“L’il Rob” Fioresi: Standup Journal Team Rider

Standup Journal welcomes L’il Rob Fioresi as TEAM RIDER for the magazine! 

Rob Fioresi is an East Coast powerhouse from Long Island, New York. He has been competing in the field as a young, fierce SUP racer since he was eight. Today, at the ripe old age of 14, Rob is a Rep Team Rider for SIC Maui and a Black Project SUP Junior ambassador as well as affiliated with an abundance of other brands (see below). Beyond that, he is an incredible human who’s strength of spirit and power of stoke make him a giant YES! to becoming a part of Standup Journal’s #promotethestoke Team Rider program.

Here’s a little bit about Lil Rob …

L’il Rob Fioresi:  Not So Little When it Comes to Power & Stoke!

Hello.  My name is Rob Fioresi. I am currently a Rep Team Rider for SIC Maui.  I’m also a Junior Ambassador for Black Project Hawaii Fins and Paddles, RS Pro Products, Body Glove Wetsuits, Bombers Eyewear and Raw Elements Sun Products.  I am 14-years-old from Long Island, New York.

I competed in my first race when I was 8 years old. There are not many kids racing on Long Island, so I race with my Dad and his friends.  I would like to compete with other kids my age so I know where I stand. My goal is to get more kids into SUP racing.  I believe it promotes exercise and gives you the chance to push your personal limits.

“The best part about the Journal is the excitement of turning each page.”

More and more people know me since I have been doing so well in races. I currently help Karen Marvin of South Shore Paddle Boards in Babylon, NY with lessons and paddling parties.  We also have a weekly race league at her venue.

We, my Dad and I, compete in as many races as we can and will #promotethestoke of Standup Journal to its fullest.  I am always wearing my brand ambassador gear to school and out with my friends. I will do the same for the Journal.  It would be great if I could be an ambassador or a team rider for the magazine. I will wear a t-shirt proudly and apply stickers to my boards and to my Dad’s truck and RV.

The best part about the Journal is the excitement of turning each page.

You can follow Lil Rob on social media:
Instagram:  Robert_littlerobmokuloa
Facebook:  LittleRob MokuLoa

Achievement of Spirit both On & Off the Water

Outside of SUP Racing, Rob Fioresi is Co-Captain on his school’s rugby team and is one year away from achieving his black belt in karate. He both surfs and SUP surfs with his father year round in the cold waters off of Long Island. He’s also into fishing, swimming, snowboarding and mountain biking.

Rob holds a 98.7 GPA in advanced classes at his school and was inducted into the National Honor Society in 2018. Both Rob’s mom & dad love the ocean and participate in multiple outdoor activities. Both parents surf.  Rob’s dad SUP Surfs as well as flat water paddles with his son. Rob says his siblings (one sister, two brothers) all paddle as well. They are at the beach as much as possible.

Rob’s Racing Stats:

2014

Shark River Paddle Battle – New Jersey 19th place Men’s division, 1st place 17u – 3 mi. 2014

2015

Cow Harbor – Long Island – 10th place Men’s division, 1st place 17u- 3 miles 2015
Get Up Stand Up – Long Island – 9 place Men’s division, 1st place 17u – 3 miles 2015

2016

Cow harbor – Long Island – 2nd place Men’s division, 1st place 17u – 3 miles 2016
Shore Paddle – New Jersey – 16th place Men’s division, 1 place 17u – 3 miles 2016
Paddle Battle – Long Island – 11th place Men’s division, 1st place 17 u – 5 miles 2016
Paddle for a Cure – Long Island – 13th place Men’s division, 1st place 17u – 6 miles 2016

2017

24 Hour Paddle Challenge 2017 – Long Island – Part of a team who paddled for 24 hours, in teams of two, to raise money for a friend’s baby who had cancer: Frank Forbes son, Sully, of Maui, Hawaii
Paddle for the Bays – Long Island – 2nd place Men’s division, 1st place 17u – 7 miles 2017
Treasure Island Paddle Race – New Jersey – 19th place Men’s division, 1st place 17u – 7.5 miles 2017
Paddle Battle 12 place Men’s division 1st place 17u – 5 miles 2017
SUP at BYSC – Long Island – 2nd place Men’s division, 1st place 17u – 7 miles 2017
Great Peconic Race – Long Island – 3rd place Men’s division, 1st place 17u – 9.5 miles 2017
Paddle for the Cure – Long Island – 12th place Men’s division, 1st place 17u – 7 miles 2017
Warrior Paddle Challenge – New Jersey – 6th place overall, 1st place 17u – 2017 – Team effort.  .5mi  Paddle sprint then 100 yard run sprint for a total of 6 miles paddle & 1 mile run

11 weekly races – Raced with all adults – Local weekly race on North Shore and South Shores of Long Island.  Race distances varied from 3.5 miles up to 4.5 miles

2018

South End Sup & Paddle Polar Paddle – LBI, NJ – 1st place 17u, Feb 2018: 5 miles in icy waters
Charles Island SUP Cup – Milford, Conn – 1st Place U17 – 2nd Place Men’s Division – June 2018
Waterman’s Eco Challenge – Rhode Island – Youngest Competitor – July 2018
SUP at BYSC – Long Island – 2nd place Men’s division, 1st place 17u – 7 miles 2018
Paddle for a Cure – Long Island – 13th place Men’s division, 1st place 17u – 6 miles 2018
Great Peconic Race – Long Island – Youngest Competitor ever at 13 years old – 19.5 miles Sept 2018 –Weather was brutal.  Finished in 7hrs 20min
South End SUP & Paddle Polar Paddle – LBI, NY – 1st place 17u – Feb – 2019 – 5 miles
Carolina Cup – Wrightsville Beach, NC – 2nd place U17 – 6 miles – April 2019
Treasure Island Paddle Race – New Jersey – 2nd place 17u – 7.5 miles – May 2019
Charles Island SUP Cup – Milford, Conn – 1st Place U17 – 5 miles – June 2019
Waterman’s Eco Challenge – Rhode Island – Youngest Competitor – July 2018
Paddle Battle Long Island – 2nd place 17u – 5 miles – July 2019
NYC Sea Paddle – Youngest Competitor Ever – 14 years old – 26 miles – August 2019
Conquer the Current – Youngest Competitor – 2nd place men’s division – 23 miles – Aug 2019
SIC Hood River Challenge – 6th place U17 downwind, 4th place U17 technical race – Aug 2019

Aloha, Lil Rob!  Stay tuned for MORE news on this new Team Rider!