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VERTICAL OAR Print E-mail
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Friday, 01 February 2013 17:32

You spoke, we listened!  The new Vertical Oar site is finally here!

At VerticalOar.com, you’ll see significant changes that include website design improvements, a larger map and photos, and mobile friendly versions for both handheld and tablet devices.  Now you’ll be able to interact with us from anywhere, find great SUP businesses on the fly, or submit your favorite SUP spots right from your board!  We appreciate all of your positive feedback and support, and we'll continue to work hard to make Vertical Oar the best SUP location resource in the world.  To show our appreciation, we are giving away free VO decals and shirts to those of you add spots during the entire month of February.  Learn more at www.verticaloar.com As always, thanks for helping us put SUP on the map.

 

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Finding Waves 100 Miles From The Ocean… Print E-mail
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 01:05

Finding Waves 100 Miles From The Ocean… Standup Paddle Surfing In Washington’s Puget Sound

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The alarm beeped far too early on my day off.  I stumble down the hall, turn on the espresso machine and go to the computer to check the buoys.  “How does it look?” asks my wife Lori.  I grumble the usual; “it might be going.”  In the last few years I have learned that predicting waves inside the Puget Sound of Washington State is almost as accurate as flipping a coin.  Modern technology has somewhat improved the forecasting of waves with hourly buoy reports that give wind and swell direction via the internet.  If any one variable is off however, the all-important waves will not arrive.  Normally, around the evergreen state, most people have to drive 3-6 hours for more predictable waves.  But if the stars align, and all the big variables come together, there is beautiful, un-crowded surf only an hour away for a hearty few.

 

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A Celebration Of The Ocean Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 09 January 2013 09:30

A CELEBRATION OF THE OCEAN AND THE CULTURE THAT SURROUNDS IT.

 

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MAY 11-12, 2013 - KANAHA BEACH PARK, MAUI - "THE MALIKO DOWNWIND RUN"

Ho’olaule’a – literally, it means “celebration”, but for us, it’s also an expression of gratitude. Each May, we hold our interpretation of this storied Hawaiian tradition on Maui’s north shore. The event blends elite competition with family-friendly cultural activities and gathers some of the world’s best SUP and OC1 paddlers to race the legendary 8-mile Maliko downwind run. Friends and families come together to enjoy canoe sailing and surfing, ancient Hawaiian games, traditional luau, hula, and live music. We take this opportunity to recognize and honor our 'Ohana Giveback partners, as the community shares collective gifts of time, energy, and spirit.

We invite you to join us on Maui to experience the OluKai Ho’olaulea.  www.olukai.com/Hoolaulea/about

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Oregon Print E-mail
Sunday, 18 April 2010 21:32

ROGUE RIVER

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On August 6, 2009, Taylor Robertson, a U.S. Kayak team member and 18-year veteran of the sport, completed the first-known SUP descent along the Rogue River, located just below Grants Pass in Oregon.

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OPEN AIR DYNAMICS Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 30 January 2013 18:12
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Reno, Nevada, USA - The newly formed OPEN AIR dynamics™, whose portfolio of brands include Tahoe SUP and Odyssey SUP has announced the appointment of Mark Horton as CEO. Horton joins forces with Nate Brouwer, founder of Tahoe SUP and Odyssey SUP founder Mike Okoniewski in organizing the new company with the mission of expanding the product offering and making standup paddling accessible to more people.

 

Horton brings with him a deep understanding of the market, developed from seven years as Operations and Finance Manager for Global Surf Industries, growing it into the world’s premier surfboard and SUP company featuring 10 plus brands. “I met Nate about a year ago and was immediately impressed with his vision and ability as a designer to take his ideas for products, all the way to the end result,” said Horton. “It’s exciting to have this opportunity at OPEN AIR dynamics™ to grow the back end and assist in delivering these cutting edge products to the market.”

 

With Horton at the reigns, Brouwer feels that he can now focus his energy on products that continue to inspire the direction of the SUP industry. “Mark is really the final piece to the puzzle for OPEN AIR dynamics™”, said Brouwer. “I feel that with his financial expertise and organizational skill, we can take everything to the next level and I am able to do what I do best, apply my creativity to new products and materials.”

 

Tahoe SUP is leading the revolution of Stand Up Paddle Board touring on lakes, rivers and oceans.  The quality and innovation of their boards and products is connecting people with the world around them and opening the doors of adventure. Each Tahoe SUP model features displacement hull technology, developed from research with the Tahoe SUP Race and Explore Project Team.  The stability of the boards combined with the displacement hull and added volume for carrying cargo, provides the opportunity to explore and go on tour. Tahoe SUP supports a healthy and clean environment and is committed to providing the best customer experience on and off the water.

 

To see the complete line of Tahoe SUP products including boards, paddles and accessories, visit www.tahoesup.com Odyssey SUP is an “all water” brand of stand up paddle boards designed to offer a lighter weight, more durable, price point board to beginner, intermediate and fitness paddlers. Odyssey SUP offers 3 styles, Tour, Surf and Softy. Tour and Surf boards feature the innovative proprietary composite

construction we call RINOtech™. The Tour model features displacement hull technology for an efficient glide on lakes, rivers and flat ocean. The Surf model features performance elements for maneuvering on a wave but functions great for family type recreation on flatwater. Softy has a surf style shape but features a soft top and rails with innovative attachment points for accessories. All Odyssey SUP boards include an adjustable paddle. To see the complete line of Odyssey products including boards, paddles and accessories, visit www.odysseysup.com

 
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