Meet the new Xplorer Portable Speaker case!

It’s been a few months since we’ve released a new product, so we’re excited to announce the arrival of the H2O Audio Xplorer Speaker Case!

This rugged little case delivers big sound from a package small enough to just fit an iPhone and a few other necessities.  Battery powered portability and multiple attachment options allow you to affix this case to your bike, belt, backpack and more.  With a water resistant rating, the case isn’t intended to be submerged, but the specialized zipper will protect your player from rain, splashes, sand and dirt.  Organizational pockets, anti-scratch felt lining, external volume controls, this case has features galore, and at $39.99, it’s a bargain too.  So check it out and tell us what you think!  We love this little case and we hope you will too, it’s a port-a-party!

We love it when you stop by our website, but sometimes, you just can’t wait for the mail carrier to deliver your H2O Audio goods.  When you need waterproof music and need it now, go local!  We’re in hundreds of stores across the United States and we’ve updated our Dealer Locator to make it easier than ever to find a store stocked with our waterproof headphones and cases near you.  Featuring a new mapping feature and expanded database, new waterproof gear could be just around the corner.*

And, if you’re one of those folks who needed a quick H2o Audio fix, take a picture of yourself with H2O Audio at your local store and post it on our Facebook page.  We’ll pick a few of our favorite pics and kit you out with every accessory we’ve got for your new waterproof purchase, plus we’ll even throw in a free T-shirt!

*It’s always a good idea to call your local store to make sure they have what you’re looking for before making your trek as stock may vary slightly from store to store.

Ever wonder what an H2O Audio ad would look like on the other side of the globe?

Here are some pictures taken by our newest distributor, Yutron, all the way from Hong Kong. We’re thrilled to see that people all over the world are as amped about H2O Audio as we are!

Slater Trout took first place in the 200 meter, 2000 meter and SUP Team Relay Races at the Silver Blade Regatta.

Well, it’s possible!  Surfing and beach related sports have often been positioned as possible Olympic sports, but the restrictions of the environment needed to participate are usually seen as a negative for the International Olympic Committee.  But as SUP becomes more and more popular on the flat water of lakes and rivers, it becomes more and more viable as a future Olympic sport hopeful.

Our own Slater Trout is amongst those who hope that SUP will soon be included in the Olympics and last weekend did his part to move the sport in that direction.  On April 23, 2011,  Stand Up Paddling made history. For the first time it was introduced at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California. The event was judged and timed by Olympic level officials that will more than likely be judging in London, 2012.

Chris Barlow, Founder of the San Diego Canoe and Kayak Team had these words about this past weekends event and the evolution of SUP.

“The paddle sport of Stand Up Paddle boarding is exploding so fast and is an excellent opportunity to get kids and adults alike out on the water with a paddle in their hands. Paddle Sports in the form of Canoe Kayak has been an Olympic Sport since 1936. With the USA National Team Trials being held in Chula Vista at The Olympic Training Center and with the San Diego Canoe Kayak Team hosting these Trials we felt it was a golden opportunity to invite SUP racers to compete at the same venue as next years USA Olympic Athletes as they take their first step towards making it to the 2012 London Olympics. So we resurrected the Silver Blade Regatta, which had not been run since 2002 and started to invite the SUP community and from this the excitement started to build. Who knows, maybe this will be the first small step towards making SUP an Olympic Sport in the future. With support from USA Canoe Kayak (the National Governing Body for Olympic Paddle sports), The USA Olympic Training Center and San Diego Canoe Kayak Team all on board and excited about adding in the Silver Blade Regatta for this purpose the Regatta was bound to be a success.”

Chris also had this to say about Slater’s strong performance:

Slater sprinting to a first place finish.

“The Silver Blade Regatta and National Team Trials this past weekend at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA was all about giving Stand Up Racers a chance to rub shoulders with next year’s USA Canoe Kayak Olympians as they take their first step towards the 2012 London Olympics. However, 16 year old Slater Trout showed with his overall win in the Stand UP Paddle board races that he is definitely an Olympic Caliber athlete. Matched against a tough field of older SUP racers Slater’s board literally had spray coming off the nose as he sprinted down the course in the 200m. As the USA Junior National Team Coach for this years Junior World Championships in Germany I know that Slater’s ability would stand him in good stead should he ever try out in the Canoe or Kayak. I hope to see this young man achieving great things in paddle sports and adding to his already impressive resume. Who knows maybe Slater Trout will be the USA’s first SUP Olympian!!!”

In response, Slater has this to say about the event:

“This race was monumental for the Stand Up Paddling community and it was a great step forward for me personally. I have always dreamed of becoming an Olympic level athlete and representing my country. It was an honor to be at the same venue with all the other paddle sports.”

We’re excited to be involved with such a promising new sport and the fantastic athletes who are paving the way.

We’re happy to announce that we’ve partnered with USA Water Polo as the Official Supplier of audio accessories!

“Water Polo athletes do a lot of swimming to build up their endurance and speed,” stated USA Water Polo CMO Jen Rottenberg. “We are excited to educate them about the great, innovative products from H2O Audio that can help them bring music to their swim workouts, and we appreciate H2O Audio’s support of USA Water Polo’s mission.”

Look for H2O Audio in the “What’s On My iPod?” feature of Skip Shot magazine, the official member publication of USA Water Polo, also H2O Audio will be outfitting the USA Water Polo National Team with the latest gear to keep the music pumpin’ wherever their training takes them.

To see the full press release and learn more about USA Water Polo, visit usawaterpolo.org.