Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Virgile Humbert

He's the French Champion and the World Champion and he's still a junior. After a come from behind performance in the semi final of the 2011 World Titles in Portugal against Rees Duncan, Virgile went on the take the main event over compatriot Pablo. With a strong powerful style and a radial air game Virgile just might dominate the sport for the next decade. Check out some action here

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Pablo Arrouays

Leading into the World Waveski titles in Portugal last year we heard that a bunch of French juniors were coming to challenge for the title. We certainly weren't disappointed as aerial manoeuvres were the norm with this group. Pablo was one of the standouts taking out the Junior title ahead of good mate Virgile Humbert but had to settle for 2nd in the open final as Virgile stepped up another gear. Check out Pablo in action at Santa Cruz Portugal here

Monday, June 25, 2012

Rees Duncan 2011

What does it take to be a world wave ski champion check out this footage of Rees Duncan from 2011 and you'll get the idea, by the way Rees has 4 open titles to his name along with numerous age division titles, he is the current world No 3 and seniors champion.
Video here

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Lazy Sunday

Surf was up a little today in 2-3 ft range. Its amazing what having a bit of speed can do for you. Check out the pics here

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Gone fishing

Whats the next best thing to do when there aren't any waves about, go fishing. Caught this Tailor today down at Emerald Beach

Thursday, June 21, 2012

One year on

Well its been exactly 1 year since my last post and a lot has happened. I've moved to the Beach where I get to see the surf from the lounge room. I now have a wave ski masters world title under my belt but came runner up in my Kayak title defence. I've now joined the Mega team and my new Mega Phantom surf kayak should be arriving in a few weeks, my old Random Evolution now lives in Canada. Here's my local