IOP Summer Series
The endless summer of downwind….. Indian Ocean Paddlers, WA http://iop.canoe.org.au
Author: Yanda Nossiter
Ningaloo Dreaming
We are pleased to announce the dates for the 2016 Ningaloo Dreaming Expedition. An unforgettable paddling expedition. Saturday 30th April to Friday 6th May 2016 Click here for more info
Boothy snatches Durban Downwind
Congratulations to Fenn paddler Michael ‘Boothy’ Booth for taking out the Durban Downwind in South Africa on the weekend. Stoked to get my first World Series win in Durban today! After 26km it was a run up the beach with Matt Bouman and Dawid Mocke. It was humping 25knot downwind all the way – Boothy Check […]
Annual Stocktake SALE – This Saturday 20th June
Our famous annual stocktake sale will be held on Saturday June 20th at Oceanpaddler Shop – 410 Pittwater Rd North Manly, NSW. 10am to 5pm. Surf skis, paddles, accessories, clothing and everything will be on sale. We will have skis starting at $500 and all the plastic stock will have to be cleared.
Molokai 2015
by Dean Gardiner For quite a few decades now paddlers have been lining up on the Western end of Molokai to make the 52 kilometre journey to Oahu across what some people like to call the worlds roughest channel. While the former is fact the later is what ever you really want to believe. Sure […]
Citrolife Guy Leech Gold
The Guy Leech Gold is a “new age” ironman race that is open to both the elite of the sport & also anyone that likes to keep fit & enjoys the sand & surf. We have categories for individual & team racing, mixed teams as well as under 20, over 40’s & 50’s – there’s even […]
Anytime Fitness AORS National Series presented by Men’s Fitness
It was huge season for ocean paddling over the last few months. Around 900 competitors contested one or some of the nine events in this year’s series. For some of the categories it came down to the very last race, The Bridge to Beach, last week in tough conditions on Sydney Harbour. This series would […]
Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach Results
RESULTS
Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach
COMPETITOR INFORMATION The Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach is the final event of the Anytime Fitness Australian Ocean Racing Series presented by Men’s Fitness. Thank you for registering in the 2015 Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach supporting the Fragile X Association of Australia that will take place this Sunday 22nd March 2015. Many thanks for the continued support of Manly Wharf our presenting sponsor. Thank you for […]
WE PADDLE Palawan Philippines Adventures
Paddle, snorkel, swim in ‘world’s best’ tropical paradise. From April 4th – 11th 2015, We Paddle is proud to offer a fully guided paddling adventure amongst the numerous islands of the exquisite Bacuit Archipelago of Palawan Island in the Philippines – recently chosen as the cover destination of Travel & Leisure magazine’s “World’s Best Awards”. […]
WE PADDLE 2015 Molokai Challenge Package
The Molokai World Surfski Championships is the unofficial world championship of downwind paddling and a ‘bucket list’ event for any ocean paddler. Tim Altman of WePaddle, winner of the 40-49 age group and 10th overall at the 2012 Molokai World Surfski Championships, has put together a package for the 2015 race. Click on the below […]
Christmas and New Year Trading Hours
Christmas and New Year Trading Hours Monday 22nd Dec – 10am to 5pm Tuesday 23rd Dec – 10am to 5pm Wednesday 24th Dec – 10am to 2pm Thursday 25th Dec – CLOSED Friday 26th Dec – CLOSED Saturday 27th Dec – 10am to 5pm Sunday 28th Dec – CLOSED Monday 29th Dec – CLOSED Tuesday […]
The Doctor – Follow the race on FACEBOOK and get LIVE RESULTS
Follow The Doctor presented by Nelo, Fenn & Starboard on the Oceanpaddler Facebook page FOLLOW THE RACE ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/oceanpaddler1 Results for The Doctor event held on Saturday 29th November will be available live during the event at the below link. THE DOCTOR RESULTS
AORS Race 2 Wrap Up
The second event in the Anytime Fitness AORS presented by Men’s Fitness was held in light to moderate conditions in Adelaide last weekend – The Natural Gas SA Ocean Paddling Series, Snapper Rocks to Port Noarlunga. A light sea breeze grew during the course of the race and by the finish was giving the competitors some […]
National Champs race 1 Wrap Up
The cream of the Australian Ocean Racing elite were on show at Manly Beach in NSW last weekend for the first race of the National Championships, the Belle Property Manly King of the Harbour. Murrays Stewart is well on the way to adding another National Title trophy to the “Pool Room” after a dramatic win […]
Belle Property Manly King of the Harbour Results
RESULTS
Belle Property Manly King of the Harbour – FINAL COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT
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Big things to happen in OZ
This season the Anytime Fitness Australian Ocean Racing Series will launch on the Australian Coastline. The series, which is presented by Men’s Fitness Magazine, will feature the very best ocean paddlers from around the country with a large number of international participants also having a crack. Nine events make up the series, which is the […]
WA Downwind Clinic – Fri 3rd Oct
The first WA Downwind Clinic will be held at 6pm on Friday the 3rd of October at Sorrento Surf Club. Cost is $15pp and is a theory only session. The class generally takes around 1.5 hours and if numbers allow the boys at the club will open the bar. Hopefully from the session you will […]
National Geographic Live
Have you ever watched a National Geographic film about some incredibly remote, dangerous place and then wondered what the people behind the camera experienced to capture the action? For National Geographic Channel filmmaker Bryan Smith, extreme is “whatever is scary for you,” and in extreme filmmaking, the cameraman joins the athlete in testing the limits. […]
Hamo Dream Tour Highlights Video
Watch the highlights of the first Hamo Dream Tour in June 2014 led by fitness guru Guy Leech and paddling champ Dean Gardiner.
20% off Selected Vaikobi Range
Vaikobi are the leaders in performance paddling gear. We are currently having a sale on the following items: 20% OFF V Cold Long Sleeve Tops WERE $129.00 NOW $99.00 V Cold Short Sleeve Tops WERE $89.95 NOW $71.95 V Heat Short Sleeve Tops WERE 59.95 NOW %47.95 Click here to get some great bargains. […]
Mauritus Ocean Classic
Team Fenn are looking forward to the Mauritius Ocean Classic this coming weekend…all the best for the final preparations.
Dash for Cash – Hamilton Island Clash of the Paddles
The Dash for Cash at Hamilton Island saw a very tight race between Jeremy Cotter , Pete Scott and Michael Booth. Cotter took the win in what was the shortest but probably the hardest event on the program.
‘Rally for Refund’ – Saturday 18th August
Want to be part of history? On Saturday 18th August from 1130am Boomerang Alliance are hosting the ‘RALLY FOR A REFUND’, a unique opportunity to paddle out in Sydney Harbour to show your support for cleaner oceans and waterways. Surfers, kayakers, sailors, paddlers, SUP’s, bodyboarders UNITE to support a 10 cent refund on bottles and […]
Aussie Men’s K4 bring home the GOLD
Photo: 2012 Sportscene.tv Congratulations to Tate Smith, Dave Smith, Murray Stewart and Jacob Clear for an awesome performance in the Men’s K4 1000km Olympic final. The boys led from the very first stroke against an extremely strong field. This is the very first GOLD TEAM BOAT MEDAL for Australia and only the 3rd Gold in sprint kayaking […]
Mocke dominates again at US Ski Champs
Dawid Mocke continues to dominate the Oceanpaddler World Series after a successfull win at the US Surf Ski Champs in San Francsico last weekend. Crossing the line in the top 5 were: 1st – Dawid Mocke (SA) 2nd – Sean Rice (SA) 3rd – Jasper Mocke (SA) 4th – Simon van Gysen (SA) 5th – Jeremy […]
Oceanpaddler World Series Points following Mauritius
The OWS will move from the warm waters of Mauritius up to the frigid North Sea with the ASKR taking place at the ends of July. The latest rankings show an incredible amount of participants from a variety of countries with Mocke and Cotter battling for honours at the pointy end. Only a few have […]
Mocke wins Mauritius Ocean Classic with Cotter close on his tail
Photo credit: Rob Mousley, www.surfski.info Fenn paddler Dawid Mocke of South Africa has defended his title winning back to back gold at the Mauritius Ocean Classic on the weekend. In what was a fast race from beginning to end Mocke continued his dominance on the world stage. Australian Fenn paddler Jeremy Cotter is back in fine […]
Mauritius Ocean Classic 2012 – 24th June to 1st July
The annual Mauritius Ocean Classic kicks off this week and is expected to be a great event as per previous years. The 8th event of the Oceanpaddler World Seriespaddlers will be vying for those all important points. Making the journey from Australia are Fenn paddlers Jeremy Cotter and Will Bird (QLD), Dean Gardiner (NSW), Dean Beament […]
Fenn paddlers dominate at Hamilton Island’s ‘Battle of the Paddle’
Fenn paddler Jeremy Cotter paddled away from a quality field in today’s Battle of the Paddles at Hamilton Island. In what was almost a clean sweep for Fenn SLs Bruce Taylor was second Paul Green fourth and Mark Anderson in fifth. Clint Robinson (not on an SL) upset the apple cart coming in third. Dean […]
Gatorade Battle of the Paddles, Hamilton Island 14-18th June
Australia’s largest outrigger event, Gatorade Battle of the Paddles, will take place on Hamilton Island from 14 – 18 June 2012 (http://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/battle-of-the-paddles//). This year the event is set to be the biggest and best in its 28 year history thanks to the introduction of three new disciplines including stand-up paddle boarding, board paddling and surf […]
Demo Day this Saturday Palm Cove, Cairns NTH QLD
We will be holding another of our demo days this Saturday the 26th of May at Palm Cove immediatly adjacent to the Palm Cove SLSC. We will have the full range of Fenn skis available to try. For further details contact Dean 0427 171 403. Boats will be there from 2pm onwards. Following on Sunday 27th […]
Molokai Results
Congratulations to all the paddlers who raced across the Kaiwi channel from Molokai to Hawaii Kai in the Molokai Champs today. Oscar Chalupsky from South Africa has taken out his 12th Molokai win, beating a tough field with last years winner Clint Robinson coming in 2nd, followed by local Hawaiian Pat Dolan in 3rd place. […]
Molokai World Championships this weekend in Hawaii
The famous Molokai event is on this weekend which will see last year’s champion Clint Robinson take on the legends of the sport Dean Gardiner and Oscar Chalupsky. Dean Gardiner still holds the records for the fastest crossing in 3hrs 21mins 26 seconds having won the event 9 times. Oscar Chalupsky is keen to make […]
Harbour Series final event this Saturday at Pittwater
The final round of the Paddle NSW Harbour Series till take place this Saturday at Pittwater, hosted by Manly Warringah Kayak Club. Free sausage sizzle and drinks will be available after the race with presentations at 10.30am. Date: Saturday 12th May Location: Bayview Park (next to Bayview tennis club), Pittwater Rd, Bayview NSW Distance: 14km and […]
King of the Harbour Race Results
Congratulations to all competitors. RESULTS
King of the Harbour Saturday 28th April
The King of the Harbour event (part of the Ocean Series) will be run this Saturday after being postponed late last year. The event will in fact have nothing at all to with with the harbour but will run from Mona Vale Basin to Dee Why covering a distance of 10k. Conditions look good with a […]
Defis Kayak, Guadeloupe, Caribbean OWS Results
Dawid Mocke from South Africa has taken out the Defis Kayak, Guadeloupe event in the Caribbean on the weekend with Australian Cory Hill coming in 2nd followed by French paddler Benoit LeRoux. In the ladies division Western Australian paddler Ruth Highman dominated the race finishing 13mins ahead of French paddlers Angie Mouden and Veroniqui L’Her Marrec. […]
Oceanpaddler World Series
After a solid run of events in the Southern Hemisphere, the OWS heads north for the first time this year with two events in the Caribbean and the Euro challenge in Spain. Both events have high points due to the amount of prize money on offer. Both are expecting good numbers with a solid spread […]
Middle Harbour Challenge Saturday 14th April, Clontarf
Harbour Racing Inc presents the Middle Harbour Challenge on Saturday 14th April 2012. Supporting Sunnyfield Independence Location: Clontarf Beach Courses: 8km and 16km Start Time: 8.30am Enter online at http://www.harbourracing.org.au/ Click on poster and map for larger view.
Cotter dominates Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach 2012
Photos: Allan Coker Photography Former Queenscliff paddler Jeremy Cotter beat home a record field in last Sunday’s 6th Annual ’Bridge to Beach’ event on Sydney Harbour. In front of a huge crowd the former ironman champ led home a record five hundred other competitors to claim his second title in the prestigious event. Cotter was […]
Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach Results
Results Congratulations to all competitors in the Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach 2012.
Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach – Competitor Information
The 2012 Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach that will take place this Sunday 18th March 2012. We would like to thank Manly Council for their ongoing support of the Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach event. In additional a special thank you to all our sponsors including Manly Wharf, Bavarian Bier Café, BIC Sport Kayak, Australian Geographic […]
Bridge to Beach Pre Event Briefing Evening
The annual Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach will be held on Sunday 18th March 2012. A Pre Event Briefing Evening will be held at Oceanpaddler on Thursday the 15th March at 6.30pm. Race Director Dean Gardiner will be providing a full briefing on the event covering the following areas: Course map overview Details regarding the start and finish procedures Essential race tips to […]
Fenn Demo Day at Paddlefest Event Lake Macquarie – Sunday 4th March
Come and test paddle the full range of Fenn Ocean Skis at the Lake Macquarie Paddlefest Event at Speers Point Park, Lake Macquarie this Sunday 4th March. The new Fenn Swordfish will be available to test paddle along with the Fenn XT, Elite and Elite SL. Contact Dean Little from Ocean Playground for more information. Ph:0400 554 […]
Oceanpaddler World Series Intro
Fenn Cup, 14th January 2012
Fenn Cup 2012
Fenn Cup, 14th January 2012
Demo Day at Ballina – Saturday 11th Feb
When: Saturday 11th February Time: 2pm Where: Ballina Boatramp where River St meets Kingsford Smith Dve, Ballina Test paddle all the range of Fenn Ocean Skis and lots more. For further information call Bruce Taylor on 0404 454 513.
The Doctor 2012 Race Video by Rambo and Race Photos
Doctor Blows and The Brothers Mocke Fly Hign in Finn Kayaks Coastal Challenge
January 22, 2012 Written by Hanson Media Group. Photos by Sherene LaGasse Oceanpaddler. The famed Fremantle sea breeze delivered on the second day of the Doctor Festival of Paddle Sports in Perth today and it was the South African flag that flew high. The brothers Mocke, Jasper and Dawid, from Fish Hoek in Capetown, wrapped […]
The Doctor Live Results
Click link for live results for The Doctor 2012 Live Results
The doctor live commentary
Follow the doctor live commentary on www.surfski.info on Saturday from approximately 1.30pm Perth time . Www.surfski.info
Bruce Hopes 2012 Win Is Just What The Doctor Orders
You wouldn’t blame Gold Coast-based ski paddler Bruce Taylor if he still had nightmares of Tim Jacobs coming from the clouds to claim victory in last year’s dramatic finish to “The Doctor “– Australia’s biggest and most successful ocean ski paddling event. The pair will re-kindle their rivalry when over 400 paddlers from Australia and […]
Fenn Cup Results
Congratulations to all competitors who competed in the 2012 Fenn Cup today. Coastal Dash 7km – Overall Results Coastal Dash 7km – Category Results Fenn Cup16km – Overall Results Fenn Cup 16km – Category Results LOST PADDLE – If anyone found a Bennett paddle that was left at Palm Beach can they please call us […]
Fenn Cup Course Direction
The Fenn Cup held today on Saturday 14th January will be as follows: Course Direction: Fenn Cup 16km Course: Start at Collaroy Beach, finish at Palm Beach (beach side near Palm Beach SLSC) Coastal Dash 7km Course: Start at Mona Vale Basin, finish at Palm Beach (beach side near Palm Beach SLSC). All Coastal Dash competitors […]
Fenn Cup – Saturday 14th January 2012
The Fenn Cup will take place on Saturday 14th January 2012 on Sydney Northern Beaches. Hosted at Collaroy Surf Life Saving Club registrations will take place from 10am to 1pm on race day with the event starting at 2pm for the longer Fenn Cup 16km course or 2.20pm for the shorter Coastal Dash 7km course. […]
Festive Season Trading Hours
XMAS DAY CLOSED BOXING DAY CLOSED TUE 27TH DEC CLOSED WED 28TH TO SAT 31TH DEC 10AM – 4PM SUNDAY 1ST JAN CLOSED MONDAY 2ND JAN CLOSED TUESDAY 3RD JAN Back to normal trading hours Normal Trading Hours: TUESDAY TO FRIDAYS 10AM TO 5PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10AM TO 4PM Wishing you all the best […]
The Doctor Online Entries Now Open
Online entries are now open for the Doctor and Finn Kayaks Coastal Challenge to be held in Perth, Western Australia on the 21st – 22nd of January 2012. Featuring the Starboard SUP Challenge, Australia’s Premier Downwind SUP race proudly presented by Starboard. Once again the Nelo Teams Challenge (NTC) will feature as part of […]
Manly King of the Harbour- Sat 26th Nov 2011
26th November 2011 Manly King of the Harbour Distance – Approx 16kms Start time – 2pm Registration – 12.00pm-1.15pm Craft – Spec SLSA Ski & Ocean Racing Ski, SUPs, OC1s, Surfboats Event Details Unload & Park – Mona vale has a large car park to assist in unloading craft. At the finish line, (Manly) there […]