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

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

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.

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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

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

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

Back on the old ski

First surf back home from Bali and I decide to get the old ski out to compare with the new model. Well guess what, as much as the new ski rips the old one rips a little better and its coming with me to Portugal. Its so good to have all these great toys to play with. Check out yesterdays action

Back on the old ski

Home from Bali

Scored some great waves again in Bali. Over the 20 days I was was there the swell ranged from 2 to 6 ft peaking on the last day with an epic session out on middle break. I got to surf every day and ventured out to Cangu, Ulu's, Padang Padang and the Kuta Outer reefs, I must have caught at least 600 waves if not more. Might have to go back again next year.

Photos by Ming here

Bali

Well I,ve been in Bali now for 10 days the surfs been ok around 3 feet on the outer reefs most of time. The last 2 days the the swell jacked up to 5-6 with some bigger bomb sets. Will post some pics when I get home, nothing from the big day though as the boat guy wasn't prepared to park in a good spot.

Session from the archives

Trolling through the old tapes I came across this gem from 10 years ago. The beach break was at Twin Waters on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. A few airs were had this day.

Check out the action here