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ON THE ROAD WITH THE BOARDS

The past few weeks have been spent training and getting ready for the upcoming season on the Road. With the Boardworks Demo Tour in full swing, it has been great to meet lots of new people, introduce people to the sport of Stand Up Paddling, and share my passion for the sport.  I’ve been paddling both SUP’s and Kayak’s lately, but have been getting a lot of attention while paddling whitewater on our Stand Up Boards.  The other thing getting the attention of paddlers and on-lookers alike, is our new footwear from Chaco.  

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Floss, Brush, and Shower... Proper Hygiene for Squeaky Clean Chacos

Feet get stinky after a day of fun. Here are our tips for taking care of your sandals and avoiding the funk!

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Full-on Training for the Nantahala Shootout

The past few weeks have been full-on training. Mike and I have been living in friends’ driveways, Outfitter Shops, and Walmart parking lots that are conveniently located to awesome river features. Since our trailer has been covered with logos we are no longer incognito.

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On Psyche, Time-Bombs and Making Marks

I adjusted the top sleeve of the sweater again, pulling it ever so carefully into position like a member of the bomb squad cutting the red wire. Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. If I pulled it too far, it exposed that extra inch of skin on my ankle, but if I didn’t pull it far enough it didn’t provide enough coverage on my butt cheeks. Tick. Tock. But having cold cheeks wasn’t my only problem. The problem was, the sweater was on my legs, a size too small, and I was in the trunk of a sedan. It was my first extended road trip and I didn’t own a sleeping bag. KA-BOOM!

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A Life on Water, Chasing the Dream

My name is Michael Tavares and I am a professional Stand Up Paddle boarder and whitewater kayaker.

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A Hunter of Water

The word nomad is a great description of myself. I enjoy the unpredictable life of traveling in a RV and constantly being on and around the water. I've been kayaking since I was thirteen years old so I am accustomed to an on-water lifestyle. Over the past few years I've directed my focus to competing in Kayaking, and am becoming a fierce competitor, with solid goals for this year. I am ranked 2nd in the USA and 5th in the world for Freestyle kayaking.

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YOU'RE A ROCKSTAR

I'm Lindsey. I love being outside. I'm an environmental educator. The outdoors seems to be infused into everything I do; which explains why the other day when I uttered the phrase "you're a rockstar" my 5-year-old immediately thought I was referring to a meteorite.

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WOMAN ON A WIRE

There's something about balancing your way across an abyss that takes you far away from your everyday life and into a place of extreme focus, determination, and overcoming your innate fears. I've become quite fascinated with pushing my personal limits as far as possible, both physically and mentally.

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What's a Chaconian?

You are Chaco!

Chaconians are our pride and joy! They pound pavement, trails and waves. They teach, reach, and perform. They're people who trust their Chacos, and we're honored to support them.