Introducing Beginners to Surf Skis, In Pictures

There's little quite as special as seeing the sunrise over the ocean from a boat

There’s little quite as special as seeing the sunrise over the ocean from a boat

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 a fast pencil-like boat whenever possible. Usually these sessions involve swimming, laughter and sometimes even the odd surprise. This session was no different! Cheers, FP

A 300lb bloke on a surf ski covered in pink flowers? Let the laughter commence!

A 300lb bloke on a surf ski covered in pink flowers? Let the laughter commence!

The early morning Spit to Manly run was, in three words, choppy and confused.

The early morning Spit to Manly run was, in three words, choppy and confused.

Nat did his level best not to break another THINK ski. Not in front of me anyway.

Nat did his level best not to break another THINK ski. Not in front of me anyway.

The excitement of surfing boat wake on Middle Harbour

The excitement of surfing boat wake on Middle Harbour

Meanwhile on the beach, Grumm finds a sizeable octopus sucking on his foot

Meanwhile on the beach, Grumm finds a sizeable octopus sucking on his foot

Loving the Stellar SR surf ski... yes, even with the flowers on it

Loving the Stellar SR surf ski… yes, even with the flowers on it