YOLO Board Elite Rider Matt Wise Ready to Move Forward

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla – YOLO Board Elite Rider Matt Wise has made his presence known as an up-and-coming talent on the SUP race scene in his final season of competition in the 17 and Under Division with several first place finishes in 2013. An all-around waterman, the Miramar Beach, FL resident is also sponsored by Kialoa and Maui Rippers and competes in regional and national life saving competitions in addition to SUP racing.

“The combination of Matt’s focus, natural athletic ability and commitment to the sport at such a young age is both admirable and inspiring,” said Jeff Archer, co-owner of YOLO Board. “He’s laying the groundwork for continued success in the SUP scene and beyond, and we’re proud to have him represent the YOLO Board brand. His positive attitude and dedication make him both a great role model and SUP ambassador.”

Wise’s achievements in the 17 and Under Elite division for the 2013 race season include first place at the Hennessey WPA World Championships in Las Vegas, the Orange Bowl Paddle Championship in Miami and the Carolina Cup SUP Race in Wrightsville Beach. Wise also marked his third consecutive division first place finish in the Florida State Paddleboard Championship in Cocoa Beach and second victory in the East Coast Paddleboard Championship in Daytona Beach. He qualified and competed in both the 2013 Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle elite technical race and elite distance race in Dana Point.

"It’s been a thrilling year, and I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to compete among so many talented paddlers from across the country in first class race events,” adds Wise. “The YOLO Board family offers such a great support network. I owe my success to them and my coach and role model—my dad, Gary Wise. I’m looking forward to moving up to the next age division in 2014 and continuing to work hard and compete in as many races as possible."

To learn more about YOLO Board, please visit www.YOLOBoard.com, call 850.622.5760 or email info@YOLOBoard.com. Stay up-to-date on all the latest YOLO Board happenings on Twitter and Facebook.

About YOLO Board

“Jeff Archer and co-founder Tom Losee didn’t invent SUP or its boards … but their savvy, marketing-driven approach has, despite the sport’s West Coast roots, made the Santa Rosa Beach, Fla-based company an industry leader in just five years,” said Entrepreneur magazine. Established in 2006 along the world-renowned beaches and diverse waterways of Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, YOLO Board is a standup paddleboard (SUP) brand that is aptly named for the lifestyle mantra, “You Only Live Once.” The bi-coastal company manufactures a variety of boards suited to fit any paddler, from the recreational novice to the elite pro racer. Rentals, lessons, corporate and team building packages and seasonal community race events are available through YOLO Board Adventures' two locations in WaterColor, Fla. and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, as well as their retail location in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., new flagship store in Miramar Beach, Fla. and Old Town San Diego, Calif. For more information, visit www.YOLOBoard.com

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