So I have signed up to race the 717 km Yukon River Quest. This is the first year the organizers have opened up the race to standup paddleboards. I was excited when I got an email from my SUP Yukon buddy Stu Knaack asking me if I would be interested in competing and before the
FROM THE MAG | WATER WARRIORS | NORM HANN PADDLERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE ECOSYSTEM By Eugene Buchanan Funny, but at birth, we’re not given much actual substance. Sure we receive a few treasures, like our parents and their DNA, if we’re lucky, and siblings and grandmas and grandpas. But mostly, we’re given things.
Last year Norm Hann Expeditions had the opportunity to run the first ever sup expedition in Belize with Island Expeditions. Writer Steven Threndyle was on that trip and his recent article just appeared in this weekends Globe and Mail. If your interested in coming to paddle with us in Belize this year check out our
We are excited for the return of our Coral Islands Belize SUP trip with Island Expeditions. Our first date is sold out but we have space on our February 6-12th, trip. See our expedition page for details. Coral Island Belize SUP
Recently I had the opportunity to present and instruct with Ocean River Sports in Victoria, B.C. Our first evening included a multi media slide show presentation on my coastal sup trips, stories from the Great Bear Rainforest and conservation expeditions. More recently I have been doing a lot of school presentations as part of our
From Boardworks Boardworks proudly offers the Great Bear. In collaboration with Canadian team ambassador, Norm Hann, this SUP is designed to be the ultimate tour and expedition board. Features: * Evolved from the Raven platform, the Great Bear is thinner throughout the hull and wider in the tail for extra stability * The nose shape
Join Norm Hann Expeditions and Sea to Sky Air for this incredible alpine lake standup paddleboard experience. Our trip leaves from the Squamish airport where our inflatable paddleboards will be loaded up for a stunning and scenic 20 minute flight through the Tantalus Range on our way to remote and beautiful Phantom Lake. Once there
We are excited to be offering some new courses, fun trips and solid sup training for the 2015 season. Here are some details. TOUR & EXPLORE TOFINO Interested in gaining more ocean experience while enjoying the incredible SUP touring in Tofino? This course will improve your coastal touring skills and decision making for paddleboarding on
SUP THE MAG Cold climates breed hardy folks. The weather dictates how they live their lives. But there are always those special souls who venture out regardless of the conditions. Norm Hann is among the hardy. And he faces winter’s worst with a paddle in is hands. “I take pride in being a Canadian paddler”
The Belize SUP expedition was born over a year ago when I was invited by Island Expeditions owner Tim Boys to come down to Belize to take part in their week long training program and to introduce standup paddle boarding to the company. It was my first time in Belize and I was impressed by
We are excited to have launched our Take a Stand: Youth for Conservation Program. This is a partnership between Simon Fraser University and the Stand film team, including myself, Nicolas Teichrob and Anthony Bonello. If your school is interested in participating in this engaging program please contact our program co-ordinator listed in brochure below. Our
I have had a few people asking me about my thoughts on Ocean Rodeo’s drysuits so I thought I would take the time here to do a review. After seeing them on the market for a few years I finally got my hands on their Soul Drysuit without the attached booties a couple of years
This year I am excited to partner with industry leaders Island Expeditions for the first lodge to lodge paddleboard (sup) trip to the southern barrier reef in Belize. This is a fun week of sup, snorkelling and warm water island exploration. We will travel from island to island where will we will stay in quaint
Company Line The Kraken SUP’s have been so popular that we added 3 new models to the line for 2015. The 9’3″, 9’9″ and 10’3″ are extra wide providing incredible stability for paddlers of all sizes and abilities. These models feature pulled in nose and tail design with thinned out rails allowing for excellent surf
I just spent the last couple of days at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City with the Boardworks Surf Team. The is the second time I have been down to OR with Boardworks. I always enjoy connecting with the Boardworks Surf family and getting a chance to test new product, talk to retailers
Just a big thanks to Will Taylor from SUP the Mag for featuring me in their Beginner’s Guide issue. I have really enjoyed combining my passion for standup paddle boarding with my passion for teaching and having the opportunity to share those passions with clients I am fortunate enough to instruct. Thanks to all of
Last Sunday I was fortunate to be part of a team of standup paddleboarders that crossed the Strait of Georgia from Nanaimo to Vancouver. The crossing, spearheaded by Harry Saini was a fundraiser for Ruben’s Shoes. Ruben’s Shoes Ruben’s Shoes is a non-profit organization that gets much-needed footwear to kids in the Dominican Republic. Ruben
I am excited to join eight other standup paddle boarders this Sunday June 29th for a crossing of the Strait of Georgia from Nanaimo2Vancouver in support of Ruben’s Shoes. Weather permitting we will be leaving at first light Sunday morning and we are anticipating a 10-12 hr crossing as we make our way to Vancouver
Jen and I were both excited to bring our son Kiel up to the Great Bear Rainforest to show him where his name came from and to immerse him into the culture that would guide him throughout his life. We made the long road trip from Squamish to Prince Rupert where I picked up my
Boardworks Team Rider Cyril Burguiere recently was in California and had a chance to check out the new Eradicator race boards in both the 12’6″ and 14′ lengths. I am excited to get a 14′ up here soon to test out and race. In the meantime here is Cyril’s thoughts. Team Manager Mike Tavares also
The Stand film team was recently excited to hear that a deal had been made with tv giant Netflix to showcase Stand under the documentary category. So if you have Netflix sit down with your family and friends and enjoy. Nic, Anthony, Raph, the Bella Bella woodworking students and all those involved including myself are
Recently I had the honour of presenting as part of the MEC FEAT evening of speakers. Thanks to Sean Verret, the organizer who invited me to share my story and sup expedition from Haida Gwaii. FEAT, Fascinating Expedition & Adventure Talks, is an annual evening of time-limited presentations. Each presenter speaks for seven minutes; no
Recent interview with Mike Tavares and Boardworks Surf. Check it out here.
Company Line DESIGN NOTES Introducing the new Kraken SUP models by Boardworks. Available in 2 sizes 9’9 and 10’3 the Kraken SUPs are extra wide providing incredible stability for paddlers of all sizes and abilities. The Kraken features a pulled in nose and tail design with thinned out rails for excellent surf performance. These models
Shortly after a great 10 days of paddle surf and touring courses in Tofino I left for Haida Gwaii to do a Paddle Canada SUP Instructors course. I was hosted by Vanessa and Dave Wahl in Tlell and Mike McQuaid and Lucy Neville from Masset and North Beach Surf Shop who helped to bring the
