Top Spots for Surfing:
Margaret River, WABells Beach, VICSnapper Rocks, Gold Coast QLDCrescent Head, NSW
Surfing Jargon:• Regular foot - Right foot on back of board • Goofy foot - Left foot on back of board • Take off - the start of a ride • Drop in on (or "cut off") - taking off on a wave in front of someone else (considered inappropriate) • Shoulder - the unbroken part of the wave
• Cutback - a turn cutting back toward the breaking part of the wave • Over the falls - out of control, going over the front of the wave and wiping out • Floater - riding up on the top of the breaking part of the wave • Hang-five/hang-ten - putting five or ten toes respectively over the nose of a longboard • Tube riding - riding inside the curl of a wave • Carve - turns (often accentuated) • Snap - a quick, sharp turn off the top of a wave
Essential equipment for Surfing:Surfboard, rash shirt, board shorts, wetsuit (for colder conditions), leg rope, surfboard wax
Whether you’re on a surfboard, water skis or a wake board, you’ll be sure to find plenty of amazing beaches, lakes and dams to get wet, and test or improve your maneuvers.
There are various kinds of surfing, based on different surf craft. Try regular stand up surfing on a long board or short board, kneeboarding, body boarding and surf skiing.
Surf Schools are located throughout Australia for those who are beginners, right through to the more experienced wanting to improve their skills. Lessons are available privately, in groups, and over different time periods.
To check out some of the best surf spots in the country, why not join a multi –day surfing safari. From the rustic camping accommodation, through to the more comfortable, you’ll be sure to experience a day in the life of a surfer, whilst riding some of the best waves on the coast.
Rivers, lakes and bays are perfect for water skiing and wake boarding. Having no shortage of water courses to provide hours of fun, this an activity that has been enjoyed for many years.
Waterskiing and wakeboarding is about personal expression. Riders are generally innovative and creative; as a result they have created a sport that is exciting to watch and more fun to perform. Lessons are available for all from beginners to the more experienced.
Get outdoors and enjoy the many beaches, rivers, lakes and bays. Paddle out through the waves and hang ten on your surfboard or be towed behind a boat and perform a ‘butter slide’ on your wake board. The tricks are limitless.