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Jamie shown here after winning the Battle Of The Paddle in 2009

Orange County, CA.  June 22, 2010 – Watermans Applied Science is proud to announce the addition of Jamie Mitchell to its team.  Mitchell, eight-time World Paddleboard Champion, XXL nominee and 2009 Battle of the Paddle Elite Champion, joins an already stellar team including several former and current World Champions.

“I’m honored to be joining the Waterman’s Applied Science team. Not only do they have a great range of products to keep me protected longer, but they are a core company with an awesome and diverse team of athletes,” says Mitchell. “I look forward to working with Watermans Applied Science for many years to come.”

Jamie joins fellow past and present World champions, Sam McGlone (Ironman), CJ Hobgood (Surfing), Bob Soven (Wakeboard), Harley Clifford (Wakeboard), Mick Di Betta (Paddleboard), Shakira Westdorp (Paddleboard) and Jenny Kalmbach (SUP).

On July 25^th Mitchell will pursue his 9^th straight Paddleboard title at the 14th annual Molokai to Oahu paddleboard race.  Watermans is an event sponsor.

For more information on Watermans Applied Science visit http://www.watermansappliedscience.com

For more information on Jamie Mitchell, visit http://jamie-mitchell.com

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PRESS RELEASE from Pietro Porcella
CHIA CLASSIC – SARDINIA WATERMAN 2010

THE SCHWEITZERS, THE  HAWAIIAN TOUCH AND THE  WINDSURFER SPIRIT

What a week in south-west Sardinia. !  The 20 years of the CHIA CLASSIC, oldest Italian Pro event, has been celebrated in a full sardo-hawaiian style. (more…)

Shak touched base yesterday to check in and let us know how things are shaping up for her and the rest of the Lahui Kai gang…

Well its 5 weeks down now, so 13 weeks till Molokai and 7 weeks till the BOP. Everyone has now started training together on Saturdays and have been training really hard. Mick has set some unreal training programs for the team. (more…)

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Destination 3° Completes Four of the Eight Channels Including the Infamous Alenuihaha

MOLOKAI, HAWAII, April 20, 2010 – On April 19, 2010, Jenny Kalmbach and Morgan Hoesterey, two of the world’s elite female standup paddlers, completed the fourth channel in their eight-channel quest – Destination 3° – to link together the Hawaiian island chain via the legendary open-ocean channels that separate them.

After being delayed several days on the Big Island by gale-force winds, Hoesterey and Kalmbach crossed the Alenuihaha channel between the Big Island and Maui on April 7. The Alenuihaha is notorious for blistering winds, crushing swells, and strong currents. With 15-knot north/northeast winds and 6-ft swells, they completed the channel, paddling more than 40 miles in just over nine hours. (more…)

Don't let the smile fool you. This is one girl who knows what it takes.

Jenny Kalmbach, 2009 Molokai Women’s 1^st Place:

Basically, for channel crossings you have to be prepared for anything. (more…)

Molokai?  Catalina?  It is that time of year again.  When those of us who dream of what lays over the horizon make that critical decision:  Do I want to find out?  If you plan on completing the Molokai or Catalina crossing this year then you will most likely start your training and preparation this week. For most of us, the act of paddling across an open water channel is a calling.  Thirty-two miles is a marathon by any measure and the commitment to complete one of these races often dictates a years worth of training, equipment and strategy.  A crossing can serve as the panicle of a racer’s season and every Paddler’s approach is unique and tailored to address his or her specific needs and concerns.  We asked some of the most prolific Channel crossers to weigh in on their successes and failures and pass on some tips to those who intend to take their paddling to the next level.

Watermans' EJ Johson contemplates what lays beyond...

Eric Abbott, 3^rd Molokai / 3^rd Catalina Classic (2009), 8 crossings:

In my experience with Channel Crossings, you have to be committed. When you make the declaration to yourself in the early part of the season that you are going across a channel, than work towards that goal every single day. Many times individuals ride the fence and make the decision to go or not go at the last minute. This is a critical mistake as it means that physically you are not prepared as well as the logistics, are not taken care off. The most important thing to remember in Channel crossings is as much as it is physical training and preparation; the other half is making sure your escort crew is dialed in, set and happy. You can be as fit as you want, but with out proper support, your channel dreams are stopped dead in your tracks… (more…)

EJ, Brandi, and Rob get some love from their trainers at SPI.  Read More

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