BONDI RESCUE LIFEGUARD MAY NEVER SURF AGAIN

BONDI RESCUE LIFEGUARD MAY NEVER SURF AGAIN

KOBI GRAHAM has told the media and his friends that he may never get back on the board again.

The main player in the hit TV show BONDI RESCUE, broke his neck while surfing some challenging waves at Cape Solander near Kurnell. The graphic pictures showed Kobi wiped out and getting sucked over with the wave onto the rock platform OUCH! Kobi is having trouble coping with the pain associated with his injuries…not surprising as the wipe out is the biggest seen by shocked onlookers who thought he would not survive.

Kobi’s mate in the TV series, Anthony “Harries” Carroll was quoted as saying in the Daily Telegraph  “Kobi is in a lot of pain, particularly his arms, and he will be in a neck brace for another two months at least”.

BONDI RESCUE LIFEGUARD MAY NEVER SURF AGAIN

On a personal note all his mates are itching to get him back to work and in the water again, but the Bondi Rescue Lifeguard is not certain that he will ever do Life Guard duties again.

On a positive note, Kobi is a survivor and is walking again, and says he has got all feeling again in his limbs.

Two guys to mention in the rescue of Kobi are Billy Morris (who took the point of impact image attached) and Perth Standlick tow in guy, who with life guards did a great job in stabilising Kobi, as any false moves could have rendered more permanent injuries.

It won’t be long before he gets back in a positive role and in front of a camera as his popularity will demand.

Go Kobi!

Check out the photo by Billy Morris and the extended leggie with board at one end, and Kobie attached to the other, in the process of being crunched…ouch!!

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Day in the life of Kobi

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KELLY SLATER TAKES THE SHINE

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Young Jadson’s The Star.

Jadson’s The Star

It’s 2010 and it’s been a good year so far, and we can all expect great things from the best in the world, Kelly Slater as we move towards the years end.

Greates Surfer Ever

Not with standing, we can all agree that Kelly has been the greatest surfer in the world, in the modern times, but just recently I feel (this is my humble opinion) Kelly displayed some out of water behaviour, that I found a bit surprising, from this man of great surfing stature. Continue reading

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Tyler Larronde Hits Jaws

Received this Surfing Site from an old friend Roy Barker and it could not be ignored, as it is a story about the son of famous french big wave rider Michel Laronde, who surprised the world recently on December 25th by braving a solid 20 feet Jaws in Mauï (HW). You may read the story here, or follow the Ripcurl link for further Surf related information, videos and pics.

http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/44884/surf-news.htm

15 year old Rip Curl team rider Tyler Larronde hits Jaws
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Tyler Larronde : photo Franck Berthuot / MauiWatershoot
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Tyler Larronde surprised the world at JAWS (HW) on December 25th  | en francias ci dessous

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 12 January, 2010 : – - Tyler Larronde, only 15 years old and son of the French big wave rider Michel Larronde, surprised the world on December 25th by braving a solid 20 feet Jaws in Mauï (HW).

Tyler Larronde Hits Jaws Continue reading

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A S P WORLD TOUR 2010

All’s good in Surfing when the A S P World Tour for 2010 is alive and breathing.  “The surfers and events continue to work together with ASP Management to create a world class sport,” Rip Curl’s Neil Ridgway, ASP Events’ Council Chairman, said. “There are over one thousand ranked surfers from juniors to pros chasing an ASP World Title, and tens of thousands behind them dreaming of winning one themselves. Our tours provide sporting, economic, social and environmental benefits to almost every continent on the planet. We uphold the career pathway and continue to nurture the millions of fans who follow their heroes on the ASP World Tours.” This statement was attributed to the official A S P web site and you may read more on the official site here:

A S P World Tour 2010

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http://www.aspworldtour.com/2009/index.asp

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BOB McTAVISH and EVERT HARDER at “STOKED” BOOK SIGNING

BOB McTAVISH and EVERT HARDER at BOOK SIGNING “STOKED”

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Jamie Willems Event Manager fo Global Surf Industriesr G.S.I., presented the “Surfboard Designers Tour 2009″. Other notables on the “Tour” were Steve Walden, Greg Webber, Richie Lovett and Thomas Myerhoffer is now famous for his unusual shaped surfboard that doubles up as a short-come-longboard (see illustration attached). This board has the ability of a short board, where the rear shape comes into play, coupled with the full frontal of a Malibu.This board has impressed those who have tried it and sales seem to reflect that. Myerhoffer.

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The book “STOKED” by Bob McTavish is available but stocks are limited at your favorite bookstore but “Surf-Shop” at Peregian Beach has five Autographed Hard Cover Copies available. A long time fan of Bob Mc Tavish, Evert Harder,(see attachment) along with a large assembly of followers all lined up to purchase, and have Bob personally sign his latest adventure in writing, the book called “STOKED” Phone for information on 07 54713489 or call in to Surf-Shop 10/224 David Low Way, Peregian Beach Qld.

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My New Best Mate Bob McTavish

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VOLCOM V CO-LOGICAL SERIES

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Recycle Your old board Shorts For a Good Cause and these will be donated to the people in the disaster zones of Sumatra and Samoa. This will be done by the Volcom Surf Team travelling over there  and handing out the donated Board Shorts in the affected areas. Prizes are offered to people donating their Old Boardies by Volcom and Entries received through the Retail Shops participating will be picked at random on Feb 15th. The major prize winner will be V Co-Logically outfitted for one year by Volcom…Isn’t that great! Be in it!  Surf-Shop 10/224 David Low Way, Peregian Beach Queensland is a Participating Sunshine Coast store and if you follow the Volcom links you can find your local participating store near you.

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MANLY FESTIVAL of SURFING (MFOS)

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LIFE'S BETTER WHEN YOU SURF

Manly Festival of Surfing 5-8 November 2009

The first ever Manly Festival of Surfing (MFOS) is being held 5-8 November 2009.

With Manly, Australia being Global Surf Industrie’s global headquarters, it is only right that they are the principal sponsor of this event.

Celebrating surfing and surf culture the MFOS looks set to be a classic. There’ll be surfing Legends in and out of the water, book signings, board demos, art auctions, art exhibitions, live music, a kid zone, night surfing, surf lessons, movies and plenty more.

If you are in the area be sure to drop by. You can find out what’s going on when at the official MFOS web site.

NOOSA FESTIVAL of SURFING (UPDATE)

UPDATE: 2010 Global Surf Industries Noosa Festival of Surfing (14 – 21 March)

The latest addition to the 2010 festival line up is a Surf Expo, called OURS…

Festival director, Phil Jarratt said: “OURS will be a legitimate exposition of what is happening in surfing today, from cutting edge surfboard design to swell forecasting, from green surfboard technology to the latest in wood, from new websites to old paper, from surf art to new music…” Sounds pretty good to me!!

GETTING THERE                                                                                                                                             If you are thinking of attending the festival you should really think about getting your accommodation sorted and if you are going to compete in the Global Surf Industries, Noosa Festival of Surfing you had better get an entry in fast.

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“STOKED” from Legend BOB McTAVISH

Shapers Tour-Bob McTavish Book Signing “STOKED”

Coming off the back of the Global Surf Industries Manly Festival of Surfing from 5-8th of November,  Designers/Shapers will be doing an Australian tour with the book release of “STOKED” from legend Bob McTavish, Bob will be doing book signings at the  venues below and with him we will have Greg Webber (Webber Surfboards), Richie Lovett (ex Pro Surfer-Aloha Designer), Steve Walden (Walden Surfboards) and Thomas Meyerhoffer (Meyerhoffer-Revolutionary new shape).

This is an exciting opportunity to meet and speak with some of the World’s best Shapers and Designers so please inviteSafeRedirectAloha STOKED from Legend BOB McTAVISH, friends and the Surfing fraternity as this is as close as you will get to these Icons of our Sport.

Everyone is welcome at all venues so spread the word and feel free to call me, Jamie, if further information is needed on numbers below. I will be updating this Event as information is passed on and Posters will be available for your favorite surf store within a week. “Stoked” by Bob McTavish.

Say, Where Do You Get Their Boards?

Where Do You Get It?…Here!

They are all available online herehere for viewing and purchase, all you need to do is click on your favorite brand and it will link you to the Preview Site. Find your particular “Brand of Board”, then click “Find a Dealer” for the Sunshine Coast Area and select “Peregian Beach” as your preferred outlet and Start clicking:-

Sunshine Coast—Nov. Thursday 19th

*Caloundra-Beach Beat—12.00 -1.30pm

119 Bulcock Street, Caloundra

*Noosa-Back Beach—2.30-4.00pm

Cnr. Lanyana Way and Arcadia Walk Noosa Heads

*Maroochydore—6.00-8.00pm

Maroochydore RSL-Elevations Bar Level 1 Memorial Drive

Thanks and I look forward to seeing you all at these great Venues.

Jamie Willems

Territory Manager Nth NSW/QLD

Global Surf Industries

M:  0447 418 105

P:  02 9976 2888

F:  02 9475 0745

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STAND UP PADDLE BOARD SURFING

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STAND UP PADDLE BOARD SURFING

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS for STAND UP PADDLE

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS SURFING THE WORLD
Stand Stand Up Paddle Board Surfing or “SUP’S” for short, is fast becoming a global sport that is becoming what some areas are spruiking as the New Surfing Phenomenon.
The Stand Up Paddle Boards or “Sups” as it is called originated in Polynesia, but the Hawaiians took it on as their own in the ’60′s. They began with it by using it to instruct large groups of learners and the higher stance and viewpoint, gave them the control they needed not only to control the learner groups, but also to sight the pending swells. The Stand Up Paddle Boards used a single paddle with a long handle that was used to great effect to propel them forward.
They became quite popular at that time but it seems only in Hawaii as the rest of the world was not impressed, and as the ’60′s moved to the ’70′s the “Sups” were all but pushed aside by the “short board” era and a bunch of Aussie’s reaping havoc on the world by winning surfing titles galore, and in Hawaii’s own back yard, did not sit well with them..

TOTAL”CORE”WORKOUT

However, today pushing 2010, Sups have again grabbed a spot in Global popularity and has been suggested by athletes as the total work out fun machine that you can do standing up. In effect it gives you a strong “core’ work out.
You can do it on still water anywhere, or as a supplement to surfing by Paddle Boarding the surf.

WHAT ARE STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS
What are Stand Up Paddle Boards? They can be best described as over sized surfboards that are fairly fat. But with this, offer good flotation. “Sup’s” can be “Custom Made” at a price, but most are shop boards, to keep the cost down and board makers keep a standard or high performance model on hand in the showroom. These models are between, generally 9’6″ up to 10’6″ in some cases, with the smallest size being most popular. They also feature padded deck grip with concave or double concave bottoms, with three fins for turn and directional stability.
“Sup’s” can be used pretty well any where, on the lakes, rivers, or for that big work out, used as the new surf weapon.

This New Surfing Phenomenon, used in the surf for a complete fun work out, is set to explode in a Global fashion exploring a new way of surfing, and rest assured Stand Up Paddle Boards are set to be the New Surfing Phenomenon, and change the current idea of surfing forever.

Where Do You Get It?

They are all available online here for viewing and purchase, all you need to do is click on your favorite brand and it will link you to the Preview Site. Find your particular “Brand of SUP Board”, then click “Find a Dealer” for the Sunshine Coast Area and select “Peregian Beach” as your preferred outlet and Start clicking:-

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Check out our online store for Boards HERE

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Old News?

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Best Ever!- so far

Flawed System?                                                             Following a Board of Directors meeting recently the ASP appears to have quelled the threat posed by the ESPN backed Rebel Tour. With flaws in their current system highlighted by the breakaway tour, this meeting was always going to be of utmost importance.

The key information to come out of the meeting was that the surfers and holders of “event licence’s” were backing the ASP; the introduction of a single-tier rating system was to be introduced; numbers reduced to 32 per event; and that prize money would be increased.

As yet there has been no word from ESPN or spokesman for the Rebel Tour. So as they say, “watch this space” You can read more related stories and articles at the following link:

http://www.swellnet.com.au

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