Video Post: Surfing Kayaks and Surf Skis
You know it’s been a great days paddling when you have to call it quits because physically you just can’t take anymore. Such was this particular morning where six of…
Monthly Archives: February 2012
The Adventourists Try Out Action Paddling
A work colleague of mine is taking on a fun and challenging adventure later this year when he and a couple of mates take on the Mongol Rally (a 14,000…
Introducing Beginners to Surf Skis, In Pictures
Let’s face it, after 6 weeks on a surf ski I’m hardly a veteran, but I have been making a point of introducing other friends to the joy of paddling…
Dare to Dream with Candice Falzon – Professional IronWoman, Surf Life Saver and Paddling Instructor
When people think of Australia they often think of white sandy beaches, beautiful surf and of course our iconic bronzed surf life savers. With a nation surrounded by water and…
Bridge To Beach training with Benefit Active
It’s that time of year again, when some of the more famous paddling races fast approach. One of the major races in Sydney is the Bridge to Beach held on…
Vale Eric Soares, The Wave Warrior
A few weeks ago the kayaking world was shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Eric Soares, co-founder of the Tsunami Rangers and well-loved extreme kayaker. This larger than…
Farewell to my Valley Aquanaut – it’s been fun!
It was with mixed feelings that I saw fellow Team Fat Paddler member Burnsie drive away with his new boat – a boat that was once my main ride. As…
The Rise and Rise of Stand Up Paddleboarding
In my time as a paddler I’ve watched with interest the rise in popularity of Stand Up Paddleboarding, a paddling pastime that generally involves a long wide surfboard and a…
