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Kitesurfing

Right of Way Rules

There's a kiter coming straight at you - what happens? What about wave riding?

Kitesurfing

Should I join a kiting association?

Kiting Associations exist to help their members - why should you join?

Kitesurfing

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.

Kitesurfing

How to gybe a surfboard

If you're about to gybe (jibe) a surfboard then this is for you. For any budding kitesurfing transitioning from a twintip, or using a surfboard for the first time.

Kitesurfing

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.

Stand Up Paddle

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.

Stand Up Paddle

History of Stand Up Paddle

The "new" sport Stand Up Paddle may not be as old as you think

Kitesurfing

How to self land your kite

Self landing a kite is handy skill to have...

Kitesurfing

Wave Riding Tips - Backhand, by Ben Wilson

Kitesurfing tips on backhand riding in waves by Ben Wilson

Land Sailing

New Guy With Some "Mast" Answer Questions

How to build a mast for your land sailer

Stand Up Paddle

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.

Kitesurfing

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!

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing beginner questions

New to kitesurfing and curious about how it works? Read some of the Q's & A's in here.

Kitesurfing

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...

Stand Up Paddle

Boards for Stand Up Paddle

What are the different boards available for Stand Up Paddle Surfing?

Stand Up Paddle

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

Stand Up Paddle

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?

Stand Up Paddle

How to ride waves on a SUP

Great tutorial on how to catch waves on your Standup Paddle Board

Miscellaneous

A history of weather discovery

We all take forecasting and weather for granted these days. Have humans always had such a clear understanding of weather?

Stand Up Paddle

How to put a camera on you Standup Paddle Board

There are some awesome videos coming from the front of Stand Up Paddle boards whilst in the waves. Wondered how they get the view - this is how!

Stand Up Paddle

How to Stand Up Paddle

Awesome tutorial on the basic of standup paddle, and a segment from the TV show "Totally Wild", an introduction to Standup Paddle

Fishing

Fishing Tackle Maintenance - Part 1

Looking for some tips for maintaining your gear? Start here for tips on reel care.

Kitesurfing

Kite relaunch technique videos

These two short clips are basic crash courses on relaunching a kite.

Land Sailing

Original Pacific Magic Plans by Paul Day

Construction information on the The Pacific Magic class 5 land yacht

Stand Up Paddle

Cutting your Stand Up Paddle to the right size

Thinking about resizing your brand new carbon Stand Up Paddle? Read On..

Fishing

Getting into the zone: bean to spoon sinkers explain

Part 2 of a series on sinkers

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.

Stand Up Paddle

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...

Kitesurfing

Wave Riding Tips by Ben Wilson - Part 2

Kitesurfing Wave Tips # 2 - Thanks to all those who sent questions after the last article.

Stand Up Paddle

Choosing the right fin for your SUP

Changing the fin placement in your SUP can change the feel of the board in the surf

Stand Up Paddle

Downwinders - Hard earned tips & tricks

Tips & Tricks for tackling downwinders - read up & be safe...

Fishing

What fish is that?! Books to help identify fish species

Not sure what book can help you with fish identification? This article looks at four popular Aussie favourites that will get you on your way.

Miscellaneous

Avoid car break ins

Some valuable common sense tips to reduce the risk of a car break in at the beach.

Kitesurfing

Do I need kitesurfing lessons?

Should I learn of my mates, or get lessons, or...

Fishing

Getting into the zone: snapper and star sinkers explained

Part 1 of a series on sinkers

Fishing

What fish is that?! Sites to help identify fish species

Part 2 of the article looking at resources available for fish identification

Fishing

Ciguatera - what is it

Ciguatoxin is found in certain warm water fish species and is as healthy as a kick in the teeth - this article provides some info on what it is and what to look out for.