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	Surf Ski . Info
		Surfski Accessories - A guide to the Surfski stuff...
		Accessorize your Surfski Where to put, how to attach, what to do...
		Garmin have released a new version of the Forerunner series of wrist mounted GPS units that have become popular with...
	www.surfski.info (1045 words)

	NeSurfski_home
		Surfski paddling is increasing in the North East.
		The conditions were not ideal, but the 2nd NESurfski Downwind Run gave local surfskiers and outriggers a technical workout.
		As well as being someone for the rest of us to chase, Ken is a real assest to, and advocate for, the local surfski community.
	home.maine.rr.com /nesurfski (477 words)

	Surf ski - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It was soon realised that a double surfski could do almost everything that a surfboat could do, and in 1946, the importance of surfskis was noted by the surf lifesaving associations and they were included in lifesaving competitions and championships.
		In the 1960 the first foam surfboards and surfskis were made, being carved from a single block of expanded polystyrene foam, strengthened with wooden stringers and covered with a thin layer of fibreglass.
		Surfskis also differ from long distance racing kayaks in that they are much longer, have more longitudinal curvature (rocker), are more stable and the paddler is seated more towards the centre of the craft to enhance wave riding ability.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Surf_skis (1122 words)

	KANU Culture Surfski
		Ocean surfski paddling has risen to prominence in recent years as a result of the races that are now staged.
		Without doubt, the thrill of this sport resides in down wind open ocean distance paddling, where surfskis earn their rightful place as the fastest of all paddle craft, when wind and wave assisted.
		KANU Culture, is working hard to bring you stories and technical features from around the globe with the assistance of paddlers such as Australia’s Dean Gardiner and others, supporting what is a truly exciting, vibrant ocean paddlesport.
	www.kanuculture.com /KANU_SurfSki.asp (166 words)

	Introducing the surfski
		Most top racers used a surfski because a capsize eliminated the possibility of hitting their heads on a rock on the bottom of the river, and a wet exit didn't mean the end of their race or a lost and broken boat.
		The main manufacturers of surfskis are in California, South Africa and Australia and the boats are sold directly from the manufacturer, or through an importer.
		The hull of a surfski is no different from a regular cockpit kayak of similar measurements, and boat speed is not dependent on the deck or seating layout.
	www.silentsports.net /features/introducing_the_surfski.html (1666 words)

	Honolulu Star-Bulletin Sports
		The 32-mile race from Molokai to Oahu across the Kaiwi Channel is considered the world championship of solo surfski (kayak) and canoe paddling, and Gardiner hasn't missed it once in the last 15 years.
		The 38-year-old boat captain and fireman is the two-time defending surfski champion, and established the race record of 3 hours, 21 minutes and 26 seconds in 1997 in another of his wins.
		Hawaii's Nicole Pedersen is the two-time defending champion in the women's surfski division, while Kai Bartlett and Lauren Spalding -- also from Hawaii -- are the defending champions in the men's and women's canoe divisions.
	starbulletin.com /2003/05/17/sports/story4.html (683 words)

	IOL: Chewed surfski proves close brush with shark
		When a shark took a bite out of the surfski on which he was paddling during a training session with four friends, Fish Hoek lifesaver Lyle Maasdorp thought his friends were playing a trick on him.
		Maasdorp was intent on remaining seated on the surfski, but with its tail dragged under water and the seat submerged, he slipped out and wound up with his forearm on the shark's back.
		The surfski is too damaged to be fixed, so Maasdorp is to cut off the back half and mount it on his bedroom wall.
	www.iol.co.za /index.php?set_id=1&click_id=14&art_id=vn20060731011440356C487452 (519 words)

	Napoleon conquers surfski field on canoe - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
		Chris Ball won the men's surfski division, and was second overall, in 2:24:30.
		The female champions were both from Maui: Dane Ward won the canoe division in 2:57:45; Lauren Spalding won the surfski division in 2:39:05.
		The top two surfski competitors from the regular season — Steve Kelly and Mike Beyer — were off-island yesterday, and that probably played a role in Ball's victory, as well as Napoleon's overall triumph.
	the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2003/Apr/07/sp/sp01a.html (799 words)

	Honolulu lifeguards fourth in nationals - The Honolulu Advertiser (Site not responding. Last check: )
		He placed first in the surfski race and the ironman race in the senior division (ages 30 to 34).
		Sean Monahan (35 to 39): 1st in surfski, 3rd in paddleboard.
		Matthew Higgins (50-older): 1st in surfski, 1st in ironman, 3rd in swim, 3rd in beach flags.
	www.honoluluadvertiser.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050816/SPORTS/508160325/1032 (417 words)

	STARBUCKS MOLOKAI CHALLENGE - RACE HISTORY
		Each May the world's best surfski paddlers enter the ocean at Molokai's Papohaku roadstead to compete in the Starbucks Molokai Challenge --the World Championship of blue water surfski racing, and the only open ocean surfski race in the world.
		The number of 1994 finishers grew to 74, and the men's and women's surfski times were smashed and so was the one-person outrigger time.
		Because of the nature and difficulty of the race, participants are carefully screened for their level of surfskiing skill.
	holoholo.org /kayak/khistory.html (1128 words)

	Futura Surfskis (Site not responding. Last check: )
		I have been thrilled with the purchase of this surfski.
		In this surfski I view challenging conditions as an exciting adventure.
		Now that footwell drain venturis are added this will be the perfect surfski to learn on and play on.I bought my Futura II used and wanted it for developing balance, more speed than my sea kayak, and just open air cruising fun.
	www.surfskis.com /database/pages/reviews.php?modelID=107 (879 words)

	Honolulu Star-Bulletin Sports
		Besides surfskis and one-person canoes, some raced in two-person canoes, while two individuals elected to use paddleboards.
		Steve Kelly, winner of six surfski races this year, could not recover from a wipeout in the surf and finished more than a minute behind Creps, in fourth.
		Brown's winning time of 3:04:18 in the women's surfski was nearly two minutes faster than second-place Maggie Twigg-Smith's 3:06:08, even though she contemplated quitting during the race because she had taken a more outside line than the other competitors and thought she didn't have a shot at winning.
	starbulletin.com /2003/04/20/sports/story3.html (732 words)

	King of the Harbour (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Surfski World Cup format involves a race over 2 hours, with the course designed to maximise the chance of having a tailwind over most of the course.
		Currently the glamour race on the NZ kayak racing calendar, the Nutra-Life King of the Harbour Surfski World Cup attracts top paddle athletes from flat-water, surf lifesaving, multi-sport and outrigger, so it was not surprising to see top NZ kayak sprinter Steve Ferguson leading out of the Viaduct.
		The next Surfski World Cup races will be held on consecutive weekends in Perth and Tahiti in November 2005, and will be attended by a full New Zealand team.
	www.sportzhub.com /kingoftheharbour/2005/racereport.html (1294 words)

	Technique in Kayaking and Surfski paddling
		Further, the typical reaction of a new kayaker to a racing sea kayak or racing surfski is that these elite boats are nearly as tippy as a floating log----but given the proper paddling technique, aided by the wing paddle, these same novices quickly feel enormous changes in stability and ease of propulsion.
		As an example of becoming comfortable in a horrendous current with huge nasty waves coming from all directions, we have shot a video of an elite surfski paddler (using a wing paddle of course) passing through the worst inlet in South Florida, the Boynton Beach Inlet (considered to be non-navigable by the Coast Guard).
		The surfski paddlers seem to be better able to handle these extremely rough conditions than all but the largest boats which can pass through this inlet.
	www.sfdj.com /fall/freedive/technique.html (849 words)

	US SURFSKI CHAMPIONSHIPS (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Just the day before the Sea Trek Regatta, a kayak race held on the same beach and run over much of the same course, was re-routed due to heavy fog that had settled over the bay.
		A surfski is a sit on top kayak one can paddle in any kind of water, but is truly at home surfing the swell of the ocean.
		“When we first came up with the idea to hold a US Surfski Championship the goal was to grow the sport in the US, but to be honest we were nervous that we wouldn’t be able to get the paddlers here.” The call was placed and answered.
	www.y2kanu.com /htm/03_us_surfski/us_surfski_championships.htm (788 words)

	MAIN EVENTS / Surfski Watch racers fly through foam -- or try it yourself as international stars take to the water
		These long, slim, light needles of carbon fiber and Kevlar have been popular in Australia, Hawaii, Europe and South Africa, and are increasingly making the scene in the United States.
		Those interested in trying surfskiing can come to a prerace clinic across the bay at East Fort Baker (Horseshoe Cove) 1-4 p.m Friday.
		Surfski demos and tryouts are free; one- and two-hour skills clinics are $35.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/09/14/NSGK1K70BH1.DTL&feed=rss.pmchugh (531 words)

	Product Info From OceanPaddleSports.com
		Paddlers may take part in the event in a double surfski, but the Individual and Team Titles to be contested on a single surfski only.
		This year the premier category will be double surfski, however paddlers may participate on a single surfski.
		Full details on accommodation, surfski hire, entry fee, prize money, etc. will all be posted on the race website which will be accessible shortly.
	www.oceanpaddlesports.com /news/060301-surfski.html (508 words)

	Product Reviews - Canoes and Kayaks
		For shorter Kayaker as myself (5’-2” and under) it is necessary to manufacture additional padding to reach the foot braces.
		Overall, it is a nice looking surfski made definitely for larger size kayakers.
		This surfski is 100% quality and performance for novice to intermediate.
	www.paddling.net /Reviews/showReviews.html?prod=1434 (682 words)

	The Blade - Surfski Paddling
		This fall I had an occasion to try a surfski - Futura Blade in a carbon layout.
		I borrowed her from a friend and still have her in my garage but Colorado weather and water condition is not very surfski friendly right now.
		I am not sure if a surfski is a really good idea for Colorado paddling.
	users.frii.com /uliasz/weblog/C1489691671/E1973650546/index.html (386 words)

	History
		Each May, the world's best surfski and solo canoe paddlers enter the ocean at Molokai's Papohaku Roadstead to compete in the Molokai Challenge -- The World Championship of Open Ocean Surfski and Solo Canoe Racing.
		The men's and women's surfski times were smashed.
		Herman Chalupsky is the first Surfski to cross the finish line with a time of 3:48:40, Dave Kissane came in second with a 3:55:16 and Oscar Chalupsky third with a 3:58:10
	www.kanakaikaika.com /Molokai2006/history.html (1167 words)

	STARBUCKS MAUI CHALLENGE Maui Ca (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Kai Bartlett, the top surfskiers, Rick Nu`u and Mike Giblin were out of our line of sight in no time.
		Of great interest and honor for us were the entries from the surfski competitors.
		Starbucks was very generous to us and it was great to have their representative, Dan at the start.
	www.y2kanu.com /htm/04_maui/starbucks/results.htm (622 words)

	Surf Ski . Info - shipping surfski's?
		Surfski Forum > General > General (Moderators: Alain Jaques, Rob Mousley) > shipping surfski's?
		There are currently 7 Saffies (and 1 Aussie) in the Caymans with surfskis and a lot more that are interested in taking up the sport.
		I am aslo trying to get a local magazine to run an article to try and promote surfskiing and hopefully will be able to fill a container soon.
	www.surfski.info /component/option,com_smf/Itemid,123/topic,156.msg951/topicseen,1 (892 words)

	User Log In
		On behalf of the organizers and sponsors we hope to see you and your countrymen in Durban in 2007.
		Welcome to the new New Zealand Surfski website, brought to you by
		To do this please enter your email address and surfski as the password - if you have not changed this already.
	www.surfski.co.nz (591 words)

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