BOTE meets Bug Slinger™!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by The BOTE Team

The BOTE Brand and the Bug Slinger™ Fly Gear Brand have a lot in common. Both developed on the idea of wanting to evolve something simple into something new and hip; BOTE and Bug Slinger™ have taken stand up paddleboards and fly fishing gear to an exciting new level. While BOTE created advanced and industry first stand up paddleboards- that were also aesthetically cool; Bug Slinger™ took fly fishing gear and added artistic designs that reflect a fresher insight to the sport, to create clothing and accessories that are an outward expression of the way fly fishing is viewed.

It was a no brainer that BOTE and Bug Slinger™ should team up to create a line of visually and physically awesome limited edition boards. BOTE boards will be launching the classic 12’ BOTE Board featuring the Bug Slinger™ “Tarbone” design, and the 12’ BOTE HD featuring the “Glider” design.

BOTE’s brand was built around “Fish. Paddle. Surf.” whereas Bug Slinger™ is about “Fly Fishing, Life, Style.” Do both with these Limited Edition* boards!

We’re STOKED!

We took our Classic 12′ BOTE board and incorporated the Bug Slinger Fly Gear “Tarbone” design which features cool multicolored Tarpon and bone fish artwork.

The 12′ BOTE HD glides across the water even better with the Bug Slinger™ Fly Gear’s “Glider” design featuring a watercolor top and flying fish images on the bottom.

*These won’t be around forever. Click HERE to order!

Check out Rob McAbee, of Bug Slinger™, as he chases redfish in North Florida on the BOTE HD with his crew.
This is where it all began…

Fly Nation Season 2 – North Florida Trailer from Vantage Point Media House on Vimeo.

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PADDLE AT THE PORCH!

Posted on August 9, 2012 by The BOTE Team

On Aug. 18, the Inaugural Paddle at the Porch – The Destin SUP Cup Presented by Northwest Florida Regional Airport FlyVPS.com will be held in the beautiful emerald green waters behind one of Destin’s most beloved restaurants, The Back Porch. The event features a three mile recreational race and a six mile elite race, to be followed by awards, food, and fun!

Thank you to title sponsor Northwest Florida Regional Airport FlyVPS.com; partners BOTE and The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House, in conjunction with 99 Rock (WKSM), Southern Restaurant Group, and SUP Magazine; accommodations sponsors ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals and Sterling Resorts; gold sponsors Sam’s Club and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; silver sponsor Warren Averett O’Sullivan Creel; and bronze sponsors Chartwell Hospitality, Emerald Coast Chiropractic, Pleat & Perry, P.A., and White-Wilson Medical Center.

Awards
Awards will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall winners, as well as 1st place winners for 50+ and for 18 & Under, in the following categories:

3 Mile Race – Men’s Displacement, Women’s Displacement, Men’s Surfstyle, and Women’s Surfstyle

6 Mile Race – 14’ Men’s Elite, 12’6” Men’s Elite, 12’6” Women’s Elite, Men’s Surfstyle, and Women’s Surfstyle

Registration
Prior to Aug. 18, the fee is $55. Registration may be completed HERE before Aug. 15. Registration may also be completed by submitting this form with payment to the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce by Aug. 17. On Aug. 18, the fee is $65. Race day registration may be completed at The Back Porch, located at 1740 Scenic Hwy. 98 E., in Destin, from 8 – 9:30 a.m. T-shirts and commemorative coolers will be given to registrants while supplies last.

Packet Pick-Up Party
Race packets may be picked up at The Back Porch, in Destin, from 6 – 8 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 17. For those who cannot make the party, packets may also be picked up at the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 4484 Legendary Drive, Suite A, in Destin, on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 1 – 5 p.m., or Friday, Aug. 17, from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. They may also be picked up the day of the race at The Back Porch, located at 1740 Scenic Hwy. 98 E., in Destin, from 8 – 9:30 a.m.

Race Meeting
A mandatory race meeting will be held at 9:40 a.m., on Aug. 18, behind The Back Porch, just prior to the start of the race.

Accommodations
Accommodations sponsors are ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals and Sterling Resorts. For your race weekend lodging, please call Sterling Resorts at (855) 884-5796 and ask for the “Shores” discount for buy one night, get one ½ off for the special event period, or contact ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals at (866) 918-2243 or www.ResortQuest.com.

Sponsorships
Race sponsorships are available. Please call Suzy Nicholson Hunt at (850) 837-2711 x2 or email suzyhunt@DestinChamber.com for details.

*Only sponsors may set up booths and sell merchandise.

SEE YOU THERE!!

1st Annual Five Flags Paddleboard Classic

Posted on April 26, 2012 by The BOTE Team

Last weekend marked the 1st Annual Five Flags Paddleboard Classic, hosted by Coastal Paddle Company. The race was held at The Grand Marlin on Pensacola Beach. It was a little windy, with some chop, which made for a challenging, but fun race!

There were numerous BOTE boards there, and our new 12’6″ Matte White Wraith SS made it’s debut!

BOTE also racked in the trophies! Magda Cooper won 1st in the women’s 12’6″ Elite division on the Matte White Wraith SS; Pete Buzzelli took 1st in the men’s 14′ Elite division on a Matte Black Gonzo SS; Tanner Chechak came in 1st in the Kid’s 1 Mile Kids division on a 9’6″ Monster; and first time racer and new BOTE owner Ashley Chrisman took first in the women’s 1 mile division on her Wraith SS.

A number of other BOTE paddlers placed as well, and everyone did awesome considering the conditions! Check out the official results:

BOTE had a great time and is looking forward to the 2nd Annual Five Flags Paddleboard Classic!

SEE Y’ALL AT THE NEXT RACE!!!

Thank you to Coastal Paddle Company for the results and always a BIG thank you to Paddle Destin for the support and the pictures!

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Taking SUP fishing to the next level!

Posted on April 4, 2012 by The BOTE Team

BOTE paddlers and fishers, alike, have caught many fish off of their paddle boards, but none the size of Steve Dougherty’s, of Florida Sport Fishing Magazine, sailfish!

“While filming an episode of Florida Sport Fishing TV – JACKPOT! Monster sailfish crushed Steve’s gog along a nice color change in 120′ off Spanish River. Fish towed him out to 250′ before being released. The new season starts July 2012 on SunSports.”

BOTE is excited that Steve is utilizing his board to the fullest! From paddling, fishing, to surfing- That is what the BOTE board is all about! Can’t wait to see what Steve does (or catches!) next!

What is the largest fish that you’ve caught from a paddle board? Please share it with us on our Facebook page!

For more information about the board that Steve is using, visit our website at www.boteboard.com.

You can also learn more about Steve and Florida Sport Fishing Magazine and TV on their website www.floridasportfishing.com

UPDATE:
http://standupjournal.com/just-another-way-to-have-fun-on-a-sup/

Prepárate para el mejor evento SUP de Puerto Rico!!!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by The BOTE Team

Our very own Magda Cooper is on her way to Puerto Rico for the 4th Annual Rincon Beachboy Standup Paddleboard Race this weekend! She will be racing in the Elite Raceboard 8 mile division. Other divisions include: Elite Stock (surfstyle) 8 mile, and an Open and Kids 3 mile. Magda has been training hard and is excited to compete against some of the best paddlers in the world!

She will be racing one of BOTE’s newest race boards: The 12’6″ Matte Black Wraith SS. Her board has been personalized with a special piece of motivation to keep her going!

The 12’6 Matte Black Wraith SS was designed to be light and fast! The board is 26″ wide and weighs 24 lbs.

BOTE wishes Magda, and all of the other paddlers the best of luck down South!

For more information about the race, click here!