a band saw
or wet tile saw. For the aluminum shafts, a
hacksaw is fi ne. Make sure it is an even cut
to allow the T-top to rest fl at.
Do not clamp tube/shaft in a vise on a
carbon shaft as this may cause it to collapse.
3 // Lightly sand outside of shaft where it will
be inserted into the T-top. This creates texture
to which the glue will adhere.
4, 5 // Insert the foam plug into the end of the
shaft until flush with the top of the shaft.
 
6, 7, 8 // Use regular setting two-part epoxy
glue. Coat the inside of the T-top as well as
the sanded portion of the shaft to be inserted
into the T-top and coat top of foam plug. Make
sure to use an adequate amount of glue to
ensure an air-tight seal. Failure to do so may
cause water to leak into the shaft.
IMPORTANT: Orient the flat side of the
T-top facing the front of the blade (the side
with logo sticker). After firmly pressing
the T-top into place, look down the shaft to
ensure the T-top is parallel to the blade.
 
9, 10, 11 // Excess glue should seep out
from where the T-top meets the shaft. Clean
excess glue from around the seal with a
paper towel. An even amount of glue seeping
out from the T-top is an indication of a good
seal. If none seeps out it is likely not enough
glue was used.
12 // Stand paddle upright, stabilize the blade
so it won’t move, and let it dry overnight.
FOR FURTHER HELP CONTACT KIALOA PADDLES
AT: 541.382.5355 OR EMAIL:
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