Roar Industries SUP Expo

Roar Industries Expo SUP Comp 2010

With a big weekend planned we headed down to Currumbin – Gold Coast early on Thursday night.

Woogie had planned to go and SUP Surf South Straddie with Jacko, Tully, Jake, Macca and a few others early on Friday Morning but the conditions did not favour Straddie so they headed South to Fingal just over the NSW boarder.

That afternoon an advanced Technique clinic was planned to help improve some problems the distance paddles have been getting.

Practicing what he preaches - Woogie showing proper technique

Conditions of Friday were great but by Saturday we had a mini Cyclone down in Sydney, which was playing havoc with the conditions on the Gold Coast. Small Waves with a North North West wind was a shocking combination for State Titles & the Roar Industries SUP Expo.

During the final of the Sprint race - Woogie closely followed by Troy Pease

All first round heats were surfed and competitors were hoping for better condition on Sunday.

Sunday was just as bad but without the Rain. Sunday saw the 1/4 finals semi’s & Finals of all divisions as well as the Sprints.

Billy During the Roar Industries Srpints

Lineing up for the Final Sprint Race at the Roar Industries Comp

Troy Pease, Woogie Marsh, James Billy Watson

Relaxed & Focused before the heats of the Sprints

Trevor Hendy & Woogie

Overall Placings.

1st James Watson

2nd Jackson Close

3rd Keahi DeAboitiz

4th Noel Graham

5th Woogie Marsh

6th Jake Talbot

7th Trevor Hendy

8th Andrew Cassidy

9th John Christenson

10th Troy Pease

11th Paul Jackson

12th Roger Saunders

13th Nick McDonald

14th Steven Walker

15th Johnathon Stubbs

16th Scott Penwarn

17th Jamie Whillems

18th Tully St John

19th Beau Nixon

20th Dan Cleary

21st Kyron Rathbone

22nd Jason McMannus

23rd Phil Gregory

2010 OC1 / OC2 Series

Here are a couple of Dates to mark down on the calendar.

AOCRA OC1 OC2 Series Calendar 2010

Race 1 - Mooloolaba OCC Sunshine Coast QLD 21/8/10

Race 2 - Tweed / Ballina NSW 11/9/10

Race 3 - Fraser Coast OCC Harvey Bay QLD 2/10/10

Race 4 - Noosa Heads Noosa OCC 23/10/10

Race 5 - Gold Coast Cup 13/11/10

OC1 OC2 Nationals 11/12/10 - 12/12/10 Coffs Harbour OCC NSW

Proposed Date for the new shipment of OC1 Kia Kaha Canoes - Wainui & Hiko Canoes is August

Kia Kaha Canoes & Paddles Hawaii

Kia Kaha Canoes & Paddles Hawaii

Kia Kaha Canoes and Paddles was one of the three businesses completely wiped-out in last week’s fire that destroyed a 13,000-square-foot warehouse in Puhi, Kauai. Kia Kaha’s production and design workshop was located in the warehouse. Kauai County officials estimated the damage to the building and the businesses to be in the millions.

Kia Kaha owner, Maui Kjeldsen unfortunately lost two canoe molds and all his custom Kia Kaha paddle molds in the fire along with his production materials for future orders and twenty completed paddles that were about to be shipped. Kjeldsen hopes to secure a new location for his warehouse and have Kia Kaha’s capacity to accept new paddle orders secured as soon as possible.

Kjeldsen apologizes to all his customers that have been patiently waiting for their paddles. “Obviously these are circumstances beyond our control. I will work hard to get the paddles back into production hopefully before the end of the paddling season.” He is asking customers to please visit his websitewww.kiakahacanoesandpaddles.com for the latest status on the paddle production.

The only bright spot is that Kjeldsen had just returned from a trip to his OC-1 canoe manufacturer in China. He had delivered his Wainui and new Hiko OC-1 canoe molds for production so they were not destroyed in the fire. Therefore the production of both the Wainui and the Hiko OC-1 canoes will not be interrupted and Kia Kaha is currently accepting orders. To place an order or for more information, please email info@kiakahacanoesandpaddles.com.

On a personal note, Kjeldsen who is a Kauai fireman and expecting his second baby with his wife Jody wanted to express his sincere gratitude and appreciation to his customers, all the firefighters who tackled the blaze and to his family, friends and the community for all their support. “I was two weeks away from taking some time off with the new baby’s arrival and was working hard to complete my outstanding paddle orders. This fire has changed everything. The important thing is that no one was hurt”. (Photo: Kauai Fire Department Prevention Bureau)

Kia Kaha Advanced Technique Clinic

With such a great response from the Advanced SUP Clinic we are running Clinic in after the XCEL Ocean Race on the 12th June.

Dates Set

13th June - Day After the Xcel Ocean Race

Time: TBA

Cost: $35

Location: Roar Industries Shop

More details soon!!

Salt Water Festival 30 km Video

Woogie 20 km down 10 to go!

Click on Rambo's Locker to see Video

Rambo's Locker

Kia Kaha Covers & Tie Downs

Kia Kaha Tie Downs

Currently One size 2.5m variety of colours

Cost $15

Kia Kaha Outrigger Paddle Stretch Covers

Variety of Colours

Costs $35

Kia Kaha SUP Paddle Stretch Covers

Variety of Colours

Costs $45

1000 Flat Update

Due to the limited time to organise major sponsors we have decided to down size the event.

The 1000 Flat will still race:

Date: Saturday 15th May

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cost $10 - to cover insurance

Location: Noosa Lions Park Witta Circle

Turn up early to register.

Also on show

Demo Boards From

Coreban

Dale Chapman

Laguna Bay

Sponsors

Smyths Hairdressing

Coreban SUP Boards

Dale Chapman

Kia Kaha Canoes & Paddles

Bluewater Players

Hastings Point Gap

Saltwater Festival 8 -9 May

KIA KAHA SUP PADDLING CLINIC

In conjunction with the Roar Industries Roar Comp Expo

Date: 29 - 30th May (Sunday Clinic Day)

LOCATION: Currumbin Alley

Cost: $35 pp must have own gear

Contact Roar Industries Shop 0418722928 or 55257003

KIA KAHA SUP Paddling Clinic

KIA KAHA SUP Paddling Clinic

Date: 9^th May Sunday 2010

Time: 8:30 am – 11:00 am

Cost: $25

Location: Kingscliff Boat Ramp – Cnr of Moss Street & Marine Parade Kingscliff.

Areas of Interest:

Working on paddling Fitness

Introduction to Ocean Conditions

Swell Riding

Getting off an Open Beach with a 12’6 + Board

Paddle Techniques / Paddle Steering / correction strokes

Nutrition

On land training

Stretching

KIA KAHA OC6 Paddling Clinic

KIA KAHA OC6 PADDLING CLINIC

Helping developed the sport of Outrigger Canoeing and Stand Up paddling through Proper Paddling Technique Stroke and Ocean Awareness.

Venue: Short Street - Caloundra

Time: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cost: $25 pp

This clinic is designed for any paddler from beginners to advanced, looking for more knowledge. Woogie will be working on a few areas in which to improve strength and technique in the canoe.

Such areas are:

Basic Paddling stroke

Blade Entry

Power phase of Stroke

Blade Exit

Recovery Phase

Different types of Strokes Hawaiian / Tahitian

Breathing techniques while paddling

There will be a mixer of Land based and Water based activities.

Oiwi Ocean Gear

Coming SOON to KIA KAHA CANOES & PADDLES Australia!

Oiwi Ocean Gear

Philosophy

Our mission at ‘Ōiwi is to provide functional, attractive apparel for paddlers and ocean sport enthusiasts. One definition of ‘ōiwi means native in the Hawaiian language and our designs capture the unique lifestyle of the Hawaiian islands.

Over 95% of our products are cut, sewn, and printed in the U.S.A. We pride ourselves in partnering with U.S. companies to bring our products to market. All products have been developed and designed by ’Ōiwi in Hawai‘i.

Kauai World Challenge Safety

Woogie on a Wainui Canoe coming into the Salt Pond Finish. Great Last Wave to take 2nd place Open Mens. Paddling Partner Maui Kjeldsen.