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:: TIGERS PASS :: Tigers Pass is a shoot off from the Lower Mississippi River. It is actually considered part of an alluvial plain, created by the regular flooding of the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers over thousands of years. The land is flat and contains some of the most fertile soil in the world, where cypress trees make a home for countless wildlife and fishing habitat. This waterway is where Red and Brown make their living and call it home.

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“BUMPS” R.I.P. 2011 - 2018 One of our friends passed away earlier this year. Bumps, the English bulldog, so affectionately known to thousands of paddlers across the U.S., succumbed to cancer earlier this year. Before he left for the big animal pasture in the sky, he stole the hearts and gave smiles to so many people across the water with his happy and carefree demeanor and laid back personality. In our Quiver and Wheels feature of back issue V7N3 “The Mini Van with Mini, MAB and Bumps” the canine caught the attention of Van Life paddle readers. Proving a dog’s life on the road was both a way of keeping trips calm for the long hauls across the country and a way of sharing the water with your best human friend(s). A dog of few words, relying more on his actions — primarily on the safety side, this bulldog inspired many others to wear

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PFD’s and stressed safety for all pets and pet owners. A much-traveled canine that put in over a thousand miles on the water, his balance and agility combined with a kind sense to other animals and many a manatee, brought sunshine every where he went. Allowing everyone who paddled with him to learn and respect things in the true sense of life — becoming happier, kinder and more soulful. He will truly be missed! Our sympathies to Mr. Bumps and his family and hope you find more peace in canine heaven while teaching the angels how to “doggy paddle.”

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Scott Estrada: DHA Gold

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ON THE COVER: Red proving the agility, speed and power on his BOTE Rover to his secret fishing spot. PHOTO: Sean Murphy

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H O W TO H EA LT H w i t h Scott Estrada

DHA GOLD:: These days just about everyone has at least heard of the value of Omega 3 fatty acids for health and longevity and millions of people are supplementing with some form of Omega 3’s from fish oil mostly since it’s the number one supplement sold in the U.S.A.

According to the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) in 2012 18.8 million Americans were supplementing with Omega 3’s from fish oils and a tiny percentage of plant-based or algae sources. This number has increased significantly from 2007 with an increase of approximately 8 million more people using Omega 3’s in 2012. It is a number that continued to rise today in 2018. Projections globally are targeted at about 57 billion dollars in market value by 2025. Apparently many people interested in their health are agreeing that Omega 3’s are a good thing to help them. It’s not a hard idea to get through people’s minds that consuming fish and shellfish has health benefits since we have a love affair with seafood globally. Plant-based sources have been growing in popularity with the rise in plant-based diets. There is a growing concern for the exposure of heavy metals like mercury and radiation elements combined with increasing acidic ocean environments all affecting sea life in general. More people are questioning the safety of seafood these days not to mention the sustainability of the seafood industry as a whole and the environmental pressures this has created with growing demand globally.

biochemical reactions that are involved in both healing and general functioning. Humans evolved along coastal regions and ate a lot of seafood, both fish, and bivalves such as oysters. There is a significant amount of evidence to suggest that it was seafood (DHA) that built the human brain, not protein. DHA, iodine, selenium, copper, and zinc are all potent nutrients for proper brain function.

The science is clear of the benefits for human health; since the 1970’s over 20,000 scientific papers have been published on Omega 3’s, second only to aspirin as the two of the most studied substances. DHA or the technical name (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are both Omega 3 fatty acids found in nature. However, DHA is really where the emphasis should be and really what we are highly deficient in (DHA makes up about 80% of the bodies Omega 3’s amount and is received into the cell to perform functions while EPA is not and stays outside of the cell.) In an optimal human body, we should have about three pounds of DHA to insulate and protect the whole nervous system and receive light photons (electrons) from the sun through our eyes and skin receptors. I can’t emphasize how vital this is to human health especially in a modern chemical filled world with non-native EMF radiation and artificial blue light hitting us all day long, which depletes DHA unless of course, you live on a mountaintop or secluded island away from all that exposure!

In recent years Krill Oil has emerged as a better option for DHA as its lower on the food chain than bigger fish as a supply and has a better absorption rate of about 30%, still not optimal, but at least better than traditional fish oil supplements that absorb lower than 30% or less. The plant-based sources like chia, flax, and hemp all force the body to convert them into useable Omega 3. The efficiency isn’t very high, and it burns more energy resources for the conversion — again not the best option for DHA, but those plant sources are still good fiber, minerals, and amino acids.

DHA is a 600 million-year-old compound responsible for allowing animals to perform photosynthesis. It built the photoreceptors in the eyes of ancient organisms. It allowed them to convert photons into electrical current to run the many complex

OTHER BENEFITS: • Helps to regulate blood pressure and prevents hypertension • Balances blood chemistry lipid levels • Balances Omega 3 to Omega 6 ratios • Extremely neuro-protective • Supports nerve cell functioning • Improves memory, cognition, and focus • Helps prevent age-related macular degeneration • Helps protect the eyes from artificial blue light exposure • True support of eye, brain, heart and nervous system health • Increases electron exchange and overall mitochondria function and health

their health level and protect the vital nervous system. This is especially relevant if any mental illness like depression and anxiety has been an issue; same for people looking to protect the whole cardiovascular system. For our paddling community, the good folks at Mito Life have given us a discount code “pure brain food” at checkout when ordering online. The website for ordering: www.mitolife.us As much time as the SUP tribe spends outside on the water, in the sun, this is an incredibly paramount piece to us. We receive the electrical, photonic energy from the sun and convert it to do all the things it does to support health and longevity. It takes about three months to build blood levels and about twelve months to produce tissue levels — being fat soluble not water soluble means it is stored in the brain, heart, eyes, sex glands and nervous system. DHA is the most electrically conductive substance in relation to light on the planet. Think about that with all the time we spend on the water in the sun’s life-giving rays! Here’s to longevity on the water and vibrant health for all! For info on this topic or other health/nutrition topics email Scott Estrada: scott@risesup.com

The best option as of today is pure algae-sourced DHA — precisely how all the krill and fish get their sourcing, so in essence; we can now go directly to the lowest point on the food chain and supply our needs! The reason this is exciting news is that it revolves around the fact that the algae source can be grown and harvested indoors away from toxic exposure to ensure a pure source. I’m my opinion, Mito Life Pure DHA is the optimal source for quality and absorption produced from a wild strain algae that are 50% DHA by weight harvested without toxic chemicals that other sources commonly use. 1000 mg is recommended daily as a minimum, and 2000 mg daily would be for those that want to upgrade

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PUSHUP RENEGADE ROW:: Your body was designed to work as a whole unit, just as it does while you are paddling; so why not cross train in the same way. Compound exercises are multi-joint movements that work several muscle groups at the same time. They can be more difficult to perform with correct form but they build more muscle and burn more calories because of the energy required to do them. Core development is a great benefit of compound training. Forcing your core to stabilize while performing a compound exercise builds power better than just about any other exercise.This is important to paddling because your core is a huge part of the power in your stroke.

Ths is an intermediate exercise but can but can be modified and done on your knees if necessary. Choose a weight that will allow you to keep your hips square to the floor while preforming the rowing portion of this exercise.

Start in a push-up position holding a dumbbell in each had. Your shoulders should be over your hands, your feet wider than shoulder width and your core nice and tight.

Next, push your weight into the balls of your feet, row one arm back while keeping your hips square to the floor and your core nice and tight. Return the weight to the floor.

Holding your body in a tight plank position, compete a push up by lowering your body down until your elbows are bent 90 degrees and then push back up to the starting position.

Repeat this row with the other arm. One rep equals one push up and rowing on the left and right side. Complete as many reps as you can until failure.

Since 2007, Casi Rynkowski has been living her dream as a personal trainer, training athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and those who want to live a healthier lifestyle. Her passion for outdoor fitness exploded when she launched her business, exposing clients to the idea of fitness outside the gym box. Casi is an ACA level 2 stand up paddle instructor and an AFAA certified personal trainer. She is sponsored by BIC Sport - BIC SUP/SIC, Werner Paddles, MTI Adventurewear, NRS, Unsinkable Polarized and Virus Sports Performance.Â She is also the BIC Sport Ambassador Team Manager for BIC SUP and SIC. www.casiperformancetraining.com

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H O W TO Y OGA w it h An n a L e v e sq u e

SIDE PLANK VARIATIONS:: FOR GREATER BALANCE AND POWER Our side body muscles are mainly used for lateral flexion of the spine and hiking the hip. When we’re paddling and balancing on our board these muscles engage as we bend slightly to one side in the final stage of our forward stroke and help us balance when we’re rotated over to the side for other strokes. They also contract and release as we alternate pressure on our feet to keep our board stable. They also work when we’re carrying our board by the handle on one side. The two following side stretches will help to lengthen and strengthen for greater range of motion, which leads to enhanced balance and power.

Start on all fours hands and knees.

Take your left foot out to the side as if it were a kickstand on a bike. Extend your right leg and press the bottom of the right foot, especially the outer edge of the foot into the mat. Extend your right arm up to the sky and gaze up. Then take both shoulders back by squeezing your shoulder blades toward one another.

In the next variation take your right arm by your right ear with your fingertips pointed forward. Press the entire sole of the right foot into the mat, especially the outer edge of the right foot and stretch through the right fingertips. Hold for 5 deep and easy breaths and release; switch sides.

SIDE PLANK This pose is a core and side body strengthener. When the hips of the bottom side of the body engage and lift, it becomes a stretch for the topside of the hip. • • • • • • •

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Start on all fours hands and knees. Inhale to plank position. Turn onto the outer edge of your right foot and stack the left foot on top of the right. Press your right hand and feet into the mat to lift your hips up toward the sky. Extend your left arm to the sky and gaze up. Take both shoulders back on your back. Hold for five deep and easy breaths, release and switch sides.

Anna is the author of Yoga for Paddling, now available online in reputable outfitters. She is an ACA SUP Instructor Trainer, and RYT 500 With Yoga Alliance and founder of Mind Body Paddle. Anna has been paddling and practicing yoga for over 20 years. For more information visit www.mindbodypaddle.com

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Ombra(z): Italian for shade. English for the most comfortable, durable, and ecological specs you’ll ever own. Partners Nikolai and Jensen are grass-roots, a two-man team from Seattle, WA, pioneering fundamental design change in the eyewear industry while tackling environmental concerns with impressive ‘tree-commerce’ initiatives. “We’re fired up to introduce a revolutionary pair of handmade sunglasses that don’t break, won’t fall off, and never cause tenderness on the sides of your noggin. How’s that possible? Side arms — the weakest link in eyewear. It turns out; these comfortable action eyewear sunglasses don’t have side arms. We eliminated frickin’ side arms. Our beautifully handcrafted frames connect directly to an adjustable cord that wraps around your head and keeps your sunnies securely in place. Whether you’re jumping off a boat or getting hit by a car, your Ombraz will always stay on your head. Sounds like something that might look a little goofy? WRONG! A superb product would never sacrifice aesthetics for functionality. Ombraz frames and cord were developed to make you look good, blending the style of the city with the spirit of the outdoors. aesthetics meets athletics technically brilliant, fashion-forward designs they might even change your life.” “I’ve personally taken these Ombraz out in the water and intentionally jumped off my board,” says Eric Haka, our photographer. No matter how many times he’s going over the side, he declares, “The adjustable cord that wraps and holds these glasses in place, prevents me from losing the glasses. I wear them tight enough to have it seated on the bone structure of my face, and I’ve never had them come off.”

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Nikolai says, “We have hand-sewn hundreds of pairs of Ombraz and become intimately familiar with our product. We are determined to deliver a highquality pair of sunnies that will improve your eyewear experience.” We were thrilled to find that each frame is handcarved and meticulously hand-filed into its unique shape. Each frame is tumbled in wood-chips to soften the edges. The process proceeds from the cord sewn on, then frames equipped with Zeiss optics, and then hand-polished and quality-checked. “No cord has ever been worn the way we intend. We sorted through hundreds of cords from dozens of manufacturers before realizing we needed to develop a custom cord that was elegant, ultra-comfy, withstood abrasion, and could be adjusted when sweaty or wet. Jensen boasts. Ombraz is here to deliver a positive ecological impact. We call it our shade project. We are committed to planting 20 trees for every pair of sunglasses we sell. We provide you with comfy shades, and you help create shade for degraded ecosystems.” Ombraz plants their trees through Eden Reforestation Projects, a nonprofit that employ local farmers in Madagascar, Indonesia, Nepal and Haiti to plant and protect native trees. When you buy a pair of Ombraz, they donate a portion of the proceeds to enable Eden’s reforestation efforts. Not only does their shade project make Ombraz carbon negative

— meaning they sequester more carbon than they emit to produce and deliver a pair of Ombraz to your doorstep, it also provides economic opportunities to indigenous communities. “Trees sequester carbon in the atmosphere. By planting 20 trees, we are sequestering nearly 3X the amount of carbon that is emitted to produce and deliver a pair of Ombraz to your doorstep, making Ombraz a tree-mendously carbon-negative product. None of this would be possible without your help. As Ombraz grows, so does our impact. Let’s plant some trees!”

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YOLO BOLT that cuts power even quicker. Twenty-six inch by 4.0” tires roll over everything — and much better than narrower treads. With an actual total diameter that’s close to a 29ner, the CST tires (parent company of Maxxis) add to an all-around great ride, no matter where you choose to go.

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“THIS IS DEFINITELY A FEEL-GOOD EVENT WHICH COMBINES ALL WALKS OF LIFE...” —DAN VAN DYCK, HANOHANO EVENT COORDINATOR

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Top (L - R): Kings Paddlesports / Bob Long from West Coast Paddleboards / Chaka Webb and bro Jimmy. / Stoked enthusiasm of a young volunteer working hard. Bottom (L - R): Sign-ups and donuts. / Racer ready. / Young elitist podium paddlers. / The place where ol’ school friends connect.

you’ve re-emerged from last season. Here you are again, in another year with good vibes and hanging out with the tribe. The first such race kicks off the paddle season in San Diego’s Bonita Cove Park with the 23rd Annual Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge. Dan Van Dyck is a member of the Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club and the man who masters the plan every last Saturday of January, with the support of his paddle family — the Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club. He says, “This is definitely a feel-good event which combines all walks of life, from 50 awesome kids who are fierce competitors to Olympic athletes, beginner paddlers, world champion triathletes, paddlers 70-years of age plus and a ton of categories. There are the plus ringer pro-paddlers, a killer raffle, lots of awards, a quality expo and this year we had people from in-state to

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“I BELIEVE WHAT BRINGS PEOPLE OUT IS THE FACT THAT IT’S ALL ABOUT FRIENDSHIP, FAMILY, KŌKUA AND LOTS OF ALOHA.” —DAN VAN DYCK

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Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Illinois, Minnesota, Canada and as far away as Peru. We had a spike in the number of competitors — 670, up from the 650 two years ago and our female participants grew to 233. I believe what brings people out is the fact that it’s all about friendship, family, kōkua and lots of Aloha. With so many divisions and awards, one can’t help but want to enter for the twenty-five dollar entry fee to race, get a free lunch, a t-shirt and dig the carnival atmosphere of exhibit tents with samples of energy bars and organic goodies, demo boards and an allaround Bonita Cove good vibration.” Recreational paddler, Wayne Limm makes the drive from LA every year. Limm said, “My wife and I look forward to Hanohano each year. We usually drive down to San Diego from L.A. the day

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“IT’S A TERRIFIC KICK-OFF TO THE NEW SEASON, A TIME TO RECONNECT WITH THE PADDLING COMMUNITY. WHERE ELSE DO YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN A HUKI OC CANOE FOR A RAFFLE TICKET?” —BOB LONG, WEST COAST PADDLEBOARDS 42 /SPMagazine / VOL 10Nº1 2O18

Clockwise: Pack leaders. / Bonding as a West Coast paddle tribe. / Shae Foudy and Jade Howson, battling for the first amongst the top girls. / Danny Ching, winner of the men overall.

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before the race and stay overnight. It’s a beautiful getaway and opportunity to spend quality, uninterrupted time together. She doesn’t race but loves taking pictures and taking in the atmosphere. Mission Bay is such an attractive and expansive piece of water for us to enjoy. Being with so many other folks who share a love of paddling is enjoyable for me. Social media friends are actually there, and they prove to be just as likable in person. I’ve been to five of these races. The first time was just to watch

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The distance paddle course outside the harbor â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a bonding of various crafts. Everyone is a winner.

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and take pictures of friends. I had such an enjoyable time that first year, I committed myself to come back and race on my unlimited sup. I’m not an elite racer, but I love the sport. This race allows me to return each year to compete against myself and improve my time. Each year I bring some new improvement, whether it’s my equipment, conditioning, or technique.” One of California’s elite women paddlers Shae Foudy adds, “I always come out for this event because it is just a fun, well-run event! I’ve been doing it since I began paddling. I don’t go into it with any stress or pressure, so it definitely is not a serious race for me, but like any other event I paddle my hardest. It is nice because I can see where I am at with my training and gauge out what I need to be doing differently!” Bob Long, the owner of West Coast Paddleboards, who also is involved with their own SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY race series in San Diego along with his own Turkey Paddle Race, says this, “It’s a terrific kickoff to the new season, a time to reconnect with the paddling community. It is also an affordable event, so the value one gets from this, and the raffles are well worth it. Where else do you have a chance to win a HUKI OC canoe for a raffle ticket? For our San Diego retail outlet, it is tremendous exposure to local as well as outside paddlers. It gives our store a chance to get in front of potential customers who may not know where to get the good stuff.” Coming down from San Clemente every year, one of California’s premier paddlers, Rob Rojas shares, “Why do I go to Hanohano every year? Because it is a lowkey, family-oriented event that has extremely reasonable entry fees and they recognizes and allows all kinds of watercraft. Most importantly it’s seeing friends, and getting a jump on the year! I’m always checking out different board designs to see what the new trends are out of sheer interest. I’m not a shaper, and I don’t work in the

The stoke Chaka Webb puts into each paddle stroke comes straight from his soul.

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“NINETY-EIGHT PERCENT OF PEOPLE PADDLE RECREATIONALLY, AND THIS RACE IS ALL ABOUT HAVING FUN, ALL ABOUT MEETING NEW PEOPLE AND SEEING EVERYONE SMILING ON THE WATER FOR A MINIMAL ENTRY FEE.” —ERIC HAKA, SPMAG STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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Clockwise: The twelve and under class growing every year! (Center) Rob Rojas and his faithful followers, Larry Allison and Wayne Limm. (Bottom) The future is here and will be next again year.

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industry, but it’s cool to see what the different brands are doing. I’ve seen several design concepts come then go then reappear over the years. Of course, the raffle is top notch — you can win boards and an OC as well. And getting out there and racing is a big part of the event if you survive the chaotic start, but hey, the start line at the Hanohano is part of the character of the event! See you next year!” Dan Van Dyck adds, “I’d also like to thank this year’s major support from the sponsors who look forward to being part of this every year — Jude Turczynski from Huki Outrigger Canoes who donated the big OC-1 raffle prize every year, Greg Renna of Paddle Planet from Leucadia, Austin Cox of Isle

SUP, Surf in San Diego and of course the support from our Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club for which this would never have happened.” Our magazine observer, Eric Haka flew over from Hawaii to check the event said in closing, “I believe more of these kind of events are needed all across the United States — it is the consumers who are the backbone of supporting the industry. Ninety-eight percent of people paddle recreationally, and this race is all about having fun, all about meeting new people and seeing everyone smiling on the water for a minimal entry fee. It gave me a sense of stoke, and I felt as though I was one with this good vibe tribe. Wait — I know I was!”

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brown STORY

PHOTOGRAPHY

SEAN

MURPHY

Red and Brown making waves with the African Spoonbill. The Mississippi River Delta is a vast, nutrient-rich, and marshy heaven that provides anglers, from novice to professional, inshore fishing at its finest.

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VENICE LOUISIANA... yeah, I know... until a few years ago I had never heard of it either. A friend of mine a told me stories of visiting there and seeing redfish schools as big as football fields, giant pelicans and people who didn’t much like “outsiders.” Ever since then it has been just out of reach — until now. Assignment: Pick up friend and film maker “Cavin Brothers” from the airport in New Orleans, get on Highway 23, and go till you can’t go any further. There you will meet up with Red and Brown Frenette. On the drive down it was rainy and dismal. I love that shit and so does Cavin. I think we stopped every ten minutes the whole way. I was geeking out on all the old buildings, rough looking people, and flames shooting into the air from all the refineries. Did I mention the FLAMES?! If “Jurassic Park” and “Mad Max” had a love child it would be Venice. I have never seen so much wildlife. You feel like you are part of the food chain. You feel alive. My first impression of the Frenette family is that they loved each other a lot and so did the community surrounding them. I think it is safe to say they are legendary in that area. Over the next couple days we immersed ourselves into the lives of Red and Brown and the way of life for their family and the small group of people living this wild existence. I could write a book about my three-day experience in this special place. There is a reason that there are not many people living there. It is rough around the edges to put it mildly, but paradise for some.

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Red navigating the Venice Marina famously known as — the fishing destination that every angler must visit for that trip of a lifetime. “The Fishing Capital of the World!”

THE DRIVE DOWN LA 23 IS A GRITTY VIBE

— an adequate description for the stretch of highway connecting Gretna into Venice. Between Belle Chasse and Venice, the highway serves as the primary road along the west bank of the Mississippi River. In Belle Chasse, the highway crosses the Gulf Intra-coastal Waterway via two antiquated crossings — southbound traffic uses the 1955-vintage Belle Chasse Tunnel, a narrow passage that does not allow passing; northbound traffic uses the 1967-vintage Judge Perez Bridge, a vertical-lift bridge.

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SENTINELS of old along the

Mississippi River in the golden glow of the morning light — a place rich in tradition and fishing. By the time this ol’ river reaches Venice it branches into numerous major passes with small bayous and canals that lead into coastal bays and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.

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VENICE is the last community down the Mississippi accessible by automobile, and it is the southern terminus of the Great River Road. This has earned the town the nickname “The end of the world.”

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RED SETTING HIS TRAPS in the shallow banks of the Mississippi River Delta for blue crab near Venice.

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LEGENDARY FISHING GUIDE “Bear Holeman, a man who has been living it every day, every year since it’s inception.

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BEAR’S SON, with the

look of mischief of Tom Sawyer — his father working to teach and show his son the life he so passionately loves!

RED AND BROWN testing out their new

Rovers in the harbor “bottom” — it’s a stand-up paddleboad, a microskiff and everything in between, perfect for their lifestyle needs.

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FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY — Red Fish a.k.a. Ocean Perch.

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RED AND BROWN NAVIGATING THE CYPRESS SWAMP OF TIGER PASS — A TIMELESS WOODLAND WHERE CYPRESS TREES SURVEY THEIR WATER DOMAIN. IT’S HOME TO PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING THE WORD “SWAMP” CONJURES.

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SO EARLY,

where everything is a shades and shadows â&#x20AC;&#x201D; two brothers and their dog in a dawn patrol duck hunting session.

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SHRIMP BOIL, damn

delicious! A perfect way to close our last night with the Frenette family â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Venice, LA hospitality, best way to celebrate life itself.

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NEITHER LIGHT OF DAY or dark of night keeps Red or Brown away from the siren call of being on the water.

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RED AND BROWN by

now quite familiar with why the Rover goes from paddle to power in seconds. They don’t call it a Powerboard™ for nothing.

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VENICE is an unincorporated

community and census-designated place in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 202. We leave it just like we found it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; raw beauty and one of the best jumpingoff points for some of the best fishing, eats and congeniality. Red riding into the sunset.

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NAISH NAISHSURFING.COM

9’5” x 32” 22.2 lbs. 163 L

9’8” x 34” 29.9 lbs. 200 L

MANA 9’5” GTW

QUEST 9’8”

Great all around board with plenty of width and stability and no shortage of on wave performance. The MANA is available in the 10’0” x33” / 24.1 lbs / 190L. For women there is also an Alana 9’5” edition in this shape.

Stable and maneuverable, the Quest 9’8” offers great cruising performance in an compact extremely durable shape making it a great board for the first time SUP buyer who wants something to do it all.

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SPRING BOARD GUIDE

10’6” x 30” 22.4 lbs. 160 L

12’6” x 29 ¾” 28.7 lbs. 260 L

12’6” x 30” 23.8 lbs. 265 L

NALU 10’6” GTW

GLIDE TOURING 12’6” GTW

ONE 12’6” Inflatable

Classic longboard performance that excels in any water condition from calm, flat water to surf. Also availaable in Alana edition as well as comes in a variety of additional sizes to suit a wide range of users — 10’10”, 11’0” and 11’4”

Perfect for anyone wanting a stable board to explore their local waters and starts venturing into downwinders. Also available in 11’6”, 12’0”, 12’6” and 14’0” lengths.

The international best-selling inflatable SUP board for all-around cruising, longdistance touring and N1SCO one design racing. Its sleek outline provides incredible rigidity, stability and speed. It also has an integrated number guide on the deck pad for referencing proper stance position.

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NAISH NAISHSURFING.COM

14’0” x 24” 23.1 lbs. 244L

7’10” x 29” 12.1 lbs 101 L

MALIKO 14’0” CARBON

MAD DOG CARBON

Undeniably one of the best race boards in the world with the titles to prove it. Efficient and stable the Maliko is setting new records in all water racing conditions from flat water to downwind perfection. Also available in 24” 26” and 28” widths.

For users who want unhindered surf performance, the Mad Dog is the result of teaming some of the best wave riders in the world to create a board that rips. Available in 7’11”, 8’1”, 8’6” and 8’11” all 29” wide.

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KEVLAR WAVE

CARBON ELITE

CARBON PLUS

Available in both fixed and adjustable versions the Kevlar wave is light and incredibly strong with just the right amount of flex making it a wave riders dream paddle.

100% 3K Pre-preg Carbon, the Carbon elite is extremely light and stiff giving direct energy transfer and maximum power output with each stroke which is why our team riders chose to use it for racing.

The most diverse paddle in the Naish range, the Carbon Plus features a 100% UD Carbon Blade and 85% Pre-preg Carbon shaft and is available in 75, 80, 85, 90 and 95 inÂ˛ blade sizes as well as fixed, vario and three-piece vario options.

ALANA

CARBON

Performance & Performance Jr.

Utilizing the same construction as the Carbon Plus, the Alana paddle is made with smaller blade sizes and at an adjusted blade angle for better efficiency from lighter users. Available in both vario and three-piece options.

Ideal for all-around use, the Carbon has the right of stiffness and flex in the shaft to deliver efficient energy out put without quickly fatiguing users. Available in multiple blade sizes and as a vario or three-piece option.

The Performance and Performance Jr. are the accessible choice for all-around use. The Glass matrix blade construction provides ample strength making this paddle the lightest in its class. Glass matrix in the shaft also delivers heightened flex curve for more energy absorption and less impact on the shoulders. For younger athletes, this is especially advantageous in preventing injury and promoting physical longevity.

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BOTE BOARD BOTEBOARD.COM

12’ x 32” 32 lbs.

FLOOD NATIVE The Flood is our most affordable board, featuring the latest innovations, packed into an extremely stable, easy to carry and even easier to paddle platform that is perfectly suited for almost anything you want to do. Also available in a 10’6”.

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SPRING BOARD GUIDE

11’6” x 34” 30 lbs.

12’ x 32” 45 lbs.

HD AERO CORE

HD GATORSHELL CLASSIC

It’s all about the lifestyle and the HD AERO (inflatable) it. If you’re looking for a “one board for everything,” then the HD AERO is for you. A perfectly capable fishing machine, the HD is equally at home just hanging out with family. A great combination of stability, speed and standard features make the HD AERO the most versatile board we make. A complete package the HD AERO comes with everything you need — pump, paddle, fin and waterproof travel bag to get on the water in style.

Incredibly strong and stunningly beautiful, our Gatorshell HD is the toughest HD we’ve ever made. It’s all about the lifestyle and the HD embodies it. If you’re looking for a “one board for everything,” then the HD is for you. A perfectly capable fishing machine, the HD is equally at home just hanging out with family. A great combination of durability, stability, speed and standard features make the HD one of the most versatile and rugged boards we make. Also available in a 10’6”. STANDUPpaddlemagazine.COM /

BOTE BOARD BOTEBOARD.COM

12’4” x 38” 45 lbs.

RACKHAM AERO BUG SLINGER™ The Rackham AERO (inflatable) features a large flat deck and thick rails providing unmatched stability and capacity, especially for large paddlers. Our most feature rich platform, the Rackham AERO is perfect for those looking to take their fishing and expedition adventures to the next level. Extreme stability allows you with enough stability to manhandle even the largest fish, Rackham AERO’s thick rails make it solid as rock — even in the harshest paddling conditions. A complete package the RACKHAM AERO BUG SLINGER™ comes with everything you need — pump, paddle, fin and waterproof travel bag to get on the water in style.

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14’ x 40” 105 lbs.

12’6” x 30” 30 lbs.

ROVER GATORSHELL CLASSIC

TRAVELLER AERO NATIVE

Rover evolved from the most innovative paddle boards on the planet, and was designed as a paddle board first. It’s channeled, Deep-V nose design quietly slices through the water and paddles efficiently through a variety of water conditions. It’s a stand up paddle board. It’s a microskiff. It’s everything in between. Whether you paddle it or use a 6HP motor, it’s A BOTE like no other, that will take you farther, faster than anything we have ever created. Paddle to power. WE CALL IT ROVER. Other styles also available.

The Traveller AERO (inflatable) is a paddler’s paddleboard, efficient yet smooth, stable yet agile, sexy yet tough. A great paddling board in open water, lakes and rivers with the ability to be loaded down with essential gear. Going the distance built for speed and convenience with a hefty capacity, the Traveller AERO is perfect for long distance paddling for fitness and adventure. Small form factor — the Traveller AERO comes inside its own waterproof travel bag and rolls up into a compact size so you can take with you anywhere. Includes travel bag, paddle, pump and fin.

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YOLO BOARD YOLOBOARD.COM

12’ x 32” 32 lbs. 220 L

11’ x 32” 31 lbs. 227 L

11’ x 32” 245 L

Hammerhead Explorer (Woody Moss)

Hammerhead XT (Celery)

Inflatable (Sugar Skull)

SUP Fishing, touring, recreational paddling - all of these are possible in this one tough-as-nails stand up paddleboard. The industry-leading technology is a traditional fiberglass board with EPS foam core wrapped in an extremely durable ABS thermo-formed plastic. With reinforced rail guard, and tie-downs for coolers and other gear, and plenty of stability, the YOLO Board Hammerhead Explorer is the best price-point fishing SUP board in the industry

Light weight + durable + great price = the YOLO Hammerhead! The Hammerhead is a traditional fiberglass Stand Up Paddleboard with an EPS foam core wrapped in an ABS thermo-formed plastic. A tough band covers the rail seams and serves as extra protection to prevent damage from the paddle blade. These YOLO Board SUPs are built to last at a great price! The YOLO Board Hammerhead is a game-changer in the industry, perfect for the rental market or anyone tough on their equipment.

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Stable, sturdy and exceedingly portable, the iYOLO fully inflates to 15 PSI. Pump it up with the included pump and pressure gauge and stow it away in the included backpack when it’s time to travel. Perfect for checking on planes, storing on boats, paddling rocky rivers, or any adventure life has in store! Includes YOLO 3-pc adjustable fiberglass paddle, pump, and backpack!

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12’ x 32” 29 lbs. 236 L

12’6” x 28” 27 lbs. 267 L

12’ x 32” 32 lbs. 220 L

Original (Harbor Blue)

TR (Native Blue)

Voyager (Tracker)

Superior performance in a recreational board with the artistic beauty you have come to expect from a YOLO Original. Bahne molded epoxy with bungee grommets both front and rear, as well as cooler tie-downs, make this a perfect all-around board for your adventures. Extra peace of mind is gained with the ability to run a lock through the LiftSUP handle. With great stability and tracking, this board is built for ease-of-use and can be a great fit for any paddler, beginner to pro.

With both touring and race features, this epoxy/fiberglass beauty is made for adventure while navigating any conditions. With cargo bungees for your gear, front and rear. Light, fast and stable, with superior glide, this boards makes for one fun ride. Plumb bow helps in heavy winds for longer expeditions.

Our latest design is a cross between a touring and recreational board. The Voyager features a newly redesigned V-shaped hull for superior stability and improved tracking. Integrated cooler tie-downs and front and rear bungee systems secure all of your gear. Great for touring, SUP fishing, camping, and all-around paddling. Paddle (Bamboo) 95 sq. in. 26 oz. Adjusts from 70”- 84” The YOLO Adjustable Fiberglass/Nylon SUP paddle with custom printed fiberglass shaft and nylon blade is lightweight and looks great. This paddle features a round shaft and easily adjusts from 70”-84”. Perfect for your whole family. STANDUPpaddlemagazine.COM /

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95 sq. in. 26 oz. Adjusts from 70”- 84”

95 sq. in. 24 oz. Adjusts from 70”- 84”

95 sq. in. 30 oz. adjusts from 70”- 84”

Woody Paddle

Paddle (Harbor Blue)

Paddle (Tracker)

Paddle (Black)

Featuring custom graphics to match their beautiful board counterparts, the YOLO two-piece adjustable fiberglass SUP paddle is lightweight and looks spectacular. This paddle is equipped with a round shaft and easily adjusts from 70” - 84”, making it a perfect option for the whole family

The YOLO adjustable SUP Paddle is extremely portable and perfect for paddlers of all heights. It is constructed with a fiberglass shaft and heavy duty polymer blade.

The YOLO Adjustable Fiberglass/ Nylon SUP paddle with custom printed fiberglass shaft and nylon blade is lightweight and looks great. This paddle features a round shaft and easily adjusts from 70”-84”. Perfect for your whole Stand Up Paddleboard Family!

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95 sq. in. 24 oz. Adjusts from 70”-84”

95 sq. in. 17 oz.

10’ super strong 7mm nylon

Paddle (Sugar Skull)

Paddle Performance Race (White)

YOLO Leash

Super comfortable padded neoprene ankle cuff with quick release • Anti-rust swivel to prevent tangles

Engineered by master craftsman and elite racer EJ Johnson. This unique design has been developed over the last 6 years with various models, shapes and tests. This new blade is 7.25” wide and 16” long (85 square inches) and weighs only 17 oz. It has a dihedral running all the way down the power side, and the top having a single concave at the tip. The two combined, achieves a solid plant, and fast release. STANDUPpaddlemagazine.COM /

BIC SUP BICSPORT.COM

11’0 x 34” 34 lbs. 260 L

11’0 x 32” 23 lbs. 305L

10’6 Play Bamboo 10’6 x 34” 22 lbs. 230 L

11’ Cross Tough-Tec

11’ WING AIR Touring

OXBOW

An ultra-stable platform equally suited for first-timers, family fun, fitness, yoga, fishing or whatever your next SUP adventure may be. The unique ‘hybrid’ design of the Cross, features a keeled nose for excellent tracking, full rail-to-rail volume for enhanced stability and maximum use of the entire deck, and a full waterline to increase speed and efficiency. Numerous attachment points for securing accessories and deck rigging come standard on all Cross models. Boards sizes: 10’0 / 11’0 / 12’0. Starting price: $699.95

The 11’ is designed to efficiently cut through the water for maximum glide. This makes them ideal for longer distance trips as well as recreational racing. Touring models feature nose and tail carry handles, deck bungee storage area, premium diamond groove deck pads and a universally compatible fin box with removable touring fin. Starting price at: $669.95

From first-timers to families or for fitness, fishing and yoga, the Play series is designed to inspire confidence and deliver performance for a wide range of SUP disciplines and riders of all sizes, including beginners up to 350 pounds! With a flat deck area and multiple deck attachment points it’s easy to customize the board for your intended use. Full rail-to-rail volume and ample width create amazing stability while a unique keeled nose design and full waterline increase speed, efficiency and glide. Starting price at: $1299.95

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12’6 x 29” 21 lbs. 280 L

14’ RS 14’0 x 24.5” 24.7 lbs. 288 L

14’ x 26” 26.5 lbs. 295 L

12’6 Glide Bamboo

SIC

14’ Bayonet

The Glide series, manufactured using our bamboo technology, is eye-catchingly colourful and its performance is every bit as good as its looks. This SUP’s excellent glide, combined with its superb stability, delivers smooth performance, allowing you to enjoy long excursions on calm seas and flat water, or more ambitious overnight trips. The 12’6 x 29’’ x 280 L is aimed at medium to heavy weight riders (up to 95kg) and gives impressive stability. The flat section under foot has been extended forward towards the nose to improve stability while a lower profile-piercing nose increases efficiency by smoothly parting the water on entry. A squared off ‘chisel’ shaped tail reduces drag, while the standing area was revised to more efficiently shed water. Deck attachment points make it easy to secure extra gear for extended trips. Starting price at: $1599.95

Short for ‘Rocket Ship’ the RS Series is proving to be one of fastest all-water race boards in the world. We have developed and tested these shapes starting at Pacific Paddle Games 2016 and have made countless prototypes, refining and honing perfect design characteristics. In 2017 all the R&D culminated into final prototypes that would be put to the test in technical, long distance, sprint, and downwind races in order to validate that the RS is one of the fastest, most well-rounded, all water race boards in the world. This board has been a top finisher against the world’s elite paddlers in races such as the Olukai, Association of Paddlesurf Professionals Tour Ho’okipa Beach on Maui, the Carolina Cup and on the Euro Tour. These boards have been tested more than any other race board in SIC’s history. The RS has proven to be race ready and will surely take you to the top of your game and front of the pack. Starting price at: $2699.95

After years of shaping, testing, racing and creating world-class watercraft, Raaphorst took all of this cumulative knowledge into the shaping bay and what came out were the Bayonet 14.0 and Bayonet 17.1. A sleek, narrow and super-fast downwind board that worked amazing in sub-twenty knot conditions and increased top end speed in all conditions. This board does not have F.A.S.T. for 2018. As many downwind races in the 14.0 class are fixed-fin, we opted to leave F.A.S.T. off to make sure the board is as light as possible. This board features a higher bow volume, lowered deck standing area and balanced outline. The board has a balanced outline and wider tail to enhance rail-to-rail stability. Starting price at: $2699.95

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