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 Photo: Darryl Khng (DAZ) video [[https://youtu.be/jmQdkHhcadU|Cottlesloe to Sorrento]]
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 With a sport oriented culture and a population concentrated on its endless coastlines, Australia is a natural location for a thriving surfski community. And as a country of surf lifesaving programs up and down its coasts, it has been one of the fundamental developers of surfskis and surfski paddling and produces many of the world's top surfski paddlers.
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 ===== Safety =====
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+[[:local|Safety: What you should know about local waters]]
 If you are just starting out in downwinding or in a new area to paddle, please seek out some of the very substantial local expertise and knowledge that Australians typically possess for their local waters. The surf lifesavers and paddlers who have paddled locally will know just which locations and conditions you either need to be cautious about or avoid entirely, depending on their severity and your level of skill.
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 ===== Downwinders & Paddles =====
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+<font inherit/inherit;;#ffffff;;inherit>**.**</font>
 ==== South Australia ====
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 [[:western_australia|]] Augusta, Mandurah, Perth, Margaret River…
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+==== Northern Territory ====
+<WRAP indent>
+[[:northern_territory_australia_surfski|]] Darwin…
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 ===== Conditions =====
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+Also look on the state webpages for more specific location based information on conditions
   * [[https://www.surfline.com/surf-reports-forecasts-cams/australia/2077456|Australia Surf Webcams]]
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   * [[http://www.coastalwatch.com/|Coastalwatch]] – Australia’s largest network of surf reports, surf cams and forecast.
   * [[http://www.seabreeze.com.au/|Seabreeze]] – Australians water-sports website where you can view stories, weather forecast and great information from like minded water-sports enthusiast.
+  * [[https://www.surfski.tv/weather/australia|Surfski TV Australian Weather Websites]]
+  * [[https://www.weatherzone.com.au/|Weatherzone Australia]]
+  * …
+</WRAP>
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   * [[:australia_downwind_videos|Australian Downwind/Paddle Videos]]
+  * [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuykg4We5c_AvvRvxubIvp03f5Uj-SZcS|Surfski TV Oceania Playlist]]
+  * …
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 ===== Coaching =====
-  * [[https://paddle2fitness.com.au/|Paddle2Fitness ]]**Julian Norton-Smith **online training programs + a nice series of free online [[https://paddle2fitness.com.au/podcasts/|podcasts]]
+  *  [[https://paddle2fitness.com.au/|Paddle2Fitness ]]**Julian Norton-Smith **online training programs + a nice series of free online [[https://paddle2fitness.com.au/podcasts/|podcasts]]
-  * [[https://pushinglimitscoaching.com.au/|Pushing Limits Coaching ]]**Danielle McKenzie, Bonnie Hancock**  Emphasis on training and technique for women
+      * They also have rental surfskis (Robina, Queensland)
+  * [[https://pushinglimitscoaching.com.au/|Pushing Limits Coaching ]]**Danielle (McKenzie) Richards, Bonnie Hancock**  Emphasis on training and technique for women
       * [[https://www.youtube.com/@pushinglimitscoaching2972/videos|Youtube videos]]
   * [[https://www.worldpaddle.com/programming|World Paddle ]]**Tim Altman, Mitchell Trim, Macca Hynard, Luke Jones**  based in several Australian locations
   * [[:coaches|Online Coaches]]
+  * [[:training_camps#surfski_-_training_camp_locations|Training Camps]]
+  * …
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   * **AOCRA ** [[https://www.aocra.com.au/|Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association]]
-  * [[:new_south_wales#clubsgroups2|New South Wales]]
+  * [[https://paddle.org.au/|Paddle Australia]]
-  * [[:queensland#clubsgroups3|Queensland]]
+  * **By State**
-  * [[:south_australia#clubs1|South Australia]]
+      * [[:new_south_wales#clubsgroups2|New South Wales]]
-  * [[:victoria#clubs|Victoria]]
+      * [[:queensland#clubsgroups3|Queensland]]
-  * [[:western_australia#clubsgroups|Western Australia]]
+      * [[:south_australia#clubs1|South Australia]]
+      * [[:tasmania#clubs|Tasmania]]
+      * [[:victoria#clubs|Victoria]]
+      * [[:western_australia#clubsgroups|Western Australia]]
   * …
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-**Dealers**
+**Delivery & Transport**
+  * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/CanoeKayakTransportAustralia/|Canoe and Kayak Transport Australia]] Facebook Group for Arranging Transport
+  * [[https://www.couriersandfreight.com.au/|Couriers and Freight]] Interstate and International Transport Service
+      * [[https://www.couriersandfreight.com.au/blog/how-to-transport-paddleboards-and-kayaks-interstate-in-australia|Post About Shipping Kayaks & SUPs Within Australia]]
+  * [[:new_south_wales#dealersrentalslessons|New South Wales]]
+  * [[:tasmania#boat_transport|Tasmania]]
+  * [[https://www.thekayakcourier.com.au/|The Kayak Courier]]
+**Dealers**
   * **By State**
       * [[:new_south_wales#dealersrentalslessons|New South Wales]]
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       * [[:south_australia#dealersstores|South Australia]]
       * [[:tasmania#dealersresources|Tasmania]]
-      * [[:victoria#coacheslessonsdealers|Victoria]]
+      * [[:victoria#coacheslessonsdealersrentals|Victoria]]
       * [[:western_australia#dealersequipment|Western Australia]]
+      * [[:northern_territory_australia_surfski#dealers|Northern Territory]]
   * **Locate Surfski Brand Dealers**
-      * [[https://www.allwaveaustralia.com.au/|Allwave]]
+      * [[https://www.allwaveaustralia.com.au/|Allwave]] (OC & Surfski)
       * [[https://www.facebook.com/p/Carbonology-Sport-Australia-100057331275758/|Carbonology Sport]] (facebook)
       * [[https://www.epickayaks.com.au/pages/store-locator|Epic]]
       * [[https://www.fennkayaks.com/dealers|Fenn]]
-      * [[https://ozoneaus.com/|Kai Wa'a]]
+      * [[https://ozoneaus.com/|Kai Wa'a]] (OC & Surfski)
-      * [[https://www.facebook.com/NeloAustralia/|Nelo]] (facebook)
+      * [[https://paddlerhq.com.au/|Nalu]] (OC)
+      * [[https://www.facebook.com/NeloAustralia/|Nelo]] (facebook) (OC & Surfski)
       * [[https://www.nordickayaks.com.au/|Nordic Kayaks]]
+      * [[https://paddlerhq.com.au/index.php/skis-kayaks/sonic-canoes/|Sonic]] V1
       * [[https://stellarkayaks.com.au/find-a-dealer|Stellar]]
       * [[https://www.thinkkayak.com.au/|Think]]
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 **Used**
   * [[:used_boats_equipment#australia|Australia - Used Gear]]
   * …
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 ===== Resources =====
+  * [[https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_br_lat=-46.790456449358146&b_br_lng=167.0559348160633&b_tl_lat=-11.417296917055566&b_tl_lng=103.14855334378558|AllTrails Guide]]
   * [[https://www.waterwaysguide.org.au/|Australian Waterways Guide]]
   * [[https://globalpaddler.com.au/|Global Paddler]]
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   * [[https://www.facebook.com/SurfskiAustralia|Surfski Australia Facebook]]
   * [[https://www.swellnet.com/forums/wax/454682|Swellnet - Aussie Novelty Waves]]
+  * [[https://www.waterwaysguide.org.au/map|Waterways Guide to Australia]]
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+===== Wildlife =====
+(we know, just a drop in the bucket, but sometimes we may be able to include something to watch out for either to avoid or enjoy)
+  * [[:wild_life#australia|Sea Life near Australia]]
+  * …
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