Author Archives: Bob

Fishing Cruiser

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Bob

I may try my hand at building a hollow wooden board this summer. I like this design even if it does look like Flash Gordon meets a vintage lake speedboat. I’d make the outriggers removable and have plenty of hardpoints … Continue reading →

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Provincetown to Plymouth Paddle Pilgrimage to Prevent Plastic Pollution

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Bob

I know it’s a long way from Maui but we all share this problem. I just posted the P-town to Plymouth Paddle Pilgrimage to Prevent Plastic Pollution (PPPPPP) on the Google earth community. Great way to share geographic info with … Continue reading →

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Using Youtube to create a playlist for workouts

Posted on December 13, 2007 by Bob

For the days that I can’t get on the water I’ll hit the treadmill for a bit to get the blood flowing. I used Youtube to create a playlist of SUP vids to watch to remind me why I’m running … Continue reading →

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Paddles #3 and #4

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Bob

Edited Nov 30th – Added Paddle #4 I’ve got 5 paddles in the works at the moment but #3 is different from my earlier ones. Straight shaft, teardrop, no laminations, dovetail. I added some geometric woodburning, somewhat primitive looking. It … Continue reading →

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Save the Children SUP paddle auction goes live

Posted on November 25, 2007 by Bob

All proceeds from the sale of this paddle will go to “Save the Children” as part of a charity fundraiser on Lumberjocks.com, http://lumberjocks.com/stc . The auction is live on eBay. Help support it. Bid early and often….:) The finished paddle … Continue reading →

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Artwork for “Save the Children” paddle

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Bob

I’ll be auctioning off this paddle sometime in the next couple of weeks for a charity event at the lumberjocks.com website. I still need to epoxy and varnish the blade. Should be done this week. I’ll post it here and … Continue reading →

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Proof that Santa SUP’s

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Bob

I was feeling a bit like Ralphie in the movie “A Christmas Story” only my wish wasn’t for a Red Rider BB gun. I was trying to figure out a way to afford a wetsuit for the winter season but … Continue reading →

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East Coast Breaks for SUP – I know…not exactly a Maui related post!

Posted on October 27, 2007 by Bob

Sorry for the non-Maui related post Bill. I know the readership of the blog goes far beyond though. I’m looking for some company. Sometime in the next few weekends I’m considering hitting the outside of Chatham harbor if the conditions … Continue reading →

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Headed for the wall -My complete newb status exposed….:)

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Bob

I finally got the paddles completed and was psyched to see Bill’s reaction when he saw them. The whole famn damily went to Lime Rock Park to see Bill race over Labor Day weekend. He was busy racing (and then … Continue reading →

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Standup Surf Paddle – just a tease

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Bob

For those that are interested this is just a tease of the paddle I’m building for Bill. I’m actually building two. This is the handle of the 1st. This is a test post just to make sure I understand the … Continue reading →

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