Kaenon Polarized

EVENTS

Just days before the 2009 Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle, Kaenon Polarized teamed up with the Patagonia store in Cardiff, California to host legendary waterman and Kaenon athlete, Jamie Mitchell. As the sun set upon the Pacific Ocean gracing the store with rays of yellow, pink and orange, attendees began to filter though and settle in for an up close and personal experience with none other than Jamie Mitchell.

Jamie Mitchell Interview
Interview by Emily of West Coast Divas of Jamie Mitchell during the Jamie Mitchell Experience.
Humbly retelling his memories, as the audience listened in amazement as the vast diversity of Jamie’s adventures and athletic skills unfolded, slide by slide. Guests were privileged to see video clips of this ultimate waterman plunge down 40+ foot waves across the world from his secret spot in Australia to legendary breaks like Mavericks, Todos Santos, Waimea and other more pristine locations such as Alaska and Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Sharing his memories, (the good, the bad and the ugly), Jamie and guests shared laughs and winced in unison while watching footage of some epic wipe outs and impressive footage of super clean sessions.


And while Jamie can certainly handle his own in the world of big wave surfing, his forte and passion lies within the world of paddleboarding. Coming off his incredible eighth consecutive win in the most prestigious paddleboarding race in the world, Jamie discussed his training regimen as well as the physical and mental strength that is needed to endure and dominate in a race of this magnitude.


When Jamie is not traveling the world in search of big waves or crossing miles of giant seas with nothing more than the tools of the trade, strength and his own endurance, he embraces the ocean and its inhabitants in all forms. From free diving with sting rays to paddleboarding with humpback whales, The Jamie Mitchell Experience goes well beyond one evening of storytelling, it is one of a true waterman to the core.

VIDEO: JAMIE MITCHELL EXPERIENCE

VIDEO: JAMIE MITCHELL INTERVIEW by West Coast Divas

“The SUP for a PUP Street Fair at Kaenon Polarized was a Huge Success!”

A fun filled day of gratitude, sympathy, love and the thrill of getting a good deal. The Kaenon Crew with some help from some industry friends, Surftech, Hinano, Olukai, and Wahoo’s, all took part in the main event of selling samples to draw people in for dog adoptions, with a portion of the proceeds going to local So. Cal dogs in need and A Wish For Animals, a non-profit humane shelter.  Several other great companies contributed to the cause such as, Surfline, INT Softboards, Stand Up Journal magazine, Pro Bar, Pet Supply, Lara Bar and Voorhees Studios. The outcome resulted in a fun street fair atmosphere in the Kaenon Polarized parking lot that combined music, great food, adorable dogs and killer deals on surf gear, sunglasses and apparel.

During the event, guests checked out all the great deals on Olukai Sandals, hats, shirts, shorts, and dresses from Hinano, SUP boards from Surftech and INT and of course tons of Kaenon Sunglasses. Wahoo’s was on site with killer tacos and Power Bar, Lara Bars and fresh cookies from V.G. Bakery in Cardiff made for great snacks.

Our four legged guests of honor, definitely had center stage and were a huge hit among kids and adults.

SUP FOR A PUP – THE FACTS:
Even though the event is over, (donations and requests for dogs are still coming in) so far a total of 20 dogs found loving homes and we raised over $7000 from the event through donations and sales from proceeds from the company’s involved, customer donations, raffle tickets and adoptions. 

While some people walked out sporting new shades from Kaenon and happy feet wearing Olukai sandals, others loaded up new SUP boards, board shorts and apparel from Hinano. The biggest winners of the day were those who walked out with new owners, eagerly awaiting the short journey to their new homes. Seventeen dogs were adopted at the event and 3 more found new homes on Sunday, with some already making it on Facebook as the newest addition to the family.

The best part was how much FUN it appeared everyone was having at the event.  The day was long, but it went very quickly.  It is incredibly rewarding to meet our customers in person and share an experience such as this, where together we can help others in our community. Lastly, congrats to all of the raffle ticket winners. Brad stopped by Monday to pick up his prize!

Many thanks to all our co-sponsors and everyone who stopped by to partake in the festivities, we can’t wait to do this again next year!

EVENTS

What an amazing event and we couldn’t have pulled it off without help from all our co-sponsors and of course everyone who pitched in to support this cause. Just a quick donation update, we were able to raise over $5000 for A Wish For Animals through donations and proceeds from sales. Keep an eye out for pictures and a run down of the event to be posted later today.

EVENTS

SUP for a PUP is already striking a chord with the Kaenon community!  Still one day to go and we’re already receiving donations for A Wish For Animals!  Special thanks to all of you who have supported this cause and we hope to see everyone tomorrow.  We’ve had a number of adoption requests and monetary donations already from folks who aren’t in the area or can’t make it but would like to help out.  Keep an eye on the meter – we’ll update this throughout the weekend.  Submit a comment if you can’t make it but would like to donate.

EVENTS

Stop by Kaenon Polarized, Saturday, April 25th for the 1st Annual SUP for a Pup. Help raise money for A Wish For Animals or adopt your new best friend. Take advantage of amazing deals on a number of surf accessories, from co-sponsors of this unique event. Surftech, Olukai, Hinano, and others will have accessories, apparel, surf gear and more. Come on by, check out the great deals plus we’ll be doing a pet adoption and special raffle with tons of cool prizes. Killer grub provided by Wahoo’s Tacos, so come by, help a pup in need and get geared up for summer.

CLIMBING

Navigating more than steep faces, professional rock climbers, Chuck Fryberger and Sarah Marvez, share a clip from a recent trip and show what just two people can do for a group of children in Africa.

The children come from local farms miles away just for the chance to be educated. Many live at the school because the distance from their homes is too great. They have nothing and know very little about the outside world. Chuck and Sarah held fundraisers with the coordination of their sponsors, inlcuding Kaenon Polarized to raise money for their trip to Africa and provide donations to cover the cost of much needed blankets.

Even a small step like this from climbing professionals can make a huge impact through their travels and generosity.

Running time: 3 minutes 30 seconds

COMMUNITY

In a Time of Giving, Kaenon Polarized Helps to Build Hope at the Eddie Guardado Foundation Charity Poker Tournament

Success stories can come in many different ways, shapes, and forms, and for Kaenon Polarized, one such story of success was generated last weekend at the 4th Annual Eddie Guardado Poker Tournament held in the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Led by Major League Baseball relief pitcher ‘Everyday Eddie” Guardado and with over 30 other MLB players in attendance, the inaugural charity event supports individual families affected by Autism by reducing their out of pocket expenses for therapy and treatment. One of a number of special events held throughout the year, the event included a private VIP reception at The Palazzo Las Vegas where Kaenon Polarized displayed its state-of-the-art sunglass collection and participated in the silent auction, with the proceeds benefiting the Eddie Guardado Foundation. Kaenon Polarized was proud to be involved in such a successful event. To learn more about the Eddie Guardado Foundation please visit http://www.eddieguardadofoundation.org/.