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The Downward Dog, Plank, Corkscrew and The Teaser are all common phrases used in the daily lives of world renowned surfers like Laird Hamilton, Sam Lamiroy, Tom Curren and Kelly Slater.

There is no need to blush, these are the names for positions used in the fitness routines of many surfers across the globe, as the art of Pilates and Yoga has been taken to the big blue.

Throughout the sands of time surfers have been improving their health and fitness regime to reach peak performance in the water. From breath hold training whilst running on sea beds to becoming one with Neptune through Yoga meditation poses. Surfers are always striving to find ways in which to improve their surfing abilities - body, mind and soul.

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Our little island way down south.

With only a handful of local riders, Tobago is a well kept secret..........

Not many people have heard of Tobago but the answer is YES, we do exist, there is wind, there are waves and with our rich cultural heritage, you will definately find something to pass the time. When in Tobago, come see us for an exhilerating kitesurfing or widsurfing experience, visit our website for more info;

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Surf Expo is a large international water sports and apparel trade show held twice each year in Orlando, Florida in the USA.  It provides an opportunity for manufacturers/distributers to connect with retailers and show off merchandise available for this year.   This time they reported  6276 retailers attended the show, along with 4887 exhibitor attendees, 219 media guests and 128 industry guests. Retail representation included 47 states and 46 countries.   I have gone to the September show since the late 1990's as kitesurfing concerns usually exhibited there.  This was the first January show that I have attended in large measure due to the major standup paddleboard (SUP) presence advertised at this event.  So, here's a look at some of the booths at the show with a focus on standup gear.

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Here is a case of a standup paddle surfer helping a pair of surfers.

Watermen help others within our abilities, it is what we do, regardless of what we're on out there.

Imagine ...

 Dead of winter, a couple hours before sunset off of Northern California. You hit the 50 degree F surf looking for some great rides in head high and better swells. Instead of an epic surfing session you are flushed by too strong a current far away from land. You paddle for all you're worth and then paddle some more to exhaustion, numbing cold and beyond. The guys in the lineup vanished below the horizon a while ago and there are no boats, lifeguards or anyone else that knows where you are. It's just you and your bud being dragged westward towards the Farallon Islands and the cold wet unknown. Dread and cold fear take over as your options sink away. You see something small and hazy in the distance moving slowly toward you from land. What is it ... ?

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