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Kitesurfing

Once in a decade storm heading for WA

Remants of Cyclone Mangga combine with a cold front for massive effects

Windsurfing

The Calm Before the Storm - Gale Force Winds

WA will be subjected to the first major cold front for the Season today. Gale force winds are forecast.

Surfing

"Don't bunch up, or the beach will close"

If we all can't contain ourselves, and keep social distancing, then we'll all lose access to the beach

Stand Up Paddle

COVID19 Official Resources

Official resources for the COVID19 Virus

Fishing

WA Faces sweltering weather amid stay at home policy

Going to be a challenging day for folks this Thursday

Kitesurfing

How are you hitting the waves?

The GWA recently updated what they want from kitesurfers - what about your performance?

Kitesurfing

Kitefoiling Championships at Sail Melbourne

17-year old Scott Whitehead from Townsville has taken home his first national title

Sailing

SailGP comes to Sydney in February

Watch the amazing F50 catermarans compete - these foiling cats can approach speeds of 90km/h

Stand Up Paddle

Race Sunday for world's best downwind SUP

Dates have been changed for better wind conditions.

Kitesurfing

Ewan Jaspan Crowned 2019 Kite Park League World Champion

Ceara, Brazil - Ewan Jaspan has finally won the 2019 Kite Park League World Title.

Kitesurfing

Actionsports WA Kite school is Hiring!

Actionsports WA is looking for instructors!

Fishing

How to catch Salmon

Halco's Max Sampson heads down to WA's south coast and shows us how to go about finding a West Australian Salmon off of the beach.

Stand Up Paddle

Casper Steinfath Pushes Through Injury for APP Podium

Not letting injury stand in his way, Casper Steinfath showed his grit at the 2019 APP World Tour London SUP Open, securing a 3rd place finish

Kitesurfing

How to handle strong winds when kitesurfing

This great video explains how to survive winter kiting

Fishing

Salmon season is in full swing - Halco Lures

Catch more Salmon this season!

Kitesurfing

Restore Kitesurfing Access to Noosa's Open Beaches

Looks like the council has moved to ban Kitesurfing from Noosa - read the details, and sign a petition to restore beach access

Stand Up Paddle

Keahi de Aboitiz at Cloudbreak - Two Epic Waves

He just gets better and better.

Surfing

Team Australia Claim Gold Medals at World Championship

Australia's Bloom and Formston top the podium in San Diego

Kitesurfing

GKA Kite-Surf World Tour 2018 Championship Rankings

Witness the sizzling finish at the KSWT Torquay

Kitesurfing

KTA Asia Pacific Hydrofoil Series Malaysia - Day 2

The thrill of competition continues on the shores of Johor

Kitesurfing

Women take the stage on day 2 of Kitesurfing World Tour

Organisers used Thirteenth Beach, a popular spot among the local kiters where 20 knot side shore winds and a five foot swell were rolling in..

Kitesurfing

First day at the KSWT in Torquay

The Kitesurfing World Tour comes to Australia and kicked off in Torquay

Kitesurfing

Malaysia next stop for the KTA Hydrofoil Series

The KTA Asia Pacific Hydrofoil Series heads to Desaru Coast Malaysia, for the next round of its new perpetual grassroots kite foiling competition tour.

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing the Atlantic Coast

Two kitesurfers in search of adventure take a daring ride along the coastline of the Atlantic.

Windsurfing

Simon Bornhoft returning to WA in Dec 2018

Simon Bornhoft returning to Perth & Lancelin In Dec 2018 Last places for Windwise Freeride & Freewave sessions If you're looking to give your windsurfing a really big boost then grab one of the last places on these proven Windwise coaching sessions!

Kitesurfing

First Kitesurfing expo in Leighton, WA this weekend

Get down and checkout gear, learn & enjoy a BBQ

Stand Up Paddle

Brit paddles 250km on her SUP for a good cause

8 days of Stand Up Paddle board endurance, all in the name of the war on plastic.

Kitesurfing

Late back roll rodeo double loop ending with a board off

Matchu pulls of the trick to take the win...

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing, but not as you know it.

Jet ski's add a new dimension to kiteboarding big air

Surfing

Margaret River Pro Cancelled due to Safety Concerns

Major surfing event cancelled due to concern about fish in the sea.

Stand Up Paddle

Fanatic City - SUP Vienna

Enjoy the SUP paddle around Vienna!

Surfing

Jack McCoy and Wayne Lynch Talk Story Octagon theatre Perth

Jack McCoy and Wayne Lynch are in Perth Saturday 7th of April for a one night only event. Tickets on sale now..... Book to secure your spot: at www.ticketswa.com.au

Fishing

Australia's First 1000lb+ Marlin Landed!

Off the coast of Exmouth in WA, one man reeled in a monster last week, starting off 2018 with an Aussie record.

Surfing

Surfing Frozen Slurpee Waves in the US Cold Snap

As Australia swelters through a heat wave this weekend, the US is shivering in their wetsuit booties. No more so than these guys

Fishing

The Halco Mad Eyes

The new range of Halco Lures

Surfing

Billabong brings some sexy retro action to your screen!

Four ladies. Four surfers. A whole line of retro swimwear and a few minutes to show it all off.

Stand Up Paddle

Bump Betty Does it Again!

It's not an event ok! But this weekend, 24 paddlers raced from Point Arkwright to Cotton Tree, Matt Nottage and Kate Baker were the winners, and it will be on again next year. Want an invite? You can't have one!

Kitesurfing

3 Tips to Help You FOIL Away From Turns to Toeside

It's one of the best moves in kite foiling, but unlike the same move on a twintip, it's not easy!

Fishing

Over $2m in fines for catching Rock Lobster!

The largest fines in fishing history were handed out this week in a NSW court, over an illegal fishing scheme based on the overfishing of Rock Lobsters.

Stand Up Paddle

JOB and Lenny go foiling at HUGE Pipeline!

These two mates have been waiting for a solid foil session all Hawaiian winter. Finally, the scored one, hitting pipeline with the foil.

Surfing

Don't ask your shaper to make you a dud!

Lose your Ego. Trust your shaper. Forget about 'that' board. Accept that it's not going to last - and love your next board!

Surfing

Going 'Foil' Bore - Foiling a Tidal Bore in France

Cheesy title aside, this foil surfing is remarkable due to the glassy water and silky smooth skills of the foiler - Ludovic Dulou.

Stand Up Paddle

Great Tip for Foilers - Protect Yo' Nose!

A genius idea for SUP foilers this week, which will leave you wondering why you never thought of it!

Surfing

The Nice Guy on Tour - John John Florence

Andy Irons went back to back on his first world title, John John wants that too. Then he's after Kelly....

Kitesurfing

Insane Kitesurfing Stunt - 277m high with Nick Jacobsen!!!!!

After Jesse Richman set the record back in 2013, being towed up by a boat to a height of 240m using his kitesurfing kite, Nick Jacobsen has finally had the opportunity to beat him. Smashing the record, soaring to 277m high!

Sailing

Amazing Ocean Racers do battle in the Bay!

Up close and tactical racing from the Volvo Ocean Race, in South Africa's Big Bay.

Stand Up Paddle

The most incredible lighting storm seen to date.

Slowly spreading across the sky, a lightning bolt in super slow motion is mesmerizing to watch. Absorb yourself in it right now!

Fishing

Gift Ideas for Anglers, Fisherman and Fisherwomen.

Hard-to-buy-for angler in your life? No sweat. Here's five ideas which will leave them smiling.

Sailing

This racer/cruiser might revolutionize interior layouts!

You know the typical layout... Bunks in the stern, nav table/galley/lounge in the middle and double bed in the nose. Not this one...

Stand Up Paddle

King of the cut 2017 - track the competitors online

For the first time, competitors will wear tracking devices and can be followed in real time

Sailing

Incredible Foiling Monohulls for 36th Americas Cup

Truly revolutionary for the sport of sailing and promising faster speeds, safer sailing and more exciting races. These foiling monohulls will change sailing.

Kitesurfing

World Kitesurfing Speed Record Broken!!!!

In a speed channel in France, one kiteboarder has ridden faster than anyone ever has before. 57.97 knots!

Stand Up Paddle

Why are SUP Foils so Expensive??

How can a tiny little piece of composite cost as much as an entire SUP? Here's three reasons why SUP Foils are so expensive (but totally worth it!)

Stand Up Paddle

How to buy Cheap SUP Foils

Shocked at how expensive SUP foils are? Here's three ways to buy a cheap one!

Kitesurfing

How hard should I pump my kitesurfing kite?

Would you expect a car to perform well with flat tires? Kites are the same! All manufacturers base their kites around a specific pressure, so here's how to make sure your kite is flying at its best.

Fishing

He's caught 1000 Barra, but this one caught him $10,000!

That's the 8th $10,000 Barra caught in the Territory this month, so what are you waiting for!? Head up there and drop a line in!

Surfing

Gold Coast Loses the First WSL Event of the Season

For years, it's been the first event of the WSL World Tour, but in 2019 the Gold Coast will be second cab off the rank, to Hawaii, in a major redesign for the world tour.

Stand Up Paddle

How to 'Pump' Your Foil for More Speed

Try this technique to get more speed out of your foil on a flat day!

Sailing

The Spectacular Basics of the Sport of Sailing

Has the Americas Cup, the Volvo Ocean Race or the Extreme Sailing series piqued your interest in the sport of sailing? Red Bull have made the ultimate introduction to the sport, which will inspire you to book your first sailing lessons straight away!