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Stand Up Paddle

How to 'Pump' Your Foil for More Speed

Try this technique to get more speed out of your foil on a flat day!

Sailing

The Spectacular Basics of the Sport of Sailing

Has the Americas Cup, the Volvo Ocean Race or the Extreme Sailing series piqued your interest in the sport of sailing? Red Bull have made the ultimate introduction to the sport, which will inspire you to book your first sailing lessons straight away!

Surfing

Surfboard made from 10,000 Cigarette Butts - Surfs Great!

One look at this board will either start the cravings, or evoke that smell non-smokers hate. Because it's made from 10,000 cigarette butts!

Kitesurfing

3 Reasons Why Working in a Kite Shop is AWESOME!

One of Perth's longest running, and largest kitesurfing stores has an opening for a new staff member this summer - so what are you waiting for?!

Stand Up Paddle

Work in the SUP Industry!

Airborne in Perth are on the search for someone who LOVES watersports, and wants to become part of one of the longest running, and largest SUP stores in the country.

Kitesurfing

Action Sports WA is looking for more instructors!

Got your kitesurfing certification and looking to teach kitesurfing in WA?

Stand Up Paddle

Art You Can Ride - Starboard's new Tikhine Inflatables

With the release of Starboard's 2018 range, they slipped in a couple of new additions to the fleet, the most colourful of which is a new line of inflatables called Tikhine, and they need to be seen to be truly appreciated.

Stand Up Paddle

How to Pump up an Inflatable SUP - Fast!

This pump makes inflating your SUP quick, easy and allows you to get the maximum pressure

Kitesurfing

Freedom Kitesurfing Mag - Free on the App Store!

A small team of talented kitesurfers who make up the crew behind Freedom Kite Magazine, have just made their back catalogue available for free on the App store!

Kitesurfing

A Map of the Kite Spots in South East Queensland

From Bundaberg to Burleigh, this interactive map shows you most of the popular kiteboarding spots on the QLD Coast!

Fishing

Queensland kids to remove 800kg of plastic from the Reef!

This December, the Wild Mob Youth Ambassadors will collect, sort and analyse nearly a tonne of plastic waste found off Mackay in North QLD.

Surfing

Get intimate with Filipe Toledo.

Nobody goes as high as Toledo, and nobody surfs as well. But behind the surfer, there's another guy, and he's pretty cool too.

Stand Up Paddle

How did this painting get there? By SUP!

Standing on top of a paint covered inflatable SUP, this artist paints incredible portraits of women on buildings and the edges of waterways around the world.

Fishing

Ban on Fishing Starts this Week in WA!

Don't worry, it's not a ban for all fishing, but it does stop you taking some pretty popular fish home for dinner.

Stand Up Paddle

Good Vibes already flowing for Merimbula Classic Poster

It's almost time for the Merimbula Classic, and this years poster is a cracker!!!

Sailing

Rolex Partners with World Sailing after Rich History in Yach

Rolex sponsor the worlds biggest sailing events, and now they're the official supports of World Sailing....

Kitesurfing

How to Untangle Inverted Kite Lines: Without Landing!

This trick can fix inverted kites lines in a jiffy - so you can save your session, or at least a lot of time messing around on the beach!

Stand Up Paddle

Save Fuel by Putting your SUP on the Roof - This Way Up!

Save fuel, look cool - proven by an aeronautics professor. This way of strapping your SUP Board to your car means you'll spend less, and lessen the risk of damaging your board when it's on the room.

Kitesurfing

Iconic West Aussie kiteboarding race returns!

The 8th annual Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton kiteboard race will be contested on Saturday 9 December and strong competitor interest is anticipated.

Sailing

New York Yacht Club to Challenge Americas Cup

Not since 1983, has the new York Yacht Club challenged an Americas Cup. That was the year Australia II won, so there's going to be quite the challenge put up in the 36th Americas cup!

Fishing

There's 100, $100,000 Barra in the NT! Go get 'em!

It's one of the best tourism initiatives in Australia, where 100 fish have been tagged and released in the Territories best fishing spots - each worth $100k!

Stand Up Paddle

How to be a SUPer Mother - With Charlotte Spicer

Lists, Fitness, and fun are three keys to be a SUPer mum according to NSP Pro Charlotte Spicer, in this interview with her sponsors.

Stand Up Paddle

Robby Naish Inducted into US Sailing Hall of Fame

He's a legend in this sport, as well as the sailing world after building one of the worlds most recognizable brands in watersports.

Kitesurfing

'Up-Cycling' Old Kitesurfing Kites in Madagascar

On a recent trip to Madagascar, two French kiteboarders took a few old kites for the locals. You'll never guess where they ended up!

Kitesurfing

Could this be the ultimate all-round kite? Ozone Enduro V2

A kite that can do it all, and do it well! The Ozone Enduro has had a few tweaks, and after years of R&D, the V2 is here!

Surfing

Don't miss out - Paradigm Lost with Kai Lenny

It's available for a few more days for free, so don't miss this chance to see the unbelievable new movie from Red Bull, for nothing

Sailing

The Worlds Most Competitive Monohull Racing - TP52

They're fast, they're one class (no handicaps) and they're relatively simple. Everyone loves the TP52, and this year they held a 'Super Series' with tons of action...

Fishing

Hilarious 'O Bike' Fishing in the Yarra River

O Bikes. They're everywhere in Melbourne, including in the Yarra River, so this guy spent a day out on a fishing trip to catch a few. The result? Seven O Bikes, none of which were released back into the river.

Kitesurfing

Kite Chicks on Social Media Vs Real Life (not always sexy!)

Sometimes, it's all just an illusion! Kiteboarding can be sexy... But most of the time it's not...

Stand Up Paddle

This Feels Just Like you're Foiling with Laird Hamilton!

Fly beside Laird. Ride on Lairds Paddle. Go foiling with Laird. It feels like you're right there, in this new virtual reality movie called 'Take Every Wave: Laird in VR".

Stand Up Paddle

Wave Pool Foiling - How Kelly Slater's wave pool works.

Did you know that Kelly Slater's incredible wave pool works by using a hydrofoil?

Kitesurfing

How to Launch a Kite by Yourself - Using a car/tree/pole.

No friends? No worries! Some of the best sessions are those you have by yourself. Here's how to launch your kite without scraping it along the ground.

Surfing

Could this kid be surfing's next Kai Lenny?

Yeah, he surfs better than you... But he also surfs just as well as the pros on tour. It's a shame he's not old enough to compete!

Sailing

Cannes Yachting Festival Attracts 600 Boats and 100+ Debuts

It's the beginning of the season in the French Riviera, and to kick it off, the Cannes Yachting Festival attracts the industries latest, best selling and most extravagant.

Kitesurfing

Have you got what it takes? Red Bull King of the Air

One megaloop could get you entry to the worlds most extreme kiteboarding event - the Red Bull King of the Air in Cape Town, South Africa this January!

Stand Up Paddle

It's Bikini time! Tips for keeping a bikini ON in the surf!

If you've ever worn a bikini in the waves, you've probably had a malfunction or two (or more!). Here's a few tips, and funny stories from girls who know how to stay classy out there..

Surfing

Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton

Some say he was crazy, others call him a legend. You know the name, now watch the story behind the circumstances that made Laird Hamilton the surfing idol he is...

Stand Up Paddle

First ever Puppy Paddle Race for Dogs on the Gold Coast

There have been several dog surfing contests, but never before has there been a RACE for dogs on stand up paddle boards!

Kitesurfing

Kite foiling tricks you've never seen before!

Have you ever seen a guy riding a kite foil, with his kite completely stalled, mid-window, upside down? You're about to!

Surfing

Why is the world so fascinated by Kai Lenny?

He's everywhere right now; the worlds most famous waterman, and what's not to like? Red Bull agree, so they teamed up to make a movie...

Stand Up Paddle

Aussie Team Proves Unbeatable in SUP Worlds

They call it 'Cold Hawaii', but last week in Denmark, Hawaii was nowhere to be seen in the standings. It was Australia who led the pack, for their fifth win in six years.

Kitesurfing

You won't believe the conditions these guys rode in!

No, we're not talking about 'that' new video where a kiteboarder was riding during Hurricane Irma. We're talking about the insane conditions seen at the Red Bull Megaloop Challenge!

Kitesurfing

Have You Seen Airush Gear This Cheap Before?

Do you love riding Airush Kites? Love a bargain? Well you're in luck! Auswind, Australia's importer of Airush (and Starboard SUP) are having a warehouse clear out, and there's some crazy cheap getting shipped to local dealers all over Australia.

Stand Up Paddle

The Cheapest Prices You'll Find Starboard Gear All Year!

Love Starboard Stand up Paddling Equipment? Love a bargain? Well you're in luck! Auswind, Australia's importer of Starboard SUP are having a warehouse clearout, and there's some crazy cheap getting shipped to local dealers all over Australia.

Windsurfing

Would your face look like this at 50 knots?

Take a ride on the boom of Hans Kreise from the Netherlands, as he goes smoking downwind on a 50+ knot speed run.

Kitesurfing

What's it like to be a Professional Kiteboarder?

It's a different life, but you might get a sense of what it's like on your next kiteboarding holiday where you eat, sleep, and breathe kiteboarding...

Surfing

Hamilton Proves that Kellys Wave Pool - is THE Wave Pool.

With a new bottom shape delivering a wave that surfs like a REAL wave, Kellys Wave Pool is about to hit the headlines again...

Stand Up Paddle

Go-Fast Flat Water SUPS for Fanatic in 2018

It's time for Fanatic to pull the covers off their new line of SUP gear for 2018 - and you won't be disappointed...

Kitesurfing

Inside the Mind of a Foil designer: Naish's Nils Rosenblad

This new foil from Naish looks every bit as technologically advanced as the wing you might see out the window of a modern airliner...

Fishing

100kg Tuna Caught with a Leg Rope?!

They breed 'em tough in France, and this story out of Lacanau on the West Coast of France is a testament to how tough their anglers are.

Stand Up Paddle

Equal Prize Money for Stand Up Surf Shop King of the Cut!

The Stand Up Surf Shop King of the Cut is the first major international Stand Up Paddle (SUP) event in Australia to offer equal prize money for male and female competitors.

Kitesurfing

Shoalwater Beach Access Interruption This Summer (WA)

Closure of part of the Mersey Point carpark and beach

Stand Up Paddle

SUP Adventures: Exploring the Pacific by SUP and Sail

Have you ever dreamed of leaving it all behind in search of the simple life? Well, Jess and Nick turned that dream into reality when they left their home town of Thirroul, NSW armed with two inflatable Red Paddle Co boards.

Kitesurfing

Listen to the Watersports Legend: Robby Naish.

He's one of the men who started this sport, and he's got a story to tell about where it all came from, and why the new Naish 2018 kiteboarding gear is designed with such passion.

Stand Up Paddle

Responsive. Intuitive. Inspires - Naish Releases 2018 SUP

There's new shapes, lots of foil options and they haven't forgotten the non-foilers either - Naish have a new shape for everyone in 2018 - and it's released today!

Surfing

Surftech Partners with Sharp Eye Surfboards & Filipe Toledo!

One of the worlds best surfers will have a new logo on his board next year, and it's not one you might expect... Surftech have partnered up with his sponsor Sharp Eye Surfboards, to help mass produce their shapes for YOU to ride!

Windsurfing

Sean O'Brien takes to the Podium!

Australia's Sean O'Brien takes a podium spot at the Formula Windsurfing European Championships.

Stand Up Paddle

This Will Inspire You to Paddle Faster, and Longer!

A little motivational speaking from Jason Bennett, ONE Sup and Blackfish Paddles ambassador, racer and event winner.

Kitesurfing

Kite Surfer For Sale - A Guide to Kitesurfing Terminology

Learning the lingo is an important part of learning to kiteboard, but it will also help you find things like cheap kiteboarding equipment for sale...

Sailing

What's better? Wheel, or Tiller Steering?

With both styles available on yachts up to around the 40ft mark, what type of steering mechanism is better? We've weighed up the pros and cons of each.