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Team YOLO wins at Sonic City 5000!

Posted on: 2010-08-31

Team YOLO won big at the Sonic City 5000, 15-mile SUP race this Saturday held in Fort Walton Beach, FL.  The conditions were rough, but the racers gave it their all and pulled it out!  Justin Cook took 2nd in the Men's 15 mile Elite.  Mary Ann Boyer Willis took 2nd in ...

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2010 YOLO Board Stand Up Paddleboard Race Series Finale!

Posted on: 2010-08-24

YOLO Board announced the 2010 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series Champions following the final race event held on Thursday, August 19th.  The Unbalanced team composed of Jessica D’Aleo, Bernadette Leach, Amanda Martin, Gina Seton and Terry Strohmeyer won the Women’s Division. Grayton Beach Fitness made up of Shane Babin, Stefan ...

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YOLO Board Seaside Celebration SUP Race Sept. 18

Posted on: 2010-08-11

2nd Annual YOLO Board Seaside Celebration September 15th – 18th Event will include Stand-Up Paddleboard race, a Free Concert, and Silent Auction Fundraiser to benefit the U.S. Lifesaving Assoc. Emerald Coast Chapter and Gulf Disaster Response Charities.   CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL RACE WEBSITE HERE!!  Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.  – ...

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Brody Welte of Team YOLO takes 2nd in the SEA NYC race around Manhattan!

Posted on: 2010-08-10

The Surfer's Environmental Alliance held its 4th annual SEAPaddleNYC this past Saturday Aug. 13, 2010.  YOLO race team members John Denney, Brody Welte, and Tom Losee will be paddled the 28-mile course.  Props to Brody who took 2nd behind Jamie Mitchell in the Rec division on his Steve Brom Custon YOLO ...

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YOLO rider Andi Johnson takes 1st in Utah Race!

Posted on: 2010-08-02

Just got the good word from Utah... YOLO Team rider Andie Johnson takes the womens Open Class 12'6 Division in the H2O Overdrive SUP Cup Series on her new YOLO Predator hand shaped by Steve Brom. Way to go Andie, way to represent!

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YOLO wins at East Coast Paddleboarding Championship

Posted on: 2010-07-13

The East Coast Paddleboarding Championship was held this weekend in Ponce Inlet, FL.  All Team YOLO members obtained personal bests in the 6-mile race on Saturday.  Gary Wise came in at the head of the pack on his OC-1.  Justin Cook took 3rd in the 12'6 division on the Steve ...

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YOLO's Justin Cook takes 3rd in Gulf Coast Paddleboard Championship!

Posted on: 2010-05-18

                We are so proud of Justin Cook, who rode the 12'6" YOLO custom Brom Predator.  Justin placed third among a field of exceptional paddlers.  Great job Justin!!            MADEIRA BEACH, ...

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Key West Stand Up Paddleboard Classic - 05-15-10

Posted on: 2010-04-11

The 2010 Key West Paddleboard Classic is an annual ocean paddleboard race in the tropical setting of Key West, FL. Participants will enjoy a challenging 12-mile course over crystal blue waters, circling the island through scenic mangroves, passing by the historic Seaport District, crossing the causeway and gliding by island coral reefs. The race begins ...

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Deerfield Beach Founders Stand Up Paddleboard Race

Posted on: 2010-02-17

lt was a cold and blustery day for the Deerfield Beach Founders Stand Up Paddleboard Race that was held Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010.  But that didn't stop Team YOLO from giving it their all!!!!  Justin Cook took 3rd in his division on the Steve Brom hand-shaped YOLO Predator race board.  Way to ...

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Beat Cancer with a Paddle! Race April 24, Tampa, FL

Posted on: 2010-01-19



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Unleash your inner Eskimo at the Polar Bear Paddle rescheduled for this Saturday!

Posted on: 2009-12-16

Waterman Gulf Coast and YOLO present The Polar Bear Paddle benefiting Toys for Tots this Saturday  "Polar Bear Paddle forcast....High 53 degrees, partly sunny! Now that is a solid forcast, and great temp for the first PBP! We are putting the temperature on the front of the PBP shirts, all that donate a ...

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YOLO Pilgrim Paddle in St. Pete, FL Nov 28

Posted on: 2009-11-30

YOLO dealer Brody Welte held his Inaugaral Pilgrim Paddle on Sat. Nov 28, at Spa Beach, in St. Petersburg, FL.   Great turnout and a great race! Go to www.standupfitnessinc.com for details and more pics!

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YOLO takes 1st and 2nd at Jupiter Paddleboard Invasion!

Posted on: 2009-11-07

Team YOLO rider Justin Cook took 1st place in the 3-mile Jupiter Paddleboard invasion on Sunday, Nov. 8.  He was riding the YOLO 12'6" race board.  Extreme athlete Darien Boyle www.darienboyle.com took 2nd on the YOLO race board for the women.  Kyle Lage and Ross Carter of Team YOLO, and ...

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Team YOLO wins at C2C 22-mile Cocoa Beach, FL SUP race Saturday!

Posted on: 2009-10-17

Gary Wise, of Team YOLO, took 1st place in the unlimited division of the annual 22-mile Causeway to Causeway Paddleboard Race in Cocoa Beach, FL this Saturday!  Gary beat the course record by over 30 minutes with a time of 4 hrs. 21 min.  Chip Bock, from Melbourne Beach, FL, ...

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YOLO Board takes first on Lake Norman, NC

Posted on: 2009-10-04

The very first stand up paddle board race within 200 miles of the Charlotte, NC area took place Saturday on Lake Norman. The guys started off into a variable head wind ranging from 10-15 mph, with rough, choppy waters. The boat traffic created some extra “swell” to the conditions as well. The ...

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Justin Cook of Team YOLO takes 2nd in Southeast SUP Championship!

Posted on: 2009-09-27

Way to go Justin!  He just took 2nd in the Southeast SUP Championship held in Wilmingotn, NC  on  Sept. 26!  The 3.5 mile course went around Harbor Island and all proceeds from this event benefitted the Surfrider Foundation. Photo credit:  Brandan Babineaux

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YOLO-Seaside Celebration raises $11,250.00 for local charities

Posted on: 2009-09-20

  YOLO Board Seaside Celebration and Paddleboard Race to Benefit Locals Holly Burke and Jason Thompson Raises $11,250.00    proceeds to aid Burke and Thompson in their fights against cancer   Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.  – The YOLO Board-Seaside Celebration on Saturday, September 19th in Seaside, FL, was a huge ...

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2009 Aesthetic Clinique YOLO SUP Race Series winners anounced

Posted on: 2009-08-14

The last race in our series took place last night at the beautiful Watercolor Boathouse. Perfect weather and fired up racers made for a great night. The ladies race ended with On The Coast Magazine's 5th consecutive race win. SoWal Lifeguards-Black team took home the win for the men. After the awards ceremony, we ...

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4th YOLO Race in Series this Thursday at Watercolor!

Posted on: 2009-07-24

The crowd gathered at Watercolor to witness race #4 of the Aesthetic Clinique/ YOLO Stand Up Paddle Board Series. We enjoyed a cool breeze off the lake and good company up on the bridge as our racers duked it out for the YOLO crown and bragging rights!The results from tonights ladies race:1- On ...

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Team YOLO wins at East Coast Paddleboard Championship

Posted on: 2009-07-18

YOLO Board exceeded expectations at the East Coast Paddleboard Championship held in Ponce Inlet, FL, Saturday July 18, 2009. Gary Wise won not only his 18' division, but alsothe Michael O'Shaughnessy Annual SUP Award given to the racer with the fastest combined times of the Florida State, Key West Classic, and East ...

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3rd Race in Aesthetic Clinique YOLO SUP Race Series Report

Posted on: 2009-06-19

Destin, FL -- The Sandestin Baytowne Marina was the perfect setting for the 3rd race in our 2009 Aesthetic Clinique SUP Race Series.   Hundreds of spectators gathered for a competitive paddle battle.  Once again, On the Coast Mag Women and South Walton Lifeguard Black teams took first.  The race was shown ...

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Team YOLO takes 1st and 2nd at the Waterman's Challenge SUP race

Posted on: 2009-06-17

Justin Cook and Joe Serrato take 1st and 2nd, respectively, in the Cocoa Beach Surf Museum's Waterman's Challenge held June 6 in Cocoa Beach FL.  They were both paddling the 12' YOLO original.  Joe also took 3rd in the Surf Contest on the 12' YOLO.  Not only the most stable&...

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SoWal Lifeguards and On the Coast win 2nd YOLO SUP Race in Series

Posted on: 2009-05-22

Well, the sky turned to a different shade of blue, after the rain. And what a beautiful evening it turned out to be for the second race of the YOLOBoard Stand Up Paddleboard Race series. Nine ladies teams hit the water paddling hard. The top three finishers all crossed the line within one minute ...

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2nd YOLO SUP Race in Series this Thursday at Watercolor!

Posted on: 2009-05-18

Santa Rosa Beach, FL....Come out to the Watercolor Boathouse this Thursday at 5:30 for the 2nd race in our Stand Up Paddleboard Race Series.  The South Walton LifeGuards took the men's race last time, and the On The Coast Magazine Ladies were victorious in their division.  This week, our presenting sponsor-Asthetic ...

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1st YOLO SUP Race a huge success!

Posted on: 2009-04-30

We had an amazing turnout for the first race of the series.  A little math to get started… 14 four man teams plus 9 four woman teams equals One Gazillion Paddlers on Oyster Lake last night! (OK, so that’s actually 92 competitors, but you get the picture) South Walton served up ...

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2009 YOLO Board Stand Up Paddleboard Race Series kicks off Tonight!

Posted on: 2009-04-28

  YOLO Board announces the kick off of the 2009 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series race event on Thursday, April 30th __ at 5:30 pm  on beautiful Oyster Lake in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.  Male and female division four-member teams will compete in a series of five races that will take place ...

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Team YOLO wins 2009 FL State Paddleboard Championships!

Posted on: 2009-04-19

  Locals Gary Wise and Sean Hughes Take First in 2009 Florida State Paddleboard Championships Both place first individually in their respective divisions in the championship race held at Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach, FL on April 11th Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. YOLO Board announces that the members of Team YOLO Men, Gary Wise and ...

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Stand up Paddle Race Prep

Posted on: 2009-02-16

Gary Wise, Florida State Stand up Paddleboard Champion, and certified sports trainer has contributed an SUP Race Prep article to our Paddlefit section.  Now's the time to get in shape for upcoming races!  Check it out: http://www.yoloboard.com/paddle_fit.php

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Standup Paddleboard Surfing in Men's Journal

Posted on: 2009-02-09

The February issue of Men's Journal featured a great article on Stand Up PaddleBoard Surfing.  It takes you step-by-step through the motions of SUP surfing, and explains that if you learn the basics first, you can be surfing quicker than you think!

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Get Paddlefit for the New Year!

Posted on: 2008-12-18

For a new you in the new year, stand-up paddleboarding is the ultimate core workout.  The pounds will melt off while you are out on the water enjoying the elements.  Check out Claire Haslam's new fitness articles in our Paddlefit section. http://www.yoloboard.com/paddle_fit.php   Claire Haslam is a Certified Athletic Trainer ...

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2009 YOLOboard StandUp Paddleboard Race Series artwork released

Posted on: 2008-12-16

Jake Meyer, of www.iwilldesignforfood.com, has released our 2009 YOLO Board race series poster.  This time the women are represented!  (Along with the infamous YOLOman.)  Jake's designs are always awesome, and will be seen on t-shirts, flyers, banners, and the like.  More info on race series to come!

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Great Day at Scully's On the Bayou

Posted on: 2008-10-27

    50+ Paddlers on Cinco Bayou in Fort Walton Beach, FL enjoyed the beautiful fall weather, and great food and hospitality at Rick and Jessica Cleveland's restaurant, Scully's on the Bayou. 102.1 the WAVE provided music and a live remote, to create a festive atmosphere for the afternoon race event. Radio listeners stopped in to ...

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YOLO makes its mark on 2nd annual Cocoa Beach C2C Paddle Challenge!

Posted on: 2008-10-21

Team YOLO Board made its mark on the 2nd annual 22-mile C2C Paddle Challenge in Cocoa Beach this weekend. Gary Wise and Lindsey Whittaker of Team YOLO were first across the finish in the 14' and 12' divisions respectively. Gary's time of 5:04:24 topped his personal best for the 22 mile race, but ...

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Scully's on the Bayou--Yolo Board Fall Stand Up Paddle Series- Oct. 26

Posted on: 2008-10-17

Coming to Scully's on the Bayou--The YoloBoard Fall Stand Up Paddle Series! First race is Sunday, Oct. 26 at 1 P.M. There is no entry fee, so call 850-622-5760 to sign up your team today!!! Divisions for race event: *4 person co-ed(adult) *13-18 Youth Open *12-under *Individual shootout *short distance and bouy course(...

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Cocoa Beach Causeway to Causeway 22-mile Standup Paddleboard Race

Posted on: 2008-10-09

The Paddleboard Committee of The Cocoa Beach Surf Museum will hold the second annual Causeway to Causeway (C2C) Challenge Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Lee Werner Park, located at 401 Riveredge Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922 Gary Wise, of Team Yolo will be defending his title this year!! Come join us for a weekend trip to ...

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YOLO Men and Women and Aqua Surf Shop win Paddleboard Race Series

Posted on: 2008-09-19

Well, Last night we enjoyed the final race of the YOLOBoard Stand-up Paddle Board Race Series. And what a beautiful race it was! We could not have asked for better weather as the air was noticeably cooler and the Gulf was emerald green and smooth as a lake. The venue at Seaside, FL, was just ...

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YOLO Board Standup Paddle Race Standings

Posted on: 2008-09-05

After the fourth stand up paddleboard race held in HarborWalk Village, Destin FL, the standings are as follows: Men's Division: Aqua Surf Shop - 38 pts. Yolo Men -34 pts. RYNO - 24 pts. Surfrider - 15 pts. Sunset Beach Services - 14 pts. Destin Health & Fitness Club - 12 pts. ROV - 8 pts. ...

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Race 4 Aug. 28 - Harborwalk Village, Destin,FL

Posted on: 2008-08-28

Destin's HarborWalk Village was an amazing setting for the 4th race in the YOLOboard StandUp Paddle Race Series. Spectators lined the wharf to watch the competition. Team YOLOlita took the women's division, and Team Aqua Surf Shop won again in the men's division. The paddlers braved the outgoing tide and at the turn-around on the ...

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Race 3 Aug. 14 - WaterColor Boathouse

Posted on: 2008-08-14

Aqua Surf Shop and YOLO Women win Third Race in YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series Race Event on August 14th. YOLO Board successfully hosted their third race in the YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series at 6 pm on Western Lake in WaterColor on Thursday, August 14, 2008 with Teams Aqua Surf Shop and YOLO Women ...

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Race 2 July 31 - Oyster Lake, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Posted on: 2008-07-31

Team YOLO Men & Team YOLO Women Win Second Race in YOLO Race Series!! Next Race Slated for Thursday, August 14th on Western Lake Although the location changed the day before due to impending surf conditions in the Gulf of Mexico, the second race in the YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series went off without a hitch ...

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Standup Paddleboard Race 1 July 17- Oyster Lake, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Posted on: 2008-07-17

Men's Winner - Aqua Surf Shop wins 1st Race in YOLO Series!! With the generous support of our sponsors, paddlers, volunteers and wonderful spectators, we successfully hosted our first race in the YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series at 6 pm on Oyster Lake in Santa Rosa Beach on Thursday, July 17, 2008. We had a ...

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