Dean introduces the All Around SUP

It's called an "All Around" board for a reason! With it's lightweight construction, this 11' SUP is intended for easy cargo after casual cruising or surfing small waves. We're currently working with a graphic designer to offer more contemporary styling, but your custom order can include a minimalist / modern paint job as well. Give us a shout via email to find out more!

dean@deanwatersports.com

misty@deanwatersports.com

The Floral Wahine All Around board pictured below on sale now at Charleston Watersport (Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC).

Design, simplified

Photos of Dean shaping the new race board inspired by modern yacht design.

Recently we've been inspired by the Axe Bow and more current yacht designs. Taking from that influence, we have utilized the same engineering and mathematical formulas to determine the most efficient shape for our new Dean Watersports SUP race board design. By simplifying the overall design and reducing the amount of wet surface area on the front, we've made the board faster and more efficient on the water. We'll finish the new Dean board design using our proprietary manufacturing process, FORM (more on FORM later!). The end result will be a board that is durable, light weight and fast.


To contact shaper Dean Johnson, email:
dean@deanwatersports

Meet the Shaper!

Join us Thursday, May 12
6pm-8pm
Charleston Watersport, 1255 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Charleston Watersport presents, Meet the Shaper!
Dean Johnson, owner and shaper at Dean Watersports along with partner/engineer, Tony Blakley, will discuss the board construction technology behind the brand, and what makes a race board fast.

THIS NIGHT ONLY: Enjoy 10% off all Dean board orders, select SUPs and paddles, and merchandise. Also, take 75% off select clearance items! Get info on upcoming demos, classes, and how to tap into your paddle technique to become a stronger paddler. Complimentary brews available for those who come thirsty!

RSVP to dean@deanwatersports.com
or on our Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dean-Watersports/202750409763720#!/event.php?eid=159616150769952

Follow us on Twitter:
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Dean Johnson photographed above with a 2010 12'6 race board.
Photo by Ben Williams.

Behind the scenes at the Charleston magazine photo shoot

Behind the scenes at Shem Creek Boat Landing

It's always a pleasure working with a talented photographer. Yesterday's late afternoon photo shoot for Charleston magazine's upcoming "Water" issue (June) was at first terrifying, and then a real treat. With tornado warnings in effect, Charleston-based photographer Ben Williams didn't feel like we should reschedule due to "a little wind." Obviously he's not a regular SUP'er! But we were good sports and did what he said, including stripping down to shorts and bikinis in the rain for the first round of portraits at Red's Icehouse as the happy hour crowd poured in. The clouds eventually parted and the lighting was perfect for a group paddle session at Shem Creek Boat Landing.
It's good that Charleston's local media have finally taken an interest in standup paddleboarding and her growing community. With so many rich waterways and calm beaches, there's no reason this can't be a top SUP destination.
Look for Charleston magazine's June issue featuring locals who live to surf and standup paddleboard. With Ben Williams behind the lens, it's sure to be a beautiful sight.

Contact us at: dean@deanwatersports.com

Padding 2,200 miles for two great causes

Will Rich and Mike Simpson paddle in to Shem Creek after 670 nautical miles

Pictured: Mike Simpson, Dean Johnson, David Clifford, and Will Rich

Tonight we had the honor of meeting Mike Simpson and Will Rich from SUP the Coast during their short stop here in Charleston, SC. These guys are paddling from Key West, Florida all the way to Portland, Maine for two great causes- the Wounded Warrior Project and SUP Cleanup. They've been at it since March 1, in hopes to paddle at least 30 miles per day. Most days the weather has not been on their side, but they keep plowing up the East Coast regardless of the sideway rains and strong winds. Paddling 17' Bark boards, they are equipped with camping gear, bug suits, zinc sunscreen, and a leaky waterproof bag carrying an iPhone, GPS and SPOT tracking device. Will uses his iPhone to blog, tweet, and update the SUP the Coast Facebook page. As we shared a bucket of PBR, Dean Watersports got the lowdown on their 670 nautical mile journey thus far. These guys are rock stars! And they are going to have a lot of great stories by the end of this trip.

To learn more about SUP the Coast and this charitable quest, visit:

http://www.supthecoast.com/

To follow their blog:

http://supthecoast.wordpress.com/

Best of luck Mike and Will! We hope to see you in Wrightsville Beach, NC for the Carolina Cup on April 30.

The 2011 Dean SUP design released, just in time for race season!

The 2011 Dean SUP design was released this past weekend on Shem Creek in Mt Pleasant, SC. Making its debut, this hand shaped, carbon fiber and fiberglass hybrid is catching a lot of attention on the water. It's not only stable, fast, and lightweight, it's sleek! Pictured is the new 14' Dean SUP race board. Custom made to fit the specific needs of the 6 ft tall, 220 lb customer, Dean shaped the width at 27" wide and it's plenty stable.

If you're looking to take your racing to the next level, this is the board for you. (Or if you're looking for a few honks and hollars, well, we have helped clients achieve that too :)

Board color options are available. All 2011 Dean SUP boards are outfitted with Larry Allison fins.

Stay tuned to our blog posts where we'll release photos of the 12.6' Dean SUP team boards in a couple of weeks.

It's been a long winter! Race season officially kicks off in Charleston on Saturday, February 26 on Shem Creek. Charleston Watersports and SUP Nation will host the first of this six-race series. It's $5 for the recreation class, and $10 for the elite. For more information about the race, prizes, or to sign up, please visit: http://www.meetup.com/supnation/

For more information about Dean boards or to get a quote, contact Dean Johnson:

dean@deanwatersports.com

Dean Watersports Knows Good Design!

We know our board design, but we also know our graphic design! Just announced today, Dean Watersports logo designer Jay Fletcher (of J Fletcher Design), has won an ADDY® Award for Best Logo Design. The awards ceremony and event takes place on February 18 here in Charleston, SC.
http://adfedcharleston.com/2011/02/01/addy®-awards-party-coming-up/


Thanks to the talented Jay Fletcher! And as he says it, "Dean Watersports 4-eva!"