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Kitesurfing

Kiteboarding with my big brother - literally...

Ever wondered how much weight could be suspended by your kite lines while you're riding along? The McClintock brothers thought they'd find out by suspending a kiteboarder in the middle!

Stand Up Paddle

The 33rd Merimbula Classic - Another epic weekend

Despite the fact there's probably still some lingering hangovers, the Merimbula Classic is over for another year, and as usual was one of the best weekends you could ever have on a SUP.

Stand Up Paddle

The biggest SUP in Australia - what's it for?

Paul Jackson from Currumbin is up to something . And it involves one massive, and we mean massive, inflatable stand up paddle board.

Kitesurfing

Kite Racing world Championships in China

It's been a tough weeks racing in China, but the fierce competition and exceptional conditions for racing have brought kite racing once again into the spotlight as a legitimate sailing sport.

Sailing

Sabres Ready for Nationals at Perth Dinghy Sailing Club

Over 80 Sabres will compete in the upcoming Nationals Regatta 29th December - 4th January at PDSC. This will be the first time the National Regatta will be held in WA.

Stand Up Paddle

The next big thing in Stand Up Paddle? V Drive by DK and JT

We hear about the 'next big thing' all the time. From the weird bent paddle shafts, to special cutouts and vent holes in boards, technological advances in equipment come in all kinds of shapes and sizes in the bid to be 'that thing' that changes the sport

Kitesurfing

The biggest kiteboarding event to ever hit the Gold Coast

That's it for the Gold Coast's biggest ever kiteboarding event! After 3 days of kiting and a rest day, kiteboarders from all over Australia are looking back on an amazing event that will no doubt return bigger and better next year.

Fishing

Catchability launches free iPhone app for Aussie fishos

Catchability for iPhone has been designed in Australia specifically for fishing in Australia.

Stand Up Paddle

Could the Stand Up World Tour be coming to Currumbin QLD?

If the latest schedule released by SUPracer is as true as they say it is, Australia could see the worlds best stand up paddlers converge on the land down-under as early as May next year!

Kitesurfing

Storms can't dampen the Kite Jam Australia on the Gold Coast

Despite mother nature throwing some of the biggest storms of this season at the Gold Coast this weekend, it hasn't put a dampner on the Kite Jam Australia at all!

Windsurfing

2014 Windsurf Calendar by John Carter Now Available!

A Christmas gift that will last the year.

Kitesurfing

One month until the Kiteracing Oceanics hits Perth Shores

The Kiteracing Oceanic Championships will create plenty of excitement when it takes over Leighton Beach from 10 to 15 December 2013 with six days of kiteracing action and entertainment.

Sailing

Etchells Nationals - characters abound among fleet members

The 31-boat fleet are working through their way last minute key jobs before racing in the Etchells National Championship, being hosted by Southport Yacht Cub on the Gold Coast, starts tomorrow.

Kitesurfing

Kiteboarding Speed Record Broken - not in Namibia!

With only a few days of competition left in the Luderitz Speed Challenge, a Frenchman in Salin-de-Giraud has smashed the previous record out of the water and shone the spotlight away from what was thought to be the fastest channel on earth.

Stand Up Paddle

Keahi goes back to the future in Indo - Sessions part 2

This is what stand up paddle surfing will look like in 5 years from now. Average punters will be dropping into waves like this, standing tall in barrels and dropping off lips like it's no problem.

Kitesurfing

Amanda Boxtel learns to kiteboard - but there's a catch!

This week we bring you something inspirational. Can you imagine being paralyzed from the waist down, and thinking "You know what, I think I'll give kiteboarding a try".

Stand Up Paddle

Australian Stand Up Paddling Champions Crowned in Currumbin

After an incredible four days of paddling on the Gold Coast, five new Australian champions have been carried up the beach...

Stand Up Paddle

Stand Up Paddling Nationals on NOW in Currumbin

Check the webcams, grab your camera, get in the car right now! The Stand Up Paddling nationals are on at Currumbin on the Gold Coast.

Kitesurfing

Hawaii - A short film by Cabrinha about kitesurfing

Fans of slow-mo footage rejoice! Cabrinha have come to the party with 11 minutes of epic footage shot in Hawaii, about a little sport we like to call kitesurfing.

Sailing

Gill Australia - Getting wet for a living

Gill Australia - Getting wet for a living...

Kitesurfing - VKWC

PKRA - Pastor and Pulido are the Winners of the PKRA Haikou

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - Pastor and Pulido are the Winners of the PKRA Haikou

Stand Up Paddle

A Career in Stand Up Paddle - Spotlight on SUP Trainers

Learn to be a SUP instructor

Sailing

Etchells Nationals 2013/14: hard to predict top places

It's hard to pick who is likely to be in the top five at this year's Etchells National Championship being held at Southport Yacht Club from 11th to 16th November 2013.

Kitesurfing - VKWC

PKRA - Pulido is the New PKRA Freestyle World Champion

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - Pulido is the New PKRA Freestyle World Champion

Power Boats

Sneak peek at Honda's new BF80 and BF100

Honda releases brand new BF80 and BF100 outboard engines

Kitesurfing

Kite Jam draws kiteboarders from around Australia

It's been hailed as the 'new Mambo' event for kiteboarders, but can the Gold Coast offer the charm (and the BBQ) of the long running Merimbula Classic?

Stand Up Paddle

How to protect your paddle blade with tape

This week, David "DJ" John from down in Melbourne put together a fantastic how-to on protecting the blade of your paddle with nothing more than a roll of electrical tape.

Kitesurfing - VKWC

PKRA - Whaley and Pulido win the single elimination

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - Whaley and Pulido win the single elimination

Kitesurfing - VKWC

PKRA - Light Winds Persist at the PKRA Hainan

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - Light Winds Persist at the PKRA Hainan

Kitesurfing - VKWC

PKRA - Lay-day at the Hainan International Kitesurf Festival

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - Lay-day at the Hainan International Kitesurf Festival

Kitesurfing - VKWC

PKRA - Registration for the Hainan World Cup 2013

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - Registration for the Hainan World Cup 2013

Stand Up Paddle

SUP Hire Australia to Launch Innovative SUP Hire Centres

Within the coming weeks SUP Hire Australia will launch six of its integrated high performance SUP Hire Centres.

Stand Up Paddle

Like Rugby on Water - Stand Up Paddle Ball

It was only a matter of time before someone decided it would be a great idea to mix football and stand up paddling. And where better to bring the sport of stand up paddle ball to life than Manly, NSW.

Kitesurfing

The biggest kiteloops the world has ever seen...

When Ruben Lenten designs a competition, you know its going to be big. This week in Zandvoort, Holland, 16 crazy kiteboarders took to the water in a bid to see who has the biggest loop.

Kitesurfing

Surf Racing in Pingtan, China - Battle of the kite?

Huh? Surf Racing? This isn't stand up paddling! Or could this be the new big thing in kiteboarding?

Stand Up Paddle

What has six legs and floats on water?

It's been a while since we've brought you some four legged action, and there's nothing more fun than watching a big slobbery dog go surfing. So here's a fun little video of a Labrador and a Pug on stand up paddle boards.

Kitesurfing - VKWC

PKRA - Day of Racing, Awards at the Pingtan World Cup

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - Day of Racing, Awards at the Pingtan World Cup

Kitesurfing - VKWC

PKRA - Slalom Surf at the PKRA Pingtan China

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - Slalom Surf at the PKRA Pingtan China

Stand Up Paddle

Get ready for the Nationals - Australian SUP Nationals

It's only a few weeks until the countries best stand up paddlers descend on Currumbin, QLD for the Australian Stand Up Paddle Nationals! Get ready Australia, it's going to be ON!

Kitesurfing

The Lexington Jump - North kiteboarders hit the US

Get to know the North kiteboarding freestylers like never before, as they hit the US for a while on the search of flat water and obstacles.

Kitesurfing - VKWC

PKRA - Lay-day due to High Surf at the Pingtan World Cup

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - Lay-day due to High Surf at the Pingtan World Cup

Sailing

John Bertrand returns to the fold for the Etchells Nationals

Bertrand is one of the busiest people around, with commitments now extending beyond his sailing world and into the presidency of Swimming Australia. Yet, without hesitation, he will make the time to compete at next month's Etchells National Championship.

Kitesurfing

The Airush Lab Rat Survey - Join the Airush R&D Team

Every year Airush kiteboarding does a little survey, they ask all kinds of questions about your kiteboarding habits and what you'd like to see from them over the coming year, and then they implement those suggestions into their product lineup.

Kitesurfing - VKWC

PKRA - Pastor wins the World title, Tack and Gisela win Pingtan

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - Pastor wins the World title, Tack and Gisela win Pingtan

Kitesurfing - VKWC

PKRA - Tack and Winkowska win the single in Pingtan, China

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - Tack and Winkowska win the single in Pingtan, China

Kitesurfing - VKWC

PKRA - Tack dominates the first day of Pingtan World Cup

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - Tack dominates the first day of Pingtan World Cup

Stand Up Paddle

Are these guys crazy? Chasing Sharks by Stand Up Paddleboard

This week there's been two videos emerge of stand up paddlers off the beach in California, literally chasing baby great white sharks around with stand up paddle boards.

Kitesurfing - VKWC

PKRA - Registration at the Pingtan Kiteboarding World Cup

Latest Pro Kiteboard Riders Association news - PKRA - Registration at the Pingtan Kiteboarding World Cup

Kitesurfing

Family affair for perth-bound kiteracing champions

Spending time at the beach is a normal family activity for most, but the Bridge family from East Devon in England take it to a completely new level with a combination of six world championships for Kiteracing and numerous other awards and a world record t

Kitesurfing