Pre-loved Kit online

06 December, 2011 1 comments Leave a comment

Here is our pre-loved kit list that we have in store, call us on (03) 9598 2867 to buy the kit.

This list will be regularly updated online. LAST UPDATED 16TH FEBRUARY 2012

SHQ/Coreban ‘’Cruise to The Cerberus’’

02 February, 2012 0 comments Leave a comment

When: Sunday 12th February

Where: Sandringham, Jetty Road

Registration: from 8am

Briefing: 9.15 am for 9.30 start: At the front beach

Entry: $15

Catagories:

Mens: Open / 12’6’’ and under/ Masters over 45

Womens: Open/ Masters over 45

Juniors: Girls/Boys 17 and under(half distance 2.5km)juniors who are 17 and under & 12 and under race in harbour

Cruise to the Cerberus is a 5 km Stand Up Paddle Race from The Sandringham Breakwater past the beautiful Red Bluff cliffs near Half Moon Bay to the Cerberus and back. We welcome all levels of Paddlers from first timers to the long distance specialists.

NSP One Design Kids and Parents Challenge

There will be 10 identical NSP SUPs will be used to run a kids and parents fun race. More details on the day.

Demo’s

Don't have your own board, don't worry, over 20 demo boards available to use for the race
Come and try the latest boards and paddles

Prizes

Coreban SUP 8ft Vibe Lucky draw for kids!

All kids 17 and under who register go into lucky draw to win a new SUP board!!

Trophies to be awarded for 1^st,2^nd 3^rd placegetters in each class

Free BBQ Lunch and drinks

Make sure you stay around for the Free BBQ and drinks 12.00pm at the Sandy Beach Cafe after the Race

Naish Stand Up Paddle Demo, Friday 27th January

24 January, 2012 3 comments Leave a comment

Come down to the kiosk, on Jetty Road, Sandringham to try out stand up paddle-boarding. We will have a range of new 2012 Naish boards and paddles for you to try, including the new Naish Nalu 10'6.5''.

We will be starting at 9am and running for at least 2 hours. The weather forecast is perfect, 28 degrees and light winds, ideal conditions for the bay.

We look forward to seeing you there, any queries call Mike on 9598 2912.

SHQ Team

SHQ BREAKWATER TO BEACON - WINDY!!!

22 January, 2012 0 comments Leave a comment

Well it's been almost a week and I've only just now got the chance to finally get the results up!

From my perspective running the on water safety it was great to see 35 windsurfers flying out to the beacon in perfect 17knot Southerly wind which increased to well over 20knots by the end. There was a hugely diverse mix of equipment from Formula gear to RSX to wave kit, long boards and several of the new RS-One one designs. There were definitely some competitive tussles and races within a race between evenly matched competitors which hopefully made it an enjoyable race for all involved. I know for many people this is the only time of year that they sail 6km offshore so just to complete the event is an achievement.

So the official top 10 results were:

1. Ian Fox

2. Luke Meyers

3. Josh Flipp

4. James Neeson

5. Vaughan Furniss (not bad on a JP FSW 107)

6. Peter Wilson

7. David

8. Sebastien

9. Simon Hansen

10. Simon McCormick

We were really stoked with the great turnout and support from all those that competed again this year in the SHQ Breakwater to Beacon race and excited that there were a few first timers who seemed to really enjoy it and will hopefully be back again next year. We were definitely fortunate with the conditions which seem to have confirmed the move to January as good one to increase the likelihood of a seabreeze.

This event caps off a great year of successful windsurfing events for SHQ, which started with the Sandy Point Melbourne Cup Speed, Slalom and Wave extravaganza back in October followed by several Learn to Windsurf Demo weekends most notably in Hampton and Inverloch plus our ongoing support of the WV kids club and finally this iconic race. We at SHQ are definitely excited about the seemingly increasingly healthy state of windsurfing in Victoria and look forward to continuing to trying to do our bit to maintain and build a friendly and fun windsurfing community.

As with all our events the SHQ Breakwater to Beacon was fortunate to have the help of many people to make it a fun and successful day.

Special thanks goes to:

- WV for helping with the registrations for the event

- Ian Hawkey for his impressive boat which formed the turning mark and provided a new level of safety and support to the competitors (thankfully we managed to avoid putting it on the reef at Sandringham beach...just) along with Norts and Boonie on the jet ski and fishing boat.

- Pete Wilson for his excellent skills on the BBQ after the event

- Mike Meyers for the use of the SBHQ facilities

- All the SHQ team, especially Hudson from JP/Neilpryde for helping to organise the day and running the start

We're already looking forward to next years events but the season's not over yet - seabreezes seem to be returning to a more normal pattern so hopefully there'll be another few months of good summer wind.

See you all soon on the water and hopefully in the store!

Fletch

PS. Stay tuned for photos!

Alistair McLeod..Wavesailing video from Victoria this month

10 January, 2012 1 comments Leave a comment

Check out this video of SHQ Team Rider Al McLeod, sailing the new 2012 JP / Neil Pryde kit in Victoria over the last month. Looks like this summer is shaping up to be windy!!

Breakwater to Beacon

05 January, 2012 6 comments Leave a comment

It is that time of year again, it has come around really fast for us and we can't quite believe it is here already. But we are pumped and ready to go. The briefing and registration will commence at 2pm, Jetty Road, Sandringham at the end of the ramp, we are expecting to start the race around 3-4pm depending on how long it takes to register and of course the wind!!!

The JP and Neil Pryde demo trailer will be there too for anyone who wants to check out the latest 2012 kit, Windsurf and Stand Up Paddle, The trailer is rammed so come and hang out with us, look at the kit it!,talk about it, play with it, but don't de-rig!! yeh! A sausage sizzle will be there too.

Garage Sale

05 January, 2012 1 comments Leave a comment

OK OK we are doing it again just to keep you all happy. So if you are looking for kite kit, windsurfing kit or perhaps a SUP we will have a garage full of stuff for you to come and grab a bargain. So keep the first weekend in February free! If you want to show you pre-loved gear we request you bring it in already priced, by the end of January. and yes of course a sausage sizzle will be out back too, lunch for the kids, cheaper than Bunnings!!!

Learn to Windsurf Series

05 January, 2012 1 comments Leave a comment

The van is here, it is rammed with the latest 2012, JP and Neil Pryde kit, Windsurf and Stand Up Paddle. It's going down to Inverloch Saling club this weekend and will be back in Sandringham during the Breakwater to Beacon Event 2pm onwards on the 15th January. For all those who want to have a try at Windsurfing bring your harnesses and wetsuits and Stand Up Paddle Boards will be there too.

Sandy Point Event on BoardSeeker

20 December, 2011 1 comments Leave a comment

SHQ is going international..with great coverage of the SHQ Sandy Point Melbourne Cup Weekend published on boardseeker. Great international coverage of the fantastic sailing conditions we have in Victoria.

Christmas SUP special

29 November, 2011 1 comments Leave a comment

SHQ Christmas SUP special has just been launched

The C Series is wood reinforced, sleek in design and carries the volume and width in all the right places for a stable paddle platform. The Step Deck design further aids in stability while keeping the profile of the rain intact in terms of shape and construction. Where the C Series differs from the hybrid wood is in its finish. The C series has a matte bottom and deck finish with high gloss rails it also has a single 3/4 length custom cut deckpad available in both blue and red.