Fenn Swordfish
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Molokai skis have left
19 Singles and 4 doubles on the way to Oahu.
Skis for sale after Molokai, May 15
Packing the trailer has begun and looks like we will have brand new Fenn Elites for sale after the race...new now, used and discounted after one event..great deal! Also sold after the race, a green..red 7, carbonolgy fiberglass vacum atom, perhaps the vajda, but dang we just got it and [...]
Container to leave end of April
After months of waiting...new skis galore...Fenn will surprise us with the newest intermediate ski....lots of new Elite slim lines and the single footwell XT, which sold out before the last shipment arrived. If you think you might want any of these skis, a deposit is recommended. Also, skis from Kayak [...]
Vajda arrives from Slovakia
If you want to test paddle just let us know and we can make it available. We will have it in Hawaii in May as well. Awesome looking ski, we can’t wait to paddle it. […]
So Cal champs
Another non conflict kid day, so thanks to Eva we all headed to the race. Pat and I went double to check fitness for Molokai. On track….flatish ocean again, but a little movement,so it was ok. Averaged 12.7km/hour and did the the 25km in 1:59. We pushed hard for about [...]
Southern California Surfski Championships
Another racing season has come to an end. Not a huge turnout on a chilly, final day of winter. Richard Sprout took first place men’s single, Dan Yoder was second. DeAnne and Patrick Hemmens were first overall racing double in preparation for the World Champs in Hawaii May 15th. They [...]
Dolphin Day
Had to share this special paddle...Sean and I were doing a loop...slight south wind out the harbor and North to Newport Pier. We were joined by a pod of dolphins..maybe 5 or 6. They swam next to us, underneath and right at our bows as we paddled on swells, hung [...]
Training for Molokai , proper downwind
Pictured above is one of the oil rigs located off Huntington Beach…we stopped to have a drink and take some photos. Wind was about 15-20mph and the swell was 4-6′. Max speed 25.7 km/hour and we did 30km in about 2 hours 4 min. […]
Dana Point Race 2011
Lots of fun today with our first race of the season for me and Patrick. It was the first weekend with no kid event conflicts. We were hoping for a bumpy downwind ,but once again it was a flat, long slog. The wind came up, but actually made the water [...]
Fenn Paddle shipment arrived
Fenn 4 and Fenn 3, 2 piece paddles now in stock. Go to paddle page to order.
Cold paddles
Been some cold weather here,but getting some good ocean time. Mondays are always 4-6 x 2000m and 2-4 1000 meters. Nice to do some in the ocean with wind. Hard to train for Molokai in May, but it will be here before we know it.
Germans had a blast in the ocean
German 1000 meter champions having some fun in the ocean off Newport Beach with Patrick and Philippe. See photos. […]
Molokai ski rentals
If you are interested in renting a ski for Molokai , May 15th, or need to send round trip your personal ski or OC-1 to Hawaii on a trailer, please contact us ASAP. We are definetly sending our trailer and have a very limited number of skis for rent. We [...]
Jantex paddles arrived and covers too.
Go to paddle page to order!
Order placed
ETA unkown as we are waiting for Fenn to finish a new ski.
cold days, dirty water….hurry summer
I know that 50 degrees isn't cold for most of the country, so I can't really complain...but I will anyway. Lots of rain and run off makes the bay and ocean a dirty weedy mess. Lots of jackets and booties and hats....but I read the whatcom paddlers blogs and see [...]
Happy Thanksgiving
Count your blessings and be thankful for them everyday! […]
Off season training
Since the big races are over and winter is upon us..we maintain fitness by a little less time on the water, more weights and cardio. Still hammering 3 times a week, but in between we have added more running and heavy weights. Now is the time to gain strength. Weights [...]
Another no wind So Cal race
Saturday turned out a beautiful no wind day for another boring surfski race. It was a goregeous day though to be on the beach so that's what we decided to do instead of paying $25 each to race in a flat slog. Kids wanted to surf in and out and [...]
Good work out for tempo
4 1/2 minute pieces, 1 1/2 rest between. The tempo is 1 minute at 70%, 1 at 80%, 1 at 70%, 1 at 80% and the last 30 seconds at 90%. This is for rythmn and technique...hard to do in a wierd ocean. We did about 8 or 9 of [...]