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Kitesurfing

Olly Bridge storms home to win the 2014 Red Bull Lighthouse

In perfect weather conditions 17-year-old Olly Bridge from Devon, UK stormed across the Indian Ocean from Rottnest Island, Western Australia to win the fifth annual Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton kiteboarding race today.

Sailing

Shipwrecked on the Cargados Carajos - Team Vestas Wind

While belting along at 19 knots last week, the Volvo 60 Team Vestas Wind ran into the Cargados Carajos Shoals in the Indian Ocean, 430 km north east of Mauritius. Tearing the stern of the multi-million dollar boat to pieces and leaving the crew left stran

Surfing

Barry Magoo McGuigan, the oldest competitive surfer dies.

He was still competing last July, only a couple of months ago, but this week surfers on the Central Coast said goodbye to one of Australia's surfing legends, Barry (Magoo) McGuigan.

Stand Up Paddle

After 50 years in the ocean, Tom Carrol released this.

After the big news this month of Tom Carrolls new line of stand up paddle boards, this week he offers the stand up paddlers of the world this, one of the most beautifully shot Stand up paddling films you'll find on the internet.

Fishing

Victorian Angler fined for Fishing License Scam!

A Victorian Angler, Glenn Greene was this week fined $3000 for writing out his own Recreational Fishing Licenses in Victoria, after being mistakenly given 5000 blank licenses in 2013.

Sailing

Glorious conditions enjoyed at the Rockingham Race Weekend

WA's offshore fleet was blessed with ideal conditions for the two-day Rockingham Race Weekend off the coast of Perth, WA. Hosted by Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, the event is part of the Farrawa Cup Series.

Kitesurfing

Did you know it is International Female Kite Week this week?

Girls and women all over the world are celebrate female kiting and there are lots of activities happening all over the world

Kitesurfing

Big Online Raffle - Support Female Kiteboarding and win!

International Female Kite Week is not only fun for the girls, but also for those guys that want to support female kiters around the world or just win some amazing prizes no matter what!

Kitesurfing

The Pro's Are In Town: Kiteboarding VIP's!

This coming week there's some heavy artillery stationed at beaches around Australia, with several world class riders doing clinics, demo days or simply showing off at a beach near you.

Stand Up Paddle

The Spot-X Wrap Up - Mirleft Stand Up Pro in Morocco

The Stand Up World Tour event known as 'Spot-X' was kept behind tight lips this year, with the location only being announced at the last minute for competitors who flew in from all over the world to compete, hang out and sample the incredible waves Morocc

Kitesurfing

Merimbula Classic Video Wrap Up

The longest running event of it's type in Australia...

Kitesurfing

Redbull Lighthouse to Leighton kitesurf race this Saturday!

Conditions are looking promising for the longest kite race in Australia

Stand Up Paddle

Win Jamie Mitchell's Quickblade Paddle

Jamie Mitchell has donated a signature colour blue and black carbon Quickblade Paddle to PACA - Paddle Against Child Abuse. Here's your chance to own it.

Kitesurfing

Worlds first Aerial 360 on a Strapless Surfboard

This week down in Merimbula, NSW, Airton Cozzolino achieved at the 2014 Australian Wave Nationals what many kiteboarders have been trying for years.

Stand Up Paddle

The Merimbula Classic Mid Weekend Report

Blue Skies, Small swell and the QLD grommies running around whinging about the cold, it must be mid weekend at the Merimbula Classic!

Kitesurfing

Kitestock 2015 tickets are on sale!!!

The highest attended kitesurfing event in Australia is on again!

Fishing

How to flush your outboard

After a days boating it is important that you flush your outboard with fresh water to ensure its longevity.

Sailing

WA yachts gear up fo the Rockingham Race Weekend

Thirty one yachts are gearing up for the Rockingham Race Weekend, hosted by Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club. Contested off the coast of WA, racing will be on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November.

Sailing

Accountant sails faster than Sailor of the Year!

This week an accountant from New Zealand has one-upped Sailor of the Year, Jimmy Spithill in one of the most unique races ever seen in sailing.

Fishing

Inland Waterway Safety

In 2013-2014, Inland Waterways saw the highest number of drowning deaths (39%), compared to Swimming Pools (15%) and Beaches (13%). Overall, 266 people drowned in Australian waterways and 105 of these occurred in Inland Waterways (National Drowning Report

Stand Up Paddle

HIF SUP Festival welcomes Kieser Training

Surfing Victoria is proud to announce Kieser Training as the Presenting Partner of the 2015 HIF SUP Festival to be held at Inverloch on January 10th and 11th 2015.

Surfing

Aussie Surfing Trio battle for the Womens World Title

Three Aussie girls have paddled out in Maui with guns blazing as they fight for the World Title, but who's it gonna' be?

Stand Up Paddle

Christmas Gift Ideas for Stand Up Paddlers

Do you know a stand up paddler on the 'Nice' list this Christmas? Buying presents for stand up paddlers is hard, because all the gear is expensive!

Kitesurfing

Our Pick: Red Bull King of the Air Videos

If you've spent any time online this month you are sure to have been bombarded with submissions for the Red Bull King of the Air, a competition held in Cape Town for the biggest, baddest kiteboarders on earth to show the world what they've got.

Fishing

This scary lookin' fish is even scarier than you thought!

"Ahhhhhh!" Now you immediately understand which fish we're talking about, but alas, the picture you're thinking of in your head (from Finding Nemo) is not quite a perfect rendition of the actual fish.

Power Boats

Sanctuary Cove to open Summer Boating Season with a bang

Sanctuary Cove will welcome an age old tradition, largely recognised by the marine industry around the world, to The Marine Village this weekend with the Opening of the Summer Boating Season.

Kitesurfing

Compete With Us: Tips from the Best Pro's

With experience spreading from seasoned world champions, to up-and-coming kiteboarding stars, and even Mr Mega-Loop himself, the Best team is seriously talented when it comes to competition riding. Follow these great competition kiteboarding tips and find

Kitesurfing

Kiteboarder Raises $20,000 for Charity by riding 1300km!

The incredible journey of Ian Young has come to an end, with him kiteboarding into Exmouth this weekend to meet a handful of fellow kiteboarders, and a metaphorical cheque for $20,000.

Stand Up Paddle

Do Not Follow Beau Nixon - Go on a SUP Adventure.

Beau Nixon is inviting you on another adventure down an Aussie icon, this time the Hunter River in NSW, paddling more than 50km in three days.

Kitesurfing

WAKSA WA Kitesurfing Event Update

Details on downwinder, wave titles & freestyle clinic

Sailing

Volvo Ocean Racers to Use Kites in Emergency

Gone are the days of brightly coloured storm sails in ocean racing, in this years Volvo Ocean Race, yachts will be using kiteboarding gear to get home!

Stand Up Paddle

Kai Lenny nominated for XXL Big Wave Awards - on a SUP!

The Billabong XXL Big Wave awards are one of the most prestigious in the surfing world. Reserved for surfers of the highest caliber, and recognising the skill, determination and in some cases luck required to surf the biggest waves in the world. Until now

Fishing

Electro Fishing - the friendly way to fish...

Electro Fishing uses an electrical current to 'stun' fish by sending an electric shock from a small Annode off the front of the boat, grounded to the boat itself. Any fish caught in between the two get a hefty zap, before they roll over, float to the surf

Kitesurfing

1000km from home, and your kite disappears downwind.

Ian Young's incredible downwinder adventure has taken a heart stopping turn this week, when his harness exploded 20km off Gnarloo, requiring a huge swim and a 24km run downwind, UNHOOKED!

Surfing

1 Foot, 18 seconds, One Cutback and A week full of stoke.

We're not talking about 1 foot swell either, Mike Coots literally has one foot and he's showing the world that physical disability means nothing when you've got the ocean and a surfboard at your disposal.

Stand Up Paddle

Fad or rad? Vanguards take over SUP

With beaches world wide going crazy over the new 'Vanguard' Inspired shapes in the shortboard industry, it was only a matter of time before stand up paddling took on the design. This week JP have added one to their board lineup to join the countless other

Kitesurfing

KiteJam On the Gold Coast

Four days of perfect conditions graced the Gold Coast for the 2014 Cabrinha Kite Jam, even if it was a little hot! With the weeks blazing conditions, seabreezes rolled in on queue every day, and riders made the most of the open competition format to log s

Fishing

MorningTide Debuts Extreme Fishing Web Series

It's not every day you hear about fishing be classed as an extreme sport, but when it comes to the boys from Morning Tide, it just takes one look at what they do before you'll agree.

Sailing

Route Du Rhum record broken by 103ft Trimaran

After only 7 days at sea, 54 year old French Sailor Lo?ck Peyron has broken the race record in what is considered one of the most gruelling races on earth, the Route Du Rhumb.

Stand Up Paddle

SIC searching for would-be super groms

Do you know a kid who's destined for big things in the stand up paddling world? Are YOU a kid with dreams of becoming the next Kai or Connor? SIC are looking for stand up paddlers to form their Junior Development Team in conjunction with The Paddle Academ

Surfing

Melbourne, Famous for Inner City Surfing?

Melbourne, Australia; famous for Trams, fine cuisine, people wearing black and inner city surfing. Wait? What? Inner city surfing! That's right, a proposal has been made to build a 130m long wave pool in the middle of the city, floating off Docklands in M

Sailing

Sydney to Mooloolaba Race: Notice of Race released

The 2015 Sydney to Mooloolaba Yacht Race Notice of Race has been released today by the event organisers Middle Harbour Yacht Club (MHYC) and the race partner club, Mooloolaba Yacht Club (MYC).

Kitesurfing

Melbourne Kiteboarding For Sale.

Melbournes Longest Running Kiteboarding School located in St Kilda is up for Sale.

Kitesurfing

Kiteboarding From Perth to the North West Cape, Ian Young.

To raise money for Soldier On, a charity who assists wounded soldiers, Ian Young is kiteboarding from Perth to the North West Cape in WA, a distance of more than 1300km.

Kitesurfing

Instruct With Us: Tips for Kiteboarding Instructors

Good instructors can teach a student how to ride a kiteboard. But Best Instructors guide students on a path to become true kiteboarders; imparting the knowledge and skills the required to continue kiteboarding for years to come. Try these kiteboarding ins

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing Nationals at Merimbula

The nations best wave kiters will be determined in November

Stand Up Paddle

Big names head to WA for the King of the Cut

Next month Mandurah in WA will play host to some of the biggest names in Stand Up Paddling, with several international paddlers flying in for what some are calling 'can't miss' Stand Up Paddling Event in Australia.

Kitesurfing

The Kiteboarding Demo Day Guide

With demo season in full swing, there's never been a better time to test fly your dream kite, ride 'that' board or feel the wet embrace of a new harness. But for first time demo'ers it can be intimidating to walk amongst all that shiny new gear and ask th

Stand Up Paddle

What do Kyron Ratbones and Roast Chicken have in common?

He's one of Australia's unsung heroes in the stand up paddling world, but Kyron Ratbones sure knows how to get a SUP board down the line.

Stand Up Paddle

SUPing the Hawkesbury

Rob GITTOES gives us a 1st hand account of the 111km Hawkebury Classic on a 14ft BIC Tracer SUP.

Sailing

Route Du Rhum Claims yachts big and small

It's barely three days into the epic Transatlantic race, the Route Du Rhum and already 17 of the 91 entrants have abandoned their race.

Kitesurfing

Three new release kite movies you NEED to see.

It's new-season-mega-excitement time for kiteboarding companies, which means not only do we get to test ride fancy new gear, but watch incredible movies produced with Speilberg caliber craftsmanship. This week the powers of the kiteboarding world have rel

Fishing

New Bag limits for NSW Anglers

This week a couple of new rules came into effect for Anglers in NSW, with the Department of Primary Industries revising bag limits, and permitting certain types of Recreational fishing where it has been banned in the past.

Surfing

Miss Reef is back.

It's November, and you know what that means! The Miss Reef Calendar is back for 2015, meaning surfers all over the world can gawk at butts, boobs and Reef bikini's on their man-cave walls for another year.

Stand Up Paddle

Four Aussie SUP events you can't miss this summer.

With the beach carpark finally getting too hot to stand on comfortably, Summer is here, and that means it's competition season! Well, Comp season goes all year round in Australia, but that's not the point! Here's three stand up paddling events that you re