Rob Mousley

Why aren’t doubles twice as fast as single skis? If I lose weight, will I go faster?  For some answers to these vexed questions... read on!

Why aren’t doubles twice as fast as single skis? If I lose weight, will I go faster?  For some answers to these vexed questions... read on!

Ever tried to look for a surfski from a helicopter?  Or from a rescue craft on the water?  Here's the story of our exercise with the South African National Sea Rescue Institute.

'Spirit of Safmarine III' - Simonstown NSRI

Ever tried to look for a surfski from a helicopter?  Or from a rescue craft on the water?  Here's the story of our exercise with the South African National Sea Rescue Institute.

'Spirit of Safmarine III' - Simonstown NSRI

Several readers have asked about our helmet cam setup - here's a brief description of what we use.

Surfski.info's custom helmet cam!

Several readers have asked about our helmet cam setup - here's a brief description of what we use.

Surfski.info's custom helmet cam!

In recent months there have been several fatal accidents in the Northern Hemisphere involving surf ski paddlers and cold water. 

Heather and Brandon Nelson practise rescue techniques (http://ultramarathonpaddling.blogspot.com)

In recent months there have been several fatal accidents in the Northern Hemisphere involving surf ski paddlers and cold water. 

Heather and Brandon Nelson practise rescue techniques (http://ultramarathonpaddling.blogspot.com)

[Editor: although this story refers to the South African National Sea Rescue Institute, the points made apply wherever you are in the world!]  On Christmas day, members from three NSRI stations: Yzerfontein, Melkbosstrand and Table Bay responded to reports of an abandoned surf ski found near Dassen Island.

[Editor: although this story refers to the South African National Sea Rescue Institute, the points made apply wherever you are in the world!]  On Christmas day, members from three NSRI stations: Yzerfontein, Melkbosstrand and Table Bay responded to reports of an abandoned surf ski found near Dassen Island.