Hi Everyone,
Green light for todays Friday @ 4:30 stand up paddle gathering. The forecast is for mild and breezy with showers ending by afternoon in Bend, Oregon. (It looks like they've already ended as of 7:00AM - maybe) It's looking better for paddle boarding this weekend and high 70's by early next week!
Newcomers are welcome. We launch by the Bend Outrigger canoes from the paved parking lot near the Colorado Bridge (by Tumalo Creek Kayakand Bikram Yoga) we paddle upstream to the rapids by Healy Bridge on the Deschutes River and back. Enjoy your adult beverage and talk story afterwards. Cristina, Isabella and I'll be there to greet newcomers and explain the Deschutes river channels, should be interesting after last nights heavy rain!
Aloha,
Randall
www.StandupPaddleflatwater.com
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Showing posts with label fitness paddle boarding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fitness paddle boarding. Show all posts
Friday, June 4, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Group Paddling on the Deschutes and Fitness SUP paddling.
What happened to our weather? I've been watching till the last minute to notify for the Friday @ 4:30 paddle and it's a green light for the hardy. I paddled yesterday with winds an snow flurries! I don't expect any newcomers on a day like today but Tom Burke will host tonight to welcome and explain the routine and route. Chip Booth will be there, we rarely saw him last summer 'cause he was busy making surf films and building his own SUP boards, you'll recognize him by his colorful board and "Lava Bear" stature.
The other news is races, races, races! June 12th is the final of a three race series "Race Around Ross Island" in Portland. Registration at 9:00 Race at 10:00 costs $30 includes t-shirt. Check out www.gorge performance.com for details. There will be eight races on the "Old Mill Stretch" every Weds eve July and Aug. The Odell Lake Pioneer Cup July 31st. The Oregon Open Ocean Paddleboard/SUP race, (Beverly Beach to Newport downwind) August 28th. And our "King and Queen of the Lake" series at Elk Lake - July 11th, August 15th and September 26th, free and open to everyone including all boards. Surfboard/Sport class and Raceboard class.
I've had many inquiries about the Paddle Fitness outings Tues-Thurs AM @ 7:30. Watch for the green light depending on consistent, warm AM weather. Count on this for training for all these great races.
www.StandupPaddleFlatwater will soon have the Hobie 12'6" Race boards which are proven to be one of the winning-est SUP boards on the water! Also the Surftech Bark 14' wow! Other secret stealth boards are in testing. Attached is a photo of John and I yesterday testing fast boards for the up-coming races.
Aloha,
Randall Barna
www.StandupPaddleFlatwater.com

Monday, October 26, 2009
Battle of the Paddle 2009
Dave Chun of Kialoa Paddle Company (we sell their paddles) sent us his report of the Lopez Battle of the Paddle race:
Day One of the Gerry Lopez Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle:
While some will want to use the clichés “Super Bowl of Stand Up Paddling” to describe the Gerry Lopez Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle, I think “Super X of SUP” is a better description for yesterday’s rough and tumble elite race. Gerry’s motorcycling roots were evident in the winding course laid out by the evil genius.
The course was an in and out affair, taking the racers through the surf zone and into a shallow section referred to by the locals as the Bone Yards. While twisty and technical, a healthy south swell breaking the length of the bay proved to be the triple jumps of the day. I thought the first buoy turn was going to be a cluster f*#k. I was wrong. Mother nature thinned the herd by sending a timely set of waves at the mass. Rider-less 18’ unlimited boards mow a wide path. If the sprint out through the surf didn’t get the heart pumping, I am sure having a carbon fiber missile firing at your legs surely did. Karen Wrenn from Portland, Oregon, had asked my opinion on wearing a lease. I told her a lease would complicate remounting the board if she took a spill. 30 seconds into the race and I’m thinking “man, that was some bad advice”.
Aaron Napoleon and Chuck Patterson had great starts and my fingers were crossed for a 1 and 2 Kialoa finish. My 2010 advertising campaign was quickly smashed as my friends crashed in a pack which included Danny Ching, Slater Trout, and Jamie Mitchell. It was a mad scene as some of the best big wave riders in the world participated in what looked like a surfing lesson at Waikiki. My head was buried in my camera and I didn’t catch the order of finish, but I know Jamie won.
My classic moment of the day was watching Aaron longboard his way to the finish on his last wave. Aaron looked like the Duke as he carved his way “right” though the finish line was to the left.
A side note: Kialoa Paddlers Vicki Mills and Beau Whitehead met for the first time at the local Immediate Care. Vicki needed a few stitches for her head wound; Beau has a new scar on his wrist.
Aloha, Dave
While some will want to use the clichés “Super Bowl of Stand Up Paddling” to describe the Gerry Lopez Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle, I think “Super X of SUP” is a better description for yesterday’s rough and tumble elite race. Gerry’s motorcycling roots were evident in the winding course laid out by the evil genius.
The course was an in and out affair, taking the racers through the surf zone and into a shallow section referred to by the locals as the Bone Yards. While twisty and technical, a healthy south swell breaking the length of the bay proved to be the triple jumps of the day. I thought the first buoy turn was going to be a cluster f*#k. I was wrong. Mother nature thinned the herd by sending a timely set of waves at the mass. Rider-less 18’ unlimited boards mow a wide path. If the sprint out through the surf didn’t get the heart pumping, I am sure having a carbon fiber missile firing at your legs surely did. Karen Wrenn from Portland, Oregon, had asked my opinion on wearing a lease. I told her a lease would complicate remounting the board if she took a spill. 30 seconds into the race and I’m thinking “man, that was some bad advice”.
Aaron Napoleon and Chuck Patterson had great starts and my fingers were crossed for a 1 and 2 Kialoa finish. My 2010 advertising campaign was quickly smashed as my friends crashed in a pack which included Danny Ching, Slater Trout, and Jamie Mitchell. It was a mad scene as some of the best big wave riders in the world participated in what looked like a surfing lesson at Waikiki. My head was buried in my camera and I didn’t catch the order of finish, but I know Jamie won.
My classic moment of the day was watching Aaron longboard his way to the finish on his last wave. Aaron looked like the Duke as he carved his way “right” though the finish line was to the left.
A side note: Kialoa Paddlers Vicki Mills and Beau Whitehead met for the first time at the local Immediate Care. Vicki needed a few stitches for her head wound; Beau has a new scar on his wrist.
Aloha, Dave
P.S. While the order of finished was definitely “altered” by a rider’s position on the course when the sets came rolling in, Jamie Mitchell was clearly the best this day. If the condition had been dead flat, I believe he still would have powered away from the pack.
www.StandUpPaddleFlatwater.com
www.StandUpPaddleFlatwater.com
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Ready for a 13 mile Race? Register for the Round the Rock Stand Up Paddle Race in Mercer Island, Washington
Got a note from Mike Mudd telling us about this new stand up paddle board distance race circumnavigating Mercer Island on Lake Washington. Their are two courses offered, a 13 mile full course or a 2 1/2 mile short course.This race sounds like a lot of fun. Remember to get your gear or any last minute accessories from us at Stand Up Paddle Flatwater, we appreciate your business and support. www.StandUpPaddleFlatwater.com
WHEN: September 27, 2009
Registration: 8 a.m., Race Time: 9 a.m.
WHERE: Mercer Island, Washington
WHAT: Stand up paddleboard distance race of either 13 miles or 2 1/2 miles
WHO TO CONTACT: info@roundtherock.com
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We got this note from the race founder and organizer, Jeff Underwood telling us more about how the first annual race is shaping up:
Randall,
As a SUP-addict, I check out your site frequently. I'm organizing a SUP event for the end of September on Mercer Island, WA. I'm wondering if you can give a plug or provide a link to our site on your blog?
I hatched this event with the idea that it would be a small fun 13 mile paddle around the island, and the mansions that line its shores. Seemingly overnight, it has ballooned to be a big event, with corporate sponsors jockeying for position! Our site only went live on Wednesday and we already have competitors pre-registered from SoCal and Florida!
Anyway, all proceeds are to benefit Surfrider Foundation, and it should be a terrific event.
There's a shorter race of 2.5 miles for those who may be intimidated by the 13 miler.
Please feel free to forward this info. anyone who may be interested.
Paddle on,
Jeff Underwood,
Organizer
'Round the Rock Stand Up Paddle Race
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Women Love the Core Workout of Stand up Paddleboarding
Laying on your floor doing crunches is no fun compared to the core workout you get when you stand up paddle board. And, engaging your core while balancing and paddling improves your overall fitness and balance skills for other sports.Stand up paddling is a low impact core workout that is great for men and women. I love to go paddling with my friends and chat while getting a great workout in nature surrounded by water.
So how do you maximize your core movements while paddling? When first learning to paddle it's natural to think of paddling as an arm exercise. To get the most power as you paddle you must engage your core.
Here are some ideas to help you maximize your core strength when stand up paddleboarding:
- Bend slightly at the waist when you paddle and be sure your knees are soft or slightly bent.
- Pretend there is a small ball at the top of our diaphragm and in your imagination start compressing that ball so that your core crunch starts at the top of your abs.
- Because you will be paddling on different sides, your obliques will also be part of the movement. Paddle both sides of your body as evenly as the conditions allow.
You can rent stand up paddle boards near Bend, Oregon at Elk Lake Resort, Oregon, about a 35-40 minute drive from Bend on the beautiful Cascade Lakes Highway. Read more about Elk Lake and other Places to Paddle near Bend, Oregon.
Purchase your stand up paddleboard gear from us at www.StandUpPaddleFlatwater.com
We appreciate your support. Thanks!
Friday, August 14, 2009
XTERRA Adventures Filmed Bend, Oregon Stand Up Paddlers
The XTERRA crew visited Bend, Oregon for an adventure race and shot some stand up paddle boarding footage on the Deschutes River in the Old Mill District. Thanks to everyone who made it to the XTERRA Adventures photo shoot last fall. We were scheduled to be out of town that weekend and after putting the word out, were relieved to know that many of you local paddlers hit the water for the camera crew.
Some of the local paddlers in the film include: Dennis Oliphant (and his dog), Ron Thompson (and his dog, Lucy), Kerie Raymond, Jason Bowerman and Cptn. Sawdust (aka Bob Jumper). If you see anyone else you know, let me know and I'll put their names on this list.
This stretch of the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon is a favorite fitness paddle for local paddlers. From the Colorado Bridge upstream to the Healy Bridge and back is about a 45-60 minute paddle, just enough for a quick trip on the water. For more information about other great places to stand up paddle around Bend, Oregon, see our places to paddle listings.
And remember -- Buy your stand up paddle boards, paddles and accessories from us. Every purchase helps us to spread the word about this great sport. We appreciate your support.
www.StandUpPaddleFlatwater.com
Thank you for buying your SUP gear from us, we appreciate your support.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
No Water to Paddle? Have Fun, Get Fit and Improve Your Stand Up Paddle Skills with INDO Board!
We love our Indo Boards!! When you can't get on the water, get an Indo Board and you'll have fun while you get fit and work on your balance skills. The Indo Board is the perfect balance trainer and exercise equipment for most any fun sport like skiing, snowboarding, surfing, stand up paddling, skate boarding and just ordinary fun stuff.
Buy an Indo Board and you'll get a FREE DVD with examples and exercises to get you started and to inspire you. The DVD has footage of surfers on a wave and then shows how to train for that action on the Indo Board. They also feature examples of gym exercises, skate moves and more.
The Indo Original Training Package combines the "Original" model deck, roller and the IndoFLO® Balance cushion. We started with the Indo Original size set. It was perfect for learning the manuevers, and I still regularly use it. When we were ready to learn surf tricks to try on our stand up paddle boards, we got the next size up board, the Indo Pro.
The Indo Pro is a longer board for longboard surfers who want to learn how to cross step, practice their footwork, drop knee turns, spinners, or just hang out on the tip. It's a heavier board with a larger roller that offers a more intensive workout and is ideal for increasing leg strength. This model is ideal for snowboarders and all terrain boarders as well as surfers (or anyone that wants to be a surfer). Our daughter, Isabella is often practicing her cross-stepping on the Indo Pro.
When you're first trying your Indo Board, a good tip is to have a thick shag carpet on hand to slow down the roller when you are beginning. We highly recommend you give the Indo Board a try. It's a great way to stay in-shape off-season or practice your skills when you have a few minutes in your day. I keep one in my office and will practice standing on it during long phone calls.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Stand Up Paddle Boarding is a Great Core Workout and Balance Trainer
Stand up paddle boarding is not only a great core workout, paddleboarding can be a whole body workout. (And not just because you left your Big Board Schlepper at home.)
Bend, Oregon stand up paddlers have used their boards to stretch, strengthen and even keep up with their aerobic workout. Doing these exercises on your paddleboard brings balance into the movement, increasing the benefits of your effort. Exercise on your paddle board and your same workout can give you better results. (And when you build up a sweat, jump in!)
Here are a few fun ideas to workout on your SUP board.
Strength Training on your Stand Up Paddle Board:
Jen, demonstrates a perfect push-up on her stand up board. Take some of the standard strength moves out of the gym and onto your paddle board. You'll be surprised at how much more concentration the exercise requires. Here are some of our favorites: Push-ups, Squats, Lunges.
Stretching and Yoga on your Stand Up Paddle Board:
Judy Shasek demonstrates her yoga pose on Hosmer Lake, near Bend, Oregon, one of the many places to paddle in Central Oregon. Yoga is particularly challenging on a paddle board. The most simple pose takes on new difficulty when you're doing it on the water. It's a great way to freshen your approach to your yoga practice.
Aerobic Workout on Your Stand Up Paddle Board:
Flat water paddle boarding is an opportunity to play with your paddle speed, and if you go hard enough, you'll be able to get your heart rate to Zone One, the basic level for endurance aerobic training. For many of us more mature paddlers, that can be a pulse rate base number somewhere between 110 to 125. If you're not used to checking your pulse (a hassle to do while paddling), wear a heart monitor until you are familiar with how it feels to be in Zone One while paddling. Here's a photo of Jack Gillen, owner of Wave Chi demonstrating his powerful aerobic paddling technique. Randall of Stand Up Paddle Flatwater has taken Jack's fitness advice into practice and has had great results keeping his aerobic fitness without running or doing other types of typical aerobic exercise.
NOTE:
You'll want a stable board for your stand up paddleboard exercise practice, such as a Laird, Amundson Aquaglide, or one of the other stable flat water friendly boards we sell. Be sure to check out our site. Talk to Randall at 541-389-4547 and he'll sell you the board that's best for you.
www.StandUpPaddleFlatwater.com
Thank you for buying your SUP gear from us, we appreciate your support.
Bend, Oregon stand up paddlers have used their boards to stretch, strengthen and even keep up with their aerobic workout. Doing these exercises on your paddleboard brings balance into the movement, increasing the benefits of your effort. Exercise on your paddle board and your same workout can give you better results. (And when you build up a sweat, jump in!)
Here are a few fun ideas to workout on your SUP board.
Strength Training on your Stand Up Paddle Board:
Jen, demonstrates a perfect push-up on her stand up board. Take some of the standard strength moves out of the gym and onto your paddle board. You'll be surprised at how much more concentration the exercise requires. Here are some of our favorites: Push-ups, Squats, Lunges.
Stretching and Yoga on your Stand Up Paddle Board:
Judy Shasek demonstrates her yoga pose on Hosmer Lake, near Bend, Oregon, one of the many places to paddle in Central Oregon. Yoga is particularly challenging on a paddle board. The most simple pose takes on new difficulty when you're doing it on the water. It's a great way to freshen your approach to your yoga practice.
Aerobic Workout on Your Stand Up Paddle Board:Flat water paddle boarding is an opportunity to play with your paddle speed, and if you go hard enough, you'll be able to get your heart rate to Zone One, the basic level for endurance aerobic training. For many of us more mature paddlers, that can be a pulse rate base number somewhere between 110 to 125. If you're not used to checking your pulse (a hassle to do while paddling), wear a heart monitor until you are familiar with how it feels to be in Zone One while paddling. Here's a photo of Jack Gillen, owner of Wave Chi demonstrating his powerful aerobic paddling technique. Randall of Stand Up Paddle Flatwater has taken Jack's fitness advice into practice and has had great results keeping his aerobic fitness without running or doing other types of typical aerobic exercise.
NOTE:You'll want a stable board for your stand up paddleboard exercise practice, such as a Laird, Amundson Aquaglide, or one of the other stable flat water friendly boards we sell. Be sure to check out our site. Talk to Randall at 541-389-4547 and he'll sell you the board that's best for you.
www.StandUpPaddleFlatwater.com
Thank you for buying your SUP gear from us, we appreciate your support.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Jack Gillen's New Video Trailer for Wave Chi Hawaiian Clubs
Jack Gillen, owner of www.WaveChi.com, is a teacher, thinker, athlete and entrepreneur living in Kona, Hawaii. He helped us get our local Bend, Oregon crowd stoked on stand up paddle boarding a couple of years ago. We love Jack and are always fascinated by the places his curious intellect takes him. His latest enthusiasm is a training method combining ancient Indian Clubs (from the same country that brought us Yoga) and Hawaiian surf based movements in exercises that benefit stand up paddling and most any other sport where your arms and shoulders are getting worked.
Jack sells Wave Chi Hawaiian Surf Clubs you can order from him at canoe@hawaii.rr.com.
Take a look at Jack's video
www.StandUpPaddleFlatwater.com
Thank you for buying your SUP gear from us, we appreciate your support.
Jack sells Wave Chi Hawaiian Surf Clubs you can order from him at canoe@hawaii.rr.com.
Take a look at Jack's video
www.StandUpPaddleFlatwater.com
Thank you for buying your SUP gear from us, we appreciate your support.
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