Rob Mousley

Shamaal Gold? Simon de Speville

Friday, 19 November 2010 08:19 |

When Simon de Speville came 14th in this year’s Island Shamaal in Mauritius, the race sponsors sat up and took notice.  Not only is Simon the top Mauritian paddler – but he’s only 17 years old.

Wanted: Ten Paddlers for a Trip of a Lifetime

Tuesday, 16 November 2010 08:31 |

On March 6, 2011, the 22m catamaran K20 will set sail from Fremantle, Australia bound for Exmouth on the remote north-west of Australia.  On board will be Oscar Chalupsky, Dean Gardiner and ten surfski paddlers bound for a trip of a lifetime.

 

Epic V8 Launch – Interview with Greg Barton

Friday, 22 October 2010 09:53 |

Epic Kayaks just launched the latest in their stable of surfskis, the V8.  We interviewed Epic CEO Greg Barton.  Here’s what he had to say about the new ski, and about Epic in general.

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Wednesday, 15 September 2010 14:06 |

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Shark Alert (South Africa)

Wednesday, 18 August 2010 10:56 |

Sea Rescue – National – Wednesday, 18 August, 2010. WARNING – Shark activity close inshore.

The NSRI and Save Our Seas foundation are warning bathers, paddlers and surfers to be acutely aware that at this time of year sharks migrate towards the shoreline in search of food.

 

Surfski Artist – Tom Schilperoort

Monday, 16 August 2010 18:51 |

Many people are familiar with Tom Schilperoort as a top surfski paddler – both locally and internationally.  But not so many know of his other passion in life: painting.

More New and Updated Skis ** MORE updates!**

Wednesday, 11 August 2010 21:04 |

The Lamborghini of surfskis?  Or perhaps the Volvo...  Italy and Sweden are the origin of the two of the new skis that are on the market in Europe...

Lost Surfski Found after 6 weeks and 1000km! **update**

Monday, 09 August 2010 13:31 |

Sam Dawson was catching waves in his Fenn Mako XT at a favourite spot near South Sound, Grand Cayman.  Suddenly his world turned upside down - literally.  “I got caught by a wave and flipped off,'' Dawson said. “The wave took the surf ski away from me - I assumed never to be seen again.”

Paddlers take on 72hr non-stop challenge

Wednesday, 04 August 2010 19:16 |

Nine paddlers; 72 hours; average speed 10kph.  That’s 720km.  Welcome to Project 720.

 

Shark/Kayak Incident in California

Wednesday, 04 August 2010 08:29 |

Duane Strosaker was paddling his sea kayak about 5nm offshore from the Gaviota State Beach in Southern California, when a Great White Shark decided he was worth investigating.  Duane "screamed like a girl" (who wouldn't) as the shark gently put its mouth around the hull of the kayak and held it for "10-15 seconds".