There is a point, part-way across the Molokai Channel, where land cannot be seen on the horizon and the 2,300 feet of ocean beneath you no longer seem buoyant. It is around the 10-mile mark of the 32-mile crossing

Gerry Lopez, the Pipeline master, was a kid in his 20s seeking out the next perfect wave and a decent pair of sandals to get him there when he met sandal maker Jay 'Sparky' Longley in the early '70s.

Restoring a decades-old tradition, the world famous Santa Monica Pier and the Honolua Surf Co. will kick off the summer of 2010 with the Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race, a dory competition and a paddle gear exhibition, on Saturday.

On May 15th and 16th, 2010 at Moonlight Beach, local Business’ Lumberyard Tavern and Grill and Nixon pitch in to make the 6th Annual Encinitas Sports Festival a real “Community” event.

The weather is report is calling for clear skies and warm weather for the 2nd annual Watermans Applied Science Paddle for Humanity, in support of SurfAid International.

On June 26th the top paddlers in the country will descend upon New Brighton State Beach in Santa Cruz for the 9th annual Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race.

If you've ever wanted to try the fastest growing water sport in the world, Standup Paddling (sup), now is your chance. A free, open-to-the-public, flat-water festival known as the Standup Roundup will take place on Sunday May 23, 2010 at Mission Bay's Bonita Cove.

Come celebrate the modern waterman's lifestyle at the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle Hawaii, presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection, June 12 & 13. The Battle of the Paddle is a stand-up paddle (SUP) festival and exposition that includes a series of races and demonstrations for all ages and skill levels.

The City of Encinitas in San Diego, CA is hosting an all water and endurance sports event, inviting all runners, swimmers, paddlers, stand up paddlers, triathletes, and everyone in between to participate.

Surfer Jodie Nelson has partnered with Emergen-C Pink, The Keep A Breast Foundation and Boarding For Breast Cancer to embark upon a historic mission – to become the first woman to paddle the grueling 39.8 miles.