45 AND COUNTING

We now have 45 SUP boards on display and more coming. By the time we open we should have over 60 boards on display to check out. You won't find this kind of selection anywhere. Every shape, size, and color you want, all in stock and ready to go. OUT.

OUT THE DOOR WITH A SMILE

Our first real customer walked out the door yesterday with a new SUP board, paddle and a big grin. That's how we roll at BlueLine. We really aren't officially open yet but if your in the hood and the door is open come on in. We are loaded with boards on the rack and ready to talk SUP. Come by for expert advice and walk out the door with a board and a smile. OUT.

QUICKBLADE...BEST DAMN SUP PADDLE ON EARTH

I made my every other week run down to see Jimmy Terrell, owner of Quickblade paddles. Quickblade SUP paddles are hands down the best SUP paddles on earth. It's the only paddle I have ever used. Jimmy is a super good guy and great to work with. If you haven't tried a Quickblade your off the back. OUT.

KAUAI BOYS

If you have to ask you can't afford it. I know I can't. If you are the person that wants it all then maybe this is the SUP board for you. Hollow 12' carbon Kauai Boys SUP board that weighs in at around 11 pounds. I just hung it on the wall and it sure looks good there. OUT.

FRIENDSHIP PADDLE MAP

This is the paddle we did Saturday for Tom. It's never to late to make your donation. Call for more info. 805 450-9490. For those of you that already made your donation thank you very much.

2008 FRIENDSHIP PADDLE

Another successful Friendship paddle. This year we took off from the west end of Santa Cruz Island on Saturday morning and paddled across the Santa Barbara Channel to Carp State Beach just south of Santa Barbara. After getting some great waves the day before on a nearby island we took off about 7am Saturday and never looked back. Along the way we tangled with sharks coming by for a look and giant cargo ships buzzing by us. Yup, sharks and ships. Not sure which one was worse. I think I set the word record for falling off a SUP board and getting back on. After watching the first shark buzz my board I fell in trying to see where it went. You have never seen someone jump back on a board so fast. I must have been in the water for about 3 seconds. What a great event and for a great cause. Thanks to Stace Chevarez and his legendary urchin boat, the Florentina Maria for being our support again this year. I couldn't think of a better boat to be on with a better guy. If you have read the book Bluewater Goldrush you know the boat I'm talking about. Last year we paddled from Point Conception to Santa Barbara and I have to admit that this years paddle kicked my ass more than last year. Can't wait till next years paddle. OUT.

200TH POST

Yup, this is my 200th post. Lots going on in the SUP world and things are happening at a fast pace. We have big plans here at BlueLine SUP and our store is only phase one in our long term plan. Keep checking the blog and follow our progress.

Santa Barbara Surfrider Foundation Paddle Out coming soon. Looks like fun. Do it!!! I'm off to Santa Cruz island today in preparation for our Saturday Santa Barbara Channel crossing on our SUP boards. Should be fun and it's for a good cause. Story and pics to follow. OUT.

BLUELINE SUP

It's starting to look like a SUP surf shop. These racks will soon be filled with beautiful SUP boards of all shapes and sizes.

BLUELINE SUP

Progress!! Things are shaping up at the soon to be open BlueLine Stand Up Paddle surf shop. Not only will we have over 70 SUP boards of all makes and models in stock we will also have all the clothing and swag to keep you going through the winter surf season and beyond. If you have a SUP question or are thinking about a new board call 805 450-9490 for more info.

Also, we just received the new line of Ron House SUP boards with the Drew Brophy art on the nose. Not only do all the Ron House boards rip in the surf now you can look at some cool art at the same time you are carving your bottom turn. OUT.

FULL SPEED AHEAD

Work continues day and night down at the Blueline SUP store. All the sweat and beers will soon pay off with a beautiful SUP store and a friendly atmosphere with LOTS of SUP boards and swag. OUT.