Friendship Leads to Battle in Hawaii
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.
updated 8:00 AM PST, Nov 7, 2025
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.
Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race
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.
Encinitas Sports Festival 2010
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.
Paddle for Humanity 2010
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.
Jay Moriarity Memorial Race 2010
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.
Standup Roundup 2010 in San Diego
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.
Battle of the Paddle Hawaii 2010
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.
Moonlight Beach Paddle & Swim 2010
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.
Jodie Nelson in History-Making Paddle
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.
Mickey Munoz Mongoose Cup 2010
Mongoose Cup will be held March 13, 2010 at Baby Beach, Dana Point Harbor. Please join Mickey and his friends for a day of paddling fun, camaraderie and delicious BBQ.