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Connor Baxter Outlasts Travis Grant To Win Molokai In Record Time; Sonni Hönscheid Triumphs Over Jenny Kalmbach

posted July 27th, 2014 by Christopher Parker, former Boss Man

We’ve just finished an incredible Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships, where Connor Baxter has narrowly reclaimed the crown from defending champ Travis Grant in what was an amazing race…

After a tight contest early – where the top five favourites of Connor, Scott, Kai, Dave and Travis were all within shouting distance – it became a two-man duel in the last five or six miles before Connor eventually broke free to win in record time. Coming home strong was Scott Gamble for 3rd, with Kai Lenny relinquishing an early lead to settle for 4th. Travis Baptiste put in an absolutely extraordinary effort to finish 5th overall on his 14 footer, just seconds behind Kai and half a minute in front of Dave Kalama.

On the women’s side it was a superhuman effort from Germany’s Sonni Hönscheid, who led for most of the crossing to defeat the determined Jenny Kalmbach. → READ MORE

Listen To Your Heart

posted August 1st, 2013 by Christopher Parker, former Boss Man

Molokai 2013 was epic. It had everything… The record entrants. The hype and buzz surrounding the build up. The excitement of Kai v Connor. The drama of Danny’s withdrawal. And then of course Travis Grant’s spirited, determined effort that delivered him the crown and a spot on the podium alongside good friend Scott Gamble. And that was just the men’s race…

This year’s Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships won’t be forgotten any time soon. So while we’re still consuming the pics and words that are filling our Facebook and Instagram feeds right now, I thought I’d reflect on the pre-race predictions I made, which I summed up by saying “My heart says Travis or Scott, my head says Kai or Connor, while my gut says Danny…” → READ MORE

Molokai 2013: Travis Grant, Terrene Black Lead Aussie Clean Sweep On Dramatic Day In Hawaii

posted July 28th, 2013 by Christopher Parker, former Boss Man

All hail the new King and Queen of the Ocean: Travis Grant and Terrene Black both caused dramatic upsets at the Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships today, beating home local favourites in one of the most exciting SUP races we’ve ever seen and claiming Australia’s first ever M2O Stand Up Paddleboard World Titles in the process.

The pair led an Aussie clean sweep of the event, with Brad Gaul and Jordan Mercer winning the men’s and women’s Prone Paddleboard World Titles respectively. What a race… what a performance by the Aussies… Click through for full race results plus a recap and photos of the action. → READ MORE

[RESULTS] Waikiki Paddle Festival (All Races)

posted May 6th, 2012 by Christopher Parker, former Boss Man

The Quiksilver Waterman Collection’s Waikiki Paddle Festival has just wrapped up. It was an epic event with awesome paddle racing all weekend.

The big winners from the weekend were C4’s Travis Grant (1st Survivor/3rd Long Distance) and Gillian Gibree (1st Survivor/1st Waterwoman Challenge).

Check out all the results, pics and videos from both Saturday and Sunday’s races. → READ MORE

[RESULTS] 2011 Molokai-2-Oahu World Championship

posted December 17th, 2011 by Christopher Parker, former Boss Man

Full results from the Molokai 2 Oahu World Paddleboard Championships, where Connor Baxter claimed a prestigious victory as well as a new course record.

Click for full results… → READ MORE