Vertra: Elemental Resistance’s Paddlers back in the Kaiwi Channel

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Eric Abbott

Vertra: Marketing

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Scott Gamble

Kai Bartlett

Vertra: Elemental Resistance’s Paddlers back in the Kaiwi Channel

Honolulu, Hawaii (April 10^th, 2011) Vertra Elemental Resistance Sunscreen is proud to announce their 2011 Steinlager Kaiwi Channel OC1 World Championship team. This year defending world champion Danny Ching and Lauren Bartlett will be back to defend their titles. Kai Bartlett, four- time world champion and Scott Gamble will be rounding out the Vertra squad.

On April 17^th Lauren Bartlett, Danny Ching, Kai Bartlett and Scott Gamble will be heading to Molokai to compete in the 32-mile open ocean course navigating one of the most dangerous waterways in the world. The race should take the paddlers between 3.5- 4 hours to complete. The event starts from Kaluakoi on Molokai and finishes inside Moanalua Bay on Oahu

Danny Ching, last years Champion will be back this year to defend his title. After a successful season on the Standup Paddling racing circuit, Ching has not missed a beat paddling the OC1 either.  Dominating the California Racing Series and winning the 2011 Koa Nui Championships last month, Ching is looking to be as tough and competitive as ever racing his Kamanu Composite OC1.

Lauren Bartlett, Hawaii’s most decorated canoe paddler will be heading back to the Kaiwi Channel once again to defend her World Championship Title. This year Bartlett will be racing on her new Kai Wa’a Scorpius XS OC1 boat. “I am excited to be back in the Channel again,” commented Bartlett “hope for strong winds and fast times.” This channel is no stranger to Bartlett as she has crossed and won this event numerous times on all types of paddling crafts. Whether she paddles an OC1, Surfski, Outrigger Canoe or Paddleboard, Bartlett seems finish on top of the field.

Kai Bartlett, 4-time World Champion will be back in full form for this years Channel crossing competing on his new line of Kai Wa’a Scorpius OC1 boats. Kai will be looking forward to strong winds and rough ocean conditions.

Scott Gamble (3^rd overall ’09 & ’10 Molokai to Oahu SUP Unlimited) will be racing this event on an OC1 for his first time. “I’ve paddled the channel on a SUP board and Outrigger Canoe, it should be a fun challenge to tackle this course on a OC1” explained Gamble. Gamble who is becoming a jack-of-all-trades in the paddling world is looking to make his mark in the Channel this year paddling on his Kai Wa’a Scorpius XM OC1.

For more information event website: www.paahawaii.com

Lauren Bartlett

Danny Ching

For any additional information regarding Vertra Sunscreen, dealer locations or the Vertra Paddlesports team, Contact: Eric Abbott at: wailupeabbott@gmail.com (808)-551-9890. Or visit us on facebook at www.facebook.com/vertrapaddlesports 

Vertra Sunscreen embodies the characteristics of being a quality, innovative and stylish product. Our superior line of sun resistant products carries the full endorsement of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association in addition to all our products bare the Skin Caner Foundation Official Seal of Recommendation. We have developed, formulated, and manufactured a product with superior ingredients in a designer quality fashion…we would not settle for anything less!

Vertra's Lauren Bartlett Takes the Win

Vertra's Lauren Bartlett Takes the Win
Vertra Sunscreen's Lauren Bartlett was back in the OC1 last weekend on Maui winning the LuLu's race. She was in her new pink Kai Wa'a Scorpius XS. Lauren will be training once again for the 2011 Steinlager Kaiwi Channel OC1 World Championships in April.

Vertra's Travis Grant Killing it on the OC1 Downunder!

Vertra Sunscreen's Travis Grant Killing it on the OC1 Downunder!

Watch amazing footage of Travis Grant and other paddlers racing in Perth. Congrats to Travis for winning the OC1 division!


The Doctor 2011 from Ocean Sports Media on Vimeo.


The 2011 Doctor Video.

Vertra's Danny Ching Wins 2011 Orange Bowl SUP Race

Vertra's Danny Ching Wins 2011 Orange Bowl SUP Race
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Miami Florida, (January 3, 2011) Vertra Sunscreen's Danny Ching won the 2011 Orange Bowl Standup Paddle race on the East Coast this past weekend. With over $10,000 in Cash, this event enticed some of the best SUP paddlers in the nation to show up. There were two courses that navigated the Miami River in Downtown Miami,  a 3-mile Recreational course and a 5-mile Elite course. 

Ching in his usual fashion built an early lead and finished strong. "Overall the race was extraordinary and well run." Ching commented. "I am excited about the win." Packet Casey and Brandon Rambo came in 2nd and 3rd behind Ching. "I expect to see a large turnout next year," Ching explained. "The Miami coastline and waterways are ideal for SUP Racing. The race was also a benefit for Big Brother and Big Sisters Foundation of Greater Miami. 

Danny Ching with a fast start

$3,500 1st Place Prize Money

For more information checkout the Orange Bowl SUP Race: http://www.orangebowlpaddle.com/Orange_Bowl/Race_Info.html

Vertra Sunscreen embodies the characteristics of being a quality, innovative and stylish product. Our superior line of sun resistant products carries the full endorsement of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association in addition to all our products bare the Skin Caner Foundation Official Seal of Recommendation. We have developed, formulated, and manufactured a product with superior ingredients in a designer quality fashion…we would not settle for anything less!

For any additional information regarding Vertra Sunscreen, dealer locations or the Vertra Paddlesports team, Contact: 

Eric Abbott at: wailupeabbott@gmail.com (808)-551-9890. 

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Vertra Sunscreen's Matt Becker

Vertra Sunscreen's Matt Becker in a Blueline Magazine Ad!

Matt Becker, Blueline Team Rider

Vertra Sunscreen embodies the characteristics of being a quality, innovative and stylish product. Our superior line of sun resistant products carries the full endorsement of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association in addition to all our products bare the Skin Caner Foundation Official Seal of Recommendation. We have developed, formulated, and manufactured a product with superior ingredients in a designer quality fashion…we would not settle for anything less!

For any additional information regarding Vertra Sunscreen, dealer locations or the Vertra Paddlesports team, Contact: 

Eric Abbott at: wailupeabbott@gmail.com (808)-551-9890. 

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Catalina Classic Through The Years!

Catalina Classic Through The Years!

The Catalina Classic has been an incredible and prestigious event held in California year after year. Prone paddleboarders paddle from Two Harbors at the Isthmus on Catalina to Manhattan Pier. In 1982  Gibby Gibson and Buddy Bohn revived the Catalina Classic 20 years after is was canceled in 1961 due to dangerous conditions. (http://catalinaclassicpaddleboardrace.org/history.html)

**Photos taken from the www.joebark.com website blog.

Catalina Classic Then

Catalina Classic 2010

Vertra Sunscreen embodies the characteristics of being a quality, innovative and stylish product. Our superior line of sun resistant products carries the full endorsement of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association in addition to all our products bare the Skin Caner Foundation Official Seal of Recommendation. We have developed, formulated, and manufactured a product with superior ingredients in a designer quality fashion…we would not settle for anything less!

For any additional information regarding Vertra Sunscreen, dealer locations or the Vertra Paddlesports team, Contact: 

Eric Abbott at: wailupeabbott@gmail.com (808)-551-9890. 

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Vertra's Patrick Dolan Downwind GoPro Video

Vertra's Patrick Dolan Downwind GoPro Video

Verta's Pat Dolan enjoys an epic downwind paddle on his Kai Wa'a Scorpius XM OC1.  Shot with a GoPro HD camera, enjoy how one of Hawaii's best paddlers makes it look so relaxed and easy!


Patrick Dolan OC1 Downwind Run from Dolan Bros. on Vimeo.

For more information on Pat Dolan check their website at www.dolanbros.com 



For any additional information regarding Vertra Sunscreen, dealer locations or the Vertra Paddlesports team, Contact: Eric Abbott at:wailupeabbott@gmail.com (808)-551-9890. Or visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/VertraElementaResistance

Vertra Sunscreen embodies the characteristics of being a quality, innovative and stylish product. Our superior line of sun resistant products carries the full endorsement of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association in addition to all our products bare the Skin Caner Foundation Official Seal of Recommendation. We have developed, formulated, and manufactured a product with superior ingredients in a designer quality fashion…we would not settle for anything less!

Hawaiki Nui Va'a 2010 Results- Team Hawaii

Team Hawaii

Hawaiki Nui Va'a 2010 Results- 
Team Hawaii

Angie Giancaterino Commocean www.commoceanhi.com Hawaii paddlers had a successful showing during the 19th annual Hawaiki Nui Va'a paddling race last week in Tahiti. Team Hawaii took sixth place overall, in the three-day grueling stage race starting in Huahine and finishing two days later in Bora Bora. The all-star team, was hand-selected based on the paddling accomplishments of the previous year and included Maui's Kai Bartlett, Kekoa Cramer, Tyson Kubo and Mael Carey, Oahu's Patrick Dolan,  Jimmy Austin and Mike Judd, the Big Island's Andrew Penny and Thibert Luissa and California's Danny Ching. The three stages totaled over 80 miles over three-days and four islands, ending with the tolling 37 mile iron race from Teha'a to Bora Bora, in which Team Hawaii placed 4th, just minutes behind Molokai Hoe winner Shell Va'a.   Also racing from Hawaii was Team Kamanu who finished 42nd overall and HVA junior boys who finished 21st. Team Hawaii Wahine finished fourth in the women's 17mile iron race around Raiatea, while  Team Bradley finished fifth.   Team Hawaii: Day 1: 5th place (3:25:59), 5th place overall Day 2: 14th pace (2:01:28), 6th Place overall Day 3: 4th place (4:18:39), 6th Place overall Total: 6th place overall (9:44:16) Full Results: Comoceanhi.com/Results For any additional information regarding Vertra Sunscreen, dealer locations or the Vertra Paddlesports team, Contact: Eric Abbott at:wailupeabbott@gmail.com (808)-551-9890. Or visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/VertraElementaResistance Vertra Sunscreen embodies the characteristics of being a quality, innovative and stylish product. Our superior line of sun resistant products carries the full endorsement of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association in addition to all our products bare the Skin Caner Foundation Official Seal of Recommendation. We have developed, formulated, and manufactured a product with superior ingredients in a designer quality fashion…we would not settle for anything less!

Team Hawaii in Tahiti for annual Hawaiki Nui

Team Hawaii in Tahiti for Annual Hawaiki Nui

Team Hawaii from 2008

Team Hawaii landed in Tahiti a few days ago for another crack at the annual Hawaiki Nui race. A prestigious race held in the Leeward islands of Tahiti. The event is a three stage canoe race starting on the Island of Huahine. From Huahine athletes will race to the island of Raiatea. The final leg will begin on Raiatea and end on Bora Bora. Canoe paddlers will navigate roughly 80 miles (130km) over three days. Racing beings on Wednesday.

Hawaiki Nui Race Course

Team Hawaii Mens team is:

Kai Bartlett

Mike Judd
Andrew Penny
Mael Carey
Thibert Luissa
Patrick Dolan
Jimmy Austin
Kekoa Cramer

Team Bradley Wahine is:
Lauren Bartlett
Andrea Moller
Kristin Foster
Noe Auger
Charisse
Dane Ward

Note the women will only race Day 1 of the Hawaiki Nui Canoe races which is approximentally 18 miles (29km.)

For all up to date information regarding the Hawaiki Nui race check the Vertra Facebook, Twitter, or Blogspot at the links below.
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http://vertrapaddlesports.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/VertraSuncare

Official Race website is:  http://www.hawaikinuivaa.pf/

For any additional information regarding Vertra Sunscreen, dealer locations or the Vertra Paddlesports team, Contact: Eric Abbott at:wailupeabbott@gmail.com (808)-551-9890. Or visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/VertraElementaResistance



Vertra Sunscreen embodies the characteristics of being a quality, innovative and stylish product. Our superior line of sun resistant products carries the full endorsement of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association in addition to all our products bare the Skin Caner Foundation Official Seal of Recommendation. We have developed, formulated, and manufactured a product with superior ingredients in a designer quality fashion…we would not settle for anything less!

Follow Vertra Sunscreen on Facebook

Follow Vertra Sunscreen on Facebook

Vertra Sunscreen Facebook Fan Page

Become  a fan by clicking the following link http://www.facebook.com/VertraElementaResistance

For any additional information regarding Vertra Sunscreen, dealer locations or the Vertra Paddlesports team, Contact: Eric Abbott at:wailupeabbott@gmail.com (808)-551-9890. Or visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/VertraElementaResistance

Vertra Sunscreen embodies the characteristics of being a quality, innovative and stylish product. Our superior line of sun resistant products carries the full endorsement of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association in addition to all our products bare the Skin Caner Foundation Official Seal of Recommendation. We have developed, formulated, and manufactured a product with superior ingredients in a designer quality fashion…we would not settle for anything less!

Photos from an Avid Vertra Sunscreen User!

Photos from an Avid Vertra Sunscreen User!

A beautiful day for an avid Vertra Sunscreen user at Laniakea, North Shore. Inspired by the pleasing texture of the Vertra 45 SPF Cream and the long lasting protection of the Shane Dorian Kona Gold
Stick, a sun filled and sunburn free day was enjoyed.

 

 

For any additional information regarding Vertra Sunscreen, dealer locations or the Vertra Paddlesports team, Contact: Eric Abbott at: wailupeabbott@gmail.com(808)-551-9890. Or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vertrapaddle

Vertra Sunscreen embodies the characteristics of being a quality, innovative and stylish product. Our superior line of sun resistant products carries the full endorsement of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association in addition to all our products bare the Skin Caner Foundation Official Seal of Recommendation. We have developed, formulated, and manufactured a product with superior ingredients in a designer quality fashion…we would not settle for anything less!

Vertra Sunscreens Paddlesports Team in Standup Paddle Magazine

Vertra Sunscreen's Paddlesports Team in Standup Paddle Magazine


Standup Paddle Magazine ran this advertisement in their latest issue of the Vertra Sunscreen Paddlesports Team! Spread across two pages, this picture has been the buzz around town. Enjoy!

Vertra Sunscreen's Paddlesports Team

 

For any additional information regarding Vertra Sunscreen, dealer locations or the Vertra Paddlesports team, Contact: Eric Abbott at: wailupeabbott@gmail.com(808)-551-9890. Or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vertrapaddle

Vertra Sunscreen embodies the characteristics of being a quality, innovative and stylish product. Our superior line of sun resistant products carries the full endorsement of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association in addition to all our products bare the Skin Caner Foundation Official Seal of Recommendation. We have developed, formulated, and manufactured a product with superior ingredients in a designer quality fashion…we would not settle for anything less!

Pictures from the Catalina Classic 2010

Pictures from the Catalina Classic 2010

A little late, but none the less still amazing pictures taken by the rising paddling star Jack Bark. He snapped some great photos of the paddling field including those of Vertra's own Brian Rocheleau and Eric Abbott. Rocheleau paddled to an impressive 2nd place finish in this year's Catalina Classic. Abbott after his win at the 2010 Molokai World Championships, took 5th place at the Classic. The crossing is known for being an extremely tough event, and this year proved to be no different with slight head wind and tough currents. Enjoy some of the pictures taken by Jack Bark.

Brian Rocheleau 1 hour into the Race

Eric Abbott

Eric Abbott 

Brian Rocheleau

Eric Abbott

Brian Rocheleau rounding the R10 Buoy

More Photos can be found at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=8687&id=100001413757354&ref=mf 

Vertra Sunscreen Featured on ESPN: Action Sports!

For the Full story follow: http://espn.go.com/action/surfing/blog/_/post/5628513/vertra-shelter-kona-gold-21

Team Primo Takes 5th at the 2010 Molokai Hoe

Team Primo Takes 5th at the 2010 Molokai Hoe

2010 Battle of the Paddle California in less than one week!

2010 Battle of the Paddle California in Less Than One Week!

The 2010 Battle of the Paddle California is predicting record setting numbers this comming Saturday and Sunday at Dohney State Park. The worlds best Standup Paddling athletes will be arrving and preparing for an exciting weekend of elite surf, distance and relay races.

Vertra Suncare athletes Danny Ching and Scott Gamble at the BOP Hawaii Event

2010 Quiksilver Tahoe Nalu Standup Paddle Race

Contact:

Keoni Watson

Eric Abbott

Vertra’s Paddlesports Marketing

www.vertra.com

The 2010 Tahoe Nalu SUP race kicks off this weekend with two days of elite and recreational paddling. With over 600 Paddlers expected to participate and race in this years event, the competition is forecasted to be tough. Vertra's Standup team will be present at this years event. Amongst these competitors is the 2010 Hawaii Battle of the Paddle Champion and Vertra's own Danny Ching. Fellow teammates competing will be the young Matt Becker, who took 10th overall in the this years Hawaii BOP and John Becker. These athletes are a force to be reckon with, and will be amongst the leaders in the races to follow this weekend!

Matt Becker

Danny Ching

For any additional information regarding Vertra Sunscreen, dealer locations or the Vertra Paddlesports team, Contact: Eric Abbot at: wailupeabbott@gmail.com. Or visit us on facebook at www.facebook.com/vertrapaddlesports

Vertra Sunscreen embodies the characteristics of being a quality, innovative and stylish product. Our superior line of sun resistant products carries the full endorsement of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association in addition to all our products bare the Skin Caner Foundation Official Seal of Recommendation. We have developed, formulated, and manufactured a product with superior ingredients in a designer quality fashion…we would not settle for anything less!