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Kitesurfing

How to Survive a Death Looping Kite

We've all seen videos online of kites endlessly looping downwind, dragging their riders behind like a Border Collie walking a 5 year old. What would you do if it happened om your next session?

Windsurfing

Windsurfing One Eye, why it's so good!

Tucked away on the south western tip of Mauritius, a tiny island in the Indian Ocean, is a place called Le Morne. Home to one of the fastest, and most infamous breaks in the world called 'One Eye'.

Stand Up Paddle

Island Hopping with Kai Bates

From Sumbawa to Australia, Kai Bates, one of the worlds best stand up paddle surfers, goes island hopping on an adventure like no other.

Kitesurfing

A Detailed Look Inside the Luderitz Speed Challenge

Kiteboarders and windsurfers going 90+kmph, in a 1km long, 10m wide and 40cm deep channel, dug into the desert in the middle of Africa? Ride along with the worlds fastest sailors in the Luderitz Speed Challenge 2015.

Fishing

More Girls Go Fishing in South Australia

A Recreational Fishing Survey in South Australia has revealed some fantastic insights into who's dropping a line in on the weekends, or surprisingly, after school!

Stand Up Paddle

Watch a SUP downwinder in 50 knots!

Nicolas Jarossay along with Ludovic & J?r?my Teulade go on a downwinder in 50 knots along the French Coastline! If only the down wind runs on the Gold Coast blew up to those kinds of strengths!

Surfing

Storm Troopers Surf Tidal Bore Near Movie Set

Whether it was a case of Star Wars mania sweeping the globe, or something fun to do on a Sunday afternoon... These surfers dressed up as Storm Troopers are pretty cool...

Kitesurfing

Play this game on your next kite session: K.I.T.E.

Ask any skateboarder, snowboarder or surfer grommie what the game of 'SKATE', 'SNOW' or 'SURF' is, and you'll be met with a big smile and tales of 'that one time, so-and-so beat that guy'. Kiteboarders can play it too!

Sailing

6 Reasons Wild Oats XI will probably win the Hobart

Last seen motoring from the harbor in Hamilton Island, with a cut off bow (looking more akin to a 90ft Sabot!) early this year, Wild Oats XI has spend the winter in Sydney undergoing one of the most expensive nose-jobs in sailing history.

Fishing

Become a Snapper Guardian and help Rec Fishing in WA!

With 100,000 baby snapper to raise and release into the Cockburn Sound, RecFishWest need your help to fund the project.

Stand Up Paddle

Solo Transatlantic SUP Crossing begins in January 2016

Nicolas Jarossay is considered crazy by some, but a hero by others, for planning a solo, unassisted crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, by stand up paddle board! He's just set a date in January to begin, only one month away.

Kitesurfing

5 Tips to Spice up your Kite Session this Summer.

Don't get stuck in a rut this season, spice up your kiting life like Damien Leroy and Evan Netsch, with five fun kiteboarding ideas to try during your next session.

Kitesurfing

Exciting Job opportunity for Kite Instructor in Townsville

Intheloop is one of Australia's longest running kite schools. You will be working in a relaxed environment in one of Australia's best locations.

Power Boats

See what a $4 million Boat Designed by Bugatti Looks Like.

They became the wet dream of many a car enthusiast when Bugatti released the Veyron back in 2005. Now, the luxury car manufacturer has partnered with Palmer Johnson to design a cruiser, designed as a tender for a super-yacht, or just a really fancy way to

Surfing

The first ever Pe'ahi Challenge may never be topped.

Sometimes the organisers of an event just get it right the first time, like the World Surf League's Pe'ahi Challenge on Maui this weekend. Not only did they attract the worlds best big wave surfers to Pe'ahi (Jaws) they scored one of the best days in hist

Stand Up Paddle

Matt Nottage wins King of the Cut SUP Race

Against not only the worlds fastest racers, but the fleet of unlimited boards racing from Mandurah on the WA Coast, Matt Nottage has taken the high from last weeks win at the Doctor, and carried it through to win the King of the Cut!

Kitesurfing

Foils win the Lighthouse to Leighton in Crazy Light Wind!

With forecast storms and variable winds forecast, before racers even began the run from Rottnest Island to Leighton beach, they knew they were in for a tough race.

Kitesurfing

SA turning it on for NKL Round 3

The NKL hits Goolwa Beach for the South Australian leg of the NKL national series

Fishing

Fishing with ski's, a helmet, basketball hoop and a net...

You read that title right, all those things were instrumental in catching a few fish for these blokes, who might just have invented the most hilarious way to fish in decades.

Stand Up Paddle

Check out the Neighbourhood Xmas lights by paddle this year!

Thinking about going for a drive to check out the Christmas lights in your neighborhood this year? Go for a paddle instead! Canal properties love decorating their pontoons and backyards with lights, so hit the canals with a few of your mates one night

Kitesurfing

How to Make a Kiteboarding Video (Or not)

New sponsor? Epic kite trip to Brazil? Brand spankers gear? Time to make a kiteboarding movie! But if you want to maximize views, and get the maddest respect from your peers, make sure to follow Sam Medysky and Craig Cunningham's tips.

Sailing

An Inside Look into Flying Catamarans at the Americas Cup

Teamed up with Airbus, the American Team defending the Americas Cup is relying on aerodynamics, far more than conventional hydrodynamics, in their bid to win a match race in the sky above Bermuda in 2017.

Sailing

The WSL returns to Shark City in 2016

This week the WSL released their highly anticipated schedule for 2016. Much to the delight of surfers, it once again includes the now-infamous South African break, Jeffreys Bay, where 'that' shark attack happened last year.

Kitesurfing

Kiteboarder stranded on sandbar all night in WA.

After his kite deflated while kiting off Mandurah, WA, a kiteboarder spend the night on a shallow sandbar, waiting for daybreak. Meanwhile, search parties scoured the inlet for signs of the missing man.

Stand Up Paddle

Nott a Worry! Matt wins 'The Doctor'

Describing this years 'Doctor' as the race of his life, Matt Nottage took line honours over a hungry pack of a-list stand up paddlers, from Rottnest Island to Sorrento this weekend. Setting him up for an amazing summer of SUP racing.

Surfing

Surf Sponsor houses chockas on Oahu's North Shore

Now the first solid swells of the winter season are rolling into Oahu's North Shore, all the surf sponsors houses are chock-a-block with professional surfers, and the lineup could only be described as A-list.

Fishing

Why El Nino is the Best Xmas Present EVER for Anglers!

With a whopper of an El Nino cycle looming over Australia this summer, farmers are pleading for a miracle, but what about the fisherman? Here's how El Nino might affect you, and the fish you catch.

Stand Up Paddle

Iconic watersports shop on the Sunshine Coast for Sale!

After 32 years in the business, the owner of Sunshine Coast SUP Centre is looking to retire. Would you like to invest in the stand up paddling industry?

Stand Up Paddle

The Ultimate Guide to Xmas Shopping for Stand Up Paddlers

Buying a present for the stand up paddler in your life is either troublesome, or expensive, because all the gear isn't cheap!

Stand Up Paddle

Stoked Bodyboarders throw Shakkas to Patrice Chanzy on a SUP

Patrice Chanzy from F-One scores some incredible barrels and pumping Teahupoo slabs on a recent trip to Tahiti.

Kitesurfing

Incredible Stunt Kite Flying with a Cabrinha Switchblade

The venerable Cabrinha Switchblade has been billed as a 'kite that can do it all' by many a salesman, but you have probably never seen one flown like this!

Kitesurfing

Kiter Girls get on board with Renewable Wind Energy.

The kiter girls over in the USA have just released their latest video about a tour they took of the wind turbines in The Columbia River Gorge, and shared an update on what they're up to, a year after their first video.

Sailing

Yacht Sinks, So Man Hoists Spinnaker & Lives in Life Raft.

After coming adrift from anchor on St Martin, in the Caribbean, this mans yacht sunk and he chose to live in his life raft for a few days while he got it sorted out. But to make things less weird, he also hoisted the spinnaker.

Stand Up Paddle

Dolphin collides with Paddler in Mid-air!

While out for a paddle with his mate in California, a stand up paddler got more than he bargained for chasing the dolphins, when a dolphin leaped out of a wave, colliding with him in mid air!

Fishing

Boyne Hookup Event Saved by three Volunteers

Days were looking dark for Central Queensland's most popular fishing competition, the Boyne Hookup, but three volunteers stepped up to save the day.

Surfing

Massive Wipeouts at 'The Wedge' in California

When 'The Wedge' decides that it's time for board and rider to become separated, it's time. There is no arguing, and no piece of plastic and Velcro shall keep it from happening. This highlights reel proves it.

Cruising

3 Easy Tricks to Help You Sleep Better at Anchor

Dropping anchor in an unfamiliar anchorage can quickly turn an great experience into one you wish you could forget! Here's three easy tricks that will make your next experience 'dropping the pick' a piece of cake.

Stand Up Paddle

How far do you want to take your SUP surfing?

SUP downunder is offering you the chance to spend the weekend with one of the world’s best SUP surfers – Kai Bates … and his film crew.

Stand Up Paddle

Get Your Used SUP Gear Sold Fast - Here's How!

Follow our step by step guide to selling used stand up paddling equipment with Seabreeze.com.au, so you can sell it fast, and for a good price.

Fishing

What You Need To Know To Start Kayak Fishing

Thinking about picking up this new hobby? Here is everything you need to know about kayak fishing, boat accessories and boat safety equipment.

Kitesurfing

Riders Loved Every Minute Of It: NKL Gold Coast

Australia's first ever kiteboarding circuit, the Classic Holidays National Kiteboarding League made it's debut on the Gold Coast this weekend, and it went down as one of the biggest things to happen in Australian kiteboarding, and kitesurfing history.

Kitesurfing

How to keep your kitesurfing safe this summer

Now that summer has well and truly begun, and the beaches are packed, perhaps it's time for you to check your kitesurfing equipment is up to scratch.

Stand Up Paddle

Yacht Designer Farr announces SUP in 2015.

Over the years, many a yacht designer has released a concept stand up paddleboard to show off their 'versatility', but never have they committed to moulds and production!

Fishing

Strange Beautiful Fish washed ashore in Tasmania

Do you know what fish this is?

Kitesurfing

The First Ever Strapless Double Backroll.

Julien Kerneur from France just landed the worlds first ever double backroll on a surfboard, with no straps and no grabs.

Stand Up Paddle

The Best Shark Repellent for Stand Up Paddlers: Free!

Before you go rushing out to buy the latest shark repellent for your ankle, consider the facts! Sharks just don't like stand up paddlers...

Kitesurfing

Progression launches their new Kitesurfing Series

Progression announce their new series of instructional kitesurfing videos.

Sailing

See Inside the Worlds Largest Sail Loft

This week North Sails in the UK unveiled their brand new sail loft, the worlds largest with a raised floor of 1,950m2.

Surfing

Five reasons why every single child should learn to surf.

Read how Kelia Moniz grew up surfing in Waikik learning to live, and love the ocean.

Windsurfing

New World Record Broken - Antoine Albeau in Luderitz

In the Namibian desert, a small group of people set out to become the worlds fastest windsurfers.

Sailing

Around the world, Solo, The WRONG Way! 76 years old...

After walking away from a sailplane crash in 2014, a QLD man has decided to fill in the time while his aircraft gets repaired, by sailing around the world. He's doing it solo, unassisted, and the wrong way around.

Kitesurfing

Ocean Ambassadors clean up beaches in Fiji, then the world

You name it; it's washed up on a beach somewhere, and that's what the Ocean Ambassadors are trying to turn around. To do it, they're asking for your support, the kiteboarders and stand up paddlers of the world who get so much enjoyment from the ocean and

Stand Up Paddle

Are you Addicted to SUP?

Watch Fanatic's latest video to see what makes the sport of Stand Up Paddling so incredible.

Fishing

Real or Fake? A Virtual Reality Shark Attack!

Live through the eyes of a spear fisherman in the Cayman Islands, as he gets attacked by a Caribbean Reef Shark. Or does he?

Kitesurfing

Walk with Melanoma March for a good cause

Help find a cure for this disease which affects so many Australians

Kitesurfing

Jesse Richman drops into Jaws - Big wave kitesurfing

As Australia enjoys a steady stream of seabreezes for our summer, the Hawaiian Islands are beginning to see the making of a big wave winter, with the first decent swell rolling into a wind-swept 'Jaws' (Pe'ahi) - Jesse Richman was there to kite it.

Stand Up Paddle

Double shacked in Tahiti: Laird and Anthony Walsh

Not only did this guy have the skills to go deeper than Laird Hamilton on a SUP, he did something way more terrifying... He dropped in on Laird Hamilton!

Power Boats

Death Defying Lighthouse Keepers

Soon we'll be talking about Taxi Drivers and Pilots in the same nostalgic tones as we speak of Lighthouse Keepers... But while it might be sad that service based jobs are dying a slow death at the hands of 21st century technology, some jobs are probably b

Fishing

The Leader Line - Presenting a lure closer to your fish

Know your suitable leader line, the type of it that can help you go close to your underwater fish. Great tips on leader line. Have a good fishing experience.

Kitesurfing

Join a kiteboarding R&D Team: 2015 Lab Rat Survey

If you've ever fancied contributing to the research and development of kiteboarding equipment, log on to the Airush Lab Rat Survey and share your wisdom with the gurus from Airush. You don't have to ride Airush gear, or have even seen it before to contrib