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Who is Ocean Paddlesports
Ocean Paddlesports is a California based dealer of quality ocean racing and recreational equipment for surfski paddling, paddleboarding, Surf Life Saving and related sports.
We are the exclusive North American distributor for Fenn Kayaks , makers of renowned Mako surfskis and kayak racing paddles. Along with Custom Kayaks who developed the ICON, Titan and newest addition, Mentor surfski. All our surfskis are designed and tested by accomplished paddlers, not just computers. Our products are used by the top athletes in ocean racing--champions like Barry Lewin,Clint Pretorious, Dawid and Nikki Mocke, Dean Gardiner, Lewis Laughlin and Daryl Bartho. Our products are also for newcomers to the ocean lifestyle. We have pioneered the introduction of affordable equipment suitable for beginning paddlers. We are a leading supplier to lifesaving clubs, youth programs and lifeguard agencies. Please have a look through our web site and let us know how we can serve you. Container News
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DeAnne Hemmens
 DeAnne spent 10 years traveling abroad and competing for the USA Sprint Kayak Team. She is a gold medal winner in the 1995 Pan American Games in Argentina. A member of the 1996 Olympic Sprint Kayak Team, she stroked the K4 and K2 in Atlanta finishing 10th and 15th respectively. She also ocassionally competes in lifesaving events. Winning the National Lifeguard Surfski Championships 2001 in Miami Beach, Florida as one of the highlights. As for her long distance surfski racing, she has won the USA Surfski Championships in San Francisco whenever she has raced it and has completed the Molokai Channel crossing 4 times (2 x double with Patrick, 2x single). read more here... Patrick Hemmens
 Patrick a native of South Africa has spent most of his life marathon river paddling (or canoeing as they say in SA) and surf lifesaving (swimming, paddleboard and surfski kayak). After moving to the United States, he trained 10 years with the USA Sprint Kayak Team and competed on the US lifesaving circuit. He has competed in Australia and New Zealand for the USA and continues to win races in the surfski long distance series and in the summer lifesaving competitions. He is a firefighter/paramedic in LA.read more here... The history of Ocean Paddle Sports
Ocean Paddlesports was founded in 1997 by Patrick and DeAnne Hemmens as a way to promote the sport of surfski paddling in the United States.Patrick and DeAnne live in Costa Mesa, California and have 2 sons, Hayden and Reece and a daughter Danica. What we can do for you
For information about current inventory, special orders, pricing ,shipping and next container arrival please DeAnne or Patrick Hemmens...
For Private and Group lessons:
Flat water technique to ocean skills and surf entry. Training and racing tips or fitness tips...Patrick or DeAnne are available for any type of lessons you require. With over 40 years experience between the 2 of them, from the Olympic team to Molokai in double and singles, South Africa World Cups and lifeguard series racing.... Patrick or DeAnne can answer any question you may have from the basis of experience. Private lessons are $60 hour (2 hour minimum.) Group or extended days offered in a package. Ski rental also available. Contact Patrick for more information at 949-642-0755 To demo a ski or paddle or just contact us
California & HawaiiDeAnne or Patrick Hemmens [] 949-642-0755 Also for Hawaii Chris Ball 808-227-5806 North West Jack Lincke 530-355-6945 |
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Ocean Paddlesports LLC
2177 Rural Lane Costa Mesa, California USA 92627 tel: 949-642-0755 fax: 949-548-4158 Google Map [here] Send us a note
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