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Off To Victor Harbour Anyone Up For A SUP Fri, Sat
Hey guys and gals,
Kristi and I are off to Victor Harbour today and looking to catch up wth anyone wanting to have a sup or surf in that area on Fri or Sat.
Drop us a PM if your interested
Phill and Kristi
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Goofboard
Sorry if this has been posted. Looks good for balance for a program I do at school.
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One Mile Beach Military Zone
One Mile Beach Port Stephens has been officially declared a military zone. All three Forces have fortified their positions on the beach and Charlie SUPs are excluded from the adjacent surf zone.
Oh, good thing is that even without the heavy artillery the whole beach is just one big nasty closeout. Anyone entering the waves is bound to get blasted anyway you look at it. [Link]
Lavacore Socks
Anyone using these thinking they might come in handy when it gets colder or instead of booties.
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Couldn't help it sorry..
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Drafting
Vid over on sup racer by the quick blade man talking about drafting , he is all for it.
How do you racers feel about it , would you be pissed if someone drafted you a whole race then went past you at the finish.Is there an un written rule amongst racers that you share the work load. I would rekon i would be hard to draft in open ocean conditions , but still water is a different story.
I only bring this up because i plan to draft as many people as possible in the creek to creek race and dont want anyone getting pissed with me 
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Creek to Creek SUP Race – Enter to Win!!!
ENTER TO WIN
http://www.seabreeze.com.au/img/photos/stand_up_paddle/6031660.jpg
ENTER TO WIN
By entering the 2012 Creek to Creek SUP Race, simply visit www.supsa.org or online via our online registration link https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=6238 ,by midnight Thursday 17th May, and you have the chance of winning this fantastic 60lt ICEY TEK Elite 40mm Series ESKY, valued at $225. Winner will be notified at the race presentation.
http://www.seabreeze.com.au/img/photos/stand_up_paddle/6031793.jpg
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SUP in the Olympics?
Apologies if this has been raised before…..but I'm curious to know if there is any movement to have SUP'ing included as an Olympic discipline? I'm guessing a straight out drag race a la kayaking would be the go as that way there wouldn't be any drafting involved, there would be lanes and 1 person to a lane. In saying that though there could be an open water event held with the yacht regatta. Seems like a pretty seamless integration to me and an opportunity to highlight and showcase the fastest growing watersport in the world. It is certainly a sport with a participation factor numbering no doubt in the many hundreds of thousands around the world so it seems to meet all the criteria for inclusion….. [Link]
2012 Naish Glide 12'6 Fin
Hi everybody.
I’m looking for a fin to replace in my Naish Glide 12´6, the original one allows me only 5 or 6 strokes per side in flatwater. I'm thinking in the FCS Danny Ching fin or any other that gives me at least 10 strokes per side.
Has anybody tried the DC FCS?
I’m 100 kg, any suggestions? [Link]
New walkonwater flat water sups
Anyone out there been on one of these bad boys?
Looks to be just the 2 on the range, a 12'6" BOP style board and 14' race
They look MEAN! [Link]
SUP in the Olympics?
Apologies if this has been raised before…..but I'm curious to know if there is any movement to have SUP'ing included as an Olympic discipline? I'm guessing a straight out drag race a la kayaking would be the go as that way there wouldn't be any drafting involved, there would be lanes and 1 person to a lane. In saying that though there could be an open water event held with the yacht regatta. Seems like a pretty seamless integration to me and an opportunity to highlight and showcase the fastest growing watersport in the world. It is certainly a sport with a participation factor numbering no doubt in the many hundreds of thousands around the world so it seems to meet all the criteria for inclusion….. [Link]
Creek to Creek SUP Race – Enter to Win!!!
ENTER TO WIN
http://www.seabreeze.com.au/img/photos/stand_up_paddle/6031660.jpg
ENTER TO WIN
By entering the 2012 Creek to Creek SUP Race, simply visit www.supsa.org or online via our online registration link https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=6238 ,by midnight Thursday 17th May, and you have the chance of winning this fantastic 60lt ICEY TEK Elite 40mm Series ESKY, valued at $225. Winner will be notified at the race presentation.
http://www.seabreeze.com.au/img/photos/stand_up_paddle/6031793.jpg
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Kawana Time Trial are on again this Thursday
Time to start training for the 17th of June. Come down and have a go. Start time is 4:45pm at the Northern end of Kawana Lake. All are welcome and I will post start times by tomorrow night.
cheers
Swanie [Link]
Creek to Creek SUP Race – Enter to Win!!!
ENTER TO WIN
http://www.seabreeze.com.au/img/photos/stand_up_paddle/6031660.jpg
ENTER TO WIN
By entering the 2012 Creek to Creek SUP Race, simply visit www.supsa.org or online via our online registration link https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=6238 ,by midnight Thursday 17th May, and you have the chance of winning this fantastic 60lt ICEY TEK Elite 40mm Series ESKY, valued at $225. Winner will be notified at the race presentation.
http://www.seabreeze.com.au/img/photos/stand_up_paddle/6031793.jpg
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Drafting
Vid over on sup racer by the quick blade man talking about drafting , he is all for it.
How do you racers feel about it , would you be pissed if someone drafted you a whole race then went past you at the finish.Is there an un written rule amongst racers that you share the work load. I would rekon i would be hard to draft in open ocean conditions , but still water is a different story.
I only bring this up because i plan to draft as many people as possible in the creek to creek race and dont want anyone getting pissed with me [Link]
First race board for the big fella
Hi everyone,
I am looking to get into racing, and have been for a while.
One point, is that the beach series here in Auckland is going to limit us to using only 12'6 boards so that is my limitation on size.
I have the opportunity to get hold of a Exocet 12'6 carbon at a great price, and also and almost new 12'6 F-one. Has anyone got any reviews on those.
I am also able to demo, the starboard and naish ranges, the corban and also the Fanatic, which I have heard great things about.
Could all you experience racers please let me know what you think.
I am 6 foot 4 and 110kgs and hope to get into everything from 3.5km BOP races and then get into down winders to.
cheers
graeme [Link]
One Mile Beach Military Zone
One Mile Beach Port Stephens has been officially declared a military zone. All three Forces have fortified their positions on the beach and Charlie SUPs are excluded from the adjacent surf zone.
Oh, good thing is that even without the heavy artillery the whole beach is just one big nasty closeout. Anyone entering the waves is bound to get blasted anyway you look at it. [Link]
Drafting
Vid over on sup racer by the quick blade man talking about drafting , he is all for it.
How do you racers feel about it , would you be pissed if someone drafted you a whole race then went past you at the finish.Is there an un written rule amongst racers that you share the work load. I would rekon i would be hard to draft in open ocean conditions , but still water is a different story.
I only bring this up because i plan to draft as many people as possible in the creek to creek race and dont want anyone getting pissed with me [Link]
Is Magic Paddle the best SUP vid ever?
Have been trolling my new TV Youtube channel and finally watched the Magic Paddle part 1.
I was in histerical laughter at the skits and on the big screen was literally leaning and moving through the turns of the surfing.
This is great, if you can watch it on the big screen.
5 stars!
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SUP in the Olympics?
Apologies if this has been raised before…..but I'm curious to know if there is any movement to have SUP'ing included as an Olympic discipline? I'm guessing a straight out drag race a la kayaking would be the go as that way there wouldn't be any drafting involved, there would be lanes and 1 person to a lane. In saying that though there could be an open water event held with the yacht regatta. Seems like a pretty seamless integration to me and an opportunity to highlight and showcase the fastest growing watersport in the world. It is certainly a sport with a participation factor numbering no doubt in the many hundreds of thousands around the world so it seems to meet all the criteria for inclusion….. [Link]
SUP in the Olympics?
Apologies if this has been raised before…..but I'm curious to know if there is any movement to have SUP'ing included as an Olympic discipline? I'm guessing a straight out drag race a la kayaking would be the go as that way there wouldn't be any drafting involved, there would be lanes and 1 person to a lane. In saying that though there could be an open water event held with the yacht regatta. Seems like a pretty seamless integration to me and an opportunity to highlight and showcase the fastest growing watersport in the world. It is certainly a sport with a participation factor numbering no doubt in the many hundreds of thousands around the world so it seems to meet all the criteria for inclusion….. [Link]
Adjustable Fins System
You can adjust every direction & angle of them… I don't know that I'd use them – got enough sets that confuse me enough, already..
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Drafting
Vid over on sup racer by the quick blade man talking about drafting , he is all for it.
How do you racers feel about it , would you be pissed if someone drafted you a whole race then went past you at the finish.Is there an un written rule amongst racers that you share the work load. I would rekon i would be hard to draft in open ocean conditions , but still water is a different story.
I only bring this up because i plan to draft as many people as possible in the creek to creek race and dont want anyone getting pissed with me [Link]
SUP in the Olympics?
Apologies if this has been raised before…..but I'm curious to know if there is any movement to have SUP'ing included as an Olympic discipline? I'm guessing a straight out drag race a la kayaking would be the go as that way there wouldn't be any drafting involved, there would be lanes and 1 person to a lane. In saying that though there could be an open water event held with the yacht regatta. Seems like a pretty seamless integration to me and an opportunity to highlight and showcase the fastest growing watersport in the world. It is certainly a sport with a participation factor numbering no doubt in the many hundreds of thousands around the world so it seems to meet all the criteria for inclusion….. [Link]
Drafting
Vid over on sup racer by the quick blade man talking about drafting , he is all for it.
How do you racers feel about it , would you be pissed if someone drafted you a whole race then went past you at the finish.Is there an un written rule amongst racers that you share the work load. I would rekon i would be hard to draft in open ocean conditions , but still water is a different story.
I only bring this up because i plan to draft as many people as possible in the creek to creek race and dont want anyone getting pissed with me [Link]
One Mile Beach Military Zone
One Mile Beach Port Stephens has been officially declared a military zone. All three Forces have fortified their positions on the beach and Charlie SUPs are excluded from the adjacent surf zone.
Oh, good thing is that even without the heavy artillery the whole beach is just one big nasty closeout. Anyone entering the waves is bound to get blasted anyway you look at it. [Link]
Drafting
Vid over on sup racer by the quick blade man talking about drafting , he is all for it.
How do you racers feel about it , would you be pissed if someone drafted you a whole race then went past you at the finish.Is there an un written rule amongst racers that you share the work load. I would rekon i would be hard to draft in open ocean conditions , but still water is a different story.
I only bring this up because i plan to draft as many people as possible in the creek to creek race and dont want anyone getting pissed with me [Link]
Drafting
Vid over on sup racer by the quick blade man talking about drafting , he is all for it.
How do you racers feel about it , would you be pissed if someone drafted you a whole race then went past you at the finish.Is there an un written rule amongst racers that you share the work load. I would rekon i would be hard to draft in open ocean conditions , but still water is a different story.
I only bring this up because i plan to draft as many people as possible in the creek to creek race and dont want anyone getting pissed with me [Link]
Drafting
Vid over on sup racer by the quick blade man talking about drafting , he is all for it.
How do you racers feel about it , would you be pissed if someone drafted you a whole race then went past you at the finish.Is there an un written rule amongst racers that you share the work load. I would rekon i would be hard to draft in open ocean conditions , but still water is a different story.
I only bring this up because i plan to draft as many people as possible in the creek to creek race and dont want anyone getting pissed with me [Link]
2012 Naish Glide 12'6 Fin
Hi everybody.
I’m looking for a fin to replace in my Naish Glide 12´6, the original one allows me only 5 or 6 strokes per side in flatwater. I'm thinking in the FCS Danny Ching fin or any other that gives me at least 10 strokes per side.
Has anybody tried the DC FCS?
I’m 100 kg, any suggestions? [Link]
Is Magic Paddle the best SUP vid ever?
Have been trolling my new TV Youtube channel and finally watched the Magic Paddle part 1.
I was in histerical laughter at the skits and on the big screen was literally leaning and moving through the turns of the surfing.
This is great, if you can watch it on the big screen.
5 stars!
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So that's why Connor won.
He was chased by a huge shark..
DJ
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Adjustable Fins System
You can adjust every direction & angle of them… I don't know that I'd use them – got enough sets that confuse me enough, already..
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State and National Titles My thoughts!!!
I know I just posted this under another heading but then thought it my be a second topic I am not trying to put down Surfing NSW in any way I am just trying to get across my point of view.
If I combined the cost of joining Surfing NSW $60 and the entry for Comp$55 with the cost of Day care for the grom $90 x 2days plus after school care for my Daughter $22 x 2 plus 20hrs leave from work because its Thursday and Friday it adds up to me no being able to attend!!!
As for being on week days not to upset the locals then we are allways going to be playing 2nd fiddle to what others would call mainstream surfing!!!!!
They do not hold the shortboard or Mal titles mid week…
And Surfing titles should be held in locations that are know for having Good to Great waves so the Surfers can show the highest level of there skills (I am not trying to put down One Mile) But since the dream tour became the dream tour by having the events at great locations at the good time of the year the sponsorship … [Link]
Adjustable Fins System
You can adjust every direction & angle of them… I don't know that I'd use them – got enough sets that confuse me enough, already..
[Link]
State and National Titles My thoughts!!!
I know I just posted this under another heading but then thought it my be a second topic I am not trying to put down Surfing NSW in any way I am just trying to get across my point of view.
If I combined the cost of joining Surfing NSW $60 and the entry for Comp$55 with the cost of Day care for the grom $90 x 2days plus after school care for my Daughter $22 x 2 plus 20hrs leave from work because its Thursday and Friday it adds up to me no being able to attend!!!
As for being on week days not to upset the locals then we are allways going to be playing 2nd fiddle to what others would call mainstream surfing!!!!!
They do not hold the shortboard or Mal titles mid week…
And Surfing titles should be held in locations that are know for having Good to Great waves so the Surfers can show the highest level of there skills (I am not trying to put down One Mile) But since the dream tour became the dream tour by having the events at great locations at the good time of the year the sponsorship … [Link]
Drafting
Vid over on sup racer by the quick blade man talking about drafting , he is all for it.
How do you racers feel about it , would you be pissed if someone drafted you a whole race then went past you at the finish.Is there an un written rule amongst racers that you share the work load. I would rekon i would be hard to draft in open ocean conditions , but still water is a different story.
I only bring this up because i plan to draft as many people as possible in the creek to creek race and dont want anyone getting pissed with me [Link]
Southern Cross SUP Festival UPDATE!!!
Hi Guys,
Please see that the Southern Cross SUP Festival presented by d'Albora Marina 2012.
1) Surfing Competition link:
http://www.surfingaustralia.com/nsw/event.php?id=478
Entries Close this friday.
2) Race link:
http://www.surfingaustralia.com/nsw/event.php?id=567
Please see the link above for altered and confirmed course and maps. All information needed is on this link. Scroll down for entries into each race. The teams form to download is also here!
Teams – all teams are in a total of 4. (no junior required any more any age just need 1x female in each team). All need to have a 14FT or under board. each team can use multiple or one board per team – all up to you guys!
The $8000 prize money break down and great accomodation deals are also on these 2 links.
Also we have had a great couple of Videos and Photos sharing the event – in the running to win the VB carton and the pair of Vestal Sunnies!!!
See the great view at d'Albora Marina who is hosting the… [Link]
Drafting
Vid over on sup racer by the quick blade man talking about drafting , he is all for it.
How do you racers feel about it , would you be pissed if someone drafted you a whole race then went past you at the finish.Is there an un written rule amongst racers that you share the work load. I would rekon i would be hard to draft in open ocean conditions , but still water is a different story.
I only bring this up because i plan to draft as many people as possible in the creek to creek race and dont want anyone getting pissed with me [Link]
Mad Style
I really like his smooth style could watch him SUP all day…
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Mad Style
I really like his smooth style could watch him SUP all day…
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Kawana Time Trial are on again this Thursday
Time to start training for the 17th of June. Come down and have a go. Start time is 4:45pm at the Northern end of Kawana Lake. All are welcome and I will post start times by tomorrow night.
cheers
Swanie [Link]
Drafting
Vid over on sup racer by the quick blade man talking about drafting , he is all for it.
How do you racers feel about it , would you be pissed if someone drafted you a whole race then went past you at the finish.Is there an un written rule amongst racers that you share the work load. I would rekon i would be hard to draft in open ocean conditions , but still water is a different story.
I only bring this up because i plan to draft as many people as possible in the creek to creek race and dont want anyone getting pissed with me [Link]
Drafting
Vid over on sup racer by the quick blade man talking about drafting , he is all for it.
How do you racers feel about it , would you be pissed if someone drafted you a whole race then went past you at the finish.Is there an un written rule amongst racers that you share the work load. I would rekon i would be hard to draft in open ocean conditions , but still water is a different story.
I only bring this up because i plan to draft as many people as possible in the creek to creek race and dont want anyone getting pissed with me [Link]
Drafting
Vid over on sup racer by the quick blade man talking about drafting , he is all for it.
How do you racers feel about it , would you be pissed if someone drafted you a whole race then went past you at the finish.Is there an un written rule amongst racers that you share the work load. I would rekon i would be hard to draft in open ocean conditions , but still water is a different story.
I only bring this up because i plan to draft as many people as possible in the creek to creek race and dont want anyone getting pissed with me [Link]
Southern Cross SUP Festival UPDATE!!!
Hi Guys,
Please see that the Southern Cross SUP Festival presented by d'Albora Marina 2012.
1) Surfing Competition link:
http://www.surfingaustralia.com/nsw/event.php?id=478
Entries Close this friday.
2) Race link:
http://www.surfingaustralia.com/nsw/event.php?id=567
Please see the link above for altered and confirmed course and maps. All information needed is on this link. Scroll down for entries into each race. The teams form to download is also here!
Teams – all teams are in a total of 4. (no junior required any more any age just need 1x female in each team). All need to have a 14FT or under board. each team can use multiple or one board per team – all up to you guys!
The $8000 prize money break down and great accomodation deals are also on these 2 links.
Also we have had a great couple of Videos and Photos sharing the event – in the running to win the VB carton and the pair of Vestal Sunnies!!!
See the great view at d'Albora Marina who is hosting the… [Link]
Sunshine Coast Race Board Demo Day and Time Trials
Everyone is welcome to this and we would like to see many people from other regions come and join a day of fun on Race Boards. Race Boards and Surf SUPS will be on Demo.
We have put the invite out to all Shapers, Shops, and Distributors to have their boards at Kawana Lake on the 17th of June 2012. (if you are a shaper / shop / distributor and did not get an email please do not feel excluded as you just need to send me message and I will send you the info.)
We expect to have a large range of demos at the Lake for all to try. This is giving a fantastic opportunity for you to try different brands on the same day in the same conditions. You will also hear direct from the shapers, shops, distributors about all the pro's of their boards. Who knows you might even strike up a good deal with one.
Woogie will be giving a one hour open coaching session before the time trials.
Everyone who attends is welcome to have a go at the time trials that we have been posting f… [Link]
Close Out Beachbreak Waves Today – Video.
Today’s waves; Every once in a while, a clean and peeling wave snuck through but between those, some very straight and menacing 3-4 footers came in and if they didn't get us on the paddle out, they sucked us into a take-off that didn't often end well.
Fun all the same though, beautiful sunrise, mates sharing the line-up and good times.
The Coreban Cruiser felt great with some push behind it too.
Wave of the day was wave number 1 for me. Not filmed as it was still VERY dark and not being able to see 2 foot in front of me, maybe it was only the best of the session as I couldn't actually see it and acted on feel alone – who knows.
A stroke of luck today too and as a result I suggest all GoPro users buy the orange fluro 'stick on' float. On one flogging, the GoPro clip snapped clean off the board disc and I felt that terrible feeling sighting my board minus my camera. After 5 minutes hunting the inside bank, the fluro orange float caught my eye on t… [Link]
Adjustable Fins System
You can adjust every direction & angle of them… I don't know that I'd use them – got enough sets that confuse me enough, already..
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SIC Boards
What are your thoughts? Which boards have you owned?
We are talking about Down Wind Specialist Boards, and Open Ocean Boards…
(we all know the rockers required for down wind performance add push/drag in pure flat water conditions)
http://www.sicmaui.com/ [Link]
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