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Kitesurfing

Right of Way Rules

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

Kitesurfing

How to "duck tack" your surfboard

An alternative to gybing your surfboard while kitesurfing is the tack...

Stand Up Paddle

Boards for Stand Up Paddle

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

Kitesurfing

How to self land your kite

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

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.

Fishing

Fishing Tackle Maintenance - Part 2

Part 2 of this series looks at maintaining rods and line

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...

Fishing

Getting into the zone: snapper and star sinkers explained

Part 1 of a series on sinkers

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 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

Setting Up a Kite Camera

How to easily setup your own kite camera

Kitesurfing

Do I need kitesurfing lessons?

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

Miscellaneous

Avoid car break ins

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

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.

Land Sailing

New Guy With Some "Mast" Answer Questions

How to build a mast for your land sailer

Fishing

Five tips to improve your surf fishing

Advice on bait, reconnaissance, glasses, casting distances and braid and mono lines.

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

Choosing the right fin for your SUP

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

Kitesurfing

Wave Riding Tips by Ben Wilson - Part 1

Part 1 of a series of articles of kitesurfing wave technique and tips for the Seabreeze readers by Ben Wilson

Fishing

Learning more about swivels - Part 2

The low-down on three-way and snap swivels

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

Kitesurfing

Wave Riding Tips by Ben Wilson - Part 2

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

Fishing

Learning more about swivels - Part 1

The low-down on crane, barrel, box and ballbearing swivels.

Fishing

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.

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing beginner questions

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

Stand Up Paddle

History of Stand Up Paddle

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

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...

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!

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

Stand Up Paddle

Downwinders - Hard earned tips & tricks

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

Kitesurfing

Kite relaunch technique videos

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

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

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.

Kitesurfing

Should I use a board leash?

If you come from a surfing background, it's tempting to use a board leash - find out why not.

Kitesurfing

Should I join a kiting association?

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

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 ride waves on a SUP

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

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing Terminology & Lingo

Chicken loop? A loop when you're scared? All the terms explained.

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.

Kitesurfing

Wave Riding Tips - Backhand, by Ben Wilson

Kitesurfing tips on backhand riding in waves by Ben Wilson

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?

Kitesurfing

How to take photos from your kite

Use the KiteCam to take aerial photos from the centre strut of your kite

Fishing

Fishing Tackle Maintenance - Part 1

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

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

Snow kiting New Zealand's South Island

Discover kitesurfing in NZ

Kitesurfing

Wave Riding Tips by Ben Wilson - Part 3

In this article we will cover 2 advanced kitesurfing moves plus some survival tips when it all goes wrong.

Stand Up Paddle

Standup Paddle Basics 101

How to Stand Up Paddle - the fundaments that set you on the right path

Kitesurfing

Safe Kiting Guidelines

Use the C.L.E.A.R. guidelines for a safe day out

Fishing

BillfishJuice, a revolutionary trolling attractant system

BillfishJuice attractants are set to revolutionize lure trolling for pelagic fish

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

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

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

Fishing

Getting into the zone: bean to spoon sinkers explain

Part 2 of a series on sinkers

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Weather Forecasts & Live Reports

Windiest in Australia:

Cape Leeuwin, WA

23 kn

16°

Most Windless in Australia:

Evans Head, NSW

0 kn

21°

More locations...

Forum Comments

Wing Foiling

Hi guys, I'm a newbie to winging, I...

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General

Has everyone seen these? Now you are...

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Sailing

Hi I have painted my tinnie with Dulux etch primer can I paint Norglass paint over the top of it

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Wing Foiling

Hi all Just wondering if any of the...

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Windsurfing

Yeah all the contributors to the tuttle box rant thread here before just rolled their eyes at my...

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Windsurfing

Hi, I was wondering people's thoughts on the best way to unhook when stuck under the sail.

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Stand Up Paddle

AloHa, Just checking if there is any feedback on using the Slingshot 76 Infinity for SUP foiling?...

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Foiling

Casper Steinfath foils 128km

Wing Foiling

Naish release 3rd generation Wingsurfer

Buy & Sell

Foiling - Kite Foilboards

2012 JP Australia Funride & Allride & Gear

Foiling - Windsurfing Foilboards

2019 Neil Pryde Wind Glide Large Wing, New 80Cm Mast

$1,000

Custom The Carbon Co - Vape 100 - 100 cm

Foiling - Kite Foilboards

Custom The Carbon Co - Vape 100

100 cm

$1,100

Foiling - Windsurfing Foilboards

2018 Horue Freeride Foil

$450

Severne Enigma Mast - 430, F'spar Carbon Boom

Windsurfing - Accessories

Severne Enigma Mast - 430, F'spar Carbon Boom

$250

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How to stick a surfpad on your kiteboard (surfboard)

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How to stick a surfpad on your kiteboard (surfboard)

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How to take photos of your fish catch

Stand Up Paddle

A New Star for Starboard

Loosen up those ankles before kiteboarding...

Kitesurfing

Loosen up those ankles before kiteboarding...

Fishing

How to take fishing photo's - part 2

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The right food for Stand Up Paddling...

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