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Downwind and Racing / Day 2 Noosa festival of Surf - BOP Race

« on: March 11, 2016, 12:55:29 PM »

here is a vid of day 2...hope you enjoy.

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Downwind and Racing / Day 1 of the Noosa Festival of Surfing...endurance SUP Race

« on: March 10, 2016, 02:39:35 PM »

Little vid I put together of the action on day 1...if you can ever make it to Noosa for this event, don't think about it, just do it.

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Downwind and Racing / Re: 12 Towers Race 2016

« on: February 29, 2016, 01:58:29 PM »

Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed it. Was a really great day and with the paddlers and their families and supporters probably had over 200 people hanging around having a great time. Had to have some classic aussie music for a classic aussie event surf4food !!

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Downwind and Racing / 12 Towers Race 2016

« on: February 28, 2016, 02:29:44 PM »

Hi all, the 12 Towers race was held this weekend in windy Moreton Bay, Brisbane,  due to the beaches being closed for the 2nd year running on the Gold Coast. Had 120 competitors, and an awesome downwind run form Cleveland to Wynnum. Great event, and a great feel on the day. thanks to all the sponsors, and those that competed.
Here is a little video I threw together.

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Downwind and Racing / Re: DC NSP 17'10 - Downwinder New Years Eve

« on: January 31, 2016, 09:38:52 PM »

we had a lot of people downwinding that week. so when we ran out of space in the garage, the pool was useful..hahaha

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Downwind and Racing / Re: DC NSP 17'10 - Downwinder New Years Eve

« on: January 31, 2016, 02:05:41 PM »

heres some extra pics as requested muskoka

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Downwind and Racing / Re: DC NSP 17'10 - Downwinder New Years Eve

« on: January 26, 2016, 02:29:37 PM »

Guys, I have been on a short run on the 17'10 x 24 myself in pretty messy conditions (side chop etc) and found it pretty stable. I reckon the 26 would be ample for most people. (if I ever got one it would be the 26)

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Downwind and Racing / Re: DC NSP 17'10 - Downwinder New Years Eve

« on: January 25, 2016, 11:38:20 AM »

There is also a longer run from Cleveland to Scarborough that we do, however wind angle must be just right. 37 to 40km run, and he runners at this angle go forever. I will attach the pics and link for that video. (I know its pretty long...but 4.5 hours into 3 mins almost impossible hahah)

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Downwind and Racing / Re: DC NSP 17'10 - Downwinder New Years Eve

« on: January 25, 2016, 11:32:09 AM »

hey off-shore, glad you liked the vid mate, yep that was a bloody big turtle, I think he hadn't seen an unlimited that fast punching towards him, so go out of there quick !! hahah
Here is the course roughly mapped on google earth. ( I think its a bit longer on most peoples GPS then what I have done )

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Downwind and Racing / Re: Polar Vortex Downwinder - 38knots / 70kph / 44mph

« on: January 24, 2016, 04:57:50 PM »

great pics, cant wait to see this video mate. Thanks

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Downwind and Racing / DC NSP 17'10 - Downwinder New Years Eve

« on: January 24, 2016, 02:01:33 PM »

Hi all,
here is the latest cut from Dales run in Moreton bay on New Years eve, this was 2 days after the last video I posted. He went Victoria Point to Port of Brisbane. 28km. Hope you enjoy.
Cheers
nick

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Downwind and Racing / Re: Yesterdays down wind paddle.

« on: January 21, 2016, 08:28:11 PM »

great work as usual DJ..the quality of your videos is awesome. Thanks for sharing !!!

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Downwind and Racing / Brisbane Downwinder - with 40 friends

« on: January 21, 2016, 08:23:34 PM »

Hi all, as most have you have been following the recent downwind action in brisvegas,  we had 40 paddlers  go out last Saturday. great conditions, and a great group of guys and girls. If you are wondering what Brisbane offers in the bay...check this out.  (I stole my wifes 14x27 Ace for this run) Had some quality paddlers along too, Karla Gilbert, Paul Jackson, Steve Walker, Matt Nottage,.....just to name a few....

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Downwind and Racing / Re: Downwinder Vid - The South Lamma Run

« on: January 14, 2016, 03:21:54 PM »

Thanks off-shore, that info was great. Keep the vids coming !!

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Downwind and Racing / Re: Downwinder Vid - The South Lamma Run

« on: January 13, 2016, 02:36:34 PM »

Thanks for sharing off-shore. Hong Kong looks like a very cool downwind destination. Do monsoons produce a lot of wind for runs? or is it too confused?