This is a 5-6 hour one day class/water instruction course designed to meet the WPA standards for Level 1 Instructor Certification. This course is hosted by WPA Certified Instructors, Mark Colino and James Gregorio. Attendees are asked to bring bathing suits, rash guards/wetsuit top and towels for the water portion […]
San Juan Capistrano, CA – March 30, 2014 Hobart “Hobie” Alter, who started out shaping surfboards, and ended up shaping a culture, passed away peacefully at his Palm Desert home on March 29 surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 31, 1933 in Ontario, California, he was 80 at […]
On behalf of Betsy Risner, she has allowed the WPA to send out the following communication in regards to the coroner’s report and memorial. Bob Risner had a big heart however no one ever thought he would die from it. The coroners initial report as given by Betsy Risner, Bob’s […]
Salt Life, a division of Delta Apparel is proud to announce the newly formed partnership with the WPA (World Paddle Association), an organization dedicated to the promotion of competitive SUP (Stand Up Paddling) events in the United States and other regions of the world. Salt Life will promote the brand […]
The paddling community is morning the loss of Bob Risner, friend, family man and ambassador. The tragic news has just become known to the paddling community and friends on Monday, February 24, 2014 with the passing of Bob on Sunday, February 23. More information will be sent out once more details […]
The World Paddle Association will be conducting a level I & II certified instructors class on Friday, March 7, 2014 in Dana Point, CA. Master Class I instructor Byron Kurt will be conducting the course for those seeking certified instruction with stand up paddling that will include, technique, water safety, board/paddle fitting, […]
Dana Point, CA February 10, 2014 – Born in Germany and raised in Australia, Ingo grew up life guarding and learning the various styles of water sports. In 1990 he ventured into outrigger paddling; paddling for The Hamilton Island Team while working on the Island in Queensland. Later he turned his focus to Surf ski paddling […]
5th Annual Mongoose Cup 9 AM – 3 PM at Baby Beach. Come paddle with famous surfing icon and legend Mickey Munoz and friends! Enjoy a great day of paddling fun, SUP Clinics and camaraderie. Mickey Munoz Mongoose Cup to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and the Sport of Kings Foundation […]
Don’t Worry. Drink Naked.™ Naked Turtle™ Rum Partners with World Paddle Association to Sponsor SUP Races in 2014 Tampa, FL, January 27, 2014 – The Naked Turtle Rum is stoked to announce that it is teaming up with the WPA (World Paddle Association), an organization dedicated to the promotion of […]
The 4th annual Eastern Canada SUP Championships will serve as the 2014 WPA Canada National Race once again after an exciting event last year in British Columbia at the Kalavida Classic. “We are excited to once again be holding our National Championships and look forward to an even greater event […]
