Riviera Paddlesurf

1 Week in Review...

If you don't folow us on Facebook, chances are you missed all the Riviera News this week...  So, here it goes... 1 week in 1 blog post.

First Thing first.  We got the new Turbo NUGG's in stock! Light Glass Job, New Colors, 5 Fins, More Fun, New 2013 NUGG Shape.

Drew Brophy made the trip down to Puerto Escondido to surf some man sized waves, break his Boards & Paddles in half, and bring home a few shots to prove it.

Team Riviera/Dana traveled to the Big Island to compete in The Olamau.  100 Mile Unlimited Canoe Race.  The Overall Times aren't in Yet but They finished 9th Day 1, 6th Day 2, and 8th Day 3.  Way to Go Boys!

Oh Yeah, we also got the BUMP Paddles in!  The BUMP is the newest addition to the Riviera Paddles line, and features the ERGO Grip handle, Layered Carbon Weave shaft, and satin finish.  Have a scope.

 

 

Brian Haag in Baja...

404 SUP and Riviera Paddles Team Rider Brian Haag recently made a trip down to baja.   As you can see from the picture above, Brian has the ultimate Baja rig and is not afraid to use it...  Check out the photos below of Brian scoring good surf and exploring Baja Mex.  Like always, we'd love to share the GPS coordinates of these spots, but when you find it yourself it will be that much better!

2013 Stand Up for the Cure!

Stand Up for the Cure 2013 was Huge!  If you missed it this year, you have to get there next year.  Why is it so fun?  Well, because fun is what this event is all about.  In all our years of hosting events, and demos, we have never had so many people out on paddleboards for their first time.  With all the racing and surf contests going on lately it was nice to get out on the water with 800 of our closest friends an just go for a paddle...  Did we mention this years Stand up for the Cure raised more than $40,000 on saturday.   We would like to thank Dan Van Dyck, Judie Vivian, and the whole crew at SUFTC for a great event, as well as all the participants, sponsors, and teams that rallied together to raise money and awareness for The Susan G Komen Foundation.

Also a huge congratulations to The SUP Chicks So-Cal for their team effort in raising $20,000!!!  Check them out below with their Giant Check!  Great Job Sup Chicks!

Drew Brophy's Coastal Cruisers for Keen Footwear

Here's a look at one of Drew Brophy's latest projects...  He painted 2 Ron House 12'6" Coastal Cruisers for his Sponsor Keen Footwear's Offices in Oregon.  Below you can see photos of the paintings from start to finish. If you look closely you can see Drew dropping in on the RH Coastal Cruiser!

Photo: Larry Beard

Rincon Beachboy Event - Puerto Rico

Last weekend we headed down Puerto Rico for the Rincon Beachboy event.  It was a great turnout with over 250 paddlers in attendance.  The Riviera Team did well in the race, and had a great time hanging out with the Verde Azul crew.  They showed us around PR, we did some exploring, and even got in a downwinder.  Puerto Rico is a beautiful place, and we can't wait to come back...

RESULTS:

Thomas Maximus 4th place mens elite 14 on his new T-Max 14'
Adrian Garcia 3rd place mens elite 12.6
Brandon Rambo 6th place mens elite 12.6
Bryan 1st place in Grom race.

Check out a video recap of the event here! https://vimeo.com/64200256

US SUP Tour Huntington Beach - [VIDEO]

The US SUP Tour invaded HB last weekend for some SUP racing and SUP Surf Competition.  After our sucess at the Santa Cruz Shootout, we couldn't pass up another SUP Surf Contest.  We had almost the whole team enter including Karl Ring, Tommy Lloy, Joe Aaron, Matthew Hughes, Drew Brophy, and Mike Baker...  Even Christian Fletcher did the comp on his custom T. Patterson Rising Sun.

The comp saw good waves and some stacked competition.  Our guys did well with Mike Baker winning the open division, and Tommy Lloy taking 3rd...  Both on the T. Patterson Rising sun!  Check out the video highlights and photos below!

Tommy Lloy video highlights!

Testing some new toys!

So we have been inspired to play with some new shapes, and this is what we came up with.  The Fridge, The Double Ender, The Door, The Tongue Depresser.  We haven't picked a name yet but we like the shape.  It is very stable, super short, Lightweight, low rocker makes it fast in soft mushy waves, it is very skaty when surfing, and nose rides great, all the ingredients that make a small wave destroyer. 

 

Santa Cruz Shootout - Part 2

Photos from the Shootout!  Team Riders Tommy Lloy, Brandon Rambo, Taylor Rambo, Drew Brophy, and Jeff Clark...

Santa Cruz Shootout - Part 1

 SUP Surf steamer lane with 4 of your friends...  Yes please.

Making the trip north for the Santa Cruz Shootout was an easy decision,  we made some calls and got the crew together including Drew Brophy, Mike Baker, Tommy Lloy, Erik Anderson, Brandon Rambo, and Taylor Rambo and headed North.  We departed San Clemente at around 4am with about 10 SUP boards  2 trucks and all the gear.  We stopped at a few spots looking for surf and ended up getting some stormy surf before Big Sur.  

  

We arrived in Santa Cruz that afternoon and had a quick session at the lane.  The next morning we met up with Jeff Clark and checked the surf.  The waves were perfect, and we couldn't believe they were gonna let a bunch of stand up paddlers run heats all day.  We won't bore you with the details but all the boys placed first in their heats so we headed north to find some waves to ourselves.  We went to a spot Jeff knew and there was tons of swell, but it was stormy with 25kt onshore winds...  It looked cold and dark but there was still 1 guy and 2 whales out in the lineup.  Brandon, Jeff Clark, and Drew Brophy paddled out for a few waves then called it a day.

Brandon Rambo on a custom 8'2 machete                     Tommy Lloy on his T.Patterson 8'2 Rising Sun

Danny Ching on the cover of SUP the Mag!

Danny Ching on the cover of SUP the Mag!  Pick up a copy to read the full story.

Check out Danny's 404 SUP's HERE!

Riviera Custom SUP Program

Riviera Custom boards, for years have only been available to the Riviera Team and R&D.  Now we are making them available to you. 

With our US-made Custom SUP Program we can tailor any of our shapes to your size and preference.  You also have the option to change colorways, and glass schedules.  The benefit of a Riviera Custom is Performance and Lightweight.  Browse our available shapes HERE or contact us with any questions regarding Custom Riviera SUP's and we can help pick the right board for you.  Ask us what our Team is riding!

Email us with any questions at -  custom@rivierapaddlesurf.com

Taylor Rambo & Thomas 'Maximus' working on the T-Max 14' Raceboard - Available for custom orders Spring 13'

Tales From The Trip - ECUADOR - Part 2

Since we posted Part 1 of the Ecuador trip, the crew made it back to California with thousands of photos and a ton of video.  Here is a couple of our favorite shots from the trip...Stay tuned for the video!

Tommy's Ecuador quiver...  Riviera 8' kids softtop, T. Patterson 8'2 Rising Sun, another T. Patterson 8'2 Rising Sun, and a Riviera 8'2 Commanche Custom

Tommy on the nose...

Ruthy on the cover of Outside Mag Brazil!

SUP Racer/Covergirl Ruthy Vesler on the cover of Brazil's Outside Magazine!  SUP garnering some mainstream attention.  Paddling her Ron House Raceboard and Riviera Vantage 8 Paddle.

JOJO BROS - Welcome to the Team!

We are proud to announce the newest members to the Riviera Family, The Brother team "Joe Aaron" and "Jordan Thomas" known as the "JOJO BROS".   The JOJO Bros are accomplished Longboarders, Artists, Designers, and the list goes on...  Check out their team page HERE, and for more info on their art and other ventures check out JOJOBROS.com

Here is a short clip they put together riding the 2013 Riviera 9'2" NUGG.  The redesigned NUGG is becoming the board of choice for our team riders because it is great for nose riding.

Drew Brophy at Nelscott Reef!

Drew Brophy isn't afraid of huge waves or long drives, so we weren't surprised when he made the trip up to Oregon for the Nelscott Reef Challenge.  Below are some photos and video from his trip, with captions by Drew.

Drew on a bomb... Nelscott Reef, video by Bruce Topp.  (Drew riding the Ron House 10'6" Gun.)

Oregon or Bust...

At Pirate Coffee fueling up for #NelscottReef                                                                             Ready to go

Giant shorebreak and frigid water...

Ian demonstrating where not to be.
"This is Ian Wallace trying to score the south reef before dark, he got mowed twice before scoring a nice one in." -Drew Brophy

Tales From The Trip - ECUADOR - Part1

Tommy Lloy on his T. Patterson 8'2 Rising Sun.

While your slaving away in the real world, Brandon Rambo and Tommy Lloy are enjoying the warm water and weather in Ecuador with Photog's Erik Anderson and Jon Steele. 

Erik sent us a few photos last night and this message...

"Killing it here in Ecuador.  Here are a few shots for the blog.  The weather has not been cooperating.  Surf and good weather appear to be on the horizon though.  Went north today to find a few different waves.  Scouted spots for the coming swell."

 Stay Tuned for more updates on the trip!

Getting There...
Brandon on his Custom 8'2 Machete

 

 

Inflatable Session

Cody from Finger Lakes Paddleboard, demonstrating why the Riviera Inflatable is so versatile. 

Skate to the water carrying your paddle, 10'6" SUP, and Dog while filming the whole trip on your Go-Pro...  Try that with a traditional SUP.

If your in the NY or FL area Check out Finger Lakes Paddleboard for all your paddling needs...

Matthew Hughes SUP Surfing the 9'2" NUGG

Mathew Hughes, the newest addition to the Team with his Riviera quiver.

9'2" NUGG, 8'6" Machete, Custom 7'2" NUGG, and Riviera Vantage 8.5 Paddles.
Matthew SUP Surfing the Riviera 9'2" Nugg... 

The Nugg has been redesiged for 2013 making it more maneuverable in the surf, but still as stable as ever.

 

Another Day at the Warehouse 12-20-12

We are getting ready for the Surf Expo so we have boards from Ron House, 404, T. Patterson, and Riviera getting finished for the show.

Here's a couple instagram shots of what we have in store...

Machete 8'2" Custom                                                    The Big Guns...Riviera 18' Raceboards

Riviera 14' Money Badger Custom                                 404 Zeedonk 12'6" coming spring 2013 to your                                                                                             favorite SUP Shop

The Riviera Inflatables Are Here!

The Riviera 10'6" Inflatable is ideal for traveling, river paddling, and boating.  There is something nice about being able to drop your board on rocks and bounce it off your boat without causing damage.  This board is light weight at 21Lbs. (28Lbs in bag w/ pump and repair kit.)

The Riviera Inflatable comes with traction pad, handles at center and nose for carrying, and D-rings and a bungy system for strapping down all your gear!   The package also includes a backpack, high volume pump w/ pressure gauge, and rubber patch kit.