Starboard Lives In SURF WORLD September 1 2009 Pompano Beach
With the Starboard quiver stacked, I rolled into what I thought was sleepy Pompano only to quickly realize that SUP was becoming an overwhelming obsession for many here.A fully stocked SUP inventory (Big Easys, Blends, Whoppers, Cruisers, Tikis …) and pure stoke will greet you at the door of SURF WORLD via owner Randy and shop manager Drew.
“Let’s go!” They couldn’t wait to get on the new boards I had brought! ( See more fun photos below )
A quick drive over the bridge brought us to Pompano Beach Fishing Pier. Calm, clear water with no wind would make it too easy for the experienced paddlers that were beginning to arrive with excited grins. Some having seen the line-up at the recent SURF EXPO show were ready to try’em out!
It quickly became apparent that this group was into the various aspects of SUP. Some were into the racing, while others into the wave riding. The 8′5″ Tiki Quad was quickly paddled in spite of the flat water. ”I can just imagine this on a head high wave!” says Rick. Others like South African local “Packett” spoke of the upcoming race on the 20th (which I’ll be back for) questioning Starboard’s PIN, K15 and Point. The “Point” having been the board under race winner Ekolu Kalama’s feet during the Molokai Oahu crossing speaks for itself. The PIN was of great interest to these sport racers and will prove a valuable asset as they kick each other’s and visiting asses.
As always hoped for, a group of bikini clad newbies arrived both excited and hesitant to try SUP. A quick verbal intro was all that was needed as a SUP gene seems to be in the local DNA here. They quickly balanced and paddled off to explore the newly arrived anchored catamaran. Such is life in Surf World.
Surf World is the place to go when you need to get your SUP on in Pompano. Randy’s made it easy for you with his 2 locations. Visit 435 South Federal HWY Pompano Beach (ph.954-545-7873) or 138 North Federal HWY at Dania Beach (ph.954-922-9056) or online at www.surfworld.us for the latest info on races and sales!
See you again on the 20th for the South Florida Paddleboard Championship
Aloha,
Tommy more info: http://www.beachboyevents.com/