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Fishing

DPI Warns Anglers Against Shark Fishing at Metro SA Beaches

With the increased fishing activity over the holiday season, came some new warnings from the SA Department of Primary Industries aimed those anglers targeting sharks in close proximity to beaches.

Surfing

Toes on the Nose - why hanging 5/10 will always be cool.

Since the 1950's, surfers have been cross-stepping their way to the nose of their longboards and dropping their toes off the edge. It was cool then, and it's still super cool now.

Stand Up Paddle

Hugs goes surfing - Stand Up Paddling Dogs in triple overhea

It doesn't take much swell for it to be triple overhead for a dog, because that means it's only waist high for its owner! This pup is surfing like a champ on the Sunshine Coast, check him out!

Sailing

Making a hundred thousand dollar mast-erpiece.

Those exquisite masterpieces (see what we did there?) found on super yachts, and even cruisers these days, are made with sticky tape, plastic bags, a big oven and a Stanley knife. Basically.

Kitesurfing

Landing your kite in strong winds - 5 Tips for all kiters

When it's 30+ on the beach, getting your kite down safely at the end of a session is in everyone's best interests! Here's 5 tips for landing a kite in strong winds, that might save you, or someone you know from spending the night in hospital (or worse!)

Surfing

What Kelly's New Wave Pool Means for Surfing

Will Kelly Slaters new Wave Pool take the metaphorical drop into the future of surfing?

Fishing

The Best Christmas Fishing Conditions since 1977

With a full moon landing smack bang in the afternoon of Christmas Day this year, anglers who scored a fishing pass were treated to all-time fishing conditions for the first time since 1977.

Stand Up Paddle

New Years 'Sup-olution' ideas for Stand Up Paddlers

With 2016 just around the corner, make a New Years 'Sup-olution' to help keep you motivated, train harder or surf a little longer in the new year.

Kitesurfing

How to relaunch a C Kite - the Easy Way!

Ozone team rider Jake Kelsick shows us how to relaunch a C kite, the easy way! Using the new Ozone C4, he's got some tips that will have you up and riding again in no time.

Sailing

100ft Comanche Races 13.9ft Lasers on Sydney Harbour.

While out training on Sydney Harbour this week, the 100ft Super Maxi Comanche was snapped going head to head with a fleet of Lasers, along with arch rival Ragamuffin.

Kitesurfing

How to Survive a Death Looping Kite

We've all seen videos online of kites endlessly looping downwind, dragging their riders behind like a Border Collie walking a 5 year old. What would you do if it happened om your next session?

Windsurfing

Windsurfing One Eye, why it's so good!

Tucked away on the south western tip of Mauritius, a tiny island in the Indian Ocean, is a place called Le Morne. Home to one of the fastest, and most infamous breaks in the world called 'One Eye'.

Stand Up Paddle

Island Hopping with Kai Bates

From Sumbawa to Australia, Kai Bates, one of the worlds best stand up paddle surfers, goes island hopping on an adventure like no other.

Kitesurfing

A Detailed Look Inside the Luderitz Speed Challenge

Kiteboarders and windsurfers going 90+kmph, in a 1km long, 10m wide and 40cm deep channel, dug into the desert in the middle of Africa? Ride along with the worlds fastest sailors in the Luderitz Speed Challenge 2015.

Fishing

More Girls Go Fishing in South Australia

A Recreational Fishing Survey in South Australia has revealed some fantastic insights into who's dropping a line in on the weekends, or surprisingly, after school!

Stand Up Paddle

Watch a SUP downwinder in 50 knots!

Nicolas Jarossay along with Ludovic & J?r?my Teulade go on a downwinder in 50 knots along the French Coastline! If only the down wind runs on the Gold Coast blew up to those kinds of strengths!

Surfing

Storm Troopers Surf Tidal Bore Near Movie Set

Whether it was a case of Star Wars mania sweeping the globe, or something fun to do on a Sunday afternoon... These surfers dressed up as Storm Troopers are pretty cool...

Kitesurfing

Play this game on your next kite session: K.I.T.E.

Ask any skateboarder, snowboarder or surfer grommie what the game of 'SKATE', 'SNOW' or 'SURF' is, and you'll be met with a big smile and tales of 'that one time, so-and-so beat that guy'. Kiteboarders can play it too!

Sailing

6 Reasons Wild Oats XI will probably win the Hobart

Last seen motoring from the harbor in Hamilton Island, with a cut off bow (looking more akin to a 90ft Sabot!) early this year, Wild Oats XI has spend the winter in Sydney undergoing one of the most expensive nose-jobs in sailing history.

Fishing

Become a Snapper Guardian and help Rec Fishing in WA!

With 100,000 baby snapper to raise and release into the Cockburn Sound, RecFishWest need your help to fund the project.

Stand Up Paddle

Solo Transatlantic SUP Crossing begins in January 2016

Nicolas Jarossay is considered crazy by some, but a hero by others, for planning a solo, unassisted crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, by stand up paddle board! He's just set a date in January to begin, only one month away.

Kitesurfing

5 Tips to Spice up your Kite Session this Summer.

Don't get stuck in a rut this season, spice up your kiting life like Damien Leroy and Evan Netsch, with five fun kiteboarding ideas to try during your next session.

Kitesurfing

Exciting Job opportunity for Kite Instructor in Townsville

Intheloop is one of Australia's longest running kite schools. You will be working in a relaxed environment in one of Australia's best locations.

Power Boats

See what a $4 million Boat Designed by Bugatti Looks Like.

They became the wet dream of many a car enthusiast when Bugatti released the Veyron back in 2005. Now, the luxury car manufacturer has partnered with Palmer Johnson to design a cruiser, designed as a tender for a super-yacht, or just a really fancy way to

Surfing

The first ever Pe'ahi Challenge may never be topped.

Sometimes the organisers of an event just get it right the first time, like the World Surf League's Pe'ahi Challenge on Maui this weekend. Not only did they attract the worlds best big wave surfers to Pe'ahi (Jaws) they scored one of the best days in hist

Stand Up Paddle

Matt Nottage wins King of the Cut SUP Race

Against not only the worlds fastest racers, but the fleet of unlimited boards racing from Mandurah on the WA Coast, Matt Nottage has taken the high from last weeks win at the Doctor, and carried it through to win the King of the Cut!

Kitesurfing

Foils win the Lighthouse to Leighton in Crazy Light Wind!

With forecast storms and variable winds forecast, before racers even began the run from Rottnest Island to Leighton beach, they knew they were in for a tough race.

Kitesurfing

SA turning it on for NKL Round 3

The NKL hits Goolwa Beach for the South Australian leg of the NKL national series

Fishing

Fishing with ski's, a helmet, basketball hoop and a net...

You read that title right, all those things were instrumental in catching a few fish for these blokes, who might just have invented the most hilarious way to fish in decades.

Stand Up Paddle

Check out the Neighbourhood Xmas lights by paddle this year!

Thinking about going for a drive to check out the Christmas lights in your neighborhood this year? Go for a paddle instead! Canal properties love decorating their pontoons and backyards with lights, so hit the canals with a few of your mates one night

Kitesurfing

How to Make a Kiteboarding Video (Or not)

New sponsor? Epic kite trip to Brazil? Brand spankers gear? Time to make a kiteboarding movie! But if you want to maximize views, and get the maddest respect from your peers, make sure to follow Sam Medysky and Craig Cunningham's tips.

Sailing

An Inside Look into Flying Catamarans at the Americas Cup

Teamed up with Airbus, the American Team defending the Americas Cup is relying on aerodynamics, far more than conventional hydrodynamics, in their bid to win a match race in the sky above Bermuda in 2017.

Sailing

The WSL returns to Shark City in 2016

This week the WSL released their highly anticipated schedule for 2016. Much to the delight of surfers, it once again includes the now-infamous South African break, Jeffreys Bay, where 'that' shark attack happened last year.

Kitesurfing

Kiteboarder stranded on sandbar all night in WA.

After his kite deflated while kiting off Mandurah, WA, a kiteboarder spend the night on a shallow sandbar, waiting for daybreak. Meanwhile, search parties scoured the inlet for signs of the missing man.

Stand Up Paddle

Nott a Worry! Matt wins 'The Doctor'

Describing this years 'Doctor' as the race of his life, Matt Nottage took line honours over a hungry pack of a-list stand up paddlers, from Rottnest Island to Sorrento this weekend. Setting him up for an amazing summer of SUP racing.

Surfing

Surf Sponsor houses chockas on Oahu's North Shore

Now the first solid swells of the winter season are rolling into Oahu's North Shore, all the surf sponsors houses are chock-a-block with professional surfers, and the lineup could only be described as A-list.

Fishing

Why El Nino is the Best Xmas Present EVER for Anglers!

With a whopper of an El Nino cycle looming over Australia this summer, farmers are pleading for a miracle, but what about the fisherman? Here's how El Nino might affect you, and the fish you catch.

Stand Up Paddle

Iconic watersports shop on the Sunshine Coast for Sale!

After 32 years in the business, the owner of Sunshine Coast SUP Centre is looking to retire. Would you like to invest in the stand up paddling industry?

Stand Up Paddle

The Ultimate Guide to Xmas Shopping for Stand Up Paddlers

Buying a present for the stand up paddler in your life is either troublesome, or expensive, because all the gear isn't cheap!

Stand Up Paddle

Stoked Bodyboarders throw Shakkas to Patrice Chanzy on a SUP

Patrice Chanzy from F-One scores some incredible barrels and pumping Teahupoo slabs on a recent trip to Tahiti.

Kitesurfing

Incredible Stunt Kite Flying with a Cabrinha Switchblade

The venerable Cabrinha Switchblade has been billed as a 'kite that can do it all' by many a salesman, but you have probably never seen one flown like this!

Kitesurfing

Kiter Girls get on board with Renewable Wind Energy.

The kiter girls over in the USA have just released their latest video about a tour they took of the wind turbines in The Columbia River Gorge, and shared an update on what they're up to, a year after their first video.

Sailing

Yacht Sinks, So Man Hoists Spinnaker & Lives in Life Raft.

After coming adrift from anchor on St Martin, in the Caribbean, this mans yacht sunk and he chose to live in his life raft for a few days while he got it sorted out. But to make things less weird, he also hoisted the spinnaker.

Stand Up Paddle

Dolphin collides with Paddler in Mid-air!

While out for a paddle with his mate in California, a stand up paddler got more than he bargained for chasing the dolphins, when a dolphin leaped out of a wave, colliding with him in mid air!

Fishing

Boyne Hookup Event Saved by three Volunteers

Days were looking dark for Central Queensland's most popular fishing competition, the Boyne Hookup, but three volunteers stepped up to save the day.

Surfing

Massive Wipeouts at 'The Wedge' in California

When 'The Wedge' decides that it's time for board and rider to become separated, it's time. There is no arguing, and no piece of plastic and Velcro shall keep it from happening. This highlights reel proves it.

Cruising

3 Easy Tricks to Help You Sleep Better at Anchor

Dropping anchor in an unfamiliar anchorage can quickly turn an great experience into one you wish you could forget! Here's three easy tricks that will make your next experience 'dropping the pick' a piece of cake.

Stand Up Paddle

How far do you want to take your SUP surfing?

SUP downunder is offering you the chance to spend the weekend with one of the world’s best SUP surfers – Kai Bates … and his film crew.

Stand Up Paddle

Get Your Used SUP Gear Sold Fast - Here's How!

Follow our step by step guide to selling used stand up paddling equipment with Seabreeze.com.au, so you can sell it fast, and for a good price.

Fishing

What You Need To Know To Start Kayak Fishing

Thinking about picking up this new hobby? Here is everything you need to know about kayak fishing, boat accessories and boat safety equipment.

Kitesurfing

Riders Loved Every Minute Of It: NKL Gold Coast

Australia's first ever kiteboarding circuit, the Classic Holidays National Kiteboarding League made it's debut on the Gold Coast this weekend, and it went down as one of the biggest things to happen in Australian kiteboarding, and kitesurfing history.