2022-10-01 17:20
How to kayak for the first time in a tandem kayak: this video covers the basics, including: going out in ideal condition: easy launch, calm water, staying close to shore, preparing for getti… Read More
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2022-08-06 18:32
The Molokai 2 Oahu Race was cancelled again this year and a shorter course on Oahu took it's place- The BlueWater Hawaiian Classic. The organizers set up a special, shorter course for SUP f… Read More
2022-04-09 21:08
Watch this video for a brief summary of Stand Up Paddleboarding:History of Stand Up Paddleboarding There are many examples of paddling in a standing position and it seems to come natura… Read More
2021-07-24 17:16
I'm proud of the graduates of our recent PSUPA instructor training class. To get certified as Stans Up Paddleboard instructors, they went through 18 hours of online training plus assignment… Read More
2021-03-20 20:47
Watch all episodes of the Blue Planet Show here:https://www.blueplanetsurf.com/service/blue-planet-show-wing-foil-interviews/ Read More
2020-07-11 18:16
Paddle board buying guide: Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a fun, safe way to get exercise, even in the middle of a global pandemic. This video is a beginner's guide to help you choose th… Read More
2019-07-19 07:29
Introducing the Blue Planet Balance Surfer, a new product we are launching on Kickstarter, for details: http://kck.st/2lfc84lWhat initially started as a quest for comfort, has now evolved in… Read More
2016-03-23 23:04
Learn how to SUP with Verena Mei and Blue Planet Surf. Verena is a professional race car driver. She grew up in Hawaii and recently moved back to Oahu. She got into Sta… Read More
2016-02-23 19:05
If you have a new SUP or surf board and are not sure how to properly install and set up the fins, watch this video for tips on how to properly install them, different set up options, and how… Read More
2016-02-02 15:19
Re-posted from this Blue Planet Blog posting:http://blueplanetsurf.com/blogs/news/75266693-sup-tips-catching-waves-and-bumps-flatwater-drills-to-help-you-get-ready-for-open-ocean-stand-up-pa… Read More
2016-01-23 08:11
Buoy turnsIn SUP races with many turns you will find that most changes in positioning often happen in the turns, not in the straightaways, where it can take a huge amount of physical effort… Read More
2016-01-23 07:49
Ok, we did not do it on consecutive days and it was not a circumnavigation but Jeff Chang and I paddled around the entire coastline of Oahu, 124 miles total in 3 days, here is the story.Orig… Read More
2016-01-23 07:42
Random acts of kindness: I will be forever grateful to the surfer that gave me his leash after mine broke on my first takeoff attempt. He just paddled up to me and said: "I'm going to give y… Read More
2016-01-23 07:41
This is a video of training with Greg Pavao on the Blue Planet 14' x 28" Bump rider preparing for the Molokai2Oahu two man team race this coming Sunday. Filmed with the tail… Read More
2016-01-23 07:38
I recently returned from a River trip through the Grand Canyon. It was truly a trip of a lifetime. I put together two videos documenting the trip. The first is video is the… Read More
2016-01-23 07:34
You can now virtually visit our shop on Google, move around the shop, and get a 360 degree view as you move around. Make sure to check out the vintage surfboard collection on the roof… Read More
2016-01-23 07:34
If you are interested in learning how to do downwinders on Oahu or want to improve your bump riding skills and timing to go faster with less effort, please consider a private downwind coachi… Read More
2016-01-23 07:33
Downwind coaching runs are most effective with one on one instructions but doing downwinders as a group is fun as well and a great way for those newer to downwind paddling to get into t… Read More
2016-01-23 07:33
Between our Blue Planet SUP clinics and private and group lessons, we have helped hundreds of beginners learn how to SUP (stand up paddle). The best way to learn the basics and start h… Read More
2016-01-23 07:29
Jeff Chang surfing his 14' Wet Feet RaceboardSurfing on raceboards is a lot of fun and a great skill to practice if you want to get faster on downwind runs, since it's all about surfing the… Read More
2016-01-23 07:29
We are often asked: "What SUP board volume is best for me?"The short answer is: "It depends. For beginners we recommend a volume of about twice your body weight."Here is a longer expla… Read More
2016-01-23 07:27
Stand Up Paddling can be hard on the shoulders, here is a video with some tips for dealing with an injury: In these two videos I talk about a shoulder injury I have been dealing with fo… Read More
2016-01-23 07:26
When I first started Stand Up Paddling, I was struggling to catch waves. I was pulling on the paddle as hard as I could and figured the harder I pulled on the paddle and the more the s… Read More
2016-01-23 06:48
Copy of post originally posted here on the blueplanetsurf.com blog:Being able to go Stand Up Paddleboarding in Venice was a dream come true. I had it on my bucket list for a while so w… Read More
2015-08-23 04:02
Zen, The Tao and, The OceanZen Buddhism has bean historically a fusion of early Indian Buddhism and Chinese cultures. As Buddhism migrated to China it naturally took on Chinese characterist… Read More
2014-09-11 21:58
Everyone both stand up surfer and surfers on longboards and shortboards have been up in arms over the recent proposal to ban stand up surfing in traditional surfing areas. Here are a few thi… Read More
2014-03-18 05:09
Social Surf Intelligence 2There has been a lot of buzz about what is proper etiquette in the water. As an Anthropologist, I have noticed that surfers have their own set of un-said rule… Read More
2014-03-12 17:54
Author Studying Buddhism in the Barrel!Zen for Surfers and Water people. How Do We Utilize Zen Ideas In An Honest Manner?By Dr. Len Barrow (Asian/Polynesian Religion Specialist)Note Please… Read More
Zen For Surfers And Water-People. How Do We Utilize Zen Ideas Honestly In Life And The Ocean: PART 1
2014-03-12 17:48
Part 1By Dr. Len Barrow (Asian/Polynesian Religion Specialist)As a Doctor in Anthropology I have academically studied Zen Buddhism extensively. Zen Buddhism is hard to explain namely beca… Read More
2013-11-28 11:08
Here is a fairly random freestyle poem that I thought about while I was surfing. I thought that it would be nice to share on our blog. Enjoy!Tears in the RainThere was a tear.The tear was… Read More
2013-10-17 18:51
Zen, Compassion and the OceanI came upon a beautiful story. A well to do individual managed to get an audience with the Dalai Lama. He asked the Lama how to become a Buddhist as the indivi… Read More
2013-05-28 20:31
I was watching surfing in town a few days ago. A thought struck me. The surfers that looked good managed to keep a type of speed and flow in their surfing. They were easy to look at. Con… Read More
2013-04-19 04:42
Most people just “ride” their SUP or long board. Ben Aipa, the famous coach, always told me to “surf” a big board and not to ride it. Well what does this mean, you… Read More
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