Surfski Review: Epic V8 (Series 2) Beginners Ocean Ski
This week Brian Partridge, a South Australian member of Team Fat Paddler, got to try out his new Epic V8 for the first time. His thoughts on the V8 are…
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Paddling with Don Kiesling – Surfskier, Molokai Racer, Tsunami Ranger
So came the message from Don Kiesling, an avid surfskier from the US with numerous races under his belt including Molokai. He was far better known to me as a…
Easter Kayak Fitness Classes with Benefit Active
My good mate Ben from Benefit Active is running a bunch of great fitness classes over the Easter weekend which combine paddling, fitness training and great food. If you’re looking…
The Paddlers Lottery: Stay Warm In Bed or Risk the Weather Warning
No-one else wanted to come, even my wife questioned my sanity. A change was coming into Sydney bringing strong winds, dangerous surf and pretty foul conditions. Just the day before…
Sea Kayaking in New Zealand with KASK
Some time ago I received an invite from the Kiwi Association of Sea Kayakers (KASK) to fly across The Ditch and speak at their annual KASK Forum weekend away, to…
Race Report: Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach 2013
It must be hard to be the race director for one of Australia’s biggest paddle events when faced with inclement weather systems that put your event at risk. For Dean…
Surfski Surfing the Storm Chop at Grotto Point
The weekend had been set aside for the iconic Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach race, but another round of late-Summer storms hit the east coast of Australia with a vengeance,…
