the post training/race dicussion washup are nearly as good as the actual paddling.

lots of things happen in these races and everybody has a story.

alain and myself were in a near head on crash and visit to the repair shop

Al Hunter said...

I am not coming back home until sunday evening but I have good footage of it, so I'll edit something as soon as I can

I hope there is footage of you taking your second attempt at my life

It was a great morning though, so much fun!

it was a great morning. plenty of good paddlers, second tiers, intermediates and novices.
its not super serious, but enough to get you edgy.

would love to see some more of these local show downs

here is the 1st leg

No music and a bit long but the idea was too keep most people I had on tape. (plus I have not too much time to edit )
Second leg still uploading so tomorrow on the forum...

Thanks Alain.

Thanks for the vids.. What a great turn up.. and what was being said at the 5.48 mark in the first vid?..

DJ

Wow thanks for posting, being new I never really got BOP until I watched this vid, now i can see where all the excitement comes from.

Now how do i tell the wife I need a 3rd board, when i havent told her about the 2nd board........suggestions pls

Hey Guys,

Great vids Al, thanks for sharing. I could even see me in there at times when you werent filming the front runners

As a newcomer to BOP style training, I can tell you it was a complete hoot and damn hard work. The video although showing the racing quite well, belies the fun that was being had by all.

The front guys were absolutely flying! Amazing fitness and skill in paddling. It is my intention to start this style training here in Perth when the weather warms up and calms down a bit. Love to share this type of experience with others.

Good to meet everyone over there, local hospitality was excellent. Great bunch, all stoked, no grumbling and everyone there to help each other and share the fun.

Good on ya Kelly and others for putting this session on. I loved it!

DM

ShireSUP said...



Now how do i tell the wife I need a 3rd board, when i havent told her about the 2nd board........suggestions pls

tell her you're just looking after it for a mate of a mate who has gone overseas (indefinitely...)

Hey all, here's some pics from the beach.

you can do all the training you like by yourself, but nothing will prepare you for these races. the pressure to race- paddle fast, still keep your surf skills, keep your balance, paddle technique, getting the turns right and keeping your awareness as your heart feels likes it going to come out of your chest.

kelly and co always seem to have the luck of easy paddle outs and get waves etc.

funny how they are 'lucky' every time

i reckon you can only get something like it race wise by group training
cheers

Great pictures thanks.. That blue and yellow paint job on the 12'6" DC looks good.

DJ

What a great turn out , interesting to see all the different boards.Nice video Alain and some really great pics Tate (Taterchip) but mate that is a pretty wrong avatar ...yuk

ShireSUP said...

Scotty88 said...

ShireSUP said...

Wow thanks for posting, being new I never really got BOP until I watched this vid, now i can see where all the excitement comes from.

Now how do i tell the wife I need a 3rd board, when i havent told her about the 2nd board........suggestions pls

Flowers, flowers, and more flowers. Wait for the right time to break the news. It's all in the timing.

Scotty when you perfect the art pls let me know, last count you still had.......1 14' coastrunner or have you sneaked in another big red board (fanatic maybe lol)

I'll start again since I buggered up the last reply (8 Fiji Bitters under the belt at the time).
Still just got the Coastrunner but will be picking up a Naish Mana in the near future to get back out in the surf. Will need to get my timing right when I break the news that I will be spending another $1200 (2nd hand).

great pics , tater chip , you can have the downwinders that looks like heaps more funLaceys lane is a perfect spot for bob racing.