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Angulo 11'9 Stand Up Paddle Surfboard For Sale

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Angulo 11'9 Stand Up Paddle Surfboard For Sale
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SUP to be classified as "vessels" by the US Coast Guard

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Photos from Plaskett Creek SUP Campout

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SUP Campout Brewing in Central Cal

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New Darrell Jones SUP, Great Price!

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Rob Casey replied to Michael Ashley's discussion 'SUP Rentals'

Here's few rental locations in and around the Puget Sound (Seattle area): http://stokemagazine.blogspot.com/2009_07_01_archive.html#559911928156111423

November 16

Andre Niemeyer commented on Michael Ashley's group 'San Diego SUP'

This coming Friday (Nov. 20th, 2009 at 6pm), there will be a viewing party at VIEWING PARTY FOR STAND UP PADDLE TV. Legends Surf Shop in Carlsbad for the first episode of Stand Up Paddle TV. See how lucky we are. The world's first Stand Up Paddle ...

November 16

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November 16

stoneaxe commented on Michael Ashley's blog post 'Any Interest in SUP SurfMaps?'

Boy did that topic ever get heated on standupzone. I posted a question about a SUP map using Google that folks could collaborate on. I already had created one for downwind spots but the idea of posting surf spots caused a stir. Even though my idea...

November 12

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Relationship Status:: Married

About Me:: I SUP here in Santa Cruz. I like to travel and find new places to surf. Let's hook up and go for a paddle.

Hometown/Region:: Santa Cruz, CA

Website:: http://www.mashley.com

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Any Interest in SUP SurfMaps?

I'm working with SurfMaps.com to develop a line of SUP SurfMaps to help us find better places to paddle all over the world. Would anyone be interested in a SUP Map? I want to see whether it's worth the investment or not. It would also be good to know if you would like to invest in the project, or become a partner of sorts. Let me know what you think and whether it's something we should pursue or not. Thanks!

Posted on October 5, 2009 at 11:52am — 4 Comments

Plaskett Creek SUP Campout 2008 Wrap-up

I pulled into Plaskett Creek Campground at about 10:00pm Friday night and was stoked to see John and Sam. They helpe

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Posted on September 16, 2008 at 7:23pm — 6 Comments

Post Summer Update

I haven't had a chance to post to the blog all summer so here's my mad recap:

1. I surfed some great waves in June and traveled down to Ventura to surf with my brother.
2. While in Ventura I broke 2 ribs and thought I was going to die.
3. Out of commission for 5 weeks while healing, sleeping upright.
4. Spent 10 days in Oregon at Camp Attitude with my wife and family in August.
5. Played music day and night at the Strawberry Music Festival in Yosemite.
6. Took on a job as Internet Marketing Man… Continue

Posted on September 10, 2008 at 7:14pm —

Expectations Zero, Stoked 11

Sam and I had another one of those mystery sessions Thursday morning. I paddled out at 6:45 and Sam was already in the water. I could see him way up past Gdubs. There were tiny peelers at Sarge's, just the kind that will dump you in the kelp. I paddled up to Sam and watched him snag about 4 waves in a row. Stoked. When I got there he told me the rules: Take off is about here, hold on through the kelp and it smooths out and gets zippy inside. He was right on. We surfed there for about an hour and… Continue

Posted on June 27, 2008 at 9:51am —

2008 Jay Race

It was my first SUP race and I was supposed to just take it nice and slo… Continue

Posted on June 22, 2008 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments

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At 8:13pm on January 21, 2009, BoardRiderSports said…: Cheers Michael,

Thanks for creating this network.

At 12:02pm on September 12, 2008, Lynnski said…: Hi Michael, Thanks for the comment! That picture is of a friend Jerry who does tricks on his SUP like most guys do in skateboards. I dont know what he tried, but as you see, it didnt work out well....for him, i got a great shot! I'll see if i can find more fun shots! Take care! Lynn

At 7:13pm on August 26, 2008, Amy Hendricks said…: Hey Michael, It's Amy. I just wanted to let you that my husband Jason will be up in Santa Cruz around the 20th. He will probley surf with Dave King at privates. maybe he'll see you there? Amy

At 9:22am on June 26, 2008, Sam Nigh said…: Surprise, I finally got on line. Yes it was worth the effort this morning. By the way, I have campsite # 41 reserved at Plaskett's Creek. I'll get down to Seacliff next week if I can.
See you out there.
Sam

At 11:59pm on June 24, 2008, Marco Stefanini said…: Hi Michael,

just checked out your web site (BTW, nice take off ...)! Well, at first I thought that you are an IT pro just like me but then I realized that you are a marketing consultant focused on Internet companies. What an interesting job! Anyway, I also found out that you live in Santa Cruz. A dear friend of mine who lives in Maui, Skip Armstrong, the former manager of Pu'u Koa Rentals located near Haiku, is from Santa Cruz too. As a surfer I guess you've spent several vacations on the Valley Island and maybe you do know Skip and his adorable partner Keiko. Back to your message, yap, I'm posting some pictures as soon as I can but I'm on a tight schedule for the next several days :( .

Shaka,
Marco

At 9:22am on June 24, 2008, Annie said…: Hi Michael, is Plaskett creek in Big Sur? September, that sounds like a plan and FUN! I've got a board to borrow starting on Friday, that should be enough time for me and hubby to recover from our clinic/lesson we took on Sunday for SUP boarding. I was thinking that "squats" would be a good exercise to start till we are able to aquire our own board and paddle. What do you think? Also, can you give me all the info for the camp-out in September? Happy Paddling, Annie

At 8:35pm on June 17, 2008, Amy Hendricks said…: Hey Michael, I have one on the woman's sup page, but I will get it on the main page. talk to ya later.Amy

At 12:35pm on June 12, 2008, Liz said…: Hey are you related to the other Ashley? (John) Anyway I saw the picture of the small sail and want to know if you use it on SUP?

At 7:15am on June 10, 2008, Chad said…: Maybe I screwed up then. Perfect!! Super stiked now!!!! Count me in. Hopefully Johnny Boy is in too. Maybe we will car pool.

At 8:05am on June 9, 2008, Chad said…: I am polanning on it. It sounds like fun. Why is it Fri. and Sat. instead of Sat. and Sun. In the beginning of the school year it is hard to take days off. It would be better for me to be on Sat. and Sun. otherwise I might be dric=ving up on Fri. night and just be there for Sat. day.