Each Year, Hitwise analyse the internet usage of more than 3 million Australians, and pool the data together to draw up a list of the most popular sites in Australia.

The awards are very real indication of public popularity - the winners featured in the awards don't even need not to apply to win - it's a true popularity contest.

Today, saw the official release of the winners after the gala event in Sydney, just last week.

After plugging away for nearly 13 years, Seabreeze.com.au has managed to secure the award for "Most Popular Water Sports Site in Australia", taking the blue ribbon for the second year in a row.

We're absolutely stoked & humbled to win the award again - always great to have your head lifted out of the trenches by receiving such a respected award!

Of course, it's the people who visit seabreeze that make the award possible, and every day we are grateful for the opportunity to be able to serve you and provide a service that makes your life better & easier.   It's our ongoing privelege and we thank you for the chance to help.

Running Seabreeze is never a chore - we meet so many interesting, positive people.  There's something about people who are involved with the ocean & water, be it the streak of adventure, connection with the elements, the desire to be free...   Whatever that X factor is, it's a huge part of what Seabreeze.com.au is all about, and we're proud to be part of such an awesome, friendly and optimistic community.

So .. a big thanks to you for make Seabreeze.com.au a part of your life.    No sitting back and staring at awards on shelves for us!    We've already got a great summer planned with heaps of fun competitions where you can win goodies, and some great new site features to continue to make life easier.

To Infinity and Beyond!       (... or at least down to the beach!)

Thank you for your support!

Laurie