It was an early start for the double eliminations this morning. Riders made there way out on the water at approximately 9:00am under partly cloudy skies and moderate, gusty winds. The winds began to pick up throughout the day making it possibly the windiest day of the event.

Today marks the seventh day of competition here in St. Peter-Ording, Germany. Unfortunately there was no wind today, but it was the perfect weather to run SUP races otherwise known as Stand-Up Paddleboard races.

Today was much like the past couple of days here in St. Peter-Ording, Germany. The weather is absolutely fantastic! You could not ask for better conditions, the sun was out scorching the skin of hundreds of spectators, vacationers and locals out on the beach.

The wind began to pick up in strength early this morning making it possible to finish the freestyle single elimination discipline. The weather has not been cooperating 100% in the wind department, however sunny blue skies and record-breaking temperatures have been the setting throughout most of the competition.

The third round of the Italian Kitesurfing Championship FISN was a big success.

From kiteboard clinics to her “Mind Over Matter” article in Kiteworld Magazine, Jo Wilson is heavily involved in the world of kitesurfing.

For the first time ever, the Alenuihaha Channel — which runs between the Big Island and Maui — was crossed by kiters.

A hazy sky, warm temperatures and powerful wind greeted the competitors at the Essaouira Kiteboarding World Cup 2010 on July 9th.

On July 16th, Robby Naish will be in St. Peter-Ording, on the North Sea coast, to kick off the 2010 Palmolive Kitesurf World Cup.

The first event of the Naish Kite Race Series took place on July 10th at Naish Beach on Maui.

Recently released, the Naish Bolt is versatile, stable and predictable. The Bolt is for riders who are looking for an all-around kite, with superior stability.

Today’s weather forecast was truly a gift, sunny blue skies and temperatures so hot you could fry an egg on the hood of any car. Hundreds of spectators were out and about on the beach in hopes of getting a glimpse of the professional rides that consumed the coastline.

The men’s freestyle single eliminations kicked off this morning under beautiful blue skies and moderate winds. The wind speed was a bit unpredictable at times, making it difficult for the competitors to perform.

Unfortunately the wind was not favorable for the freestylers today therefore race director Olaf Van Tol announced that he would run races for as long as the wind cooperates.

The weather here in St. Peter-Ording is always unpredictable. During this morning’s riders meeting the race director, Olaf Van Tol announced that he would not run the competition until the wind conditions picked up in strength.

The Naish SUP Crew in Austria received an invitation to escort the 2200 athletes of the Klagenfurt Iron Man.

Recently, an Italian crew took to the sea by SUP.

Naish SUP recently became involved in an event that was previously only for kayaking and canoeing.

Probably the largest female athletic event in Hood River, Oregon’s history, the recent Big Winds Ladies Tuesday Night SUP’per Club has had a huge turnout.

In Chioggia, just south of Venice, Italy, the King of Diga — a multi-sport beach event was held.

Sapinus, Tahiti was recently the host to Na Kama Kai, an organization that focuses on empowering youth through ocean-based programs.

On June 27, 100 people from around the world gathered in Venice to attend an event with the goal of promoting surf culture in Venice.

Chris Bertish and Glen Thompson managed to make the most of the recent swell at the Seli 1, Cape Town.

Bernd Roediger got a chance to ride his SUP in the California redwoods recently.

The Stand Up Paddle tour in Holland is in full swing, and getting more popular with each stop.