New SUP traction pads from SeaDek:

http://www.seadek.com/c-96-stand-up-paddleboard-pads.aspx

So I did OK in the DaHui Ho he'e Nalu July 4th, 102nd out of 363 SUPs. 6th in age/class. Which only makes me want to train harder...to wit this DW lesson from Robert Stehlik, owner of Blue Planet. Robert is a great racer & instructor, check out the vid he took & put together of Dalbert & I on our DW lesson on www.zenwaterman.com There's nothing like video to help you see what you're doing wrong.

Monster Paint Traction
SUP Board and Paddle Grip
Recommended and used by the worlds best Waterman, SUP Surfers, and Board Manufactures.
Works great on Inflatable SUP Boards too.
The Ultimate Nose Riding Traction, Ultra Lite, Super Clear
#1 Can Grips 3 SUP Boards (Nose) and 3 Paddles (Shaft)
Available at Paddle Surf Warehouse
Ask for Monster Paint at your local SUP/Surf Shop!
www.SUPboardgrip.com

Race season starts in the Hamptons on May 18th in Sag Harbor, NY!!!!!!!!!

"Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds." ~ Gordon Hinckley

Stand Up Paddling now has it's own Trade Organization for all SUP businesses!! The STAND UP PADDLE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION has launched .. and I'm proud & honored to be the Executive Director. Check it out at www.SUPIndustry.org and feel free to email me with any thoughts or questions at info@SUPIndustry.org. Mahalo & have an incredible day!