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High Performance Standup Paddlesurfing to Air on International TV

By: Waterman League

Hawaii - KITV (ABC) Sunday, 22 Nov 5:30pm (HST)
International - Eurosport 2 Wednesday, 18th Nov 6:30pm (CET)
Hinano's Stand Up World Tour Contenders, presented by The Moorings, Starboard and Air Tahiti Nui

- Experience som of the world's best stand up paddle surfing at one of the world's most challenging waves. - Meet some of the personalities who will be competing in the 2010 Stand Up World Tour. - Get immersed in the magical dreamscapes of Tahihi.

Stand Up Paddling's "....skyrocketing trajectory is comparable to snowboarding, which similarly gained traction in the 1980's and '90s." (Time Magazine, 9 June 2009). The Stand Up World Tour Contenders introduces the concept of high performance Stand Up Paddlesurfing, and the World Championship Tour that has been set up as a proving ground for the world's most celebrated ocean sports athletes.

Establishing where it came from and illustrating where it is headed, the Stand Up World Tour Contenders takes amongst its principal challengers (from Hawaii, the US, Australia, Europe and Tahiti) down to the beautiful Tahitian Islands, on board two 46ft Mooring's catamarans for an unforgettable journey of discovery, both for the athletes and the audience. From mind blowing experiences facing some of the most spectacular waves imaginable, to the rivalry and camaraderie on board the yachts, the story of the Stand Up World Tour begins….

Next stop - Sunset Beach Pro, Hawaii, February 6th-14th 2010.
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