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Re: Molokai 2010
« Reply #30 on: July 26, 2010, 12:04:28 PM »
I'd love to know exactly what the athletes used: board dimensions, paddle length. I'm not that dialed into my equipment but I would bet many of them are.

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« Reply #31 on: July 26, 2010, 01:50:54 PM »
Congrats to Dave Kalama for his win in the SUP division. Such a class act.

Am I the only one glad to see that it wasn't a 15 year old winning a race again? lol

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Re: Molokai 2010
« Reply #32 on: July 26, 2010, 04:31:41 PM »
I was up on Molokai for the race and Dave had a custom shaped Naish 17 with a much thinner nose !!

Did you see what board Michi and Jerry was on?

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« Reply #33 on: July 26, 2010, 08:42:02 PM »
I received the official press release and published it on my blog:
http://mauisurfreport.blogspot.com/2010/07/2010-molokai-oahu.html

Hey GP, that Dave Kalama for Governor thing isn't such a bad idea. I'd vote for the guy. I don't know if we're really ready for a governor with rel integrity, but I'd be willing to give it a try.
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Re: Molokai 2010
« Reply #34 on: July 26, 2010, 09:39:01 PM »
Did you see what board Michi and Jerry was on?

They were on a 14' Glide.

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Re: Molokai 2010
« Reply #35 on: July 27, 2010, 12:01:54 AM »
I hope you guys noticed how many Aussies were at the pointy end of the SUP division.  Many of them paddling this race for the first time.  It's a technical crossing, experience is key.  I think you'll be surprised when they publish by country.  Be assured of one thing though.  This is the beginning.

Paddleboarding speaks for itself.

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Re: Molokai 2010
« Reply #36 on: July 27, 2010, 01:03:12 PM »
I hope you guys noticed how many Aussies were at the pointy end of the SUP division.  Many of them paddling this race for the first time.  It's a technical crossing, experience is key.  I think you'll be surprised when they publish by country.  Be assured of one thing though.  This is the beginning.

Paddleboarding speaks for itself.
I don't see why it matters what country you are from.  This is a celebration of the event more than a competition.

The Molokai "race" is competitive but what is really wonderful about it is how supportive everyone is of each other.  It is such a tremendous undertaking and requires so much of each competitor that "beating" someone else becomes less important than sharing the experience with him.  Having gone through it, IMO the last thing that matters is what country you are from or which country "dominated" the standings.

Obviously for people coming from Australia have the additional expense and logistical issues which make it even more impressive that they showed up in the numbers that they did.  I give credit to all who participated.

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« Reply #37 on: July 27, 2010, 01:07:28 PM »
Have seen JM speak at an event and read the profile in TSJ. Seems like he considers Hawaii a home away from home.  Seems the distinction is fairly arbitrary. Doesn't make one more or less capable or disciplined. Doesn't seem like it's the intent of the post. We can conclude this: Hawaiians and Australians seem to revel in pursuing water sports. We Floridians aren't half bad but you would think outrigger racing, paddleboarding, etc. would be bigger than it is in our state. Nevertheless, lots of great water to do many water based activities.

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Re: Molokai 2010
« Reply #38 on: July 27, 2010, 02:47:19 PM »
Hi Guys,
Been lurking on this site for awhile and gained a lot of info but don't know a whole lot so never had much to contribute.  I mostly surf with my SUP but really enjoy the downwind aspect and would love to get into it sometime.  This past weekend i was lucky enough to crew on one of the escort boats and took a few pictures.  Because i was on the boat i couldn't get any close up shots of the start or finish but have a few in the middle of the race. Nothing like the quality others have posted, but it'll have to do.   For all of you who do these long downwinders, i have the utmost respect for all you of.  The channel crossing is no joke and test these paddlers in every way possible.  To see the dedication and perseverance is truly inspiring.  Congrats to all the competitors.
Someone joked they were glad a 15 year old didn't win.  I think it would be good to note that12 year old Riggs crossed the finish line and set a record for youngest paddler to cross the channel under his own power.  Amazing.


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Re: Molokai 2010
« Reply #39 on: July 27, 2010, 03:07:11 PM »
Great pics. Love the last one!

I wonder what kind of gloves is she wearing? I like the athlete approach some of the paddlers take. It makes sense that compression pants and gloves might be useful.


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Re: Molokai 2010
« Reply #40 on: July 27, 2010, 03:16:44 PM »
Yeah.. Thanks for the pictures..  :)

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« Reply #41 on: July 27, 2010, 03:18:59 PM »
Have seen JM speak at an event and read the profile in TSJ. Seems like he considers Hawaii a home away from home.  Seems the distinction is fairly arbitrary. Doesn't make one more or less capable or disciplined. Doesn't seem like it's the intent of the post. We can conclude this: Hawaiians and Australians seem to revel in pursuing water sports. We Floridians aren't half bad but you would think outrigger racing, paddleboarding, etc. would be bigger than it is in our state. Nevertheless, lots of great water to do many water based activities.

I think you get the nature of my post.  Not to sat that Australia is better than any but that for us this race was without doubt a turning point for the sport in Australia itself.  Racing in Hawaii is established, in Australia we are still having issues getting racers to many events.  It is yet to be brought under banner or organised.  We see the success of our racers on the channel as a real beginning that our love of the ocean will indeed forge a culture of racing and competition here.  Remember, there is not even 20million people on this little island, we do well in water sports, we have lots of it.  We are a very sporting Nation and we tend to be competitive.  JM is a humble guy such is our culture but to witness the level of training he endures there is no mistake that he is the most competitive guy in Paddleboarding.

I did mean to offend anyone with the Aussie comment but as I say expect based on this beginning that racing will now move forwards here at home and you will see the results of that in years to come in your races.

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« Reply #42 on: July 27, 2010, 07:29:32 PM »
I hope Aus really embraces it. Having better trained athletes will only serve to continue to build the sport. Isn't the Lifesaving Club thing pretty established in Aus? I'm surprised, in spite of your testimony and reading the article on JM, about how paddling is NOT that big in Aus. I would think, again, it would be huge. It seems it is huge in Hawaii and Orange County, Calif with small enclaves elsewhere.

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« Reply #43 on: July 27, 2010, 08:05:34 PM »
I hope Aus really embraces it. Having better trained athletes will only serve to continue to build the sport. Isn't the Lifesaving Club thing pretty established in Aus? I'm surprised, in spite of your testimony and reading the article on JM, about how paddling is NOT that big in Aus. I would think, again, it would be huge. It seems it is huge in Hawaii and Orange County, Calif with small enclaves elsewhere.

There is no question that it has potential.  JM himself has only become a household name this year due to good management and PR.  Prone Paddleboarding is hardly known to the masses.  SUP racing is essentially in its infancy.  SUP races are still held as 'tack-on' additions to Surf Ski and Outrigger events.  This year seen our first SUP dedicated events.  SUP in the surf is popular as is people paddling in the creeks but the racing side is very very new.

It will grow and the people coming back from Molokai and the fact that some of our own were near the top.  James Watson namely in Molokai, Travis Grant in BOP etc etc will surely boost the sport in so many ways.  Here's to an exciting future!

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Re: Molokai 2010
« Reply #44 on: July 27, 2010, 08:33:34 PM »
Is that Andrea using a Malama Paddle? What's with that?

Looks like the sea Demon has an interesting crew. DC, if you were GP you would have framed that picture completely differently--and used a lot more lens.
« Last Edit: July 27, 2010, 08:36:10 PM by PonoBill »
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