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After four days of kiting the crew are looking a little tired and have welcomed a sleep in and rest morning. With unlimited coaching, everyone has done really well and mastered some new skills over the four days on the water. 

Yesterdays trip to Green Island was spectacular and we were really lucky to get a full day of great wind and water conditions. It was a struggle to get everyone off the water and round them up in time to catch the last quick cat of the day home.

We have been really fortunate to have a friend of ours along for the trip who is an avid photographer, so we are editing our way through her photos and will post some more very soon, but in the meantime you can see how much fun everyone is having with some photos taken by us. 

It has been a chilly few nights on the road to FNQ but we have finally found a spot which has warmed up to Tropical Queensland standard - Mission Beach. We will be spending at least 3 nights here before we move on to Cairns and meet up with our local kiting crew. 

The water is warm, our honey moon island (Dunk) is just across the water and we might even get some wind tomorrow and the next. What more can traveling kiters ask for!

The SUP boards are on stand by, so stay tuned for some action photos coming your way soon.

In the meantime, suck up the scenery with a few choice snap shots.

Saturday 8th August - Noosa Main Beach, between the Groynes.  Time TBA

Join Adventure Sports for our social SUP session, meet some locals and take advantage of a chance to try out the latest from Naish and Fanatic SUP. 

Beginners are welcome, so bring your friends to Come n Try SUP.

Stay up to date with the event on Facebook

As we make the big move from the little blue shop on the Noosa River to our new Main Road, even brighter blue shop front, we have taken the time to reflect on the eight (8) years since 2007, when the Tarr family took over the iconic Kitesurf Australia shop. 

The shop was established by well known local Chris De Aboitiz (Keahi's dad) back in 2001 after the initial introduction of the kiteschool in 1999. Now known as Adventure Sports Kitesurf Australia, the shop has weathered local floods, the wettest summer in decades, the GFC and so much more.

We just wanted to share some of the history in a photo gallery we have put together. Check out a few blasts from the past including the Coolum Kite Festival, trips to Fiji, the introduction of SUP, old logos on old cars, new vehicles, shop renovations and insights into our family as Liam has grown up, Simon has finished school to take on the family business and new, exciting staff have joined in.

As we reflected on the past, we were reminded of the heart and soul of why we do what we do. The kitesurfing community and now the SUP and Skate community are what makes doing business, more like just having fun. Thanks to everyone who has helped us along the way. Take a look at the photos, you might even see one of yourself. 

Join us on the 17th June for our first day at 136 Eumundi Rd, take a look around and join in our excitement. A proper 'shop' warming will be held later in June or early July, so stay tuned for details. Final day of trading at Gympie Tce will be next Saturday the 13th June.

Check out the photos here.

It is going to be the end of an era people. No, don't panic, we are not closing, but we are moving house! Our 'Tardis' blue box on the Noosa River has served us well for many years. From its humble beginnings with Chris De Aboitiz back in the early 2000's to now, we have slowly expanded our boundaries as you guys have supported us (thanks for that by the way), but our little shopping centre is now very busy and parking and access along with ceiling height and space in general are getting in short supply. 

So...... Welcome to our soon to be, new home: 136 Eumundi Rd Noosaville is undergoing a face lift and we will be all settled in by late June. Watch the renovations via Facebook as we paint, signwrite, clean, carpet, fit out and transform this abandoned warehouse into our new home.

Now..... We have one favour to ask in order to make the moving process easier. There are some stock items we are looking to clear or reduce as we relocate so we are offering some huge discounts on clothing, shoes, snorkels, pool toys, sunnies, wetsuits, PFD's, accessories and so much more. Check out the savings:

T shirts all $25

Boardies all $40

Globe & Cobian Thongs all $20

Hive Swimwear all $30 a piece

For the month of May, all wetsuits, boogie boards, Keens Footwear and Clothing will be on clearance, so come in, take one last look at the old shop & grab a bargain!

Don't forget, stay tuned to check out the renovations and fit out as we go. The staff are all super excited and we are looking forward to our 'shop' warming party coming soon.

Take a look at an old photo of Liam and our little shop on the Noosa River, back in 2007.

Wednesday 29th April at 5.30pm

Join in for a fun social SUP Adventure as we paddle through Weyba Creek to the Lions Park Noosa. 

We are planning to leave from the back of the AFL ground and head to the Lions Park, but if it is unseasonally windy, we might swap the direction, so follow the event on Facebook for updates.

Join us afterward for a drink or meal at Halse Lodge (after a quick car pick up).

No board, no problem, just let us know & you can hire one for the night. Bookings essential as spaces are limited $35 per person, drop off & pick up included. 

We know, it is still lovely and warm here in Noosa, but winter is on its way. This year, with the weaker Aussie dollar, we have decided to keep our holiday here in Australia. So, we will be heading to Yorkey's Knob for a week, followed by a 4 day safari to Cape Flattery. 

Cape Flattery has a reputation for offering 20-25knots 24/7, along with shallow flat water. Perfect for some solid progression. Spaces are limited, only 2 spots left now, so bookings are essential. For more details, call the shop on 0754556677. 

We will be taking additional demo kites from our current range, along with some demos from the dealer meetings which will be happening in June, so a few smaller kites will be available if required. 

Yorkey's Knob offers winter wind and we have access to a number of beach front apartments from $75 a night. Progression Clinics and private instruction will be available at additional cost, along with day tours to SUP the local rapids if there is no wind.

Every year as a small business we get asked to donate to loads and loads & it seems an ever increasing list of loads of charities. 

Now we have sponsored many of them over the years, but a lot of the money donated goes to administration costs for these charitable organisations and we have been thinking (I know dangerous but) there must be a better way.  

So, we would like to offer a local young person (under 18) the opportunity to learn to kitesurf FREE, along with a FREE used set up. Application is open to anyone aged between 15-18 years.

All nominations need to be by the nominee (the young person themselves). Submissions can be a video, audio, in writing or in person (instore). Tell us why you want to learn to kitesurf, what other sports you enjoy, what you like or don't like about school and anything else you think we should know.

Nominations close 30th March 2015   

Extended until the end of April School Holidays