We knew Rob Pirie's move 'Living the stoke' was awesome, now it's been officially named so - by the Reel Paddling Film Festival in Canada.

A festival that celebrates all things paddling, from Stand up paddling (of course!) to white water rafting, the Reel film festival featured some pretty good movies from all over the world. 34 movies were shortlisted across the categories, with only 10 getting the chance to screen during each stop of the Reel Film Festival World tour.

Living the stoke tells the story of eight stand-up Paddlers on their trip to Papua New Guinea in '09. Living with the locals, getting rid of life's material things (like mobile phones) and getting back in touch with their 'natural side' - the group shared an amazing trip. For the locals, paddling is a way of life - standing up, sitting down or simply dancing around, paddles have played an integral part of their lives for generations. The group took away incredible memories, photo's and (as you'll see) amazing footage of the landscape, locals and themselves.

Want to see the movie? Don't wait for the tour to get to Australia, it's in the USA 'till November 2011. Support the our local SUP film makers and buy the DVD!

Congratulate Rob on the win, or discuss the movie here
Can't wait to watch it? Buy the DVD here.

Check out the trailer for the movie.

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