Just got back from Rum Cay Bahamas, another mind blowing trip guided by Bobby Little owner of the Sumner Point Resort and Marina on Rum Cay. Tons to do on paddle boards over there, surf, fish, dive, site see, and just enjoy what the island has to offer. enjoy the video and here is a link to some pics from my trip. click here to see video

Standup paddleboarding: Kam conquers ‘Channel of Bones’ – South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com.

Just spent a week on Lake Superior and had a incredible time on my SUP!

Well…It looks like ill be on my way back to my favorite island in the Bahamas…Rum Cay!  My First team trip to Rum was in Dec. The first 24 hours i was there i shot a spear through my hand. I decided my injury was so bad to i stayed 2 weeks and had one of the best trips of my life even if i wasnt at 100%. I stalked bonefish in the salt pond and landed 3 bull sharks on the reefs all on  my Ark 14 footer.  Looking forward to another adventure with Mr Bobby Little!

I’ve been back home on Molokai for about a month now to prepare for this year’s world championship race from Molokai to Oahu (32 miles).  8x world champion prone paddleboarder, Jamie Mitchell, trains about 5 months prior to this race and I feel like I wish I could have started training months ago as well.

Currently I’m on the stand-up paddle surfing world tour and recently had to shift my focus from wave riding to racing.  Mexico, France, and Tahiti were all great places to visit but like they say, “there’s no place like home.”  After traveling the world for the past 2 years, I can tell you that there’s definitely no place like my home (Molokai).

In the past month we haven’t had a day without trade winds.  The down-wind runs have been some of the best runs I’ve EVER had.  I’ve been doing down-winders for almost 20 years now.  Although stand-up paddling is somewhat of a new sport, both outrigger canoe paddling and surfing has been in my family for 3 generations.  When I say I’ve been doing this a long time, I mean a really long time, so best down-winders EVER says a lot.

The layout of Molokai  is perfect for down-winders due to the prevailing trade winds, which blow from East to West.  Our 4 most common runs are 5 miles, 10 miles, 16 miles, and 20 miles long respectively (depending on how far one wants to surf).  I’ve been mixing it up on the stand-up, the one-man outrigger canoe, and two man-outrigger canoe and enjoying whatever craft I’m surfing that particular day.  Some days I’ll go for a 10 mile stand-up run in the morning and then take my 8 year old son for another 10 mile run on the 2-man canoe in the afternoon.

I’m no expert when it comes to training but I do know a little bit about specificity.  The Molokai to Oahu is a 32 mile race, of which 30, of those 32 miles, are down-wind.  I’ve heard of guys training for this race and doing 4 hours of uphill training in one day. (???)

Specificity means training exactly for what you’re going to be doing on race day.  That’s exactly what I’ve been doing here on Molokai.  The ideal training for the Molokai channel, if you had the time and resources, would be to paddle the course every weekend for 5 months.  The next best training is to do what I’ve been doing – going down-wind as much as possible.

Everyone talks about the Maliko Gultch run on Maui (9 miles) or the Hawaii Kai run on Oahu (9 miles) but those don’t even come close to the Kamalo run (10 miles) on Moloka’i.  I have the best training facility in the world for down-wind racing.  My secret to my success…..location, location, location.

Good luck with your training and remember….train smart.

Molokai ‘Mo Bettah!

July 17, 2010

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July 18, 2010

Sarasota SUP Fest

At the Lido Beach Resort, Lido Key, Sarasota, Fl.
Ark Paddleboards and Sarasota Paddleboard Company!!.
PLEASE REGISTER EARLY BY EMAILING NAME AND SHIRT SIZE TO bob@sarasotapaddleboardcompany.com. PAYMENT DUE day off event registration  $25.00. 941-650-2241.

Hotel rooms at Lido Beach Resort (event rates) 800-441-2113.  Reserve rental SUP package in advance for Saturday and Sunday Race 941-650-2241   Registration includes all events, event shirt and Sunday Lunch.

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July 10, 2010
6:00 am	to	1:00 pm

 

 

1^st Annual

Cast for Kids Stand Up Paddle Board Fishing Tournament

• 6am Registration
• 6:30am Beach Start
• 12:00 noon Deadline for Weigh-in & Pictures
• 1:00 pm after Party – Award Ceremony – *Raffle Drawing

* Raffle Tickets $5.00 each – sold the entire morning – closes at 1:00pm

Official Rules

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Participants it is your responsibility to insure you have an active and valid State of Florida Recreational fishing license.

1. PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY. Participation is open to anyone 21 years of age or older. A completed waiver and entry fee must be received no later than the published entry date. Entry fee includes rights to fish, 2 Raffle Tickets, post-tournament keg beer and t-shirt. All USCG and FWC regulations are in effect at all times, participants it is your responsibility to insure you have an active and valid State of Florida Recreational fishing license.

2. PRE-REGISTRATION / KICK OFF MEETING. Contestants can pre-register and pay by Wednesday July 7^th at the Ocean Point Beach Resort from 6:00pm till 10:30pm. Registration will be open until 9:00am day of event. Fishing begins at 6:30am Saturday July 10, 2010 and runs until 12:00pm when weigh-ins and photos will take place.

3. SAFETY. Safe boating must be observed at all times. During competition each contestant is required to comply with US Coast Guard regulations including the possession of a PFD and sounding device once outside of the Surf Zones. All USCG and FWC regulations are in effect at all times.

4. CHECK IN. Check in will begin at 6:00am on the beach at Ocean Point Beach Resort, Pompano Beach, FL. All competitors must check in with their catch between 11:00am-12:00pm to be eligible for fishing prizes. At check in, you must indicate your Name, Species, and Weight & Size. The post-tournament awards ceremonies will begin at 1:00pm.

5. SPORTSMANSHIP. All contestants are required to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, and conservation. No alcoholic beverages or use of illegal drugs is allowed. Any use of drugs, participation in criminal activities, or other conduct reflecting unfavorably upon our efforts to promote safety, sportsmanship, fair competition, and/or compliance with tournament rules are grounds for immediate disqualification and return of any prizes awarded.

6. PERMITTED FISHING METHODS. All fish must be caught via hook and line. The selection of baits is up to the discretion of the participant. All fish must be caught from a Surf Board &/Or Standup Paddle Board. No wade fishing or shore fishing is permitted unless the Board is tethered to the angler. Canoes, Kayaks, and paddle vessels designed to be paddled are NOT permitted.

7. FISHING PLATFORM & NO MOTORS. The use of a boat or motorized water vehicle to transport your boat on the water is prohibited. All craft must be self-propelled – no engines are allowed. Canoes, Kayaks, and paddle vessels designed to be paddled are NOT permitted.

8. FISHING LOCATIONS. Tournament will be help in the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean -South of Hillsboro inlet and north of the Pompano Fishing Pier. All fishing locations must be in waters accessible according to the law, USCG, and FWC regulations.

9. OTHER. During competition contestants may not obtain or receive assistance including but not limited to following a non-competitor’s boat, the placing of markers by a non-competitor, being towed or riding motorized vessels, or receiving electronic, voice, or data communications from non-competitors.

10. SCORING. Each angler is responsible to bring in his/her catch to be weighed and measures at the recording table for proper qualification. Measuring Length is determined from the forward-most point of the fish to the natural un-pinched top of the tail. Fish must be above FWC minimums to count. Fish may be shared among team entrants but NEVER among other entrants. In the event of a tie the entry checked in earliest will be declared the winner. The judging committee will review the catches to verify reported results and determine place winners. The tournament director is responsible for the final call in all matters.

11. PROTEST. All protests must be made in writing and delivered to a tournament official within 30 minutes of the check-in time. The tournament director is the final authority in all considerations.

12. RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE. A waiver, release of liability, and covenant not to sue are part of the entrant’s ability to participate in the event. It is required that all contestants take responsibility for themselves while participating in event activities.

13. RULE CHANGES. Rules interpretation is exclusively left to the Tournament Board of Directors. The decisions of the Tournament Directors are final in all matters and are not subject to appeal.

14. PRIZE STRUCTURE. For the July 10th, 2010 Cast for Kids Stand Up Paddle Board Fishing Tournament prizes are plaques and gifts. Contestants are eligible for only one of the class prizes but remain eligible for all raffled prizes.

• Most Fish Caught Individual Class – 1st place – 2nd place – 3^rd place

• Most Fish Caught Team Class – 1st place – 2nd place – 3^rd place

• Biggest Fish Caught Individual Class – Winner

• Biggest Fish Caught Team Class – Winner

• Overall Total Weight Individual Class – Winner

• Overall Total Weight Team Class – Winner

15. RAFFLE. Prizes will also be awarded by raffle. Tickets may be purchased for $5. You must be present at the raffle to win. Raffles will be drawn at 1:00pm during the after party following the award ceremony.

16. CONTINGENCY PRIZES. Sponsors may at their discretion award contingency prizes for anglers winning or placing using their products.

Participants it is your responsibility to insure you have an active and valid State of Florida Recreational fishing license.