December 15 … container unloaded
container unloaded.
December 12 – Arrived in Long Beach
Arrived in Long Beach, Customs Xray Exam, hoping to take delivery on Friday Dec. 15
November 30…ETA
20' container December 10th. 40' container loads today and ships next week ETA Jan 10.
Packed and Left…
Packed and left for the Port, 20' container full of Mako XTs. 40' container to follow in a few weeks with Mako 6's and Doubles.
What's in the OPS Gallery
Lots of fun and action in the Surfski world of sports...
To demo a ski or paddle or just contact us
Headquarters in Southern California DeAnne or Patrick Hemmens [{encode="info@oceanpaddlesports.com" title="email"}] 949-378-5972 Hawaii Dylan Thomas 808-639-7404 {encode="dylan@surfskikauai.com" title="dylan@surfskikauai.com"} Pacific Northwest David Jacobson (DJ) dnj79@hotmail.com 360-305-9517 www.surfskinorthwest.com North East Jim Hoffman 917-783-4863 {encode="ops.jim@gmail.com" title="email Jim"} South East Alain Raas 704-778-7110 {encode="info@kanupaddlesports.com" title="email here"}
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 50 years experience between the 2 of them, from the Olympic team to Molokai in double and singles, South Africa [...]
Private and Group lessons now available.
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. […]
What we can do for you
For information about current inventory, special orders, pricing ,shipping and next container arrival please {encode="info@oceanpaddlesports.com" title="contact"} DeAnne or Patrick Hemmens...
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.
Patrick Hemmens
----------- - -------------- 4 x Berg River Marathons (South Africa) 5 x Cape Point Challenges (South Africa) Most recent 2007 mixed double. 2 x Breede River Marathons (South Africa) 1 x Fish River Marathon(South Africa) 10 x Lifesaving National Championships (South Africa) 4 x Lifesaving National Championships (USA) 1997 USA National Surfski Champion Lifesaving 6 x Molokai Channel (5 x single, 2 x double) 1989-96 USA National Sprint Kayak Team Prince of the Harbor South Africa 2002 South African Double ski Championships 2003 World Cup South Africa 2006 Scottbourgh to Brighton South Africa 2006 First Place Mixed Double Culebra Challenge Puerto Rico 2nd place overall
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. All our surfskis are designed and [...]
Purchasing OPS Products
Ocean Paddlesports prides itself on providing the best, most useful paddling products. All our surfskis are designed and tested by accomplished paddlers, not just computers. We use everything we sell and have over 60 years of experience combined. We take Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, personal checks, cash and of [...]
Contact Information
Ocean Paddlesports LLC 2177 Rural Lane Costa Mesa, California USA 92627 tel: 949-378-5972 Google Map [here] info@oceanpaddlesports.com
DeAnne Hemmens
----------- - -------------- 1989-1997 USA National Sprint Kayak Team 1993-1997 World Championship Sprint Kayak Team 1991 Pan American Team, Cuba (2 x Bronze Medals) 1995 Pan American Team, Argentina (1 x Gold medal, 1 x Silver Medal) 1994 Goodwill Games, Russia 1992 Olympic Team Alternate 1996 Olympic Team Member, Atlanta (K2 & K4) 4 x Lifesaving National Championships 1997 Overall and surfski and paddleboard winner Budlite Series Lifesaving 2001 USA National Surfski Champion Lifesaving 2003, 2004, 2005 Long Distance National Surfski Champion 2 x Overall Champion Ocean Festival 4 x Molokai Channel Crossing (2 x double 2 x single) South African Double Ski Championships 2003 World Cup South Africa Summer 2006 6th Place Scottbourgh to Brighton Double ski race South Africa 2006, First Place Mixed Culebra Challenge Puerto Rico 2006 First Place Women, Third Place overall 2007 USA Surfski Championships 1st Place Cape Point Challenge 2007 2nd Place Mixed double, 4th Double over all
Rough water and/or forward stroke lessons
Looking for a lesson in and out through the surf, down wind, up wind, side wind or chop? Or is flat water technique and training more your style? Hourly lessons available to suit your specific needs and skill level. Private or small groups. 2 hour minimum. $60/hour. Contact Patrick for [...]
Container to be loaded the week of 10/9.
Container to take a different route this time. Bahamas, Panama Canal and then LA..no East Coast and rail. Lets hope it works better this time.
More Mako 6's coming
Get your order in for the next container... order being placed September 20th...
Why OPS uses PayPal
Soon, you won't need a PayPal account to buy things on the OPS site. Currently, however, you simply need to sign up for a free PayPal account so that they can verify your credit card information. It's simple, easy, and fast.
Hemmens and Hemmens win Northern California Wavechaser Championships on Mako XTs
Patrick won his second consecutive Northern California Championships on Saturday, May 1. DeAnne, racing alone in the Women's division, ended up 4th overall in the event. The conditions were cold and breezy, with a big incoming tide and about a 3' swell. The messy water made for good surfing on [...]