Kitesurfing
Australian Kitesurfing Shops & Schools
Need to find a kiteboarding store or kiteboarding school for lessons - all stores listed here
Getting out through a beach break...
Heading out in the surf for the first time, maybe at a local beach break? Some great tips from the crew in the forums about how to kitesurf your way out through the sets...
How to do a backroll
One of the best tricks to kick off your freestyle kiteboarding career is the backroll - hugely satisfying, and easier than you might think...
How to do your first jump
Kiteboarding jumps are visually spectacular and a real buzz to do. Just getting started? This kiteboard jump tutorial is for you.
How to go upwind on your kiteboard
Going upwind is one of the first skills you'll need when kiteboarding, otherwise you'll be doing "the walk of shame" .. walking back to where you started, rather than kiting there!
How to progress in Freestyle Kiteboarding
Henning provides an excellent freestyle Kiteboarding guide...
Winter Weather Warning for new Kitesurfers
Take care with winter winds - they can change radically, both in direction and speed. Wind speed can double in an instant.
Windsurfing
How do I start windsurfing?
Ever consider windsurfing? It's easy now than it ever was.
How to build your own vacuum pump for under $50
Instruction on building a vacuum pump for 'bagging' fibreglass repairs.
What's the difference between sails?
Freeride, speed, wave - what is the difference between them, and why would I choose one over another?
Stand Up Paddle
Cutting your Stand Up Paddle to the right size
Thinking about resizing your brand new carbon Stand Up Paddle? Read On..
Getting out through the surf on your SUP
Your standup paddle board is a bit bigger than a shortboard, so a few pointers on getting out through the surf...
How To Paddle your Stand Up Paddle Board
Fantastic 3 parts series on the correct techniques to paddle your Stand Up Paddle board. Prevent Injury, go faster, go longer by using your body & paddle optimally.
How to read runners on your Stand Up Paddle board
Some handy tips for riding swells when you're doing a downwinder on your SUP.
How to turn your Standup Paddle Board
Going in a line is easy - learn how to turn your stand up paddle board with these videos
Kook or Kool? Your first go in the surf...
It's easy to get carried away with enthusiasm when you first hit the surf on your SUP. Have respect for people already in the surf and learn/earn your place.
What is Stand Up Paddle Surfing?
What is SUP all about? You've seen them out on the water, but what's the full story?
Fishing
BillfishJuice, a revolutionary trolling attractant system
BillfishJuice attractants are set to revolutionize lure trolling for pelagic fish
Getting into the zone: bean to spoon sinkers explain
Part 2 of a series on sinkers
Getting into the zone: snapper and star sinkers explained
Part 1 of a series on sinkers
Learning more about swivels - Part 1
The low-down on crane, barrel, box and ballbearing swivels.
Learning more about swivels - Part 2
The low-down on three-way and snap swivels
Tips for better casting distances
Not getting the casting distances you want? This article provides a few pointers that can help maximise your effectiveness in this area of fishing.
Upgrading your lure jewellery for better fishing results
Changing your hooks and split rings can have a positive result on fish retention - this article looks at the hows and whys of this issue.
Land Sailing
ALSA Constitution
Land Sailing Consitution
Australian Land Sailing Rules
These are the ALSA rules as appeared in the pilots handbook at the 2006 Pacrims.
New Guy With Some "Mast" Answer Questions
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Original Pacific Magic Plans by Paul Day
Construction information on the The Pacific Magic class 5 land yacht