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Kitesurfing
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How to handle strong winds when kitesurfing

This great video explains how to survive winter kiting

Azur Paddle Days - Euro SUP Tour - Stand Up Paddle News

Stand Up Paddle
A week ago

Azur Paddle Days - Euro SUP Tour

The 6th stop of the EuroTour Stand Up Paddle took place in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Kiteboarding Australia update - Kitesurfing News

Kitesurfing
A week ago

Kiteboarding Australia update

New director, kiteboarding success in the worlds and a new site update

Airborne Kitesurfing Closing Down Sale - Kitesurfing News

Kitesurfing
Two weeks ago

Airborne Kitesurfing Closing Down Sale

One of Perths oldest Kitesurfing stores is closing it's doors - and you can get some kite bargains

Defending Champions Open Accounts with Flawless Runs at Form - Kitesurfing News

Kitesurfing
Two weeks ago

Defending Champions Open Accounts with Flawless Runs at Form

2019 Pascucci Formula Kite World Championship - Day 1

Stand Up Paddle
Two weeks ago

Namur SUP Tour

The 4th SUP EuroTour took place in Namur, Belgium

Salmon season is in full swing - Halco Lures - Fishing News

Fishing
Two weeks ago

Salmon season is in full swing - Halco Lures

Catch more Salmon this season!

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing Tips: How to ride a foil board

Kite foiling is a fantastic experience. Not only do you feel like you're flying as you glide above the water's surface; you are also able to utilise super light wind once you have the basic skills down pat.

Kitesurfing

The new Naish Triad - A kite for everybody

Forgiving control, easy handling, smooth power delivery, stable, effortless water relaunch - what more could you want for a fun kite?

Kitesurfing

The SUP-Kite-Windsurf Merimbula Classic returns in November

The Merimbula Classic is a SUP-Kite-Windsurf event like no other. Its a 4-day celebration of wave sailing, SUP surfing and kite surfing in the wind and waves of The Sapphire Coast.

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

Starboards new long board

It's time for a new old thing?

Stand Up Paddle

Naish inflatable boards - a new level of stiffness!

Claiming to be the stiffest inflatable boards on the market, Naish put their 40 years of experience into new boards

Kitesurfing

Naish - what you're looking for

Naish releases new mid season kites. Check out new kitesurfing developments from one of the longest running watersports companies

Stand Up Paddle

10 Questions first time SUP buyers should ask

Starboard put together some great points to ask before buying your first Stand Up Paddle board.

Stand Up Paddle

SUP into Sydney

Discover the best place to SUP in Sydney. Paddle board from Spit to Manly and explore the beautiful waters.

Stand Up Paddle

Perth Dragon World Series Event

One long hot weekend brought paddlers out in force on the golden sands in Perth as 18 teams prepared to battle it out for the first Dragon World Series of 2019 hosted by Stand Up Surf Shop Freo and Red Paddle Co Australia.

Windsurfing

The new Jag94 from Fanatic

A new edition for 2019, the Jag is a slalom board set free from the racecourse.

Windsurfing

Fanatics brand new String Ray foil board

As a special release for the 2019 range, the all new Stingray is a dedicated windsurfing foil board with an incredibly easy and fun character.

Kitesurfing

Meet Dave Kay - Airush design of TwinTips and more...

Airush Kiteboarding recently added Dave Kay (DK) to their design team, taking on the responsibility of Design Engineering and Product Design.

Kitesurfing

Behold and Sea - Ewan Jaspan kitesurfing movie

Ewan is taking his awesome style of kiting to the world, and, Sir Rowdy, has just released a kitesurfing movie

Stand Up Paddle

Perth Slays The Red Paddle Co Dragon

Kitesurfing

Naish Kites; The Winningest Brand of King of the Air

Since the return of King of the Air, Naish has won the event more than any other brand. Read on to discover why.

Stand Up Paddle

Sonni Hoennscheid Wins 2019 Glagla Race at Lake Annecy

Arriving at Lake Annecy it was cloudy and cold, but the forecast looked very promising, no wind and sun!

Stand Up Paddle

How Cold Can You Go?

Stand a chance to win a Starboard All Star SUP by simply posting your favourite Winter SUP picture!

Kitesurfing

GoFoil has a new distribution network in Australia

Better availability of Foil stock, the Foils are now modular & interchangeable, and with better warranty service to keep you on the water.

Stand Up Paddle

Keahi de Aboitiz at Cloudbreak - Two Epic Waves

He just gets better and better.

Kitesurfing

Big Horn Snowkite Summit

The superbly successful 6th Annual Big Horn Snowkite Summit is now in the history books

Fishing

This summer's absolute 'MUST DO LIST' for fishos and boaties

We don't always think about it, but there's one thing we all want from a fishing trip - to come home safely to our friends and family with wonderful stories to tell!

Surfing

Team Australia Claim Gold Medals at World Championship

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

Stand Up Paddle

Koh Chang: Lost in Paradise, Again with Daniel Hasulyo

Starboard Dream Team Rider Daniel Hasulyo, our photographer, Georgia Schofield and friends from Bangkok HQ took some time and headed to Koh Chang Island in the southern part of Thailand for a fun weekend of exploring and enjoying the great outdoors

Kitesurfing

Jalou Langeree Crowned 2018 GKA Kite-Surf World Champion

Despite an unfavourable forecast, Jalou carefully honed skills and responsive equipment kept her and the top of her game to take the win.

Stand Up Paddle

Starboard SUP Dream Team Riders Crowned World Champions

Witness the spectacular performances of two first time world champions

Kitesurfing

GKA Kite-Surf World Tour 2018 Championship Rankings

Witness the sizzling finish at the KSWT Torquay

Kitesurfing

Wrap up of National Kitesurfing Wave Series in Torquay

It's been a big 10 days of kitesurfing in Torquay and the National Wave Series have been wrapped up

Kitesurfing

GKA KSWT - Women's single finals / men's early battles

The single eliminations roll on at KSWT Torquay

Kitesurfing

GKA KSWT Australia Men's single full action finals and women

The single eliminations wrap up at KSWT Torquay

Kitesurfing

2018 GKA Kite-Surf World Tour Champs are Crowned at Torquay

Airton Cozzolino and Jalou Langereee take the 2018 world titles.

Kitesurfing

KTA Asia Pacific Hydrofoil Series Malaysia - Day 1

The KTA Asia Pacific Hydrofoil Series Desaru Coast saw its first day of action today along the blustery eastern shores of Johor.

Kitesurfing

KTA Asia Pacific Hydrofoil Series Malaysia - Day 2

The thrill of competition continues on the shores of Johor

Kitesurfing

KTA Asia Pacific Hydrofoil Series Malaysia - Final Day

The competition draws to a close on the sandy shores Malaysia

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

Stand Up Paddle

Indoor SUP racing in Paris

Hosted at the Nautic Paris Boat Show at Porte de Versailles made an epic venue with an excited and animated crowd lining the a pool as racers went head-to-head.

Kitesurfing

2018 Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton Kiteboard Race

The Freo doctor turned on perfect conditions for the biggest kitesurfing race going. Records were set!

Kitesurfing

Kiteboardings Lighthouse to Leighton this weekend

135 kiteboarders from Perth, across Australia and around the world will be aiming to beat the record of 19 minutes 3 seconds set in 2016

Stand Up Paddle

King & Queen SUP riders crowned in Mandurah

Who walked away with the jewelery on the weekend at the King Of The Cut SUP Race?

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.

Stand Up Paddle

World's Fastest Downwinder - Stand Up Surf King of the Cut

Australia's premier downwind SUP race is getting nearer. Keep reading to see how you can get involved.

Kitesurfing

2018 IKA KiteFoil GoldCup World Series, Italy

Follow the KiteFoil world champions after the epic Sardinia event.

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!