10,000 spectators were on hand in Dana Point California for the California Battle Paddle held at famous surfing spot Doheny State Beach. The sport of Paddleboarding is more popular then ever. Thomas Edward Blake discovered the Paddleboard in the 1930's. Today's advanced technology has taken Paddleboarding into the fitness forefront with thousands of new paddleboarders taking to the sport for fun, competition and exercise. Travis Grant and Candice Appleby took first place in the most recent Hawaii Paddle Battle. Danny Ching won the Dana Point Race. Paul J. Higgins has all the great paddleboarding action for you."