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The Game of Kiteboarding - Kite Jam is back in 2018

New style, same team based event. Kite Jam is back in 2018, and now going global!

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

Is wakestyle coming to foiling? This guy's doing it!

Handle passes, backflips and round-the-boat shenanigans, this guy is taking wakestyle into the future by doing it on a foil.

New Years at Nazare - Was EPIC!

News Years Resolution for 2018 - Tick! These guys scored on day one...

The Halco Mad Eyes

The new range of Halco Lures

Kai Lenny has Left Major Sponsor Naish. SERIOUSLY!

It was one of those partnerships that we thought would continue for a looooooooong time. And it did, 16 years, but today Kai Lenny split with Naish.

New Years 'Sup-olution' ideas for Stand Up Paddlers!!

It's that time of year again! Make a difference to your paddling in 2018, by setting some goals and targets for your paddling.

Extreme Durability Testing with Cabrinha & Nick Jacobsen

They handed him a kite, and said 'try and break this!'.

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.

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!

Perth's Best Holidays for Kiteboarding Yet?

This week was picture perfect in Perth. Blue skies, green arrows and for once, it all fell on the week that most Australian's have off. The Xmas to New Years break!

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!

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.

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.

She's a role model. She's a lady. She's also the champion.

I'm Bruna Kajiya, and I dedicate my life to kiteboarding.

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!

Unidentified Foiling Object coming to Australia!

Everybody can foil with the 3.3m UFO from Fulcrum Speedworks. And now they're coming to Australia.

Boosting to the moon with Josh Emanuel

Setting a new world record, with a boost of 29.0m, Josh Emanuel is now almost certain to score an entry to the Red Bull King of the Air.

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.

Huge storm hits Volvo Ocean Race Fleet

Not only is this some of the most incredible sailing you will see, it's certainly the most unconformable. With freezing cold water, huge swell and constant spray in the your face.

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!

3 Easy Kiteboarding Tricks you can try this weekend

Don't get sucked into mowing the lawn, try these three kiteboarding tricks that will improve your kiteboarding this weekend!

2017 Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton race results

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....

From backyard SUP project, to company, to Nicaragua...

Tony Smith is the guy behind a small company making SUPS in the US, and he tells an incredible story of his journey from making a project SUP in his backyard, to paddling down tiny rivers in Nicaragua where nobody has ever seen a stand up paddle board.

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!

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!

Amazing Ocean Racers do battle in the Bay!

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

Kevin Langeree gets up close with the Volvo Ocean Race.

They're the worlds fastest ocean racers, and Kevin Langeree wanted to try and keep up with them on his kiteboard...

Action Sports WA is looking for more instructors!

Got your kitesurfing certification and looking to teach kitesurfing in WA?

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.

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...

Brrrrrrrr. This Epic surf trip was cold!

Freezing waves, thick wetsuits, angry sea lions. This clip is one of the best to come from the Hawaiian Summer...

5X World Champion Aaron Hadlow coming to Perth - for a race!

Winner of five consecutive Pro Kiteboard Riders' Association (PKRA) world titles, Aaron Hadlow, will return to Perth next month (9 December) to defend his 2016 Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton (RBL2L) Twin Tip title.

The Best 3 King of the Air Entries this year = MEGALOOPS!!!

These three are in for a real chance of scoring a wild card entry to this years Red Bull King of the Air, and make for some amazing viewing.

2017's biggest release 'The Bubble' out now FREE!

"More than anything this is just a metaphor for the funny little world we live in. We all know it doesn't last forever so we're just enjoying it while we can." - Craig Cunningham

Christmas Gift Ideas for Stand Up Paddlers

Stand up paddle boards don't fit underneath Christmas trees, so we've got 5 Christmas Gift Ideas for Stand Up Paddlers that won't break the bank, (in fact they're all under $50!)

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

Merimbula Classic Kiteboarding Australia Wave Nationals

The Merimbula Classic incorporating the Australian National Title for 2017 is a wrap.

Free events for community at Stand Up Surf King of the Cut

Get down to Mandurah for this great SUP event and have a go. Get involved. Meet new friends.

SUP Foiling for Beginners

Looking to learn the absolute basics of SUP foiling? This video from Horue will show you how to get started.

Foiling the Clearest Water in the World!

It's even better than a postcard... This spot is an absolute must see, if you love light wind kite foiling.

Kiteboarding Underwater - When diving meets kiteboarding

An underwater photoshoot with a couple of kiteboarders makes for some amazing shots!

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.

Linking not two, but six waves while SUP foiling!

This is some of the smoothest SUP foiling you've seen yet, from Zane Schwietzer

World Kitesurfing Speed Record Broken!!!!

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

How to Catch Monster GT in Queensland

The holy grail of many an angler, the GT (Giant Trevally) is big, powerful and puts up the fight of a lifetime. They're not easy to catch, especially off the rocks, but the boys from Morningtide have it down to an artform.

How to buy Cheap SUP Foils

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

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!)

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.

Airush Surfboard production moved to Thailand for new range

Did you know that a lot of brands all use the same factory in China to make their surfboards, sups and sailboards?

'Big Wednesday' at Nazare - Monster Waves and Crazy Antics!

Not the biggest, not the cleanest, but there was still some craaaaaaaazy waves surfed at Portugal's big wave capital on Wednesday the 8th November.

Queen of the Bay - Huge Red Bull Event is on NOW!

Two girls on Oahu's North Shore have put together one of the biggest comps ever to be held at Waimea Bay! Betty Depolito and Wrenna Delgado are the women behind the Red Bull Queen of the Bay, and if they pull it off, 36 women will be thrust into the big w

20m high waves - Kitesurfed by Jesse Richman!

It was big. It was gnarly, and on this incredibly rare occasion; it was windy. So Jesse Richman pumped up and went out to kite Portugal's Nazare...

Foils and Finless - go hand in hand when you're the Dogman

In 2017, we've shared a lot of videos featuring Roger 'The Dogman' Saunders, so when we heard about a highlight reel making its way onto YouTube, we got over there quick-smart for a squiz.

Aussie Designer Starts Bespoke Windsurfing Brand - Atomic

Limited in production, hand finished, and the highest quality you'll find in windsurfing, one guy from Melbourne is going it on his own with a bespoke brand.

How to make your own Hydrofoil

Want to try hydrofoiling, but DIY is the only option? Here's a great how-to from Mark Todd about making your own kiteboarding Hydrofoil.

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!

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.

Can I claim my kite's damage under warranty?

Kites are more durable than ever, but sometimes damage seems a little unfair. We've put together a guide on what kind of things can be claimed under kite warrantee, and what's best left for the local repair guy.