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CP Race Preview - 2019 Catalina Wild Buffalo Relay - Every Question You Want Answers To

by Cali Paddler 4 comments
Wild Buffalo Relay Race PreviewAfter a huge success in its first year, the Wild Buffalo Relay is ready for its second iteration. We reached out to the team at Puakea Designs to see what was is new and changing in 2019. Check out the info below!

News about the Toyota SoCal Wild Buffalo Relay presented by Puakea Designs hit the California paddling community with raised eye-brows and plenty of excitement. But with it came tons of questions about details, logistics and costs. Cali Paddler wanted to get the answers to as many questions as we could. We reached out to folks with what they wanted to know. So Hopefully anyone on the fence is able to get their questions answered below and can join in the fun. Thank you to Maddie Spoto and Kelly Schwartz from Puakea Designs for taking the time to answer everything we could throw their way!

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CP Race Spotlight - SundayX3 - A Community Race Series (and a model for others to follow)

by Cali Paddler 0 comments
Sunday X3 Race Series SpotlightThe SundayX3 Race series, also known as SundaySundaySunday, is entering its 5th summer. A three part summer series of races that has focused on the paddlers and their wants and needs vs. big corporate direction. The result is a family friendly, competitive, and well-organized race that keeps on getting better each year.

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Building a board - Creating a wooden SUP or Prone paddleboard

by Cali Paddler 0 comments

Build your own paddle board-SUP ProneWhat made you want to build a wood board in the first place?
Actually I wanted a race board, but I didn’t want to spend the money. I looked into it, and found a design, the CLC Kaholo, that seemed good and relatively easy to build. It is too wide to be super competitive, but I was able to get some good places on it, and it helped ensnare me into the paddle racing scene.

 

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Prone Paddleboard Tips For Paddling In and Out Through Surf

by Cali Paddler 0 comments

Prone Paddleboard TipsAt some point or another, you might enter a race where you have to enter through the surf to get to the start line. Or maybe you go for a paddle on our prone paddleboard and want to beach along the way, but there is some surf to account for. This can be intimating to some. And others may not understand how a simple extra second can make all the difference. Here are some important tips, dos and don'ts and lessons learned the hard way which may help you safely get to your destination and not have to worry so much about that upcoming race with a beach entry.

 

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Molokai 2 Oahu - Tips and Inspiration from Carter Graves

by Cali Paddler 0 comments

 

Carter Graves Molokai 2 Oahu 2017[Cali Paddler is always inspired by those who take on big challenges in paddling, and share their experiences with the rest of us, so that we can succeed in our own challenges and push the envelope in paddling.  We recently reached out to Carter Graves, 2-time Molokai 2 Oahu Prone Champion (women's open stock), and asked her to share with us her biggest take-aways from this race. So that perhaps more of us here, can someday accomplish such great feats. Thank you Carter! ~CP ]
For me, the unpredictable and crazy nature of the conditions attracts me even more to come race M2O.  The crossing is so much more than a race, but an opportunity and challenge to test not only your physical capabilities, but your mental and psychological as well. I have learned so many things through my three crossings that I have been able to relate to the rest of my life. First, the race has taught me...

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Prone Paddleboarding - A closer connection to the water

by Clarke Graves 5 comments
Prone Paddleboard InformationIf you have ever thought about trying prone, and wondered what the draw is. Or been intimidated from horror stories about how it is cold and hardcore...then this article is for you. Join us as we share our impression of prone paddleboarding as a total newbie that has paddled other craft. How is it compared to SUP and Outrigger? Why is it growing in popularity now, after being around so long before SUP was trendy? And most importantly, did we enjoy it? Find out here...

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CP Review - ShoreStand - SUP and Prone Paddleboard Holder Stand

by Cali Paddler 0 comments
ShoreStand ReviewJoin Cali Paddler as we review a product that we couldn't wait to try out and add to our paddle accessories. If you have ever paddled SUP or prone, this promises to be helpful. The product is called the ShoreStand. A portable and collapsible stand for your board to keep it from dinged up or scratched on the ground. Check out our thoughts below.

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SoCal Winter Series Preview - Santa Barbara Return to the Pier Race

by Ad Sales 0 comments
Santa Barbara Return to the Pier Race PreviewWhat set this race apart for me, however, is the location. The fact that it is a little way out of crowded SoCal and the beach is maybe a little cleaner is worth the drive. Everything seems to run on time, at least for a paddleboard race, and like may races, everyone is stoked to be there.

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Cali Paddler Explorations - Lake Gregory

by Bret Warner 2 comments

Cali Paddler is stoked to continue its exploration and mapping of amazing places in our state to paddle. We welcome back Team Writer Bret Warner as he explores this alpine  lake in Southern California the mountains ... come paddle Lake Gregory!

Paddle Lake GregoryLocated in the town of Crestline, which is about halfway between Silverwood Lake and Lake Arrowhead, Lake Gregory is the quintessential peaceful mountain lake. The majority of the shore is lined with trees, which adds to the mountain aesthetic, and also severely cuts down on the wind. No Motor boats are allowed so the elusive glassy water you see on magazine covers and Facebook/Instagram is a consistent reality here. In addition everyone just seems stoked to be out playing in the mountains; just walking out to the water the good mood of everyone is infectious.

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