Kia Kaha is planning to be at a couple of events to get us through the year.
February 2009
Bo Herbert Memorial Race
Tutukaka Northland
21st - 22nd Feb 2009
30 / 40 km
Check out link for more details
http://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup.php?regatta_uid=1000-0000508
March 2009
Noosa Festival of Surfing
15th - 22nd March
All SUP events on the Sunday 15th March
More details on
www.noosafestivalofsurfing.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=2&MMN_position=5:5
March 2009
Malfunction
21st - 29th March
More Details
www.malfunction.com.au/Malf%202008/2009.htm
Honolua Distance Race
Snapper to Currumbin Alley
Honolua Surf Challenge
Currumbin Alley
November 2009
SEQ OC1, OC2 & SUP Series
October - December 2009
Australian OC1, OC2 & SUP Nationals
December 2009
Coffs Harbour
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Kia Kaha Goals for 2009
We splashed out and got a Go Pro camera for Christmas and our hope is to bring you some great SUP & OC1 actions.
Goals for 2009:
Arrival of Wainui Canoes
Conan Herbert 2008 Molokai Channel
New Paddles which include:
Tahitian OC Paddle
Small water Steers Paddle
Honey Girl Water Wear Bikinis -
Goals for 2009:
Arrival of Wainui Canoes
Conan Herbert 2008 Molokai Channel
New Paddles which include:
Tahitian OC Paddle
Small water Steers Paddle
Honey Girl Water Wear Bikinis -
The Year that was
Well Kia Kaha had a busy couple of months with the increase of SUP paddle sales and interest from Shops on the Gold Coast & Melbourne.
Check out our shop list for more details on places you can find Kia Kaha MK SUP 8.5'
November was full with OC1 & SUP races with Kia Kaha giving away 11 vouchers at the final of the SEQ OC1 OC2 Series.
Mariana from Kaipuna OCC was the luck winner of the most improved paddle for the Series and walked away with a new MK OC 8.5 Paddle - we made a few changes for Mariana as she is still young with developing bones. The MK OC 8.5' has a FG shaft which has slightly more flex in it than the normal Hybrid OC paddle. With this type of shaft Mariana will be able to change it while she is growing.
December saw the OC1, OC2 & SUP Australian Long Distance Nationals held by Coffs Coast OCC. It was a fully packed weekend with the 8 km & 25 km races held on the Sunday.
Results from the SUP races
8 km
Sue Sheard - 14' Vortice
Jodie Marsh - 14' Penetrator
25 km
Woogie Marsh - 18' Penetrator
Paul Jackson - DC 17'
Jake Talbort - DC 16'
Simon Dodd - Vortice
Dale Chapman - DC 16'
All paddled a great race in testing conditions
for more results check out the Coffs Harbour - coffsoutriggers.com/tag/nationals/
Footage from the 25 km Race
http://blip.tv/file/1607771">
Check out our shop list for more details on places you can find Kia Kaha MK SUP 8.5'
November was full with OC1 & SUP races with Kia Kaha giving away 11 vouchers at the final of the SEQ OC1 OC2 Series.
Mariana from Kaipuna OCC was the luck winner of the most improved paddle for the Series and walked away with a new MK OC 8.5 Paddle - we made a few changes for Mariana as she is still young with developing bones. The MK OC 8.5' has a FG shaft which has slightly more flex in it than the normal Hybrid OC paddle. With this type of shaft Mariana will be able to change it while she is growing.
December saw the OC1, OC2 & SUP Australian Long Distance Nationals held by Coffs Coast OCC. It was a fully packed weekend with the 8 km & 25 km races held on the Sunday.
Results from the SUP races
8 km
Sue Sheard - 14' Vortice
Jodie Marsh - 14' Penetrator
25 km
Woogie Marsh - 18' Penetrator
Paul Jackson - DC 17'
Jake Talbort - DC 16'
Simon Dodd - Vortice
Dale Chapman - DC 16'
All paddled a great race in testing conditions
for more results check out the Coffs Harbour - coffsoutriggers.com/tag/nationals/
Footage from the 25 km Race
http://blip.tv/file/1607771">
Monday, November 24, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
OZ SUP Paddling
Another great way to keep fit and stay on the water.
Laguna Bay Penetrator 18.9 ft
Laguna Bay Penetrator 16 ft
Laguna Bay Penetrator 18.9 ft
Laguna Bay Penetrator 16 ft
Wainui OC1 Canoe
Maui Kjeldsen designed the WAINUI to serve as an all-around canoe for the average sized paddler, to be fast on flat water while excelling in sizable ocean conditions.
The Wainui glides in flat water and excels in rough, sloppy conditions as well.
Seat and ama configuration create a canoe that gives the paddler amazing control.
Specifications:
20'-10" in length
15" wide
Sit in style seat for extra control
Ama rides closer to the pivot point of the canoe in comparison to other OC-1 models for extra performance in rough water
Very efficient footwell drains
Double bungee storage in the front and back
Bungee and paddle clip on back deck to carry a spare paddle
Hull weight: varies depending on lay-up material, starting @ 20-23 pounds
Available lay-ups: (1) Standard - Carbon/Glass, Vacuum epoxy;
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Noosa Heads SUP 8km Race
RACE 5 NOOSA HEADS HOSTED BY NOOSA
SUP launch and registration will be at Middle Groyne of Noosa Main Beach.
Directions:- Drive along Hastings St. into Claude Batten Drive. The first turn on the right is the most convenient carpark and dropping off point. Do not block the emergency access to the beach, cars and trailers must move on asap and use one of the many parks in the near vicinity.
If weather conditions prove unsuitable launching will take place in Noosa Woods. The carpark for this location is the first on the left after leaving Hastings St.
SUP Race Course 8km.
Briefing 7.15am. Start 7.30am.
SUP launch and registration will be at Middle Groyne of Noosa Main Beach.
Directions:- Drive along Hastings St. into Claude Batten Drive. The first turn on the right is the most convenient carpark and dropping off point. Do not block the emergency access to the beach, cars and trailers must move on asap and use one of the many parks in the near vicinity.
If weather conditions prove unsuitable launching will take place in Noosa Woods. The carpark for this location is the first on the left after leaving Hastings St.
SUP Race Course 8km.
Briefing 7.15am. Start 7.30am.
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