The stand up paddle adventures continue with another Pure Stoke Radio session with Nate and Bill. Get Bill's review of the latest ASP world tour Chopu event, check in with Nate for the scoop on the the British Stand Up Paddle Association's (BSUPA) most recent event. We're also digging up memories of bare bones surf trips in England and a look forward to a killer Surf n Sea demo day weekend this Memorial Day.
 

    Aloha friends! In our search for ways to raise awareness of the important of proper surf etiquette and positive attitude, Stand Up Paddle Surfing Magazine Assc. Editor Bill Ward put together the text of a flyer to be distributed at surf shops to those who are buying new boards. Any feedback would be much appreciated. You can leave your feedback in the comments box after the article. Also, if you know of any shops that would like stack of the flyers, we would be glad to send them over. Thanks, friends.

       Congratulations on your new board and welcome all to the the stand up paddle surfing community. Stand up paddling is the fastest growing water sport in the world, and no doubt, you will have many hours of paddling the beautiful oceans, rivers, harbors, lakes, and perhaps riding waves. Please remember the following four points, and share them with others, as you grow with the sport: RESPONSIBILITY, SAFETY, ETIQUETTE, ALOHA SPIRIT.

    RESPONSIBILITY:  Whether this is your first time on a stand up paddleboard or if you have been doing it for years, we ask that you please take a moment to consider the personal responsibility that you have. Is starts by making sure you boards are securely tightened to your vehicle with properly installed racks. Please take an extra moment to double check every time you transport your boards, as those not properly fastened can fly off your vehicle and may cause accident or injury. Be safe and always double check. 

    Chile has been added as one of the surf-laden countries across the globe where the seeds of stand up paddle surfing are sprouting, soon to be in full bloom. Arnaud Frennet is one one of the stand up paddle pioneers in the South American country of Chile and has given us a look into the beginnings for stand up paddle surfing in the land of endless coastline.

    Arnaud is has lived all over the world from Belgium to France, Denmark, Canary Islands, Baja, Hawaii, and finally Chile where he met a local girl and found his home. They are a surfing family whose eldest daughter recently competed in a local Chilean contest. Arnaud is an avid stand up paddler.

SUPSURFMAG: Where are you located and what kind of surf do you have locally?

ARNAUD: I live in Chile’s top wine country, Colchagua Valley, but have a beach house in Punta de Lobos, an hour and half away, where we spend every weekend. Punta de Lobos has become quite famous in the last years since chilean surfer Diego Medina won the Monster Paddle XXL award riding a huge wave there. The spot handles all size of swells, tiny to huge, and is generally very consistent. Water is freezing cold...air temperature is also quite fresh.