Fellow ''Zoner'' Steamroller SUPs the ULI in Gods Country...Went SUP fishing in the afternoon.

The weather was great and calm winds this afternoon. Went fishing on the 'eastcoastpaddlesurfing' Big Mamma. Caught 2 redfish and 5 trout on the storm lure. Friend and fellow SUP'er Mick Pullon saw me fishing and stopped by and took the pic with his cell phone.. Not too bag..Thanks Mick..


Steve and Robin, Thanks for the interest in Stand Up. You mentioned the inflatable type SUP's and as we spoke, here is some of the info you can look at about the ULI. I've paddled the ULI w/ John Denney and found it was a stable great flat water board. Never been in the waves w/ the board but here is a video of the ULI in action. It take less than 10 min. to inflate & deflate and is portable. Enjoy your vacation. Will catch up with you upon your return.. Thanks Glen




''Steamroller'' a fellow ''StandUpPaddle Zoner' demonstrates how the ULI, Ultra Light Inflatable surfs in some fun Hawaiian Surf "GODS COUNTRY"... I'd never want to go home either.. Thanks for sharing.....
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Our functional lightweight, foldable boards are constructed of the same sturdy material used in military inflatable boats making them extremely durable and UV resistant, as well as maneuverable. The ULI Stand-Up Paddle Boards are rigid and stable enough to paddle quickly and hold steady in the waves. The first inflatable board of its kind, the patent-pending ULI offers incomparable ease of transportability with quality performance. While ideal for travel, these boards can tackle some of the most challenging waves. The ULI is perfect for lakes and rivers, making the introduction of stand-up paddle boarding to those who live inland. Two strong eyes allow for the paddle to be attached down the center of the board, making for easy carrying.
Our 10 foot stand-up board is the favorite of ULI teamrider, Steamroller. The board is easy to maneuver and perfect for nose rides. The deck of the board is covered with an EVA deck grip. Includes hand pump and gauge. Fin arrangement: Molded, thrusters set in a zig-zag pattern. 2 side fins and 1 middle fin.
Our 11’0 is our most popular stand-up board. This board is an effective training board and great for beginners. The board can also be used for tandem rides. Includes hand pump and gauge. Fin arrangement: Molded, thrusters set in a zig-zag pattern. 2 side fins and 1 middle fin.


Here is more info on the ULI boards and their models...
www.uliboards.com/index.php
www.uliboards.com/uliblog/

Cold Carolina morning Brrrr

Yesterday, Jamie and I paddled and Scott and Pat surfed in the knee/thigh high left over Sunday wind swell waves. The west winds became stronger up to 20 knots as the morning progressed. Temp in the mid-upper 40's and water temp 53*f ..It was tough to stay in one spot. Being on top of the Stand Up board and when you stopped paddling up wind you were blown backwards.. Had the camera on the beach but took no shots of us on the Stand Ups. Here are a couple of shots of the Sunrise walking up the path shared with a few good friends.

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People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, sunrising on a cold morning, experiencing nature around us, sending a smile to someone, the blue curious eyes of a child -- our own two eyes. All is a miracle.

Jesse SUP's the Sunday Slop

Jesse Cadman paddles out in the waist to stomach high waves with an onshore 2 ft choppy surface . Winds were 15-20 side-onshore with a overnight wind waves that developed. He was the only SUP in the water. Was a challenge to keep his position in the line up and the drift was bad. He was only in the water for and hour but managed to snag a few waves. My thought ; Too much effort for too little reward. Mahalo Jesse....... Friends DJ, Cooper , John and Chris paddle out on their surfboards to get some waves.

Jesse inside rebound

Warble wave drop in..

Wind Slop

Great sunrise with a Winter feel..

Iceland SUP Video

Boy, i thought it was getting cold here having to put booties on. Our water temp. at 53* f and air temp. at 55*f.. Looking at this Stand Up video in Iceland ( just the name ''Iceland'' say's Brrrr) with their waves looking so perfect and inviting, I'd be on it too,along with all my SUP and Surfing friends.. Mahalo

Turkey Day Fishing on the SUP

Jesse and I headed out on the SUP's to fish and try our luck on the falling tide. We used Storm lures; the smoked grey mullet color with screw tail and paddle tail worked the best. I caught 7 trout all in the 12 -16 inch range and Jesse caught the only red drum at about 16'' and a few trout with the quick release technique. We had fun paddling around the basin and grass line casting. The sun was out ,warm calm conditions. Awesome late morning spent with a great friend.

No, we did not keep the fish, threw them all back to have another spectacular day..

Today I figured what my Aumakua is; ''Aquatic life..''

I'm very Thankful for what I have and where I'm at in my life. I'm blessed with such wonderful family. My parents, brothers and relatives, great friends who are just like family and fortunate to have a good job. I take the time each day to be grateful for what I have, doing great things for others, staying healthy, meeting awesome people along my ride of life keeping a humble attitude. This has kept me happy and I've finally learned how to appreciate what is really important;

The little things .

Happy Thanksgiving

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rod bending trout

Casting on the Stand Up Jesse reeling'
Small Trout on the ''Big Mamma''

Jesse's Redfish

Trout fight

Trout fishing Low Country SUP Style..

One of the bigger hook ups

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I also paddled with Russ Tillman from Port Royal Plantation. I met Russ on one of my ocean paddles few weeks ago as he was paddling an Owens' Carbon Fiber Outrigger canoe. He showed interest in Stand Up so today we went for a 2 mile paddle. This was his second paddle w/ me and he's hooked on Stand Up.. Talking with Russ today I found out we know some of the same people and surfed some of the same breaks back home (NY) ...... Small world. Thanks Russ for the great afternoon paddle.. We will paddle again.. Mahalo ...

Ikaika SUP Pipeline and Backdoor ...

Inspirational video since its flat here..

Great White Shark washes ashore in the Low Country

The body of a great white shark, one of the ocean's rarest and most powerful apex predators, was discovered washed ashore last week on Morris Island. A visitor spotted the dead shark about a mile from the lighthouse on Morris Island, an uninhabited barrier island near Charleston and reported to officials. Searching the shoreline by boat, DNR fisheries scientists Josh Loefer and Jon Geddings spotted the carcass Nov. 18 but could not land on the beach due to heavy surf.

Jon Geddings, a fisheries scientist with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, examines the 13-foot, 2-inch female great white shark that was discovered washed ashore on Morris Island. It's possible the shark died of starvation or illness while well offshore, and its carcass simply drifted up onto the beach, he said.

Related links to the story....

http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/nov/26/dead_on_beach_jaws63092/

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http://www.wciv.com/news/stories/1108/572609_video.html?ref=newsstory

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We all enjoy the ocean for fun and play. The ocean has healing properties for me personally. Cleanses my soul, heals my wounds physically and mentally then keeps me in check..Will forever be in the ocean. While surfing, paddling or swimming the thoughts of a shark encounter enters my mind at times but I don't seem to really worry about it. I feel real safe in the ocean.. Safer in the water than driving on hwy 278.. In the summer I do see small species of shark in the surf but I respect them in their environment and I feel the Karma that they will respect me.. AUMAKUA

Aumakua is known to Hawaiians as a personal spirit guide. A protective force that takes form of an animal. The three common forms are; Shark, turtles and owls. It embodies the spirits of the individual and considered bad luck to harm or eat your AUMAKUA. Its considered good luck if you see your Aumakua in reality or your dreams and becomes your protector. If I had an Aumakua it would have to be Sharks and Dolphins, but I'm not Hawaiian..

Its all about respect; our environment, ecosystem and humans. Let promote it..

Fun little SUP waves this morning ''' Goods for sale'''

This morning we had some left over wind swell as the winds went offshore NNW. They were knee high with a couple of thigh high takeoffs. Jamie,Jesse Scott and I were on the SUPs as the little waves rolled in. Stand up was the only vehicle that would of caught the slow perfect 1 footers. Scott has improved his SUP technique and has gotten a lot better. Jesse and Jamie getting the longest waves to the Folly.. Fun session with the ''Stand Up clan'' Friends are a gift and we should all give thanks to them.. ""A toast to all ""

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Here is a little comic of a possible reality of SUP and the coast guard ruling classifying them as vessels, thus having a PFD added to the quiver...

SUP Boards for Sale SOS Big Blue and Big Red thru John Denney's http://www.eastcoastpaddlesurfing.com/

A custom SUP used 11 x 29 x 4 3/8 great beginner to advanced

Have a few complete Stand Up packages too 10-2 and 10-6 Danai w/ pad and paddle

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A 9-4 RA Wingnut Endless Summer II model signed by RA and Wingnut.

66' Hobie 9-8 3/4 redwood Strngr clean w. glass on speed fin. #8 scale

If interested any of these boards email or call me ..

gjbsup@yahoo.com # on site..

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Jamie also has a SUP JL 10' surf series for sale too. Grey color,deck pad great board for the surf.

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John Tolly from Sunny Daze has a lot of goods too, Surfboards, Custom and Stock New and used surf clothing from all the manufactures for the groms and ladies too, Skate goods and surf gear. Drop in and go see him on for all your surf and Holiday needs..

(843)682-DAZE

Today Jamie,Jessica, Karen and I went for a Sunday afternoon paddle in Broad Creek. We left from Shelter Cove Marina about noon:30 and paddled around Disney Resort to the basin where four boats were fishing for reds and trout. Jamie and I brought our poles on the paddle so we casted a few lures. Not too long before Jamie hooked on to a nice 12-13 inch trout using his mini 3ft rod w/ 4# test line. Several casts later I hooked into a trout that measured 17 inches. Jamie and I could of fished all day.. Jessica and Karen paddled back and forth doing laps as we fished. Deciding to explore, the sun beat down on a cloudless afternoon in the 55'f temp. Water temp a bit lower. We paddled over to the Long Cove area and paddled through some back creeks seeing the local wild life of birds doing their thing. Discovering a new place to paddle the tide started coming in and the sun lowered in the western sky. The shadows became longer and the colors of the marsh became vivid and crisp with cool Autumn colors. The air temp started dropping so we headed back for the hot tub. Not only was it a beautiful day paddling but I was privileged to spend my afternoon with a few of my closest friends; Jamie,

Jessica and Karen.

Jamie Jessica and Karen heading out S.C. marina.

Jessica and Jamie Marsh Paddlers
Karen and Jessica doing laps as we fished..Jamie, skinny water near Disney Resort. Glen dockside service

Jamie and the little 3' trout catcher
Trout almondine for dinnerHurry up

Karen ,... Three hour paddle , no problem...

Awesome day, Awesome couple Jamie and Jessica..

Forces Of Nature, Mind Body and Soul Laird Hamilton

I had the opportunity to read Laird Hamilton's book ''' Forces of Nature: Mind Body Soul and of course Surfing.. '''' I have just finished reading this book and its unbelievable at the amount of innovative cross training, healthy living and positive attitude Laird possesses. This book allows us a glimpse into his unique philosophy on life that allows him to be at a place he desires, to maintain peek health and fitness being true to your physical, mental and spiritual roots. He has mastered his own philosophy and its lifestyle and now shares his key points in this book that we all can adapt to for our own use in this world. In each chapter Laird details the mental and mind training along with his physical training by the various workouts, healthy eating for the body which soulfully fulfilling his positive spirit of a true waterman being a complete person, husband,father and friend... He sheds light to the personal reasons for his surfing evolution which is summed up in one word ..Its all about having FUN...

Its a great easy book to read. I'm sure you will walk away enlightened and will apply a bit of his philosophy in your life...

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1 4 3 Karen, Thank you so much for the book...