Covewater Standup Paddleboard Blog

Stand Up Paddling for Valentine's Day!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:19:54 +0000

Looking for something unique to do/give this Valentine's Day? Take him or her stand up paddling! We're offering a special 1.5 hour couples SUP class. The class includes photos and post-paddling champagne!

THIS CLASS IS NOW FILLED - THANK YOU

Can't make the Valentine's Day class? You can give the couple's SUP class as a gift certificate!

With the gift certificate, the two of you can come paddle with us in one of our Intro to SUP classes whenever it suits you! This special pricing of $89 per couple will be available until Valentine's Day.

Don't have time to make it by the shop to pick up your gift certificate present? No problem! We can email you a full color copy of your gift certificate that you can give to him or her on Valentine's Day!

To register for Tuesday's special Valentine's Day class: Register online and use the code "Valentine" in the "coupon code" field.

To purchase a special "Couples Pricing" SUP Class gift certificate for later use: Call or email the shop. We'll email you your certificate!

"It is difficult to know at what moment love begins; it is less difficult to know that it has begun."
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Give the gift of an Intro to SUP class Gift Cetificate - we'll email it to you in time for Valentine's Day

Keep that SUP-Shape Body Through the Winter

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:13:46 +0000

Sure, there may be days this winter when going outside to exercise, much less stand up paddling, simply isn't an option. But you don't need to look like you spent the entire winter in traction from a snowboarding accident. Keep in shape like you're still paddling four times a week with these simple, SUP-oriented exercises you can do at home. In this video, SUP and fitness pro Gillian Gibree leads you through 5 minutes of simple, SUP-specific exercises that give the core workout that we all enjoy from stand up paddling. Have fun!

The Nohea Women's Stand Up Paddleboard Available Now

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:02:03 +0000

Introducing Covewater's Nohea line of Women's Stand Up Paddleboards

Nohea is the Hawaiian word for lovely, and these boards are exactly that. Covewater's Nohea range of stand up paddleboards has been carefully designed specifically for the female paddler with the following specifications and criteria in mind:

Light ~ Stable ~ Excellent Glide ~ Short ~ Beautiful ~ Affordable

Following are the boards that comprise the Nohea line

9'6" Nohoa
$995

Length: 9'6"

Width: 32"

Thickness: 4 3/8"

Volume: 164 liters
Fins: 2+1
Weight: 22 lbs

The 9'6" is the smallest of the Nohea line - short enough to fit inside your car, yet long enough to produce good glide and track straight while paddling. The wide nose, center point and tail, combined with a full, tall rail, provide for excellent stability even in rougher waters and chop. While this board's bottom contours are designed to excell in flat water, the 9'6" Nohea is very comfortable and stable in small waves as well. The 9'6" Covewater Nohea features a fuchsia to royal blue fade deck and bottom. The Nohea is just $995 until President's Day, Feb 20th (reg $1,199)!

10'0" Nohea
$995

Length: 10'0"
Width: 31"
Thickness: 4 1/2"
Volume: 174 liters
Fins: 2+1
Weight: 23 .5 lbs

The 10'0" is the medium length of the Nohea line. Short enough to fit inside SUVs, but long enough to give excellent glide and track straight while paddling. The wide nose, center-point and tail, combined with a full, tall rail, provide for excellent stability even in rougher waters or chop. While this board's bottom contours are designed to excel in flat water water, the 10'0 is comfortable and stable in small waves as well. The 10'0" Covewater Nohea features a mango to yellow fade deck and bottom. The Nohea is just $995 until Presidents' Day, Feb 20th (reg $1,199)!.

10'6" Nohea
$995

Length: $10'6"
Width: 31"
Thickness: 4 1/2"
Volume: 183 liters
Fins: 2+1
Weight: 25 lbs

The 10'6" is the longest of the Nohea line. Can fit inside larger SUVs, but the still relatively short 10'6 means its a manageable size to get up onto the roof of a car if needed. The slightly longer length as compared to the other boards in the Nohea range means this board will have the best speed and glide of the range, as well as track in a straight direction extremely well. The wide nose, center-point and tail provide for excellent stability, even in rough waters and wind chop conditions.

While the Nohea's bottom contours are designed to excel for flat water paddling, the 10'6 will effortlessly catch smaller waves, and provide outstanding stability for those exploring fun, small waves out of the way of crowds. The added length and volume will also allow the beginner or less SUP conditioned woman excellent stability and confidence. A great board that can be shared with others (think friends and out-of-town-guests) as well. The Nohea is just $995 until Presidents' Day, Feb 20th (reg $1,199)!

Please feel free to call the Covewater family with any questions: (831) 600-7230.

Mahalo!

Dealer inquires welcome

GoPro Cameras ~ Just $199 to Film your Fun!

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:12:46 +0000

GoPro Digital Waterproof Cameras are just $199 at Covewater Paddle Surf. The "HD Surf Hero" we stock comes complete with HD Video Camera, waterproof housing, board mount, battery and more. This is the camera that started the sports video revolution - get yours at Covewater and join the fun! We also carry the brand new Hero 2 Outdoor Edition and Surf Edition at $299.

See the GoPro Hero in action! - click on the video below.

Free Rentals with any Gift Purchase!

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:24:27 +0000

Through December 23rd, receive TWO FREE SUP RENTALS ($70 value) with any purchase over $40! Covewater has tons of awesome gift ideas for the paddler, aspiring paddler, or just beach lover!

From the big WOW present of a new or used stand up paddleboard, paddle or GoPro waterproof digital camera, to practical presents such as hoodies, hats and watersports clothing, to stocking stuffers such as leashes, stickers, and magazine, Covewater has you covered.

GIFT CERTIFICATES are available in any amount, for any merchandise, SUP class or SUP rentals! And, they never expire. You can't go wrong here!

So come on in and give a great gift - and get a rental card good for two free rentals while you are at it! Gift Certificates can be mailed or express mailed to you or your recipient.

Free World Paddle Association Membership & Premier Issue of "SUP Race Magazine"

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:19:40 +0000

Through January 1st, the World Paddle Association (WPA) is offering a one-year membership for only $15 (normally $35). This special One Year Membership includes WPA membership card, sticker, AND the *first issue* of the yet-to-be-released SUP Elite Race Magazine! What's more valuable, however, is you'll receive ranking in 2012 WPA races! The WPA has established itself as THE sanctioning body for SUP Race Events - a WPA membership not only entitles you to the goodies, but the ability to see your points stack up against everyone else who has ever done a WPA race in your region! Fun and inspiring, membership in the WPA makes sense for anyone planning on doing any SUP racing in 2012!

How is it free? Covewater will reimburse you the $15 registration fee!

Just bring in your WPA membership card with an expiration date between 12/1/12 and 2/1/13, and we'll give you $15 off any purchase of $30 or more.

Don't miss this opportunity to save $35 on your WPA Membership! WPA races in Northern California in 2011 included the *must do* Jay Race, Covewater Classic and Tahoe Nalu races. If you don't do it now, you will be finding yourself purchasing one this summer and wishing you had!

New and Used SUPs On Sale!

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 07:53:42 +0000

2011 New and Used SUPs have got to go!...

WE CURRENTLY HAVE MANY USED AND NEW SUPs ON SALE!

Be in the know about new and used board sales as well as SUP events throughout Northern/Central California by signing up for our monthly email newsletter HERE.

USED BOARDS SALE LIST

The following demo boards are available in the shop (updated 2/19/12). Note: There is NO TAX on used boards!

10'0" Covewater Nohea	$ 699	(new $1,199)	Great flatwater board for women
10'6" Covewater Nohea	$ 699	(new $1,199)	Great flatwater board for women
10'10 Rusty	$ 999	(new $1,539)	Can handle larger paddler
12'6" Covewater Cruz'er	$ 699	(new $1,499)	Amazing glide, perfect for flatwater
11'6" Robert August What I Paddle	$ 999	(new $1,760)	Super stable and tons of glide
12'6" Naish Catalina	$1,199	(new $1,829)	Fastest 12'6 race sup in our shop
12'0" Naish Glide	$1,149	(new $1,449)	Flatwater speed + downwinders
12'6" Surftech Bark Competitor	$1,599	(new $2,145)	World's most popular 12'6
14'0" Surftech Bark Dominator	$1,699	(new $2,360)	Most popular 14'0 board out there

*NEW* BOARDS SALE LIST

The following brand NEW SUPs are deeply discounted for sale - come get a great deal on a new SUP!

SURFTECH

8'11" Gerry Lopez Lil' Darlin	$ 1,399	(regularly $ 1,575)
9'1" Channel Island Caddi	$ 1,499	(regularly $ 1,615)
9'6" Gerry Lopez Surf Music	$ 1,299	(regularly $ 1,615)
11'6" Robert August	$ 1,399	(regularly $ 1,760)

NAISH

12'0" Glide AST

$ 1,299

(regularly $ 1,449)

PADDLE SURF HAWAII

9'6" Wide Ripper

$ 1,199

(regularly $ 1,325)

RIVIERA PADDLESURF

10'6" Riviera	$ 799	(regularly $ 899)
12'6" 404 Monster	$ 1,599	(regularly $ 1,825)

GLOBAL SURF INDUSTRIES

10'6" Surf Series

$ 699

(regularly $ 825)

BOARDWORKS

11'0" Boardworks EPX	$ 799	(regularly $ 1,189)
12'0" Boardworks EPX	$ 799	(regularly $ 1,290

Great deals to be had! Also, be sure to "like" Covewater on Facebook to be notified when similar sales and SUP events happen.

Mahalo!

Covewater Paddle Surf
726 Water Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 600-7230

Covewater.com

Join us for free Social Paddles!

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:26:27 +0000

If you have been looking for people with whom to paddle, here is your chance to get on the water with your fellow SUP enthusiasts!

The free Social Paddles are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, currently starting at 6:00 PM. If you need a board & paddle, we can bring the board of your choice to the meetup spot for just $25 - just call Covewater at (831) 600-7230 to request a board. Its an excellent way to demo new boards on the serene waters of the harbor! However, you may rent from the kayak shop or anywhere you like.

WHERE: We meet at the SUP launch dock on the west side (Aldo's side, *not* Crow's Nest side) of the Santa Cruz harbor (Map, Directions). The time and location will change occasionally, paddling locations such as the Santa Cruz wharf to visit the barking sea lions, or touring the Cement Ship off Seacliff Beach!

To receive the twice monthly email announcing the place & time of the next Social Paddle SIGN UP HERE. Your information will not be shared with anyone.

DISCLAIMER: The free Social Paddle is *not* a class or lesson - individuals should have prior paddling experience. No instruction or safety oversight is provided by any group or person(s). Those who participate in this free paddle group are completely responsible for their own safety. This group of individuals may choose to paddle beyond the mouth of the harbor - only those with appropriate paddling skill should do so. Participants are responsible for complying with all laws, including having of a personal floatation device (PFD), whistle, and any other requirements of law, code or regulations of any kind.

Enjoy your time on water, friends!

2011 Covewater Classic Results

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:52:18 +0000

Thank you to the 76 paddlers who raced in the first annual Covewater Classic! Congratulations for a great race. Here are the results:

2011 COVEWATER CLASSIC RESULTS

ELITE 7.5 MILE, MEN
1 Jay Wild 1:39:21 36 Lake Tahoe, CA
2 Joe Rowan 1:41:27 52 Santa Barbara, CA
3 Benjamin Serrazin 1:42:06 37 Sausalito, CA
4 Austin Young 1:44:43 19 Reno, NV
5 Tony Mueller 1:45:42 51 Aptos, CA
6 Scott Estrada 1:52:18 43 Sacramento, CA
7 Michael Valenzuela 1:54:21 36
8 Ernest Flores 1:58:28 37 San Leandro, CA

Elite 7.5 MILE, WOMEN
1 Morgan Hoesterey 1:53:55 Oahu, HI
2 Jennifer Fuller 1:56:18 48 Sausalito, CA
3 Nina Oakley 1:57:53 29 Reno, NV
4 Marlayna McNeil 1:58:24 45 Saratoga, CA
5 Shana Kaplan 2:04:25 41 Incline Village, NV
6 Jaime Donnelly 2:08:40 35 Sacramento, CA

OPEN 7.0 MILE, 12'6" AND BELOW, MEN
1 Brad Seyffer 1:39:57 38 San Francisco
2 Derek Dial 1:42:07 41 Reno
3 Steve Drottar 1:45:04 46 Santa Cruz
4 David Meyler 1:45:54 39 Nevada City
5 Steve Smith 1:48:02 55 The Sea Ranch
6 Michael Irete 1:49:52 42 Soquel
7 Mark Schulbach 1:52:18 38 Ventura
8 Dave Higaki 1:54:31 45 Palo Alto
9 Dana Schreiber 2:00:12 37 Waimanalo, HI
10 Nils Severson 2:03:10 20 Los Gatos, CA
11 Dustin Ford 2:06:26 38
12 Ryan Brown 2:11:59 40 Gilroy, CA
13 Skip Williams 2:20:57 49 Ukiah, CA
14 Ted Fawcett 2:31:14 37

OPEN 7.0 MILE, 12'6 AND BELOW, WOMEN
1 Valeria Khachadouri 1:57:17 49 San Carlos, CA
2 Jennifer Nguyen 2:05:18 37 Palo Alto, CA
3 Marcia Buenafe 2:12:32 54 Capitola, CA

OPEN 7.0 MILE, 14' SUP, MEN
1 Mike Tessier 1:37:25 42 Reno, NV
2 John Alexiou 1:39:44 45 Soquel, CA
3 Michael Dillon 1:45:32 59
4 Russ Oleyer 1:48:34 46
5 Daniel Nordin 1:51:19 35 San Jose, CA
6 Derek Burns 1:51:42 46 Pacifica, CA
7 Andrew Gere 1:57:33 45 Santa Cruz, CA
8 Jeff Bond 2:18:43 40 Livermore, CA

OPEN 7.0 MILE, 14'0 SUP, WOMEN
1 Lauren Eisenberg 1:57:43 46

OPEN, 7.0 MILE, 12'6 AND BELOW, 50+ YRS, MEN
1 Lester Waddel 1:53:08 62 Seaside, CA
2 Gary Niblock 1:57:45 64 Aptos, CA
3 Timothy Hopkins 1:59:33 50 Los Gatos, CA
4 Michael LePage 2:04:00 64 Carmel, CA
5 Gary Leong 2:05:49 64 San Mateo, CA

2-MILE, 14' SUP, MEN
1 Sam Hopkins 27:18 17
2 Carter McCoy 30:14 36 Santa Cruz, CA

2-MILE, 14 SUP, WOMEN
1 Karen Van Putten 34:40 41 Felton, CA

2-MILE, 12'6 STOCK, MEN
1 Brian Winterhalder 29:05 42 Soquel, CA
2 Joey Muin 29:13 45 San Jose, CA
3 Ricky Carpenter 39:42 50 Danville, CA
4 Robert Eriksen 40:00 61 Capitola, CA

2-MILE, 12'6 STOCK, WOMEN
1 Amy Marshall 31:06 40 San Ramon, CA
2 Stacy Hopkins 31:45 49 Los Gatos, CA
3 Rhonda Feryuss 43:17 51

2-MILE, SUPs LESS THAN 12'6, MEN
1 Tai Boutell 29:48 41
2 Jon Sisk 33:03 48 Santa Cruz, CA
3 Ben Diaz 34:36 26 Danville, CA
4 Bruce Chandler 35:12 53 San Jose, CA
5 Ron Evans 36:05 51 Carmel Valley, CA
6 Carl Olin 38:27 53 Capitola, CA
7 Ed Bottorff 40:21 56 Capitola, CA
8 Thomas Sutton 40:25 48 San Jose, CA
9 Rob Babcock 44:07 52 Palo Alto, CA
10 Troy Harris 54:07 38 Oakdale, CA

2-MILE, SUPs LESS THAN 12'6, WOMEN
1 Mia Montgomery 31:44 40 Los Gatos, CA
2 Debbie Doss 38:51 50 Aptos, CA
3 Lori Castro 40:28 53 Castro Valley, CA
4 Jennifer Babcock 41:03 40 Palo Alto, CA
5 Marilyn Todd 41:24 50 Aptos, CA
6 Kristin Livak 42:53 29 San Jose, CA
7 Allison Woodside 42:53 29 Santa Cruz, CA
8 Judy Alinsangan 43:20 51 Los Gatos, CA
9 Kate Carpenter 51:12 48 Danville, CA
10 Maggie Carpenter 51:15 22 Danville, CA

Pre-Jay Race Happy Hour with Candice Appleby and Anthony Vela!

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:33:22 +0000

Join Covewater and Surftech as we host 3-time Battle of the Paddle winner and SUP's female ambassador Candice Appleby and last year's Jay race winner Anthony Vela for appetizers and paddling discussion this Thursday evening before the 10th Annual Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race.

Candice will talk about her third consecutive Battle of the Paddle victory, and we'll ask Anthony what winning last year's Jay Race meant to him personally. Candice's unprecedented dominance in stand up paddling instantly puts her among the favorites in this year's women's SUP field. Anthony, a lifeguard and highly accomplished waterman, could lead the pack in either prone paddling or stand up paddling - the only question is, which will he choose for this year's race?

Pupus from Pono Hawaiian Grill and beverages will be served. No cost, and no RSVP necessary.

Pre-race registration will be available for both the Surftech Jay Race and the July 16th Covewater Classic Race.

We hope to see you between 6-7pm at Covewater Paddle Surf, 726 Water St in Santa Cruz.

First Anniversary Sale! Used boards, race boards, paddles & more!

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:36:27 +0000

As thanks for your support during our first year, we'd like to offer up some killer specials to kick off the 2011 Paddling Season!  So, we're holding an Anniversary Sale this weekend and next (Sat and Sun, April 2, 3, 9 &10). Here are the deals we are stoked to offer:

    All Race Boards $150 Off. What better way to welcome spring (or use that tax rebate) than to finally bring home that race board you've been wanting!  Our race boards include 12'6 Bark Competitor, 14'0 Bark Dominator, 12'6 Danny Ching 404 Monster, 12'0 and 14'0 Naish Glide, 12'6 Naish Catalina and 12'6 Hobie Elite.

    Used Board Sale. Making some room in the racks means selling some used SUPs! Available used boards are: 11'6 Surftech Universal Softop ($749), 10'6 Surftech Universal Softop ($749), 9'6" Naish Hokua ($1,099 includes bag), 9'6" Gerry Lopez Surf Music ($1,099) and a 12'1 Laird Softop ($699). All are in excellent condition.

    Covewater Gear. Our Covewater clothing is popular in the SUP community and makes a great gift. Get a friend or loved one in a new Covewater longsleeve tee, super comfy hoodie (pullovers and zip-ups) or Covewater hat for 30% off!

    Paddle Sale! If you have been wanting that new sweet new paddle, the time has come. All Quickblade paddles are 15% off - thats a savings of $56 on a full carbon Kanaha.

SNEAK PREVIEW NIGHTS - THURSDAY AND FRIDAY THIS WEEK!!

Those who receive these our email newsletter and facebook messages are invited to Anniversary Sale sneak preview nights, this Thursday and Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00. A chace to grab what you need before we open our doors for the sale on Saturday.

Surftech SUP Shootout and Duel-Athon SUP Race

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 02:25:44 +0000

The 3^rd Annual Surftech “SUP SHOOTOUT” at Steamer Lane is coming March 18^th-20^th!

Northern California’s premiere SUP surf contest is just 8 weeks away! The last two years the contest has been won by all around waterman Chuck Patterson, but locals have always used Lane knowledge to put in a strong showing. This is your chance to dethrone the champ!

The Shootout will be hosted at the epic arena of Santa Cruz’s world class surf spot, Steamer Lane. The Lane, known for its massive peaks and long, lined up walls, could be considered the ultimate high performance SUP surfing arena. Check out video from the 2010 SUP Shootout and Surftech’s wrapup and photos. Covewater is stoked to be a sponsor of the Shootout.

The Shootout is part of the 25^th Annual Santa Cruz PaddleFest. Registration for the Shootout opens Saturday, January 15^th on Active.com.

AND there’s a SUP race, too?!?

Yup, this year Surftech and the PaddleFest are adding a SUP race – the Surftech Surf&Sand Duel-athon on Sat, March 19th. The Duel-athon combines two paddling laps totaling 6.2 miles, sandwiched between two beach runs totaling 1 mile.

The paddle course runs alongside the Santa Cruz Wharf where you’ll hear the local sea lions cheering you on, out to the Yacht Harbor, than back to the beach. After your short beach run along the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, you’ll be back on the water heading outside the kelp bed towards the infamous Steamer Lane, and back towards the Yacht Harbor, before finishing it off with a sand sprint to the finish in front of the Dream Inn. The proposed course is shown below.

The Duel-athon will be split into Elite and various age group divisions to be announced soon. Covewater is stoked to be a sponsor of the event.

To register, visit active.com after Saturday, January 15^th and look up Santa Cruz PaddleFest in Things to Do Near You on the right sidebar.

Covewater Classic Set for July 16th

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:55:46 +0000

The Covewater Classic Northern California SUP Championship in set for Saturday, July 16th at Capitola Beach!

Full details and event schedule at: CovewaterClassic.com

Give the gift of Stand Up Paddling for the Holidays!

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:19:31 +0000

Customized Covewater gift certificates are available in any amount - - Give a stand up paddling lesson, a paddle board rental or paddling gear! A fun & original gift that can be used at any time for anything stand up paddling!

Only $785 for New SUPs during the Holidays!!!

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:05:15 +0000

Want to put a HUGE smile on someone's face this Holiday Season? - Give them a brand new Stand Up Paddleboard! As always, we have over 50 boards in stock from the sports top manufacturers. However, for a limited time, we have brought in several of the Riviera Paddle Surf Boards. Why? Because they are offering boards at an amazing price of just $785!

We ordered a few for the shop and we gotta tell you - these are NICE boards. They are available in 9'2", 10'6" (shown above) and 11'6". Colors are blue or green. Riviera is one of the sport's leading manufacturers and their reputation is excellent. This is an amazingly good deal. And if that weren't enough, we can include a Danny Ching Scout CARBON paddle for just $115! Carbon paddles normally retail for $275 to $350!

Give us a call so we can order one (or two) for you or your loved ones in time for the Holidays. We can also ship anywhere in the US or Canada! Below are the specs on the boards:

9'2" Nugg, 31" wide, 4 3/4" thick,
10'6" Riviera, 32" wide, 4 1/8" thick
11'6" Riviera, 32" wide, 4 1/8" thick

The Surtech 14' Joe Bark Dominator Race Board

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:54:17 +0000

Huge developments in SUP race boards are expected for the 2011 Race Season. Perhaps none larger than the debut of the 14' Bark Dominator. If you attended a single SUP race this summer, you probably noticed that seemingly one in five stock boards was the 12'6 Bark Competitor. Well, the 14' Bark Dominator promises to be THE board in 2011 in the 14' class. We've had the opportunity to test paddle this board in a variety of conditions and can tell you - - this board moves!

The Dominator that we've been testing is one of the Surftech's new Pro-Elite Carbon/Epoxy construction. Pro-Elite is composed of:

1 pound, fused-cell EPS core (no stringer)
Deck: Two layers of glass, reinforced with high density sheet foam in heavy impact areas
Bottom: One layer glass combined with a full layer of biaxial/carbon. Bottom is hand-sanded and polished

As a result, the Pro-Elites are very light at about XX lbs, however they are more fragile as compared to Surftech's bulletproof Tuflite construction. The 12'6" Bark Competitor will also be available in the Pro-Elite in 2011. The 14' Dominator Pro-Elite will retail for $2,360 and the 12'6 Competitor for $2,215.

There is an extremely limited run of the Dominator coming out in December which has already been snapped up by dealers on pre-order. Covewater is among those select shops and will be receiving three of the December pre-orders. Additional Dominators will be available in early 2011. To pre-order your Dominator, give us a call at 831.600.7230. These boards will be sold on a first-reserved basis!

Used SUP Board Sale and Swap Meet!

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:15:57 +0000

Here it is! Covewater's huge Annual Used Board Sale and SUP Swap Meet! We'll be selling 25+ used boards, both from our own inventory, as well as several from our suppliers.

In addition to the used stand-up paddleboards we'll be selling at super-steep discounts, there will be an SUP Swap Meet happening in our adjacent parking lot. Do you have a used board or paddle that you are looking to sell? - - Bring it to our Swap Meet and find a customer! All we ask is that is that any Swap Meet sales run though our register at just 5% of the cost of the sale (no sales tax on used boards!) for bringing used SUP sellers and buyers together at our shop during this event.

Boards that will be sold by Covewater include the following (not all boards have not been priced yet):

(2) Takayama Alii I, 11'6"-- $1,225   (retail $1,750)
(1) Pearson Arrow Laird, 11'0"
(3) Laird Hamilton Softops, 12'1" -- $799   (retail $1,250)
(4) Laird Hamilton Softops, 11'6" -- $849   (retail $1,225)
(1) Laird Coast Runner, 14'0" -- $1,449 (retail $2,145) **excellent condition!**
(2) Laird Hamilton, 12'1" -- $1,099   (retail $1,715)
(1) Laird Hamilton, 11'0" -- $1,149   (retail $1,615)   **excellent condition!**
(1) Infinity, 10'0" -- $1,049   (retail $1,615)
(1) Lopez Surf Music, 10'0" -- $1,099 (retail $1,615)
(1) Bark Expedition, 14'0" - $1,449 (retail $2,145) **like new!**
(2) Randy French Softops, 11'6"
(2) Randy French Softops, 10'6" -- $575 (retail $999)
(1) Naish Hokua, 9'6"-- $1,099 (retail $1,599) **like new!**
(1) Paddle Surf Hawaii, Wide All Arounder, 10'0"-- $975   (retail $1,375 with deckpad)
(1) Paddle Surf Hawaii, Wide All Arounder, 10'6"-- $949   (retail $1,400 with deckpad)
(1) Paddle Surf Hawaii, Wide All Arounder, 11'0"-- $975   (retail $1,425 with deckpad)

In addition, a few used paddles will be for sale, as well as any used boards and paddles that are brought by individuals to the Swap Meet! If you plan to bring a SUP to sell and want us to promote it beforehand, please let us know, but you can also just show up on Saturday with your board.

Make sure to save the date of Saturday, October 30th! Aloha, paddlers!

Free Paddle Surf Hawaii Demo Day!

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 22:55:00 +0000

Come join us at Cowell's Beach on Saturday October 23rd to demo the line of Paddle Surf Hawaii "Progressive" boards!

These are the hottest SUP boards on the water right now, and here's your chance to paddle or surf them for free. Some 12 of the 15 boards in the series will be on hand for you to try from noon until 3:00. Just look for the Paddle Surf Hawaii tent on the beach, right next to the Cowell's steps and showers (between the wharf and the Dream Inn Hotel). Please bring ID and a credit card which will be held while you paddle. Any questions please call the shop at 831.600.7230. Aloha!

Battle of the Paddle!

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 04:13:00 +0000

If anyone is headed to the Battle of the Paddle this weekend in Dana Point, California, it’s looking to be an epic event. According to a press release last week, the race has a record number of more than 700 athletes participating and an exposition of 80 vendor booths. Now in its third year, the huge turnout at this year’s race reinforces the growing popularity of stand up paddleboarding (SUP) and quells any doubt about if the sport offers a legitimate race scene.

Jay ‘Sparky’ Longley, founder of Rainbow Sandals and the Battle of the Paddle, came to the sport much like any of its present day enthusiasts: in the company of friends. Sparky, iconic Hawaii surfer Gerry Lopez, and Californian board maker Ron House picked up boards and paddles on the same day and were instantly bitten by the SUP bug. The result of that was the Battle of the Paddle that started at Doheny State Beach in 2008, and expanded to Hawaii earlier this year.

“We figured why not create a platform for everyone to discover and enjoy this sport,” says Longley. “It’s good fun, easy to do, great for your health, and a positive way to bring the community and people from all around the world together.”

The Battle of the Paddle will feature the best stand up paddlers from around the country and around the world - athletes like Danny Ching (Redondo Beach), Jamie Mitchell (Australia), Jenny Kalmbach (Hawaii), and Chuck Patterson (Dana Point). But for every pro stand up paddler, there will be dozens of weekend warriors, families, and fitness enthusiasts simply looking to the sport for a fun time and a way to connect with like-minded people.

The free beach exposition will be equally diverse, featuring fitness companies, natural foods, SUP destination marketers, well-known surf industry labels, and dedicated SUP brands.

Check out the live feed here!

Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle
Dana Point, October 2nd & 3rd
8am to 4pm daily
Elite, distance, children’s and relay races.
Complete SUP beach exposition, FREE to the public.
www.rainbowsandals.com/battleofthepaddle/CA

SUP Race Clinic

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:32:31 +0000

On Friday, September 10th, the day before the Big Kahuna Ocean Challenge, Covewater will be hosting a stand up paddleboard race clinic! The clinic will be directed by Hobie SUP Team Rider, Wally Emory. Learn the fundamentals (and secrets) of SUP racing in this one hour clinic. Starting at 6pm, we'll do a half hour of instruction on the beach, followed by a half hour of on-water stroke analysis. Pre-registration is required. To register, or for more info, call Covewater at (831) 600-7230.