HONOLULU - (Sunday, June 13, 2010) --
Stand-up paddling (SUP) came full circle back to its home of Waikiki,
Hawaii, this weekend, surpassing every conceivable expectation with the ultimate
combination of sport and lifestyle. Over 600 paddlers from around the world
gathered for the inaugural Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle
Hawaii, presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection, and thousands turned out to
watch. When all was said and done, everyone had a story to tell.
The turquoise waters of Waikiki, and surreal backdrop of Diamond Head,
were reminders of a time long ago, when the upright figure of Duke Kahanamoku
riding a board first captured imaginations.
If you missed the event or even if you were there, you can recapture
some of the aloha spirit by checking out the video collection of the event
here.
The top placement results are listed at the link above, complete results are
avialable at these locations;
Single Events
Relay Team
Events
Event Schedule
(Hawaii Aleutian Standard Time)
Friday June 11
5:00 P.M – 9:00 P.m.
Welcoming party @ Quiksilver Store,
Waikiki Beach Walk, 270 Lewers
St, Honolulu, HI 96815
Day 1 - Saturday June 12
Tides: 10am -.3',
11am .0',
12pm .5',
1pm 1.2',
2pm 1.7',
3pm 2.2
9:00 am
Opening Ceremonies
9:00 am – 4:00 pm SUP Expo – SUP Demos
9:00 am – 2:00 pm Na Kama Kai Ocean Clinics (clinics start each hour)
9:45 am
Hoe Ku le'a (Fun SUP Paddle)
11:00 am Heihei Mau Keiki (Kid's SUP Races)
12:00 pm
The Open Age-Group Race
3:00 pm
Ka Heihei Kulani (The Elite Race)
5:00 pm
Awards Ceremony
Day 2 - Sunday June 13
Tides: 10am -.3',
11am -.2',
12pm .2,
1pm .7,
2pm 1.3',
3pm 1.8'
9:00 am – 4:00 pm SUP Expo – SUP Demos
9:00 am – 2:00 pm Na Kama Kai Ocean Clinics (clinics start each hour)
10:00 am – 1:30 pm Na Kama Kai Ke Ala Kai Ku'ia
(The Agility Course)
10:00 am Ke Ala Kai Loa
(Hawaii Kai Run – start from Maunalua Bay)
2:00 pm Na Kama Kai – Mau Heihei Ohana
(Family SUP Relays)
3:00 pm SUP Surf Team Relays
4:15 pm Awards Ceremony
