The inaugural SDS/Milkshakes Girls Go Bodyboarding Day went off!
On Saturday 16th Jan, a cool little crew of girls turned up to experience bodyboarding at North Cronulla. It was awesome to see a mixed age group; from super groms to super mums, there to join in the fun.
NSW Bodyboarding head coach – Brendan “Barney†Ryan, skillfully introduced the girls to bodyboarding, with Emma Roby giving some extra tips on advanced bodyboarding to the more experienced riders … Details
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Great White sharks off the Australian coast have been electronically tagged to track their movements and also protect swimmers and surfers.
As the man-eating predators approach shallower waters, the signal they emit will be picked up by a satellite receiver. Minutes later, a text message or email is sent out to scientists, wildlife officials and lifeguards.
The tracking system set up around … Details
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The odds of becoming a world champion athlete are extraordinary to begin with.
The odds of two brothers simultaneously holding world titles in separate divisions of the same sport are virtually incalculable.
Yet on Kaua‘i, one family has produced such a result.
Jeff and Dave Hubbard can … Details
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Central Coaster Mark Parsons won the first leg of the 2009 RAW Pro Juniors summer series today in fun 1metre waves in Newcastle.
He surfed a flawless final to win ahead of the Port McQuarie trio of Sam Bennett, Charlie Holt and Chase O’Leary.
“ I’m stoked†said Parsons.
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