Stand Up Fitness

Sunset Paddle!

2010-06-10T15:32:00.000-07:00

Join us on Sunday, June 27th from 7:00 - 8:30p.m. for a sunset paddle on the Gulf. Rent a YOLO Board for just $30 or bring your own as we cruise the beautiful waters of Madeira Beach. We'll launch from Kahuna Kai Paddle Shop.

RSVP to jessie@standupfitnessinc.com ASAP! Spots fill up fast!

2010-06-10T15:23:00.000-07:00

Owner Brody Welte and son Jonah Welte will be featured in a Saint Pete Times Father's Day Article....

Monthly Paddle

2010-05-28T18:09:00.000-07:00

GCSUPC - GREAT EVENT!

2010-05-23T17:23:00.000-07:00

MAHALO FOR AN AMAZING EVENT!

What an AWESOME Race!!! With some of the greatest paddlers from all over the country, the Gulf Coast Stand Up Paddle Board Championship went off without a hitch. Thank you to everyone who paddled, volunteered or sponsored. We couldn't have asked for better weather and a better group of paddlers to participate. It's so amazing to watch this sport grow and to watch the community support our efforts in bringing Stand Up Paddle Boarding to Florida waters. Congrats to Slater Trout from Maui who at the ripe age of 15 took home the title of our Men's Elite 9 Mile Paddle Board Champion in the 12'6" division. Brandi Baksic from San Clemente, CA took home top honors as she paddled her way to 1st Place in the 9 mile Elite Women's division.

For all race results check out - http://www.frontrunningsports.com/PADDLE%20BRD%20RESULTS.HTM

Thank you to all our sponsors - Saint Petersburg/Clearwater Sports Commission, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Bay Title Land & Escrow, Saint Petersburg Pediatrics, H20 Overdrive, H20 Audio, Kialoa, YOLO Board, Jupiter Paddleboarding, Blueline, Southern Surf Company, Goya Events, Air Sport Watches, Outings and Adventures, Encounter Creative, Clark Griffiths Photography, Stand Up Paddle Magazine, Compass Land & Title, The Denson Firm, Bennigans Channelside, Kahuna Kai Paddle Shop and the Barefoot Beach Resort.

Register Today!

2010-05-08T12:28:00.001-07:00

The race is fast approaching and we are very excited! Just a reminder to register before Monday, May 17th. Online registration will close at that date and entry fees will increase by $10.00 if you have to register the day of.

Just head over to www.gcsupc.com and follow the instructions to register. Don't forget to sign up for the Kalama Clinic on Friday if you are interested. Dave Kalama, pioneer surfer and waterman, will be at Kahuna Kai Paddle & Beach Shop for a one of a kind race clinic - not to be missed.

Dave will be present at all race festivities....

ALOHA!

Stand Up Fitness Crew

Gulf Coast Stand Up Paddleboard Championship

2010-04-14T18:31:00.001-07:00

www.gcsupc.com
Click on pictures for larger image...

Monthly Paddle

2010-04-14T18:30:00.000-07:00

Intro to Paddle Fit

2010-03-15T18:34:00.000-07:00

Monthly Paddle - Caladesi Island

2010-03-15T18:31:00.001-07:00

Kalama Kamp Florida

2010-03-15T18:29:00.000-07:00

YOLO BOARD DEMO DAY

2010-02-26T13:07:00.000-08:00

SATURDAY, MARCH 6th

Stand Up Fitness featured in Saint Pete Times

2010-02-05T05:18:00.000-08:00

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/extending-the-supers-reach/1070619

Stand Up Fitness and YOLO Board were featured in the Saint Pete Times today. Check out the article on their trip to the FL Everglades!

Introduction to Boot Camp

2010-01-21T09:11:00.000-08:00

Stand Up Fitness featured on 83 Degrees

2010-01-20T04:40:00.000-08:00

Stand Up Fitness was featured on the online newsletter 83 Degrees....check out the article and great photos of Stand Up Fitness' Tampa Bay Tour along the Hillsborough River.

http://www.83degreesmedia.com/features/paddle011910.aspx

January Monthly Paddle

2010-01-15T10:38:00.000-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

2009-12-22T14:01:00.001-08:00

Christmas Lights Paddle

2009-12-20T11:18:00.000-08:00

Saturday, December 19th marked Stand Up Fitness' first Christmas Lights Paddle. Paddlers strolled through downtown Saint Pete's magistic waterfront enjoying the sights and sounds of the Holiday season.

After their paddle, they were served warm donuts and hot chocolate! We hope to do this every year as it definetly put everyone in the Christmas spirit!

NEW YOLO PERFORMANCE GEAR

2009-12-17T10:17:00.000-08:00

Holiday Lights Paddle

2009-12-09T10:55:00.001-08:00

North Shore Beach
4:00 - 6:00p.m.
Saturday, December 18th

Join us for our Holiday Monthly Paddle! Check out the festive lights of downtown Saint Pete from the water! Whether you have your own board or need to rent one of ours, don’t miss this afternoon of paddle fun! This is not an instruction, just a fun way to socialize with neighbors and get in the Holiday Spirit! The cost is free to those who bring their own board, and just $25pp to rent a YOLO. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. Call 727-902-4294 or email, brody@standupfitnessinc.com to RSVP.

More Pilgrim Paddle Photos!

2009-11-30T14:27:00.000-08:00

http://www.flickr.com/photos/20715226@N03/

JOY TO THE WORLD - YOLO Holiday Sale is here!!!

2009-11-29T11:04:00.000-08:00

Give the perfect give this holiday season - one that will last for years and years to come! Stand Up Fitness is excited to play Santa this year and help make your holidays extra special with the gift of a Stand Up Paddle Board! Whether you decide to put our YOLO Original, Express, Explorer or YAK under your tree this year, it will definetly be a Christmas to remember!

BRAND NEW YOLO BOARDS NOW - CHRISTMAS

12’ YOLO Original - $1495 NOW $1395!!

DEMO BOARDS ON SALE NOW

12’ Demo Boards ON SALE for $950

*Prices do not include paddle and leash

Inaugural Pilgrim Paddle Success!

2009-11-29T05:12:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Stand Up Fitness’ Inaugural Pilgrim Paddle on Saturday, November 28th. Tampa Bay usually brings calm tranquil waters, ideal for conditions for a morning paddle and just what you want on race day. Saturday’s temperatures huddled around 56 degrees with 10-15mph winds and a light chop. Not exactly what we had in mind for this 2 person relay race, but we had a great crowd and some very excited paddlers. The Pilgrim Paddle proved that cold temperatures and brisk winds have nothing on a true race enthusiast.

The morning relay began with our Co-Ed Division and followed up with the Men and Women’s Divisions. We had about 34 paddlers compete, some in more than one division. We handed out hot coffee, warm donuts, great trophies and some awesome prizes – all in all a successful event!

Thank you especially to our sponsors for their support: Saint Petersburg Pediatrics, Modus Photography, Updegraff Vision, Kialoa Canoe Paddles LLC, H20 Audio, Creative Counseling of Saint Petersburg, Burrito Boarder, Compass Land & Title, Salon Vachon, Reno Beach Surf Shop, My Marketing Department, Kahuna Kai Paddle & Beach Shop, YOLO Board LLC, Outings & Adventures, The Denson Firm, Island Seafood Market & Bistro, Fox Massage Services and Loden & Fraze CPAS.

Race Results:
Men’s Division
1) Chase & Michael Kosterlitz 44:32:00
2) Tim Harrington & Bob Risner 45:18:00
3) Tyler Heston & Kyle Kosterlitz 45:46:00
4) David & Kevin Fowles 57:47:00
5) Andre Surovikin & Russell Fox 1:03:50
6) Richard Hughes & Bill Morice 1:17:00
7) Allen Jernigan & Steve Seibert 1:18:56

Women’s Division
1) Amy Murphy & Betsy Risner 53:06:00
2) Jessica Powell & Kim Hull 58:53:00
3) Kim Depasquale & Cheryl Baker 1:01:06
4) Devon Salter & Katherine Kleber 1:08:11
5) Tracy Graham & Kiley Mahaffey 1:08:53

Co-ed Divison
1) Bob & Betsy Risner 40:37:00
2) Wendy & Jock McCain 46:59:00
3) Ben Moon & Lindsey Cross 47:06:00
4) Tyler Heston & Jackie Skakel 50:26:00
5) Kyle Kosterlitz & Jennifer Sullivan 54:35:00

Stand Up Fitness Leads Ironman World Championship Swim

2009-11-15T07:52:00.000-08:00

Stand Up Fitness was honored to lead the swim portion of the Ironman World Championship 70.3 on Saturday morning. Race organizers said more than 10,000 people turned out to watch the Ironman 70.3 series season-ending event, which drew more than 1,500 competitors from 57 countries.

Beach Clean Up & Paddle

2009-11-15T07:34:00.001-08:00

Thanks to all who came out on Saturday to help keep our beaches clean! Stand Up Fitness provided the boards as paddlers took to the water cleaning up trash along the shore and beaches of Tampa Bay, focusing on Spa Beach, where our Inaugural Pilgrim Paddle will take place on the 28th. This was our first Beach Clean Up & Paddle and we hope to do many more in the future!

On the Radio!

2009-11-14T09:46:00.001-08:00

http://www.30aradioshows.org/stand-up-paddle-boarding/november-5-2009-2/

Check out Brody Welte on 30 A Stand Up Paddle Radio promoting our upcoming Pilgrim Paddle on November 28th.

He's about 10:30 into the broadcast....

Stand Up Fitness on News Channel 8

2009-11-05T10:54:00.000-08:00

Stand Up Fitness owner, Brody Welte, takes out local news anchorwoman Gayle Guyardo with News Channel 8. Check out the footage.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZrrEmPFiUo

Brody Welte, Entrepreneur of the Year!

2009-10-31T09:30:00.001-07:00

The Chamber held its second annual Tomorrow Leaders Today Awards Luncheon on Thursday, October 29th at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg. The luncheon honors top performing young professionals in seven categories: Business (250+employees), Business (250-employees), Non Profit, Minority Owned, Entrepreneur of the Year, Government Award and Young Professional of the Year.

"It is extremely important that our community can not only attract young professionals, but retain them. Our region is a better place because of the efforts of countless Young Professionals and today we were pleased to honor seven of them," says John T. Long, President & CEO of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

We are excited to announce Brody Welte, owner of Stand Up Fitness, won for Entreprenur of the Year. Congrats Brody!

Tampa Bay City Tour

2009-10-26T07:42:00.000-07:00

Stand Up Fitness and Outings and Adventures had yet another fun event on Saturday, October 24th. Touring the Hillsborough River right through downtown Tampa, paddlers got a waterside view of some of Tampa's great landmarks. Stand Up Fitness is excited to add this exciting tour to their list of services - a truely unique experience!

Stand Up Fitness Inaugural Pilgrim Paddle

2009-10-24T08:45:00.000-07:00

Join us for our inaugural Pilgrim Paddle! Teams of two will compete in a relay style race on the beautiful waters of Tampa Bay. Each leg of the race will be approximately a mile long as paddlers battle to the finish with the famous Saint Petersburg Pier as their backdrop. Come out and support our local community and be a part of the fastest growing recreationaly sport in the world! Beginners are encouraged!

Events Schedule:
8:00a.m. - Registration
9:00a.m. Mandatory Paddlers Meeting
9:15a.m. Start of Co-ed Relay
10:15a.m. Start of Mens and Womens Relay
11:30a.m. Awards/Trophies Ceremony
11:45a.m. Paddle Board Demos

Board Divisions:
1) Men and Women Stock 12'6" and under
2) Co-ed Stock 12'6" and under
3) Prone Men and Women

Price:
$45 per team if registered by November 22nd
$55 per team if registered by November 23rd - 28th
*Price includes race entry, t-shirt and lunch*

Contact:
Brody Welte
brody@standupfitnessinc.com
727-902-4294

October Monthly Paddle

2009-10-19T10:08:00.001-07:00

War Memorial Park
Sunday October 25th
4 - 6p.m.

Join us for our Monthly Paddle! This is your chance to get out on the water with other SUP enthusiasts! Whether you have your own board or need to rent one of ours, don’t miss this afternoon of paddle fun! This is not an instruction, just a fun way to socialize with neighbors and get some exercise while enjoying the afternoon on the water. The cost is free to those who bring their own board, and just $25pp to rent a YOLO. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. Call 727-902-4294 or email, brody@standupfitnessinc.com to RSVP.

Kahuna Kai Paddle & Beach Shop GRAND OPENING!

2009-10-06T09:00:00.000-07:00

Join us on Saturday, October 17th from 12 - 4pm for a Beach Party Celebration! Kahuna Kai Paddle & Beach Shop is officially opening it’s doors and we want to you to be there! Stand Up Fitness will provide a free BBQ lunch, all you have to bring is your beach towel and sunscreen! Come check out our new store and paddle gear and enjoy an afternoon at Madeira Beach!

Demos will be held throughout the day, so if you haven’t tried Stand Up Paddling yet, now is your chance!

Stand Up Fitness Boot Camp - Susan G. Komen 5K

2009-10-03T09:04:00.000-07:00

Stand Up Fitness was excited to participate in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 5K on Saturday, October 3rd. The weather was beautiful as we took off from Vinoy Park just after 8:00a.m. Campers ran or walked the 3.1 miles that wrapped through downtown Saint Petersburg feeling the enthusiasm and strength of the crowd. Congrats to all who participated!

Outings and Adventures

2009-10-01T06:04:00.000-07:00

Stand Up Fitness has a great day hosting the Outings and Adventure group at Spa Beach on Sunday, September 27th. Guests enjoyed the calm waters of Tampa Bay and even had some encounters with dolphin! Next stop for Stand Up Fitness and O&A is a tour of the Hillsbourgh River in downtown Tampa! Visit www.outingsandadventures.com for more information or to sign up!

Monthly Paddle - Weedon Preserve

2009-09-27T08:33:00.000-07:00

Around 15 SUPers came out on Saturday, September 26th for Stand Up Fitness' Monthly Paddle Party. It was a beautiful evening equipt with even a rainbow! Participants enjoyed calm waters and scenic views as they paddled through the mangroves as the sun set. Stay tuned for October's Monthly Paddle date and location - the more the merrier!

Brody Welte & Stand Up Fitness on YOLO Radio

2009-09-25T06:49:00.000-07:00

http://www.30aradioshows.org/category/stand-up-paddle-boarding/

Stand Up Fitness Participates in YOLO Board Seaside Celebration

2009-09-23T10:06:00.000-07:00

YOLO Board Seaside Celebration and Paddleboard Race to Benefit Locals Holly Burke and Jason Thompson Raises $11,250.00 proceeds to aid Burke and Thompson in their fights against cancer.YOLO Board Seaside Celebration and Paddleboard Race to Benefit Locals Holly Burke and Jason Thompson Raises $11,250.00 proceeds to aid Burke and Thompson in their fights against cancer

Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. – The YOLO Board-Seaside Celebration on Saturday, September 19th in Seaside, FL, was a huge success thanks to the local community's generosity! The celebration included a fun-filled day on the water with morning paddleboard races in the gulf, YOLOyak raffle, a silent auction and a concert from the popular Gulf coast group HERITAGE. Bernadette Leach was the lucky winner of the YOLOyak raffle. Proceeds from the events will benefit both Holly Burke, an 18-year-old Destin resident suffering from clear cell sarcoma, a rare aggressive melanoma, and 28-year-old South Walton resident Jason Thompson, who is fighting a rare form of leukemia. YOLO Board and Seaside want to thank everyone that came out and ‘stood up’ in support of Holly and Jason.

Coastal Living Magazine features YOLO Stand Up Paddleboards

2009-09-23T10:01:00.000-07:00

http://www.yoloboard.com/news_details.php?id=171

2009-09-10T09:19:00.000-07:00

YOLO BOARD: Dave Kalama, John Denney, Meg Chun, Mike Muir, listen to their podcasts http://bit.ly/XSdeH

Check out the weekly radio show from the guys at YOLO Board. There is some GREAT SUP commentary! Our buddy and fellow SUPer Dave Kalama was their guest this past week!

Monthly Paddle

2009-09-10T09:13:00.000-07:00

September's Monthly Paddle is set! Join us on Saturday, September 26th from 4:00 - 6:00p.m. at Weedon Preserve for an afternoon of paddle fun. Not an instruction, but a way for SUP enthusiasts to get together, socialize and glide through the bay!

FREE to those who have their own board and just $25pp to rent a YOLO. Please email us at brody@standupfitnessinc.com if you'd like to reserve a board. Act fast - as we only have a limited number of rentals!!

ALOHA!!

Stand Up Fitness with Eckerd College

2009-08-24T05:42:00.000-07:00

Stand Up Fitness hosted Eckerd College's watersport program on Sunday, August 23rd for an afternoon of paddle fun!

Students got to try their hand at this popular growing sport right on campus grounds. Eckerd College will hopefully be added YOLO Yak's to their fleet of watersport activites for students to enjoy year-round. Thanks to all the students and faculty for a fun afternoon!

Stand Up Fitness Monthly Paddle

2009-08-19T17:42:00.000-07:00

Saturday, August 29th

5:00p.m. -7:00p.m.

North Shore Beach

Join us for our Monthly Paddle! This is your chance to get out on the water with other SUP enthusiasts! Whether you have your own board or need to rent one of ours, don’t miss this afternoon of paddle fun! This is not an instruction, just a fun way to socialize with neighbors and get some exercise while enjoying the afternoon on the water. The cost is free to those who bring their own board, and just $25pp to rent a YOLO. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. Call 727-902-4294 or email, brody@standupfitnessinc.com to RSVP.

Stand Up Fitness on Fox 13 News

2009-08-19T17:11:00.001-07:00

Stand Up Fitness was recently featured on Fox 13 evening news! Check out the video.....

http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/news/local/pinellas/standup_paddleboards_081809

Stand Up Fitness & Outings and Adventures

2009-08-19T17:02:00.000-07:00

Stand Up Fitness hosted Outings & Adventures for a Paddle Party on Sunday, August 16th at Crisp Park near downtown Saint Petersburg. Over 17 people came out for an afternoon of food and fun as participants paddled their way through the Bay on the lookout for spotted eagle rays, dolphin and manatee. Everyone had a great time and we are looking forward to hosting more Paddle Parties with the Outings & Adventure group soon! For more information on Outings and Adventures visit their website - http://outingsandadventures.com/