Posting Issues

Dude, seriously... what's up with the pictures!? (That's me conversing with the computer) Sorry folks, bear with me here, It's hard enough to be a journalist, photographer and editor, I'm crappy at all of the above anyway. Some days it seems like a crap shoot to get things to line up, and it looks different on the preview compared to the actual post. Why can't the computer read my mind...never mind I said that. Just be patient and be glad I'm not using a Gutenburg press. I only have 9.8 finger as it is!

Mahalo to Wet Feet and C4

I picked up my brand spankin' new C4 paddle this weekend! I can't say thanks enough to the crew down at Wet Feet and the team at C4. It just goes to show you what a solid company and rep will do, to work with their retailers and customers. I really loved my original C4 paddle and look forward to putting it's replacement to work! Mahalo and Aloha.

Falling = Learning...

I got a chance to leave a few minutes early from work earlier in the week, and took the opportunity to gets some water time. I put a new deck pad on the 11-6 this last weekend, and was ready to get wet. The local break, was chop city. The wind was 10- 14 knots, super bumpy and I still haven't got the place wired. I struggled a lot, I fell all over the place, couldn't keep my balance, was a human sail, and was off the board more than on it. Another, lone paddler cruised by to wave, and see how I was doing. I said "slow". Honestly, I was a little embarrassed. He said "You learn something every-time you fall." He couldn't be more correct. He made some comments on feet positioning and told me to keep charging. He paddled of into the lineup and took a handful of amazing rides and headed in. I didn't ask his name, but I will remember his board, and will remember to say thanks for the stoke next time I paddle out . I sat a few minutes, watched the ocean as I thought about the advice I had just been given. I got up paddled hard cross wind, and caught a bump, and almost had the wave it turned into. I took that as a mini success and headed in playing on the inside on some calf biters before packing it up. It was not my best day in the water, I had been doing much better lately, but that's OK. I was stoked to watch a good paddler get some great rides, get some encouragement, free advice and play in the ocean. Now, I need to get some downwind time in, play in the waves, increase my balance, and strength, and just have fun. Maybe next time I'll rock my Red Sox cap out in the water. I wore it while I was out to sea in 2004, and in 2007. It's has good luck, I swear, and after today, I need a little luck.

Aloha and Mahalo for Visiting!

Well, here you are visiting SUP STANCE, my blog on Standup Paddle Surfing. Thanks! This is just a way for me to share my experiences in the sport and to share the stoke. Rent, borrow, or beg, but whatever you do give it a try. This is a great sport, you'll get a great workout, have a great view, and will be able to enjoy the ocean in a whole new way. There are tons of great blogs, online mags, and full-blown sites out there, so check them all out. Our fellow paddlers have done a tremendous amount of work, so make sure you give them a shout for doing such a great job. Keep coming back and see what I’m up to. I'll try to post something new each week, and have some great ideas for the summer and fall ahead. Feel free to leave me some feed back or a comment. Honestly, if you have a question, ask. I might not know the answer, but I’ll get back with an answer as soon as I can. I have definitely learned in my career, there are no stupid questions, and you’re never too old to learn!