Hello!

This is the follow up of a nice story “SUP is my NEXT Sport”
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=49119

I’d like to thank everyone for their posts and amazing advice using PM. You, Seabreeze Fanatics made my board selection and entry in this sport so easy and right! Also, thanks for the Stand Up Paddle Sports/Airborne crew in Ozy Park (Perth) who provided tons of advice when I got the board.

Following the above post 2 weeks ago
1- I saw the spinal surgeon on Monday. I drugged him (as planned) and he told me that I can SUP
2- I bought roof racks on Tuesday
3- I bought the board on Wednesday
4- I tried the board on Thursday!

Since, I have been too busy SUPing to post any feedback on Seabreeze!!!

I am generally on the water at sunset on weekdays (Floreat/City Beach), and up to twice a day on weekends. When windy, I SUP in the wind shaded areas of the river…

My highlights so far happened both last Friday – it was a “Good Friday”!!!
- A downwinder between Swannie and Port Beach (wind was northerly!), approximately 10 km long including detours , with a good friend. An extremely pleasant experience (the friend was female ).
- a full moon SUP on the river, 9 km long, till 11pm, starting at Claremont and paddling downstream and back. This was an A M A Z I N G experience: full moon, no wind, the river was like a mirror: I was breaking the perfect reflection of the moon and clouds each time my paddle was entering the water! I also enjoyed the reflection in the water of a big firework in the distance. It was soooo romantic!

Thanks again and see you on the water!

Fred

It's a great addiction to have.

Fred,

You will never look back and your recovery and rehab will be so much more fun now. You will be surprised how quickly you will shed wait and a huge smile is by far the BEST medicine.

Best wishes

Phill

MickV said...

I wonder what numbers are of guys with bad backs on the Breeze, seems to be a common thread.

Mick

Well at my worst I could not stand up and had to crawl on my hands and knees!
My back would just go,I got smashed played footie,since I started SUP'ing life is good! I have lost a truck load of weight and my core is tight and strong!and as OG said its a workout without the pain,no gyms no sweat LG!
mac

I read your first post and gee it didn't sound good,anyway I am sure your back will be bigger, better than ever ,all the best

mac

From all accounts the starboards are a good thing!
Enjoy

mac