Stellar Surf Ski Trial Day – Balmoral Beach, Sydney
As you can probably tell I’m having a blast on my Stellar surf ski, even after just 2 months in it. There’s no doubt these are great boats whether you’re…
Boat Review: Stellar SR Ocean Ski, A Beginners Perspective on a Beginner to Intermediate Surf Ski
Background For the past three years I’ve been paddling a range of boats including sea kayaks, white water kayaks and canoes. My paddling has usually been general touring, kayak surfing…
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…
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…
First Race after Four Weeks on a Surf Ski
The start of 2012 has been surreal. I’ve gone from tentatively sitting on a surf ski for the first time, barely able to stay on in completely glassy waters, to…
Video Post: Summer Series Race 3, Australia Day
On a wet, cloudy summer’s day (!!) Team Fat Paddler and a bunch of other paddlers arrived at Sydney’s Botany Bay for the third race of the Summer Series. For…
Australia Day on the Water with Benefit Active
Australia Day represents many different things for Australians, and we all have our own way of celebrating living in this beautiful country. Whether it’s a picnic in the park, a concert…
Mauritius: Paddler Training Motivated by Fear
I am currently training harder than I have ever trained before – multiple workouts a day, lots of cardio, full body exercises with kettle bells and as much time on…
