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Nobody goes as high as Toledo, and nobody surfs as well. But behind the surfer, there's another guy, and he's pretty cool too.
Standing on top of a paint covered inflatable SUP, this artist paints incredible portraits of women on buildings and the edges of waterways around the world.
Don't worry, it's not a ban for all fishing, but it does stop you taking some pretty popular fish home for dinner.
It's almost time for the Merimbula Classic, and this years poster is a cracker!!!
Rolex sponsor the worlds biggest sailing events, and now they're the official supports of World Sailing....
This trick can fix inverted kites lines in a jiffy - so you can save your session, or at least a lot of time messing around on the beach!
Save fuel, look cool - proven by an aeronautics professor. This way of strapping your SUP Board to your car means you'll spend less, and lessen the risk of damaging your board when it's on the room.
The 8th annual Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton kiteboard race will be contested on Saturday 9 December and strong competitor interest is anticipated.
Not since 1983, has the new York Yacht Club challenged an Americas Cup. That was the year Australia II won, so there's going to be quite the challenge put up in the 36th Americas cup!
It's one of the best tourism initiatives in Australia, where 100 fish have been tagged and released in the Territories best fishing spots - each worth $100k!
Lists, Fitness, and fun are three keys to be a SUPer mum according to NSP Pro Charlotte Spicer, in this interview with her sponsors.
He's a legend in this sport, as well as the sailing world after building one of the worlds most recognizable brands in watersports.
On a recent trip to Madagascar, two French kiteboarders took a few old kites for the locals. You'll never guess where they ended up!
A kite that can do it all, and do it well! The Ozone Enduro has had a few tweaks, and after years of R&D, the V2 is here!
It's available for a few more days for free, so don't miss this chance to see the unbelievable new movie from Red Bull, for nothing
They're fast, they're one class (no handicaps) and they're relatively simple. Everyone loves the TP52, and this year they held a 'Super Series' with tons of action...
O Bikes. They're everywhere in Melbourne, including in the Yarra River, so this guy spent a day out on a fishing trip to catch a few. The result? Seven O Bikes, none of which were released back into the river.
Sometimes, it's all just an illusion! Kiteboarding can be sexy... But most of the time it's not...
Fly beside Laird. Ride on Lairds Paddle. Go foiling with Laird. It feels like you're right there, in this new virtual reality movie called 'Take Every Wave: Laird in VR".
Did you know that Kelly Slater's incredible wave pool works by using a hydrofoil?
No friends? No worries! Some of the best sessions are those you have by yourself. Here's how to launch your kite without scraping it along the ground.
Yeah, he surfs better than you... But he also surfs just as well as the pros on tour. It's a shame he's not old enough to compete!
Closure of part of the Mersey Point carpark and beach
It's the beginning of the season in the French Riviera, and to kick it off, the Cannes Yachting Festival attracts the industries latest, best selling and most extravagant.
One megaloop could get you entry to the worlds most extreme kiteboarding event - the Red Bull King of the Air in Cape Town, South Africa this January!
If you've ever worn a bikini in the waves, you've probably had a malfunction or two (or more!). Here's a few tips, and funny stories from girls who know how to stay classy out there..
Some say he was crazy, others call him a legend. You know the name, now watch the story behind the circumstances that made Laird Hamilton the surfing idol he is...
There have been several dog surfing contests, but never before has there been a RACE for dogs on stand up paddle boards!
He's everywhere right now; the worlds most famous waterman, and what's not to like? Red Bull agree, so they teamed up to make a movie...
Have you ever seen a guy riding a kite foil, with his kite completely stalled, mid-window, upside down? You're about to!
They call it 'Cold Hawaii', but last week in Denmark, Hawaii was nowhere to be seen in the standings. It was Australia who led the pack, for their fifth win in six years.
No, we're not talking about 'that' new video where a kiteboarder was riding during Hurricane Irma. We're talking about the insane conditions seen at the Red Bull Megaloop Challenge!
Do you love riding Airush Kites? Love a bargain? Well you're in luck! Auswind, Australia's importer of Airush (and Starboard SUP) are having a warehouse clear out, and there's some crazy cheap getting shipped to local dealers all over Australia.
Love Starboard Stand up Paddling Equipment? Love a bargain? Well you're in luck! Auswind, Australia's importer of Starboard SUP are having a warehouse clearout, and there's some crazy cheap getting shipped to local dealers all over Australia.
Take a ride on the boom of Hans Kreise from the Netherlands, as he goes smoking downwind on a 50+ knot speed run.
It's a different life, but you might get a sense of what it's like on your next kiteboarding holiday where you eat, sleep, and breathe kiteboarding...
With a new bottom shape delivering a wave that surfs like a REAL wave, Kellys Wave Pool is about to hit the headlines again...
It's time for Fanatic to pull the covers off their new line of SUP gear for 2018 - and you won't be disappointed...
This new foil from Naish looks every bit as technologically advanced as the wing you might see out the window of a modern airliner...
They breed 'em tough in France, and this story out of Lacanau on the West Coast of France is a testament to how tough their anglers are.
The Stand Up Surf Shop King of the Cut is the first major international Stand Up Paddle (SUP) event in Australia to offer equal prize money for male and female competitors.
Have you ever dreamed of leaving it all behind in search of the simple life? Well, Jess and Nick turned that dream into reality when they left their home town of Thirroul, NSW armed with two inflatable Red Paddle Co boards.
He's one of the men who started this sport, and he's got a story to tell about where it all came from, and why the new Naish 2018 kiteboarding gear is designed with such passion.
There's new shapes, lots of foil options and they haven't forgotten the non-foilers either - Naish have a new shape for everyone in 2018 - and it's released today!
One of the worlds best surfers will have a new logo on his board next year, and it's not one you might expect... Surftech have partnered up with his sponsor Sharp Eye Surfboards, to help mass produce their shapes for YOU to ride!
Australia's Sean O'Brien takes a podium spot at the Formula Windsurfing European Championships.
A little motivational speaking from Jason Bennett, ONE Sup and Blackfish Paddles ambassador, racer and event winner.
Learning the lingo is an important part of learning to kiteboard, but it will also help you find things like cheap kiteboarding equipment for sale...
With both styles available on yachts up to around the 40ft mark, what type of steering mechanism is better? We've weighed up the pros and cons of each.
Action Sports WA is looking for instructors!
Tips for buying Used/Second Hand SUPs for Sale
Imagine the leg burn after riding a wave for over 2 minutes! Laird Hamilton knows all about it, because he's just been to Peru and done it!
Cabrinha call it #LiveFreeRideFree, and after watching their latest video, you'll want to tag along with the Cabrinha team on one of their promo trips.
Wouldn't you love to stand face to face with the oceans more feared predator?
There's a construction for every budget and every rider with this years Airush Lithium All Rounder...
Starting November 2017 until of March 2018. There will be full-time and part-time positions available.
Starting September 2017 until end of April 2018. There will be full-time and part-time positions available.
Reducing wastage, using eco based resins, and even constructing deck pads out of Algae are just a few ways Surftech are making your stand up paddle boards better for the environment.
Sydney experiences strong winds from the west
Surfing one of histories coolest little surfboards takes a different kind of approach to your average shortboard. Watch and learn grommies - Watch. And Learn...
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