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“It Was F#$%ing Nuts!!” Casper Steinfath Goes Full Viking Mode to Win the Crazy ‘Red Bull Heavy Water’ Race in San Francisco

posted October 20th, 2017 by Christopher Parker, former Boss Man

“It was f#$%ing nuts! I’ve never felt so alive and focused in my life…”

That’s how Casper Steinfath described today’s epic Red Bull Heavy Water race to me shortly after he triumphantly crossed the line in San Francisco Bay, with the Danish Viking surviving massive surf at Ocean Beach to claim victory in what is surely the craziest SUP race ever witnessed.

Casper picked up a record $20,000 prize money after beating home a small but all-star field of paddlers, many of whom didn’t even finish after the event lived up to its name and delivered arguably the biggest waves ever seen in a SUP race. → READ MORE

The Lineup for Team USA’s Assault on the ISA Worlds in Denmark Is Confirmed

posted June 16th, 2017 by Christopher Parker, former Boss Man

In brief: Candice Appleby has claimed victory in the Beach Race at the U.S. National Titles in Oceanside, Caliifornia this morning, earning herself a ticket to the ISA Worlds in Denmark later this year to represent Team USA and defend the gold medal she won in Fiji.

SoCal youngster Jade Howson upset world number three Fiona Wylde in a sprint up the beach to claim the runner-up spot. → READ MORE

Last Week: ‘Speed Freak’ Slater Trout Triumphed in Santa Cruz; Fiona Wylde Women’s Champ

posted April 6th, 2017 by Christopher Parker, former Boss Man

In brief: Slater Trout took out the 2-star Santa Cruz Paddlefest ahead of a small but highly competitive field last week, with the Infinity ‘Speed Freaks’ team rider returning to the top of the podium and showing early form ahead of a big race season to come.

The move sends Slater back inside the exclusive top 20 club on the World Rankings. → READ MORE