The Shore Thing Stand-Up-Volley-Fishing-Sports Roundup is back!

The Shore Thing Stand-Up-Volley-Fishing-Sports Roundup is back! Once again we spotlighting news in our three favorite Coastal Lifestyle sports, Stand-Up Paddle-Boarding, Beach Volleyball, and Sports Fishing. We don't know what we'll call it if we add another sport, but in the meantime, we hope you'll give us your feedback on this article -- not just whether you like it, but how frequently to post these roundups, if you do like it!

	Beach Volleyball
	NBA Star Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves makes his volleyball debut at Manhattan Beach.
	Poster and schedule for the Manhattan Beach Open event, August 26-27
	Upcoming event: 2011 Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball - Miami Beach - September 16-18. The three-event series is USAV sanctioned and features a $500,000 cumulative prize purse, the richest in the U.S. this year.
	Beach Volleyball in Cuba! The North, Central American and Caribbean (NORCECA) Beach Volleyball Circuit, will be held for the first time in Cuba in Varadero, in the western province of Matanzas.
	Sean Scott and partner John Hyden defeated the Brazilian duo of Fred Souza and Rodrigo Monteiro 21-12, 21-12 to take the crown of the Corona Light Wide Open pro beach volleyball tournament Sunday, August 21st at Hermosa Beach.
	Beach Volleyball in Nepal -- a landlocked country! Nepal Volleyball Association begins preparations for the Second National Men´s Beach Volleyball Tournament in Gaughat.
	Stand Up Paddleboard
	A great article on Stand Up Paddleboard ettiquette for beginners from SUP Connect
	Pensacola Beach native designs stand-up paddleboard fin - Slater Trout developed a paddleboard fin that can be used for racing, surfing or recreation.
	Floating Yoga: At Vasona Lake, California, the Hawaiian water sport of stand-up paddleboarding now includes yoga lessons while on boards with yoga instructor Adam Sewell.
	Sports Fishing
	Ten-year-old Chase Perry caught a 23.5 pound kingfish at the 31st Annual Offshore Challenge Fishing Tournament held at the Lake Park Marina.
	An appealing portrait of Tony Barone, 76 year old charter captain of the boat The Early Bird, born in Brooklyn, now working out of Connecticut and Key West.

Be sure to watch this space for more News!

The Shore Thing Stand Up Paddleboard line is now available!

Stand Up Paddle Boarding: Upcoming Florida Events and New SUP Designs from Shore Thing

It's one of the fastest growing sports in the world, and Shore Thing is proud to offer beautifully designed, high quality sportswear for Stand Up Paddleboarders. There are five new designs in a variety of colors, including SUP dude! The new designs come in long sleeve or short, and it's made of UPF 40 moisture wicking mesh.

Stay tuned to this blog for updates, results, and links to new events. As horse racing is called the sport of kings, paddle boarding may have been the sport of Hawaiian kings... and now it can be enjoyed in Florida!

Upcoming Events:

• September 9-11 - Miami Beach - US Open SUP Race and Fishing Tournament. Sponsored by Ark Paddleboards, offering $35,000 in prize money. Kinds race on Sunday. More information...
• October 1-31 - Destin - Fishing Rodeo adds a paddle board fishing division for the first time. Largest Species caught from a Paddleboard wins fully Rigged BOTE Board. More information.
• October 22-23 - Treasure Island - Fall Paddle Festival. 8 Mile Elite race, 3 Mile Open race, Halloween Costume Team Relay. Sponsored by World Paddle Association. More Information...

The Shore Thing Stand-Up-Volley-Fishing-Sports Roundup

Please welcome a new feature: the Shore Thing Stand-Up-Volley-Fishing-Sports Roundup, spotlighting news in our three favorite Coastal Lifestyle sports, Stand-Up Paddle-Boarding, Beach Volleyball, and Fishing. We don't know what we'll call it if we add another sport, but in the meantime, we hope you'll give us your feedback on this article -- not just whether you like it, but how frequently to post these roundups, if you do like it!

	Stand Up Paddleboard
	British man travelling the length of the Mississippi River by stand-up paddleboard. Dave Cornthwaite, adventurer, motivational speaker and author pauses for a photo in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He aims to complete a series of 25 journeys of at least 1,000 miles, each using a different mode of nonmotorized transport. This trip is the fourth.
	Alex Linnell, of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, becomes the first person to complete a trip down the length of the Mississippi on a stand-up paddleboard. He started from Lake Itasca June 1st, and reached the Gulf of Mexico on August 9th. Along the way he took only three rest days. "It’s obviously the coolest thing I’ve ever done," Linnell said.
	Rob Rojas, a 37-year-old Californian, won the O'Neill SEA Paddle NYC, on August 12th a 26.5-mile paddleboarding race Friday around Manhattan Island for the second year in a row. Rojas finished first among 29 racers. Another 103 paddlers did the course, but not as racers. This was the fifth annual Surfers' Environmental Alliance paddle around Manhattan but only the second time it has included a racing division.
	The second annual DogJam 2011 was held in Santa Cruz, California on August 6th and 7th, to raise money for the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. With at least six legs on each stand up paddleboard, participants competed in events such as best trick, the paddle board and pooch race, best dog and owner costume and most dogs on a SUP.
	Beach Volleyball
	Beach volleyball a big pre-Olympics hit in the UK. Gary King writes a feature article for the Telegraph. The British public is fascinated and looking forward to seeing it played as part of the 2012 London Olympics. Rolling Stone Ron Wood even gets into the act in an article for the Independent.The Brazilians beat the U.S. at the test event.
	At the Universiade beach volleyball event in Shenzhen, China, cheerleaders cheer and entertain. More than 40 games are held everyday in the beach volleyball court and these young girls have to perform three or four times during every match.
	Fishing
	Upcoming Event: The 31st Annual Offshore Challenge, West Palm Beach, August 19th. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County and the West Palm Beach Kiwanis Club will be hosting the 31st Annual Offshore Challenge Fishing Tournament. The Offshore Challenge is the longest running, most successful, one-day charity tournament in the state of Florida. Shore Thing will be attending the Captains' meeting to give the captains some of our Peter Agardy Signature Series shirts!
	Revenge gets another sweet victory. Sports fishing boat "Revenge" wins the Top Boat award at the 39th annual USVI Open/Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament August 13th in St. Thomas. The boat caught and released eleven blue marlin. Sam Jennings accounted for six of the eleven.

Be sure to watch this space tomorrow for our Stand-Up Paddleboarding events calendar!

Volleyball Champs!

Congratulations to Adrian Carambula and Steven Grotowski for their dominating performance this past weekend at the Miami Beach National Championships - USAV Dig the Beach! We are so proud to have you both representing us! Thank you so much for an awesome season!!!

This Weekend's Catch - Mahi!

Here's a shore-ly delicious recipe courtesy of our great local Chef Joseph Gianuzzi of The Green Gourmet.

Grilled Local Mahi Mahi with Down Island Rice and Avocado Mousse 4 servings
4 Mahi Mahi Fillets (locally caught)
1 ½ cups Basmati Rice
½ Pineapple diced small
½ Red bell pepper diced small
1 Tbs Cilantro
2 oz Lime juice
2 Garlic cloves
4 oz Extra virgin olive oil
6 oz Pineapple juice
1 can Coconut milk unsweetened
4 Scallions diced small
1 Tsp Cane sugar
2 Haas Avocados peeled and seeded


Methods:
Down Island Rice: Cook rice using coconut milk and water according to instructions on package. In a separate pan use one oz extra virgin olive oil and add diced pineapple and cook until well caramelized. Once caramelized, add pineapple juice and cane sugar. Simmer until syrupy. Add red bell peppers, half the scallions and toss. Add the pineapple mixture to the cooked basmati rice.
Avocado Mousse: In a blender or food processor add lime juice, avocado, garlic, half the scallions and cilantro. Blend until light and fluffy. Add salt and pepper to taste. (Add water if consistency is too thick).
Marinade for Mahi: (Optional, though recommended): I learned this from my good friends in Barbados. Apply 45 minutes before cooking.
Ingredients:
1 medium yellow onion pureed in blender
2 Tsp of Garam Masala
1 zest of 1 lime
2 oz Olive oil
Add the above ingredients into the blender and puree and mix. In a non reactive bowl toss your Mahi Mahi with the Garam Masala and onion mixture. Let sit in marinade 30-45 minutes before grilling.

The plate presentation should be on the bottom, Mahi, then a dollop of mousse on the top! Enjoy..

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Don't forget, if you want to look good while you're catching your dinner, you'll want to check Shore Thing's water wicking Serious Fishing shirts! With cotton-like feel and UPF 40 protection, even on your boat in blasting sun, you'll feel—and look—cool!

Upcoming Florida Volleyball Events

With an estimated 29 million people playing indoor or beach volleyball in the U.S., you may already be planning to play at one of these events. If not, and if you usually sit at home watching it on TV -- come on out to the beach and watch it live! Shore Thing active wear features great designs and top quality materials. They'll look great on you when you watch live volleyball at the beach!

• August 13-14 - Miami Beach National Championships - USAV Dig the Beach (partnership between Dig the Beach Volleyball Series, Florida Beach Volleyball Tour and SSOVA). Season Finale. Shore Thing is the Official Clothing of Dig the Beach. More Information...
  
• August 20-21 - Fort Lauderdale - Florida Beach Volleyball Tour State Championships. Saturday: Men and Women's Open, AAA, AA, A, BB, B , Co-ed AA,A,B Sunday: Juniors. More information...
  
• August 20-21 - Perdido Key - 2011 Perdido Key Beach Volleyball Tournament. Men's, Women's, Co-Ed and Recreational Divisions. More information...
  
• August 26 - Gainesville - Florida Gators Volleyball. (indoor) More information...
  
• August 26 - Tallahassee - Florida Seminoles Volleyball - Florida State Invitational. (indoor) More information...
  
• August 26 - Baton Rouge, LA - University of Miami Hurricanes Volleyball - vs. Jacksonville State. (indoor) More information...
  
• September 3 - Panama City Beach - Extreme Volleyball Professionals Mens & Womens Southeast Championships. More Information...
  
• September 10-11 - Miami Beach - NVL Dig the Beach Series. More Information...
  
• September 17 - Delray Beach - Extreme Volleyball Professionals Mens & Womens. More Information...
  
• September 24 - Lido Beach, Sarasota - Extreme Volleyball Professionals World Finals. More Information...
  

Upcoming Sports Fishing Events

These tournament schedules are brought to you by the Peter Agardy Collection of fine art fishing T-Shirts from aShoreThing.com. Subscribe to our blog feed or Like our Facebook page for more schedules, results and write-ups of fishing tournaments and beach sporting events.

• August 13, 2011 - Tampa - Bay Area Bassmasters of Tampa, Johns Lake. Florida's largest federation "buddy" team tournament trail bass fishing club, for anglers of all ages, with or without experience. Contact...
  
• August 19-20, 2011 - Vero Beach - Florida Flats Fishing Assn, "Junior Anglers Only" tournament. All kids 15 and under that "check-in" with their list of fish caught will walk away with goodies of tackle products, tackle bags, rod/reel combos & trophies. Contact...
  
• August 19-21, 2011 - Jacksonville - Beach Marine Expo and Gone Fishin' Tournament. Proceeds go to the Hook the Future Foundation. Includes a kids' dock tournament on August 20. Contact...
  
• August 20, 2011 - Lake Park Marina - The 31st Annual Offshore Challenge. Eligible species: kingfish, wahoo, dolphin, snapper and grouper. The Offshore Challenge is the longest running, most successful, one-day charity tournament in the state of Florida, benefitting West Palm Beach Kiwanis and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach Country. Incite Brands is an underwriter. More information...
  
• August 22-24, 2011 - Sugarloaf Key - Flats Slam Tournament. Event in the Key West Fishing Tournament, which runs March through November. The sponsors promote sport fishing participation in the Key West area by encouraging the release of game fish. More information...
  
• August 26-27, 2011 - Ft Pierce - Ft. Pierce Summer Slam. Mercury Tournament Trail/Southern Kingfish Association. First Place- 16,000 pound Hi-Tide boat lift plus cash. More Information...
  
• September 8-11, 2011 - Miami Beach - 9th Annual Miami Swordfish Tournament. Part of the annual Florida Swordfish Series. New lower entry fees are expected to produce a great turn out. More Information...
  
• September 15-18, 2011 -Pensacola - Gulf Coast White Marlin Shootout; an International Game Fish Association offshore qualifying event. Eligible species: Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Spearfish, Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin and other Tuna. Billed as "the Fun Tournament of the Year." Contact...
  
• September 29 - October 1, 2011 - St. Augustine. The Oldest City Red Trout Celebrity Classic. Tenth annual tournament helps fund research to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. IGFA rules apply. More information...
  

ShoreThing sends a big Thank You to Dig the Beach and BeachDig!

ShoreThing Thanks You for your Support! As we approach the end to the 2011 Dig the Beach and Club Beach Dig season we wanted to thank the Organizers, Players, Parents and Fans for making our inaugural year a huge success! We hope to see you again next year but in the meantime - please check our website and Facebook periodically for Beach Volleyball updates and the latest in Coastal Lifestyle Apparel.