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YOLO Board Seaside Celebration SUP Race Sept. 18
Brody Welte of Team YOLO takes 2nd in the SEA NYC race around Manhattan!
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YOLO rider Andi Johnson takes 1st in Utah Race!
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Vista Guapa SUP Camp in Costa Rica !
Posted on: 2010-09-01
A true "You Only Live Once" experience is available this December 4th - 11th at the Vista Guapa Surf Camp in Jaco, Costa Rica. Vista Guapa has partnered with YOLO Board and Brody Welte for a camp specific to the sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding. Camp package and activities include:
ACE Certified SUP ...
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Beaches of South Walton YOLO interview
Posted on: 2010-07-27
The Beaches of South Walton conducted a great interview highlighting Stand Up Paddleboarding in the Florida Panhandle. Take a look!
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Listen to the Stand Up Paddle Radio show NOW!!! 11am CST
Posted on: 2010-06-15
Listen to the show today and every Thursday at 11am c.s.t. on www.30aradio.org ! Lots of great SUP guests! Don't miss it!
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Dean McDermott uses YOLO Boards to stay in shape!
Posted on: 2010-06-10
Hollywood Actor and WERA Motorcycle Racer Dean McDermott uses YOLO to Stay in Shape and Enhance Racing Form
YOLO Board enthusiasts McDermott and Personal Trainer Joy Di Palma incorporate Stand-Up Paddleboarding
into McDermott’s training regimen
Dean McDermott and Los Angeles-based celebrity personal trainer Joy Di Palma incorporate the popular sport ...
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YOLO stand up paddleboards surfing Vista Guapa, Costa Rica
Posted on: 2010-04-27
Check out these shots from Vista Guapa surf camp in Jaco, Puntarenas, Costa Rica! Alvaro is shredding on the Brom Custom Soul Searcher. They are now offering YOLO SUP packages for the summer! We are so excited to have our boards represented by such a well-respected surf camp. Alvaro and Ashley offer ...
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Olympic skier Julie Mancuso stays in shape with SUP surfing
Posted on: 2010-03-16
During the winter, World Cup skier Julia Mancuso markets in unhinged downhill careening. In her off-season, she settles onto a more level plane. The 24-year-old speed demon, who spends her summers on the Hawaiian island of Maui, is a disciple of stand-up paddling, in which she propels herself through the ocean gondolier-style on a specially ...
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Stand Up Paddle Mag demos custom Steve Brom YOLO board
Posted on: 2010-03-01
Reid Inouye and Mike Muir of Stand Up Paddle magazine paddled the YOLO Custom "Soul Searcher" shaped by Steve Brom over the weekend in Dana Point, CA. Here's what he had to say:
I paddled the Soul Searcher last week in Dana Point Harbor. I like it. The rail of the nose gives ...
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Hands Across the Sand in Florida, this Saturday 12 noon, wear Black
Posted on: 2010-02-08
This Saturday at 12 noon, CST, the Citizens of Florida will have an opportunity to show their opposition to oil drilling as close as 3 to 10 miles off our coast. This movement will be made of people of all walks of life and will cross political affiliations. This movement is not about politics; ...
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YOLO back in the Everglades
Posted on: 2009-12-16
Jeff and Kyle headed down to the Florida Everglades and paddled over 12-foot gators! On their way down, they stopped in St. Petersburg to see Brody Welte of www.standupfitnessinc.com, Kim with www.paddleboardorlando.com, Roy at www.aceperformer.com in Ft. Myers, Summerland Sandal in Summerland Key, and other dealers along the ...
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Surf Legend Steve Brom to design new custom line for YOLO Board
Posted on: 2009-12-14
YOLO Board has teamed up with renowned California surf legend and board shaper Steve Brom to design a new custom line of YOLO Boards for racing and performance surfing. The series features several distinct stand-up paddleboards such as the 10’6” Soul Searcher, the 12’6” Predator, the ...
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YOLO stand up paddleboarding in the Everglades
Posted on: 2009-11-29
This was a trip like no other. 8 men on stand up paddleboards laden with tents, backpacks, food and water, paddling through the Florida Everglades. Camping overnight with the alligators, crocodiles, pythons and who knows what else. The trip started with a 7-mile leisurely paddle with an outgoing tide into ...
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Monster Paddle in Destin, FL Oct. 31 a success!
Posted on: 2009-10-24
Waterman Gulf Coast and the Gulf Coast Paddle Club, along with Yolo Board, hosted Florida's only on-water Halloween Paddle festival on the Destin Harbor October 31st from 11a-4p. The 2009 Monster Paddle Poker Run was a huge success, with over 40 paddlers from the Emerald Coast, as well as some that traveled from Tallahassee, ...
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YOLO! Stand Up Paddleboard Miami!
Posted on: 2009-09-28
If you're in the Miami area, check out www.paddleboardmiami.com. Brenda Lowe is the owner, and a former Miami Dolphins cheerleader. Now she is cheering for YOLO! An exclusive YOLO rep, Brenda leads tours, gives lessons and offers rentals. We are so happy to have Brenda as a part of ...
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PowersOutdoors- New YOLO dealer in Michigan!
Posted on: 2009-08-11
-We are so excited to be in the line up at Powers Outdoors, one of Michigan's largest independent paddlesports dealers. Powers Outdoors has been serving West Michigan and beyond for over 60 years, and is a leader in outfitting those who embrace an outdoor, You Only Live Once, lifestyle. ...
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Key Largo YOLO
Posted on: 2009-07-31
Carribbean Watersports, located at the Hilton Key Largo now offers YOLO's to their guests. The spectacular water of the Florida Keys is the perfect place to stand up paddle! We are so excited to have our boards down there. Other luxury Hilton Properties that offer the YOLOs are:
Boca Raton Beach ...
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Add seats to your YOLOyak!
Posted on: 2009-07-29
Chris and Tim Sullivan out on Chuckanut Drive in Bellingham Bay, WA. They outfitted their YOLOyak with a comfortable Skwoosh Voyager seat! We love it! What a great way to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
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Encierro De Bordos -The Running of the Boards, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Posted on: 2009-07-11
Santa Rosa Beach, FL...Cory and Courtney of Waterman Gulf Coast put on an amazing "Running of the Boards" event on Saturday! THe world’s first stand up paddle races recreating the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain. The beach at Senor Mojitos in Santa Rosa Beach, FL was packed with over 200 plus ...
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Stand-up paddleboarding gets you outdoors, strengthens your core
Posted on: 2009-07-06
Great article on Stand Up Paddle fitness featuring our St. Petersburg YOLO rep Brody Welte. http://www.tampabay.com/features/fitness/article1015279.ece
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YOLO honors our Service Men and Women
Posted on: 2009-06-30
YOLO Board had the pleasure of providing a day of fun to the children of our U.S. Military last week. The Hurlburt Field Youth Center, Camp "B" Jammin Program came out to Sandestin's Baytowne Marina for a day of YOLO fun. Tom and Jeff were so impressed with these kids. We ...
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YOLO in St. Pete, FL Demo this Saturday
Posted on: 2009-06-23
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YOLO's Gary Wise wins Daytona Oceanfest SUP race!
Posted on: 2009-06-02
Daytona Beach, FL--Gary Wise of Team YOLO Board wins Daytona 5-Mile Paddleboard ClassicThe Event was open to 10' 6", 12 foot, 14 foot, and unlimited paddleboards. Open to lifeguard specification surf skis, dory boats and stand-up paddleboards. Hosted by Surfari Surf Shop in Ormond Beach and the VSLA volunteers.
Gary finished the five-mile race in ...
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Team YOLO's Gary Wise sets course record
Posted on: 2009-05-20
South Walton Beach Safety Director Gary Wise Wins 12th Annual Key West Paddleboard Classic
Wise finishes first in the Unlimited Division in the May 9th event held at Smathers Beach in the Florida Keys
Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. -- Gary Wise, a member of Team YOLO Men in the local 2009 YOLO Race ...
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Team YOLO Takes First in 2009 Florida State Paddleboard Championships
Posted on: 2009-05-14
Locals Gary Wise and Sean Hughes Take First in 2009 Florida State Paddleboard Championships
Both place first individually in their respective divisions in the championship race held at Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach, FL on April 11th
Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. – YOLO Board LLC announces that the members of Team YOLO Men, Gary ...
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YOLO SUP Demo Lake Norman, NC this Saturday!
Posted on: 2009-05-13
Free Stand Up Paddle Demo – Lake Norman, NC
Date: Saturday May 16th
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Location: Lake Norman public boat launch at Little Creek on Burtan Lane (S.R. 1376)(off Webb Road)
Come out and try the newest sport to hit Lake ...
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YOLO Demo in Chattanooga, TN this Saturday!
Posted on: 2009-05-05
YOLO is in Chattanooga, Tennessee!
Yolo stand up paddleboard FREE Demo
If you are looking for the newest, latest & greatest sports/fitness adventure come and check this out!
Saturday May 9th 10:00AM-2:00PM
at Camping World (Shipps RV)
East Ridge, Exit 1 off I-75
hosted by Rock/ Creek & ...
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Stand Up Fitness Demo-St. Pete Beach
Posted on: 2009-05-02
Brody Welte, new YOLO rep, owner of Stand Up Paddle Fitness in St. Petersburg, FL will hold demo May 9. Brody, who moved here from Hawaii, is an expert in the field, and is sure to provide a great demo day. For more info, contact Brody at 727-902-4294, and check out his website ...
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YOLO in Norbanks Sailing, Duck, North Carolina
Posted on: 2009-04-17
Jon Britt from Nor'banks sailing in Duck, North Carolina on the Outerbanks, has added YOLO Boards to his watersports fleet. Thanks Jon! We are so happy to be a part of your operation.
Nor'Banks Sailing has been renting sailboats on the Currituck Sound of the Outer Banks since 1979. ...
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YOLO stand up paddleboard Free Demo on the Chattahootchee this Sat
Posted on: 2009-04-16
YOLO is in Atlanta this weekend offering free demos at the Chattahoochee River this Saturday from 10 -2.
Come down to see what it's all about... it's incredibly easy (takes about 30 seconds to learn) and is a great FUN core workout.
DIRECTIONS:
Take 400 North to Exit 6, Northridge Road and turn right onto ...
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YOLO Board stand up paddleboard rentals come to Sandestin
Posted on: 2009-04-08
SANDESTIN GOLF AND BEACH RESORT ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF YOLO BOARD RENTALS, CLASSES AND EVENTS AT BAYTOWNE MARINA
Destin, Fla. – Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort, a leading Florida resort destination, today announced that the very popular YOLO Boards, a form of paddle boarding, will be available at Baytowne Marina beginning ...
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YOLOboard Stand Up Paddleboards on the Weather Channel
Posted on: 2009-03-25
Tom Losee of YOLO Board was part of the Weather Channel's segment "Why I love Spring." They reported on Destin, 30A, and Seaside. The Yolo segment was filmed at the Sandestin Baytowne Marina. Check it out here:
http://www.weather.com/multimedia/videoplayer.html?from=email&bcpid=823503751&bclid=...
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YOLOyak Stand up Paddleboard in Lafayette, LA at Pack and Paddle
Posted on: 2009-03-18
John and Becky Williams of Pack and Paddle in Lafayette, LA, hosted a paddling demo on March 14, on beautiful Lake Martin. The moss covered cypress trees were a picturesque backdrop for the many paddlers who attended the event. Everyone who tried the yak enjoyed it, and we appreciate the Williams' including the ...
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Hook, Line and Paddle in NC, our newest YOLO dealer!
Posted on: 2009-03-03
Ryan and Darren of Hook, Line and Paddle, in Wilmington, North Carolina became YOLO Board dealers recently and we want to thank them for adding YOLO to their business. They are definitely the "You Only Live Once" type of guys. Check them out the next time you are in Wilmington.
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Wakawai YOLO stand up paddleboard Demo in North Carolina
Posted on: 2009-03-02
Michael Briere from WakaWai, held a demo on the French Broad River in Asheville, with YOLO rep Matt Macdonell and Travis Bowers from SUP-NC. We thank Michael and his gang for all of their support.
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Ace Performer in Fort Myers, FL converts YOLOboard into windsurfer
Posted on: 2009-02-25
Roy Massey of Ace Performer in Fort Myers, FL converted his YOLOboard into a windsurfer with a retro-fitted attachment that allows him to catch the wind when gusts are up or paddle the beautiful flatwater of south Florida when the wind is down. Roy has been retailing YOLO for a few months now, and&...
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YOLOboard Stand up Paddleboard Demo Wed. Feb 25 at WakaWai!
Posted on: 2009-02-24
This Wednesday, February 25th, 2009, WakaWai will be holding a YOLO Stand Up Paddle Board DEMO at the Woodfin River Park in Asheville, NC. We will have all of their models available for demo, including the New Yolo Yak!. The event is FREE and open to the public from 4 to 6 pm.Please make ...
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YOLO Watersports retails YOLO!
Posted on: 2009-02-23
YOLO Watersports on Captiva Island, FL is now a YOLOboard Retailer!
Marcel and his staff are the most friendly and helpful people you ever want to meet, so check them out if you are down south. His website is:
www.yolo-jims.com
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YOLO Standup Paddleboards now at StoneMountainSurf.com
Posted on: 2009-02-17
Welcome to our newest rep, Steve Combs of www.StoneMountainSurf.com. He was in town recently to check out the new YOLOyak, the YOLO express and the 14' Explorer. Steve, Mike Sturdivant, and bud caught some sweet rides, they even rode all three boards on the same wave. The last photos are ...
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Valentine's Day with YOLOboard Stand Up Paddleboards
Posted on: 2009-02-17
Demos were held in Jupiter, FL and Gulf Stream, FL this past weekend with beautiful weather and many happy paddlers. John and Bari Denney hosted the Jupiter Paddleboarding event, and Muriel Losee was the coordinator for the Gulf Stream demonstration. The new YOLOyak was a big hit with everyone, and we thank all ...
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Valentine's Day YOLO Standup Paddleboards Demo in Jupiter
Posted on: 2009-02-10
Jupiter Paddleboarding, in Jupiter, FL, will hold a Valentine's Day Demo on Saturday Feb. 14 at Burt Reynolds Park, Waterway Pavillion. The event is free and open to the public from 10AM to 4PM. There will be races, games and prizes. Jeff and Tom from YOLOboard will be on hand ...
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Jupiter Paddle Boarding holds its first YOLO Board Demo!
Posted on: 2009-01-15
Jupiter Paddle Boarding in Jupiter, FL, held its first YOLOBoard Stand-Up Paddle Board Demo Event on Saturday, January 10th. Beginners and pros; kids and grandparents were on hand to try out the 2009 YOLOboard line-up, including the introduction of the new YOLOyak. The yak is the first true hybrid SUP/kayak. ...
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Shreddin' in Palm Beach on the YOLOboard Express 9'6" Standup Paddleboard
Posted on: 2008-12-30
Jack Wheatley and Lindsay Whittaker were shreddin' this weekend in Palm Beach, Florida. They showed that the light weight YOLO 9'6" SUP isn't just for the girls. Thanks for the photos, guys.
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Team YOLO takes 2nd in Cold Stroke Classic
Posted on: 2008-12-15
Gary Wise, of Team YOLO, took 2nd place in the 1st Annual Cold Stroke Classic, held Dec. 13 in Wilmington, NC. The 4 1/2 mile standup paddleboard race course circled Harbor Island. Wise's 14 foot race board came in at 45 minutes and was bested only by an 18 ft Bark ...
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New 14' YOLOBoard Explorer in stock!
Posted on: 2008-12-09
This is the catdaddy of the YOLO Board fleet. The 14 foot Explorer is hand-shaped with high density foam, hand-laid epoxy exterior with real bamboo inlay in deck top. A true masterpiece. This board also features built-in bungee system in front and rear. Heavy duty handles are fastened on ...
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WakaWai is New YOLO Dealer!!
Posted on: 2008-10-23
We'd like to welcome our newest distributor of YOLO Boards to the You Only Live Once Family--www.WakaWai.com. Check out the YOLO Boards and other great gear on their exclusive online e-commerce retail site here* WakaWai
The Brieres of www.wakawai.com are pictured here on their YOLO board at Price Lake which is ...
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YOLO Board Demo at Mountain High Outfitters--Thurs. Oct 16--Birmingham , AL
Posted on: 2008-10-09
Join Tom from YOLO and the guys at Mountain High Outfitters in Birmingham, AL for their first YOLO demo on Thursday Oct. 16. on the lake at Mount Laurel, off of Highway 280 near Birmingham, AL.
Contact the store to reserve your spot! Call Cahaba Village Hwy 280 (205)970-3300 to experience the joy of ...
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PaddleFit Classes every Saturday! Destin Health and Fitness Club and Gary Wise offer classes !
Posted on: 2008-09-24
Every Saturday morning you now have a chance to exercise on the water! At 7AM Vince Walker, owner of Destin Health and Fitness Club will offer a Paddlefit class. This class will consist of a variety of paddle techniques that target the core and contribute to a full body workout. Class is free for Destin ...
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New YOLO EXPRESS! 9'6" Standup Paddleboard
Posted on: 2008-09-15
Our newest design is the YOLO EXPRESS. It measures 9'6" x 30". (The Original YOLO measures 12' x 31") It is perfect for ladies, kids, and guys who rip! It has a center carry handle for easy transport. Leash plugs front and back. Cool colors-Camo Blue, Camo Pink, White and Red Stripe, and Squiggle.
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Gary Wise of Team YOLO to Molokai
Posted on: 2008-07-27
Team YOLO Board to Compete at 12th Annual QuiksilverEdition Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race.
South Walton Fire District Beach Safety Director Gary Wise qualifies as the only waterman from the state of Florida and East Coast to compete in the international paddleboard race.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL (July 16, 2008)-Locally-adopted Australian-born waterman, Gary Wise, ...
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Destin Real Estate Co. balances with YOLO
Posted on: 2008-07-16
Destin Real Estate balances on YOLO
Sat. July 5, 2008: The Destin Log:
SANTA ROSA BEACH - The placid waters of Western Lake in WaterColor took on a new perspective for a group of Realtors from Destin Real Estate Company last Saturday morning. Jeff Archer, co-founder of YOLO BOARD, led a private demonstration of the ...
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International Surf Day event a huge success
Posted on: 2008-06-20
International Surf Day event held last Friday at Pompano Joes in Miramar Beach, FL was a huge success! Lots of money was raised for the Surfrider Foundation to benefit our waters. Yolo Board was on hand for demos- Lots of paddlers braved the choppy waters of the Gulf. Great music, food, and a bonfire made ...
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Gary Wise wins State SUP Championship
Posted on: 2008-06-10
Gary Wise of Santa Rosa Beach, FL won the State Stand-Up PaddleBoard Race on his YOLO racing board! The Florida State Paddleboard Championship was held last month in Cocoa Beach, Fl. The event, hosted by the Cocoa Beach Surf Museum, marked its 10th year, and was held in conjunction with the Easter Surf Festival. The ...
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Destin Harbor Clean-Up Day
Posted on: 2008-06-02
YOLO Boards were all over the Destin Harbor this Saturday for the Harbor Clean-Up Project. We all had a blast, and picked up lots of trash. Let's all keep our waters clean so that our grandkids' kids can YOLO too! Special thanks to Kitty Hawk Kites and HarborWalk Village for all of their hard work ...
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YOLO demo in Key West FL this Sunday
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Oldschool Board Shoppe had a great turnout for their "Paddleboard Mass!"on Sunday September 27, at Higgs beach, Key West.
"As Jessi and I demonstrated the boards, our sleepy Key Wester's showed up on this Sunday morning event, all had success getting up and paddling. Plus we sold two boards in the ...
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