Monthly Archives: August 2012

Injuries

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Tez Plavenieks

 Ankle breakage from a few years ago When you spend all  your life aiming for as much water time as possible the last thing you want is some form of injury which prohibits you from doing so. Snapping yourself, however … Continue reading →

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Travelling with kit

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Tez Plavenieks

Travelling light! – pic Julia Toms Photography Let’s face it, if you’re a surfer, SUPer or windsurfer then travelling with kit to foreign destinations can be an absolute ball ache. (If you’re a kitesurfer or own an inflatable SUP then … Continue reading →

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Tools for the job

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Tez Plavenieks

The author surfing Somewhere in the world now there will be agro and animosity in the water. Someone riding a  craft different to that of another water user will have decided to take offence at this fact, which then results in, … Continue reading →

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(No) Bank Holiday blues

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Tez Plavenieks

Bank Holiday windsurfing action August Bank Holiday in the UK is usually one of the busiest periods of summer for tourists – this can sometimes be the last chance of escaping for a few days before the weather changes and … Continue reading →

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Refreshing

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Tez Plavenieks

Ridge Lenny at home in Maui This year I have been pleasantly surprised every time I have sailed at a new venue. With seemingly constant whining coming from some (not all) industry players about this doom or that gloom – mainly stemming … Continue reading →

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Grenada crew

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Tez Plavenieks

Grandan Crew

Some of the crew from when we were in the Spice Isle the first time

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Create your own monster!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Tez Plavenieks

Tony Crook – sunny, cold SUP I’ve created a monster… Just over a year ago I decided to take a work friend out for a float. Of all the sports I do SUP (standup paddle boarding) was always going to … Continue reading →

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