Reports, Happenings, Events
While the worlds eyes are on Doheny Beach today for the Battle of the Paddle, lets take a look back at last weeks Huntington Beach Pro to see some incredibly surfing from the worlds best stand up paddleboarders.
We're talking about the original, the one and only Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle!
After last years fourth place, Lenny had some serious catching up to do.
8km Paddle around iconic Lion Island from Palm Beach, NSW, Australia
Now available for public viewing, the new Fanatic range is going to be a showstopper this year with both old favorites and all new designs...
Stoke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, swap sides, stroke stroke. Training can get a little repetitive when you're a racer
The Surf FX boys from the Gold Coast get down and dirty with Keahi about the new small sizes in the surf range from JP...
The art of paddling downwind is something only a stand up paddler knows fully. There's just something about picking up those little bumps that mother nature rolls your way...
Meow. Those are some expensive cats, but when you add up all that carbon fiber, crew wages and shipping costs, you're probably looking at 1000 times the cost of a top end SUP campaign.
Before you say it, no, it's not a new stand up paddle board... Or a paddle... It's better!
At least that what we think it's called... Keahi and the JP Australia crew get together with a big board, a long stretch of open water and someone with a big fuel tab.
Yet again this year it's a case of the Lenny and Baxter story, but how long will they last?
One of the longest running watersports events is on again!!
If we want answers on controversial issues in stand up paddling, then looking at nature is always best.
Remember that old show called "Who Dares Wins"? Nope? Don't blame you, but that guy who hosted it (who also happens to be an old cricketter) has had a crack at SUP
Ever been paddling around and thought to yourself, "hey, i wish I had a tent and an airbed to sleep in right now"....
Old surfboards, Japanese floats and some very cool memorabilia make this little clip from Kai Lenny pretty unique.
You don't get to hear such an in depth report from the winner of the M2O very often...
Bart De Zwart has just had to cancel his paddle across one of the most incredible areas on earth...
It's that time of year again and the M20 (Molokai to Oahu) challenge is on again. The biggest long distance race in stand up paddling.
Look out Keahi, Kody Kerbox is hot on your heels buddy!
Gone are the days of strapping on a head torch and paddling down the well lit canals for a night sup...
One of Australia's best SUP Paddlers, Terrene Black joins NSP
Only a few weeks away, the M20, or Molokai to Oahu for the uninitiated is set to be one of the biggest, and most hotly contested long distance races ever to be held.
A high profile case in QLD is now making waves across Australia with surfers joining ranks to stop boaties hooning through the Currumbin Alley
Dave Kalama is content with a hacksaw, some concrete and a 'she'll be right mate' attitude.
Balmoral Paddle Surf has a casual position assisting with teaching at our SUP Schools and with sales in our Manly showroom in Sydney.
Once or twice a year in Mauritius, a little known place called Tamarin Bay breaks down both sides, throwing out 8-10 foot peelers with both a left and a right...
Last year there was some murmurings about a few crazies trying to push themselves along with a stick in the snow. Now there's proof, and even some reviews!
Ever wonder what Keahi really thinks about JP boards? Or why he's so good at aerials on a SUP?
Winter's a great time for epic road trips in QLD, especially to the iconic Double Island Point on the Noosa North shore. DI for short to the locals...
On the shortest day of the year, a small group of stand up paddlers assembled on the shores of Scamander, Tasmania.
We love a bit of merc' here at Seabreeze, so when we saw these pillows of Paul Jackson on them, we just had to share!
Just over two weeks to go until the Creek to Creek SUP race, one of the Gold Coasts most memorable SUP racing events.
It was no secret that half the worlds Naish dealers were all in Maui last week to check out the new 2014 range of stand up paddle boards. So what's news?
It's on again - a great weekend of winter SUP racing in the waters around the Mornington Peninsula - Vic, OZ.
Wouldn't you love to be Mr JP right now? It's really saying something when the top three SUP surfers in QLD are all paddling the exact same board!
One day, will we see paddlers balancing on 10 inch wide boards?
Have you ever felt like there's someone breathing down your neck, but you're paddling too hard to turn around?
Standup World Series Long Distance and Beach Race
That's what Subaru want you to think anyway, and it's probably going to sell them a few cars over the next few years.
Tasmania isn't the most hospitable place for getting in the water at the best of times,but the conditions may just be worth it...
When you think of calm canals, and pretty places to paddle - most people think of Venice as a cool place to go stand up paddling.
With every entry filled in the NSW state SUP titles, the conditions absolutely turned it on for everyone in the gorgeous Port Stephens, NSW.
It's been a few weeks (or even months) since the East coast got some decent swell. What a perfect time to get the SUP out and share some laughs with your mates.
A video of toby an up and coming paddler currently sponsored by fanatic surfing some fun waves at Pelicans Beach
This year Dr Harry made a house call to the Noosa Festival of Surfing, where he met dog surfing legend Chris De Aboitiz and his dogs.
Well, it's not a SUP. It's not even a surfboard, a kite or a sailboard... But it's pretty funny
SUP Gear Australia in conjunction with Blast Paddlers have a raffle to win a SUP board.
It's messy, it's choppy, it's blown out and it certainly 'aint perfect. But it's big, and these two are paddling into it like champions
JUSTIN HOLLAND - KINGSCLIFF PLACES 3RD
Those crazy Kiwi's have dreamed up yet another awesome idea, Stand up paddling at night! But not just paddling, all out racing!
It was unseasonably warm, but boy was it windy down in Victoria earlier this week! A few brave paddlers eyed off the goods out the back though and despite the setbacks, had to get out there...
Sit back and prepare yourself, you won't see a better SUP video than this one for a while!
If you talk to anyone that doesn't stand up paddle themselves, chances are you'd be met with some sort of scepticism if you told them it was dangerous.
Global SUP heartland Currumbin on the Gold Coast will host the inaugural Be the Influence Australian SUP and Paddleboard Titles from November 7-10.
When it comes time to don the old wetsuit, stand up paddlers tend to start looking overseas for their wave fixes...
One look at the promo material for the Shoal Bay Resort & Spa Southern Cross SUP Festival, and you'll be pretty impressed with the lengths they've gone to make it a fancy affair!
It's been a few days since the All Stars event in Abu Dhabi, but most of the 'all stars' are still there lapping up the middle easts warmth and the opportunity to paddle in some unique spots.
Some people just have that familiarity about them that draws you in, and makes you feel as though you'd known them all your life.
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14' 0" x 24.5 inches
Carbon race board. Best suited to flat water days or a lightweight rider....
$1,000
8' 5" x 30 inches
AS brand new condition with railtape and 4 fins included. Volume is 118litres.Do...
$750
8' 0"
Atlantis 8' x 291/4" Vex. Superb board in excellent condition, no dings....
$450
14' 0" x 22 inches
An excellent flatwater board that is remarkably stable and easy to turn. Owned...
$1,400
12' 6" x 28.5 inches
2021 GT Allwater Biax 12'6" x 28.5" 322ltrs in excellent condition. RS PRO...
$1,100
8' 7"
This Sunova Board was purchased new and has not been used in the last 12 months...
$700
9' 2" x 32 inches
Used but in good condition, couple of dings but have been repaired. Great board...
$1,190
