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Fishing

Fishing trip fillets a Cowboy's footy player

Second rower for the North Queensland Coyboys, Scott Bolton is out of action after a fishing trip gone-wrong this week. Proving that fishing can be more dangerous than NRL football.

Stand Up Paddle

German SUP World Cup Cancelled

In the second major league event to be cancelled this week, Germany's SUP World Cup in Fehmarn has been cancelled due to lack of funding three months before the scheduled dates.

Stand Up Paddle

1000 Stand Up Paddlers raise $100,000 for breast cancer

For the fourth year running, Californian based 'Stand Up For the Cure' has raised an incredible amount of money to promote the early detection of breast cancer, with 1000 stand up paddlers attending the 2015 event, collecting over $100,000 for the cause.

Windsurfing

Green Island 2015 - Online Entry Open

2015 Australian Slalom, Freerace and Freestyle Championships - June 7 thru 11, Green Island.

Kitesurfing

Susi Mai Rides Naish Kites

It's been a long wait since Susi Mai announced her split with long time sponsors Cabrinha in early January this year, but finally, she might be gearing up to let the world know which kites she will be flying!

Surfing

Who shaped this board? An interesting surfing experiment.

"I knew this board was going to work, it feels the best under the arm out of the batch and I kinda felt that straight away. It was fast, super responsive, exciting."

Stand Up Paddle

SIPA boards set to take the world by Storm

The world's first self-inflating, self-propelled SUP will open up the wonderful world of stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) by providing extra convenience, safety and fun to water sport enthusiasts of any age.

Kitesurfing

The 77 Year Old Kite Surfer

David, a 77 year old pensioner who after the sudden death of his wife, decided to live life to the fullest by taking up kite surfing.

Kitesurfing

Kitepower QLD Closes Down

This week the second of what was once three Kitepower Australia stores has closed it's doors, citing poor weather this season and fierce competition in the kiteboarding industry as the reason business owners Jon and Jo Ashmore have called it quits.

Stand Up Paddle

Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle Cancelled!

After 9 years of hosting the worlds largest Stand Up Paddling race, the Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle, chief sponsors and organizers Rainbow Sandals have decided to pull their funding.

Stand Up Paddle

Winter SUP Challenge fills event poster with sponsors

In one of the biggest achievement for the Tassie SUP club since last years Winter SUP Classic, they've filled what was a very blank event poster with sponsor logos!

Fishing

Currumbin's biggest prawn cocktail!

With an exclamation of "Dad I think there's something big in here!" Young Kye pulled this beauty in.

Sailing

Japan joins the challenge for Americas Cup.

The Kansai Yacht Club in Japan has this week announced their intent to challenge the Americas Cup in 2017, proving that maybe the second downsizing of the boats has in fact been beneficial to the worlds most high profile sailing series.

Surfing

This model can surf a long board, but not a fashion bikini.

Long boards are cool. Pretty girls are nice. Put the two together at Noosa, arguably the worlds best longboard break and you have yourself a coffee break well spent.

Stand Up Paddle

Massive SUP Sale at BondiSUP

A HUGE Sale on everything in the Bondi shop starting this Friday the 1st of May.

Kitesurfing

Storms in Sydney provide perfect boosting conditions!

With storms continuing to sweep through Sydney this week, experienced kiteboarders made the most of the conditions to clock up some airtime, as evidenced by the WOO leaderboards this week.

Stand Up Paddle

Travis Grant Wins Carolina Cup

Against some fresh faces in the stand up paddle racing world, Travis Grant has once again shown he's the man to beat in 2015 at the Carolina Cup in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.

Fishing

Five times the predators in Barrier Reef 'Green Zones'.

The only way to slow the process, is by sticking to bag limits and practicing good catch-and-release techniques when you're out on the water.

Surfing

Shark attack in South Australia claims a surfers leg.

It would be quite a humorous scene if it was in a movie, but unfortunately for Chris Blowes, the situation was real, and he's got one serious job ahead of him as he fights for life in Adelaide.

Fishing

The one that got away - 19hr fight with 200kg Tuna.

A battle of epic proportions was played out off the Tasmanian coast this week, when two professional anglers were put up a fight with a 200kg Tuna that continued for over 19 hours, before disaster struck.

Stand Up Paddle

How save on your next SUP - end of Summer Sale tips

If you're in the market for a new paddleboard, check this how

Sailing

Gunboat G4 Timbalero goes top-down in St Barths

This week, during racing off the ultra-swish island of St Barths, the G4 came unstuck on a downwind leg, capsizing spectacularly and ending up completely upside down.

Kitesurfing

Sliders, Sliders & Sliders - The Triple S gets slippery

It's all about the sliders at this years Triple S, but it kind of always was.

Stand Up Paddle

SUP VIC launches their new 'Starship' for members.

The "Starboard Astro Starship giant inflatable SUP" - The biggest, funnest SUP ever on the planet.

Surfing

Carnage at the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro.

It was pretty wild and it's big and ugly out there, it's radical but fun - Mick Fanning

Sailing

QLD Club starts foundation to help future Olympians

The RQYS in Many, QLD has started up a new foundation in the name of past commodore John Harrison to help support young sailors chasing an Olympic dream.

Kitesurfing

When 14th out of 300 equals last place - Red Bull Ragnarok.

Professional kiteboarders like Ruben Lenten couldn't even finish the race despite showing promise in the first few laps. At the end of the race it was the locals and the true snowkiters crossing the line - a sign of just how challenging it was.

Stand Up Paddle

Gold Coast SUP Breaking New Ground

Gulliver Sport are releasing innovative cutting edge performance surf and race designs.

Stand Up Paddle

Aussie SUP Team Announced - 2015 ISA Worlds.

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Kitesurfing

Kiteboard with it's own LED lighting system!

What happens when you cross a Liquid Force Kiteboard, with some LED lights, a 9v battery and a slow motion camera?

Sailing

The Lakes Resort Hotel Skiff Sprint Series

Regatta Report:  The Lakes Resort Skiff Sprint Series   Easter weekend saw Skiffs Australia run a hugely successful 18ft Skiff regatta at West Lakes and Largs Bay in South Australia.

Kitesurfing

Join pro kiter Elliot Drury on safari this winter.

Looking for a holiday destination for this years winter escape? Elliot Drury just got in contact to tell us about a freestyle clinic he's running at the Australian Kite Surfari in North Queensland.

Fishing

Don't have a boat? Make one! Or not.

Two English anglers had to be rescued this week after their home made fishing boat was stranded off Essex, but the real news, is that they made it from insulation foam and silicone - for the grand total of ?9.

Sailing

Information session on Brighton beach renourishment

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is inviting people to attend a community information session on Monday April 13 to discuss planned renourishment works at Brighton beach.

Stand Up Paddle

The perfect paddle craft for a perfectly calm lake

Stand up paddle boards will get you into some places that simple need to be seen, to be believed. They will also allow you to take incredible photos, like this one!

Surfing

Surfboards to surfers are like jewelry to womenThe legend sh

Pro surfer Kelly Slater shares his thoughts on surfboard design, and opens up his personal board bag for all to see in this episode of the WSL web series.

Kitesurfing

Money Saving Tips for End of Season Kite Shop Sales!

Get the cheapest possible deal on current model kiteboarding gear at your local kite store, by following these money saving tips!

Stand Up Paddle

Naish pulls out - Penetrator removed from the net!

Robby Naish issued a challenge to the Stand Up Paddling world this week - to lighten up! But only two days later, all official material relating to 'the Penetrator' has been removed.

Sailing

Sailing's most controversial regatta - Americas Cup

Lunna Rossa have this week pulled out of their Americas Cup challenge, over new rules aimed at reducing the cost of entry for teams.

Fishing

Green Zones help protect fish in more ways than one.

Scientists have discovered an unexpected surprise after the introduction of fishing green zones in more than 40% of the Great Barrier Reef since the 1980's.

Surfing

Priority - Surfing Web Series from the WSL

With the worlds best battling it out at a wet and windy Bells beach this week, the WSL were on the internet releasing a new web series called Priority, which follows three surfers behind the scenes.

Kitesurfing

Evan Netsch goes kiteboarding in Baja

When Evan Netsch goes on his yearly kiteboarding pilgrimage to Baja - things get pretty heated, and we're not just talking about the weather. This guy can rip on a surfboard!

Sailing

2014/2015 WA Sabre State Championships

Final Results of the 2014/2015 WA Sabre State Championships

Stand Up Paddle

Living the Stoke 2 SUP Movie

Jackson Close, the Dogman, Geoff Breen, Andy Davies and Keahi De Aboitiz join Rob Pirie (Von Piros here on Seabreeze) on an epic adventure to Fiji in Living the Stoke 2.

Kitesurfing

Butter flat and howling - Freestyle in Dakhla

The water was butter flat, the wind howling and the worlds best freestyle kiteboarders were there putting their bodies on the line for a chance at this years world freestyle title.

Kitesurfing

Keahi returns, still number one in the kitesurfing VKWC.

Our local legend is back! After several months out of the water Keahi De Aboitiz is showing no sign of previous injuries at the Virgin Kiteboarding World Cup (VKWC) in Dakhla this week.

Stand Up Paddle

Wet and Windy for Harrys Paddle in Stockton, NSW

It was a bit blowy last weekend down in Stockton NSW, but competitors lined up and took to the conditions like ducks to water.

Surfing

FOAMLUST SURF FESTIVAL MARGARET RIVER 3rd, 4th & 5th APRIL

This year Foamlust has changed its name from Surf Expo to "Surf Festival!" After running the event as an expo for the last 2 years, we believe Foamlust with it's music, art, films and surfing displays is more than just an expo but a festival of...

Stand Up Paddle

How to choose a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)

So hard to choose which SUP would suit you - read this article to take your through some of the questions you need to consider on your next paddle board....

Sailing

Action from Bundaberg Sailing Club regatta

Some of the action on day 1 of the Bundaberg Sailing Clubs 2015 regatta.

Kitesurfing

Kiteboarding with Whales in Cape Town

While hanging out in Cape Town after the Red Bull King of the Air, Same Light from Slingshot has happened apon a pod of whales out the back of the famous Big Bay.

Surfing

Rip Curl Bells Beach Pro - Easter Weekend

What is the only professional sporting event allowed in Australia on the Easter long weekend? Yes, allowed! There are laws about that kind of thing.

Sailing

The worlds largest super yachts in St Barths

One of the most unique races in the world has wrapped up this week on the tiny island of St Barths, called the St Barths Bucket Regatta

Power Boats

101m SuperYacht crosses highway in Netherlands.

It's not every day a 101.5m long super yacht floats across a highway, but this week Project 808 from super yacht manufacturers 'Feadship' did just that, as it began a journey to its new owners in Rotterdam harbor.

Stand Up Paddle

Kai Lenny Interviewed on Channel 7 Sunrise in Maui

Kai Lenny teaches Eddy from Channel 7 Sunrise how to Stand Up Paddle.

Stand Up Paddle

Stand Up Paddle Surfing in the Turks and Caicos Islands

With summer winding down and wetsuits starting to appear on Sydney's northern beaches (and on a couple of wimps in QLD), you might be thinking about your winter stand up paddling holiday destination. This week we've found a real beauty you might not have

Fishing

This Weekend - Pirtek Fishing Challenge

Since it's inception, the Pirtek Fishing Challenge has raised over $600,000 for Prostate Cancer, and this weekend it's back once again to live up to it's title of the biggest fishing event in Australia!

Surfing

Gold Coast pumps thanks to Cyclone Pam

What happens when the World Surfing League spends $100,000 extending the Quiksilver Pro competition window by two days on the Gold Coast? It pumps two days after they all leave! This week TOS, Currumbin and of course the Superbank are going off for the lu

Stand Up Paddle

Eddy meets Lenny - Sunrise in Maui

The popular breakfast TV show Sunrise is in the Hawaiian Islands this week, and who better to show their weather girl 'Eddy' how to stand up paddle board, than Kai Lenny himself!

Kitesurfing

How to do a Strapless Air 180 - by Reider Decker

Last week a video of Reider Decker swept through the internet like a 40 knot front in winter, and we've had so much interest in it, we thought it was best to go straight to the source.