Surf Blog

Vegemite Surf Groms coming to Coolum this summer

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:42:00 GMT

Check out our new video - Learn to surf sunshine coast

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:19:00 GMT

Back in May Sunshine Coast Destination held a free workshop on how to "Create your own video for YouTube" It was run by Christ Peckham of Source Media and Matt Lawton of PunkLogic. We got to learn how to shoot, edit, upload and tag our videos using Window Live Movie Maker.

It was a great help to me as I’m not too tech savvy! We also had the opportunity to enter a competition, where we had to edit and upload a video to YouTube; here is my entry so check it out! Anyway guess who won.... ME! Yeah! So the prize was a professional video shot and edited by Chris Peckham from Source Media.

Thanks heaps guys it was great workshop as it gave me the confidence to give it a go and start using You Tube as a marketing tool. So check out the professional version.

Coolum the place to be

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:31:00 GMT

Check out the video we put together for a competition..... and we won! Now we get a professional to do up a video for us.

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Learn to surf Sunshine Coast

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:27:00 GMT

Thanks Annabel for the great video and blog, we loved taking you surfing.

Your ripping!

Summer is here!

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:19:00 GMT

Summer is here and the water temps just keeps rising with the number of swimmers, surfers and the general beach population as things start to heat up around this beautiful coastline.

The “Golden Days” festival is on Saturday 6^th Nov.

Derek Hynd and rising local super star Julian Wilson have joined forces to raise money for breast cancer. Kicking off with the “Julian’s Family Fun Day” Grommets come on down for a day to remember, Derek and Julian will be running different forms of competition on the day based on style, expression and pure fun in the water!! With the
“No losers here” approach it’s a great day for family’s to come down get in the water and have some fun. Loads of prizes to give away, there will also be a treasure hunt for the little ones! Everyone is encouraged to wear pink as all money raised goes to Breast Cancer Foundation. The surf comp is opened to under 18yrs both male and females. Meet at Coolum Boardriders club from 7am.The fun will continue from 130 to 10pm with music and films over at the soccer fields. Tickets are $35 and available from North Shore Realty. Headlining acts include Ash Grunwald, Band of Frequencies, John Steel Singers, Paul Greene and plenty more quality bands. So come on down and have some fun and support this great event. More info at www.goldendaysfestival.com

Rip Curl Girls Go Surfing Day

Coolum Surfing School is calling all females to come and learn to surf. Rip Curl have sponsored this event for 21yrs now and this year is set to be another great weekend. This is a learn to surf lesson aimed at all beginners and non-surfers, its to encourage women and girls to learn to surf, get active and get in the water. The lessons are run on both Sat 27th and Sunday 28th Nov. The cost is $50 and includes all equipment and all particpants recieve a Rip Curl singlet and show bag full of goodies. To book your spot call us on 0438 731 503 or email info@coolumsurfschool.com.au

Beach safety question

Q: How do you identify a safe shallow sandbank?

A: Look for wide parallel breaking waves, continuing to shore.

Dates to watch

Nippers every Sunday from 0830

Parko’s comp 23-24^th of October – anywhere on coast (probably Coolum)

Yaroomba Classic 30-31^st October

Coolum Boardriders club comp 7^th November

Golden day’s music festival Coolum Football Club Sat 6^th Nov

Uncle Toby Iron man series Dec 19th

How GOOD is our winter here!!

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:08:00 GMT

Winter is slowly approaching but not here yet! The water is still warm at around 22 degrees and I'm still wearing boardshorts, haven't had to dust off our wetties yet!!
Coolum Point Perry was breaking today got a few waves. Man I love this time of year.
Small crowds, light winds, warm water and 1.5mt easterly swell. What more do we want.... mmmm fish and chips for lunch! Yes Coolum Seafoods.
This time of year is predominantly light offshore winds, small surf and still warm water, great for beginners!
Go Surfing Today!! Book a Lesson
Chris Kendall

New Video Just Released!

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:51:00 GMT

April - Perfect Month for learning to surf

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:12:00 GMT

If you ever wanted to learn to surf April is the month. In April we are coming into the calmer part of the year with the cyclonic season passed us we are starting to get more of the light offshore winds in the mornings, meaning winter in on its way. This time of year is personally my favourite with still swell around, light offshore winds and plenty of waves around for everyone.

It’s a great time of the year to holiday as typically we have plenty of blue skies, warm sun, light offshore winds and small waves. With all these countless perfect days it’s a great time to come up for a holiday, day trips and simply hang down the beach with the kids. The water is still warm and the conditions are great for learning so get out the today and enjoy the ocean.

Surf Groms

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:40:00 GMT

Vegemite SurfGroms Fast Facts

Vegemite SurfGroms is a national junior development program for 5-12yr olds that encourages kids to participate in surfing around Australia

Vegemite SurfGroms is available exclusively through licensed Surfing Australia Surf Schools
Vegemite SurfGroms consists of a series of lessons, encompassing 12 hours of coaching in total
Vegemite SurfGroms incorporates the following 2 age categories: MiniGroms & SuperGroms
Every participant receives a free Quiksilver backpack containing the following Quiksilver products: T-shirt; Rash Vest; Towel; and Hat. The pack also contains x2 Wahu beach toys, and a tube of Vegemite
Every Vegemite SurfGrom can also receive additional Wahu rewards and incentives that reflect their level of achievement throughout their progress through the program
Every Vegemite SurfGrom will receive a logbook; a certificate; a Vegemite SurfGroms membership card; and a graded wristband that reflects their level of achievement throughout the program!
The Vegemite SurfGroms website hosts a powerful and secure social networking platform that allows registered Vegemite SurfGroms to communicate with one another; upload photos and videos; and stay in touch with all of their surfing mates
Vegemite SurfGroms is the first cutting-edge national junior participation program, never before done anywhere in the world!

Every Vegemite SurfGrom will receive a Quiksilver Participant Pack when they register!

This pack contains the following items:

Quiksilver Backpack
Quiksilver T-Shirt
Quiksilver SurfGroms Rash Vest
Quiksilver Cap
Quiksilver Towel
Wahu Beach Toys
Tube of Vegemite

This amazing pack is delivered for free, directly to your door immediately following registration on any Vegemite SurfGroms program in Australia.

We have 10,000 complete Quiksilver packs to give away every year to the first 10,000 registered participants. Once this limit is exceeded, new registrations will receive a Quiksilver rash vest and given the option to receive the remaining items for an additional $35...so book early!

A Vegemite SurfGroms Membership Card will also be sent to your chosen Delivery Centre upon registration. This must be collected in person, and should be used to activate your online SurfGroms account, upload your surfing pics and videos, enter competitions, and chat with other Vegemite SurfGroms around the country!

Every Vegemite SurfGrom will also receive a Vegemite SurfGroms Logbook that records their progress, along with an exclusive Quiksilver graded wristband and Certificate every time a skill level is completed at the beach.

Coolum Surfing School will be offering Surf Groms from Oct 5th. Book online now

We will be offering before and after school session, weekends and holiday programs.

Spots are limited to be quick.