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Following the AGM of Waveski Surfing Australia, Dale Randahl takes over from the superb work that Rees Duncan has carried out as the President of the association over the past 2 years.

The WSA has also announced that, like the South African and UK associations, it has now affiliated a local paddling association... in this case the Queensland Canoe Association. No word yet though whether they will be breaking their paddles in half or not. Either way, like the other associations, they stand to gain a lot of benefits from being linked with a larger group.

More details on the WSA AGM will no doubt be covered on the WSA website in due course.

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There is now only 9 days remaining before entries close for the 2009 World Waveski Surfing Titles 5-12 September 2009.  We have 11 spots left for the Open Division which we expect to fill prior to the 31 July 2009.  If you know of someone who is contemplating on entering could you please let them know that close off is fast approaching.

Being held at the World Famous Surf Break at Sebastian Inlet, Florida... October 1st, 2nd & 3rd 2009 at the World Famous Surf Break Sebastian Inlet, Florida the United States Waveski Association will hold our annual US Championships.

The United States Waveski Surfing Championships are held yearly to determine the rankings of the best waveski surfers in the United States. The US Championships has competitors from all over the world trying to take home the coveted Open Championship Trophy. Last years 2008 Championship event held at the world famous “C” Street Break in Ventura, California saw Tony Cherry, from new Zealand, win the US Open!

Below is a list of frequently asked questions with answers which we have received and have placed on the Worlds09 website.  Please feel free to contact us should you require further information.  Please also note that we have reached almost maximum entry participation levels.

There have been a number of enquiries regarding the 2009 World Waveski Surfing Titles. We have put together frequently asked questions which may assist you...

There is just on 47 days (31 July 2009) before entries close off for the World Waveski Surfing Titles – 5-12 September 2009.  To date we have received 51 entries with 44 for the Open.  Between now and the commencement of the competition finalisation of logistics will be taking place.  To enable us to plan for supporting activities as well as the competition  proper it is imperative that all competitors and intending competitors complete their entry form prior to the close off date.

Victoria Bay: In almost perfect conditions, WP riders took the bulk of the honours at the SA Waveski Surfing Championships held at Victoria Bay near George on 25 and 26 April.

With a light offshore breeze prevailing, Vic Bay’s legendary right hand break produced five to six foot waves on the first day, moderating to four or five feet on the second and final day. Diminishing surf on the second day forced many contestants pushing their final point-chase rides ever closer to the rock-strewn promenade, producing some exciting rides and occasional hair-raising moments.

Sebastian Inlet is one of the premier surf breaks on the East Coast of the United States and known worldwide. We have secured the same location that major Pro-Surf Contests occupy when they throw their contests at the Inlet. The opportunity to surf this world famous premier surf break in a contest will be a first time event ever for Sebastian Inlet as well as all paddle surfers that attend.
There has never been a solo Paddle Surfing Contest at Sebastian inlet, this is a first!

More good news too, we have secured a new sponsor!

So the initial teething problems are out of the way... although private messages are still archived at the moment and there are a couple of other loose bits... but the bulk of the new site is working including new features and functionality, including a improved blog and forums functions, events calendar (waiting for events people) and a return of the links section (also waiting for any missing links). Hope you all enjoy and keep send content!

 Oh... and you can also keep up to date with us on twitter... @waveskiinfo (twitter.com/waveskiinfo). Cheers... John.

Cronin is King winning both the Masters and Open Division in the NZ World Invitational Titles.

Surf conditions at Makaroori Beach was every surfers dream - all day off shore, peeling A frames, exclusivity of the break, plenty of sunshine and a comp run in one day.

Hats off to the Gizzy crew and Waveski Surfing NZ for putting together a magic day. Fourteen of the countries top surfers turned out for the Open which was run on a second chance format only. The Auckland Bros separated at Birth (Brian Howard, Nic Botica and Vince Gardner) were pretty amped to take home something to show off to the grand kids. But local identities Nigel Bryant and Cronin the Barbarian had other ideas.