Web Links
Surfski sites
Official Website of the Hawai'i Island Paddlesports Association
- Kanakaikaika Racing Association (Hawaii)
Surfski/outrigger race series in Hawaii - these are the guys who organise the Molokai Challenge. - Ocean Paddler (Australia)
The home of the Australian Ocean Racing Series, the Doctor, Palm 2 Pines, the Bridge to Beach races and more. - Saunton Sands Surf Life Saving Club (UK)
Super Club of the Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2009! - Singapore Paddle Club
Singapore Paddle Club is an independent, non-profit sports club dedicated to outrigger canoeing and dragon boating in Singapore. There is a small but growing band of surf ski paddlers.
Manufacturers
- Aquarius Sport (Poland)
- Epic Kayaks (USA)
- Manufacturers of V10, V10L, V10Sport, V12
- Fenn Kayaks (South Africa)
Manufacturers of XT, Mako 6, Mako Elite, Tarpon, Double XT, Double Elite - Honcho (South Africa)
Make a range of single skis - Huki (USA)
Make a range of OC1s and surfskis - Kayak Centre (South Africa)
Manufacture a range of skis including the EOS 660. - Nelo (Portugal)
Manufacture Ocean Ski M, Ocean Ski L, Ocean Ski Vintage - Nordic Kayaks (Sweden)
Fusion single ski - Point65 (Sweden)
Long time kayak manufacturer, first surfski in 2010. - Red7/Green7 (South Africa)
Make a range of surfskis - Sipre (Portugal)
Make a range of skis - Spirit (Australia)
Range of single surfskis - Stellar Kayaks (USA)
Make a range of single skis. - Think Kayaks (Canada)
Range of single surfskis
Retailers
- Kayak Racing com.au (Sydney, Australia)
New & used equipment, coaching, training & advice. Australian agents for Red7 surf skis. - Republic Sports (Durban, SA)
Republic, based in Durban, South Africa manufacture their Arrow range of skis, the Arrow being the beginner/intermediate ski and the Arrow Pro the ski for elite paddlers. - Tripper Sports
Tripper, based in Durban, South Africa, supply everything from boat covers to PFDs to drinking systems. - Republic Sports (SA)
Republic, based in Durban, South Africa manufacture their Arrow range of skis, the Arrow being the beginner/intermediate ski and the Arrow Pro the ski for elite paddlers.
Weather
- Global: Buoyweather
Excellent site (subscription), shows wind speed and direction; wave height and direction. Two day forecast free, seven day forecast paid. (Mobile application for paid subscribers) - Global: WindFinder
Free forecast: Wind strength & dir; cloud cover/rain forecast (Cool iPhone app) - Global: Magic Seaweed
Surf forecast with some real time wind stations - Global: WindGuru
Global site, shows wind speed and direction; wave size and direction; cloud cover; rain forecast (Cool iPhone app.) - Australia: Seabreeze
Seven day wind and swell forecast plus current weather conditions - Australia: Willyweather
Five day forecast: wind, swell (in some places), tides. - South Africa: Roman Rock Weather (Cape Town)
Real time wind speed & direction (not always operational) - South Africa: Wind SMS
Get current wind and swell conditions off South Africa by SMS. - Australia: Weather Zone
Seven day forecast: weather, wind.