The Airhead Blog » C4 waterman http://www.air-head.com SUP - Paddle Board - Kite Surfing - Skate Board - Surf Shop Sat, 03 Aug 2013 12:47:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 C4 Kalapaki Race: Event News & Results http://www.air-head.com/2011/03/c4-kalapaki-race-event-news-results/ http://www.air-head.com/2011/03/c4-kalapaki-race-event-news-results/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:43:24 +0000 admin http://www.air-head.com/?p=1239 The Airhead team have just got news on the C4 Kalapaki Race… great news that event was able to go ahead with everything that was going on in the Pacific … Heres what they have to say:

Despite the lingering threat of the Tsunami Warning the C4 Waterman Kalapaki Challenge presented by the Garden Isle Tri-fest achieved all its goals Saturday.

A grass roots event designed to support the growing SUP community on Kauai and entice cross-over athletes from the triathlon walk-of-life; the twisted bow-tie race course was both challenging and fun.

C4 Kalapaki Challenge


With a starting line that saw equal female and male entrants the vibe was equal to the pre-SUPsplosion races. Competitors raced on what ever they could lay their hands on, I wouldn’t say they beg, borrowed or stole their equipment but more they came with what they had. No shame, just local style. But amongst the foley was a few stand out performances. Topher Inman, at 12 was the youngest competitor to finish the course. Leleo Kinimaka whose father had run the beach boy services at Kalapaki beach when he was a child, won the mens division, and relatively unknown Mariko Strickland, 24 completely dominated the women.

C4 Kalapaki Race

At the end of the race there were plenty of happy faces. Boards lay in the shade and competitors and family relaxed on the grass in front of the Marriott Resort enjoying another beautiful day in Kauai. Many thanks to JJ Johnson, The Vierra’s, Marcelo and the Kauai community.

We’ll see you next year!

1 SUP LELEO KINIMAKA: M-Standup Paddleboard 1 12:04
2 SUP GREG ANCHETA M-Standup Paddleboard 2 12:26
3 SUP KELLY HUNT M-Standup Paddleboard 3 12:30

1 SUP MARIKO STRICKLAND F-Standup Paddleboard 1 13:36
2 SUP AEA LAOLA F-Standup Paddleboard 2 15:53
3 SUP TRACY VIERRA F-Standup Paddleboard 3 16:44

]]> http://www.air-head.com/2011/03/c4-kalapaki-race-event-news-results/feed/ 0 Kauai Race: C4 Kalapaki Challenge http://www.air-head.com/2011/03/kauai-race-c4-kalapaki-challenge/ http://www.air-head.com/2011/03/kauai-race-c4-kalapaki-challenge/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:47:26 +0000 admin http://www.air-head.com/?p=1180 Airhead have just got this email from Liam at the C4 Kalapaki Challenge: ….. The low down:

Date: Saturday, March 12th 2011: Race Start: 10:00am

Event Information: This race is for all walks of life and athletic abilities no matter if you are here to compete or on an SUP retreat, the C4 Waterman Kalapaki Challenge will tick-your-box.

Photo: Danafoto.com

Course: The Men’s and Women’s 2 mile course goes in and out and around the picturesque Kalapaki Bay while the Under 16 short course division offers a perfect introductory distance and experience.

Registration: Register Online. There will also be beach side registration on race day morning from 8:00 to 9:30 am. Men’s and Women’s $40. Junior (under 16 short course) $35.

Timing: This race will be timed with the world famous Chip Timing System.

Board Length: SUP 12’6 max length allowed. Fixed Fin. No Rudder. Leash optional

Divisions: Men’s & Women’s – 2 miles, Under 16 (short course) 1 mile.

Awards: Each participant will receive a souvenir event T-shirt and Finisher Medal. Top 3 Men & Women Division & Top 3 Under 16 Boys & Girls Division receive special awards and gift package from C4 Waterman.

Race Questions Contact: Liam Wilmott 808 230 7712. OR email Liam

]]> http://www.air-head.com/2011/03/kauai-race-c4-kalapaki-challenge/feed/ 0 C4 Waterman Oil Tanker Stand Up Surfing http://www.air-head.com/2011/02/c4-waterman-oil-tanker-stand-up-surfing/ http://www.air-head.com/2011/02/c4-waterman-oil-tanker-stand-up-surfing/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 09:38:03 +0000 admin http://www.air-head.com/?p=1006 Looking through the internet at the different things happening in the Paddle Board world this is one of the videos we had to share with you… sit back relax and enjoy

]]> http://www.air-head.com/2011/02/c4-waterman-oil-tanker-stand-up-surfing/feed/ 1 Adam Zervas http://www.air-head.com/2009/05/adam-zervas/ http://www.air-head.com/2009/05/adam-zervas/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 12:14:48 +0000 admin http://www.air-head.com/?p=140 Airhead has had the pleasure of catching up with Adam Zervas.. Surfer, Longboarder and one of the forefathers of SUP in the UK… between his work with Reef in the UK and his family Adam has been finding the time to hit the water and compete, to be honest the results speak for themselves…

English Nationals
The surf on the day was a stormy 4ft plus during the finals with 25mph onshore winds, Adam was riding the Basic BK 10 ft. Squash C4 Waterman which of course did the job for him.

Adam Zervas C4 waterman
Photo: Splashography.com

1st ADAM ZERVAS
2ND ALEX MURRAY
3RD NICK HEALEY
4TH TIM MELLORRS
Other finalists: Jon Elman-Brown and Bill FitzHugh.

Adam Zervas English Nationals winner C4 waterman
Photo: Esterpix

Adam also past on news of a charity event he is involved with… where does this guy find the time…

Tea at Sea with Adam Zervas
It’s all for charity mate

Adam Zervas and Nick Wylie pictured in the Western Morning News taking a cup of tea together… Both riders are from the Watergate Bay Extreme Academy and no they are not in such a rush to hit the surf they take their breakfast with them, they are both raising funds for Elizabeth Finn Care The Big Tea Cosy which helps people living in poverty… Nice one guys keep up the good work… by the way who fell off first

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