Last race of the Spirit Paddle Ocean Racing Series: Spirit Paddle Port to Point
- Saturday 15th December - Fremantle SLSC to Trigg SLSC
- 12.00pm Registration (online please enter here), $50 late entries.
- 1.30 pm Start
Spirit Paddle Perth World Cup weekend
Thank you to all that competed on the weekend. It could not have been better conditions – awesome wind for Saturday and great for the sprinters on the Sunday.
Click here for the Rottnest Crossing results. 
- Again we thank our major sponsor Spirit Paddle Sports for their involvement and continued support of ocean paddling - from Dean Gardiner and myself and I also pass on thanks from all the guys and girls that competed - thanks again Spirit!! Please support them when you are thinking of purchasing anything paddling!! Thankyou Alan, Ian, Lanin, Sam and Travis (and Gollum).
Also thank you to all the international, inter state and country paddlers that made the trip to Perth, Western Australia. I am sure you can now see why we think we  have some of the best down wind conditions in the world…….Rottnest to Sorrento does it get any better??? Special thanks to the New Zealand team, Lewis Lachlan and the huge South African team that travelled so far. You are awesome paddlers and it was great to have you here to showcase our sport and provide inspiration to all us locals. Thank you for supporting the Spirit Paddle Perth World Cup. We must not forget our helpers throughout the series special thanks to Sherene, Rikke, Alan, Mike, Jo, Muz, Megan, Jenny, Sam, Travis, Jason, Donkey, Wade, Rob, Bae, Sorrento surf life saving club, Surf Life Saving WA and Fremantle Volunteer Sea Rescue... and not to forget the Big Hitter Andy and my good mate Dave Hunt!! Again these events don’t happen without the support of local people and sponsors:
- Steve Hopkins – Jennings Hopkins Real-estate down in Dunsborough, Steve has said if he sees 3 direct sales come from paddlers or people associated with the paddle events he will triple his involvement next year. So come on - lets support Steve’s business and in turn he will support us!! Make it happen if you are considering a real-estate purchase or sell in that area!! Ring Steve Hopkins 0422 117121
- WaterBoys – Dave Davies, a paddler himself and a huge supporter of our events. Thanks Dave!!
- Sorrento Beach Resort – What a venue! We give them grief every year but they keep supporting us. So if you have out of town visitors, please consider this venue. Thanks Andrew and Lynell
- Carboshotz – Always there, always supporting and helping in more ways then just suppling Shotz, thanks Daz and Steph!
- Marketing Mix – Thanking Wade Kelly for his wisdom, and support!! Oh and not to forget his photographic and email skills for the www.surfski.info live updates during the race.
- Gage Roads Beers– what a sponsor what a beer…. I know all you guys appreciate them!! Think Gage Roads next time you buy a beer!!
- Also thanks to Outer Edge Magazine, Blue Eye Sunglasses, Auto Extra and Oceanic Cruises for your support throughout the series.
Thanks and Cheers - Ashley Nesbit
Other Event News
9 Nov 2007 - Results of the King of the Cape are available online, Click here! To view the great shots from 2007 Spirit Paddle King of the Cape thanks to Andrew from Rapid Ascent - Click Here now!!
Spirit Paddle Sports is the naming rights sponsor of the Spirit Paddle Ocean Challenge Series
My Ocean Pty Ltd and Ocean Paddler (Ash Nesbit, Dean Gardiner) are proud to announce our new naming rights sponsor Spirit Paddle Sports for the upcoming Spirit Paddle Ocean Challenge Series.
Ash and Dean have a great relationship with Spirit, going back to the days when Spirit produced arguably the best Avon Descent and SLSA fibre glass surf skis ever seen coming out of WA. Ash won numerous SLSA races on these craft, and both Ash and Dean produced line honours victories in many Avon Descents on the famous Spirit Double Ski – which still holds the Avon Descent race record from 1996.
Spirit Paddle Sports was founded in 1993. Since its inception, Spirit Paddle Sports has become a major manufacturer and distributor of high quality fiberglass, super tough polyethylene surf skis, sit on top kayaks, paddles and accessories in Australia, Catering for Surf Life Saving, white water events, schools, hire operations and the general public, from the professional paddler to the recreational paddler.
Spirit Paddle Sports recently changed hands – James Paine (founder in 1993) our long term mate and supporter of all things surf ski is taking a well earned break. James should be commended on his commitment to the industry. He has always been at the forefront of his chosen career. If life membership could be awarded he would certainly qualify!!
Alan Fernandes is the new General Manager of Spirit Paddle Sports. Alan comes to Spirit with new energy and a wealth of business experience. The Spirit Paddle Sports store in Osborne Park has taken on a very serious look – it is definitely your one stop paddle sports shop!! Alan is accompanied by Lannin French as the Sales and Marketing Manager helping to drive sales and the Spirit brand further into the national and international paddling market places.
My Ocean Pty Ltd and Ocean Paddler are looking forward to a strong long term relationship with Spirit Paddle Sports and our relationship brings the Fenn brand back into Spirit Paddle Sports along with other My Ocean Pty Ltd and Ocean Paddler ocean craft brands. This will take place mid to end of November when new stock is arriving.
Event management and competitors thank SPIRIT PADDLE SPORTS. Please visit the store at 20 Sundercombe Street, Osborne Park (Phone 9446 3447) and support our new naming rights sponsor.
www.spiritpaddle.com.au
Steve Hopkins • Property Consultant • Mobile 0422 117 121 • steve@jenningshopkins.com.au
When you need a ‘lifesaver’ there’s no one better to call than Steve Hopkins. A volunteer lifesaver for 25 years, eight of those as Senior Beach Inspector for the Town of Cambridge where he won the 2003 Australian Lifesaver of the Year. Steve has a long relationship with paddling, being a champion paddler himself and major supporter of the Spirit Paddle Ocean Challenge Series.
Steve has two beautiful daughters who are the apple of his eye.
The sand and surf of Dunsborough could hardly be described as unfamiliar territory for the man who loves to run, surf and coach young people in the skills of lifesaving. And Steve’s business philosophies are no less community focused. Ask him about his values and he’ll tell you without hesitation that he’s here to assist his clients make excellent real estate decisions and to deliver Champagne Service.
Being honest and friendly while treating people with respect is his way of traveling the road to success. Steve’s motto “To be the best - you have to do your best”.
Customers always come first with Steve, and if you want to eliminate your risks he’s the perfect consultant - he’s managed two Casinos, one in Moscow and the MGM Grande in Darwin.
You’re on a safe bet with Steve Hopkins; he’s been trained and coached by the most professional and well respected team in the South West.
Support Steve Hopkins as he supports the Spirit Paddle Ocean Challenge Series, if you are looking to purchase or sell a property in the South West of Western Australia please make sure Steve is your first point of call!!
Call Steve Hopkins on Mobile 0422 117 121 or Email steve@jenningshopkins.com.au
 The Spirit Paddle Ocean Challenge Series welcomes Gage Roads Brewing Co
Many great ideas have been hatched over a beer. Gage Roads was no different. It was at the end of a long shift, while enjoying the fruits of their labour, that brew masters Peter Nolin and Bill Hoedemaker first discussed opening their own brewery. They were one of Australia’s most highly awarded brewing teams. They have pushed the boundaries, brewed the beers that helped put Fremantle’s Sail & Anchor Pub Brewery back on the map, along the way adding to the changing face of craft brewing in Australia.
The Spirit Paddle Ocean Challenge Series welcomes onboard our local partner Gage Roads Brewing Co. Please support our sponsor next time you reach to the fridge for a nice cold one!!
 The Spirit Paddle Ocean Challenge Series welcomes Sorrento Beach Resort as our official accommodation partner to the Spirit Paddle World Cup 2007
The Spirit Paddle World Cup of Ocean Paddling - Perth
December 8 & 9, 2007
Sorrento Beach Resort is the official hotel for competitors of the Spirit Paddle World Cup.
Book Now! Perfect location and unbelievable rates:
Click here for more information
 The Spirit Paddle Ocean Challenge Series welcomes Carbo Shotz as the official sports nutrition supplier
Thank you Carbo Shotz for you continued support and knowledge on sports nutrition. Big Dazza and the beautiful Stephanie have been supporters of paddling for many years now. We welcome them to the Spirit Paddle Ocean Challenge Series 2007. Big Dazza, a keen paddler himself, will take on The Spirit Paddle King of the Cape for the 1st time this year. Please support our sponsor Carbo Shotz, which is available from Sprit Paddle Sports.
Visit www.carboshotz.com for more information about their great products.
Finish what you started! - with Carbo Shotz Sports Nutrition.
 The Spirit Paddle Ocean Challenge Series welcomes The Waterboys - Premium Bottled Water
For the freshest, tastiest Premium Bottled Water in Western Australia, choose The Waterboys. Whether it is in bottles from your local supermarket or deli, or through dispensers in your home or office, the superior quality of their water is guaranteed.
The Waterboys never rest on past success, but are continuing to innovate and will soon bring a whole new approach to dispensing The Waterboys - Premium Bottled Water® throughout WA in the home and office delivery (H.O.D.) market.
The Waterboys are proudly Western Australian owned and operated. As one of WA’s largest retailers of bottled water, their commitment to WA can be seen in the way they support the Western Australian lifestyle sponsoring special causes and events, including the Spirit Paddle Ocean Challenge Series.
The Spirit Paddle Ocean Challenge Series looks forward to working and paddling with Dave Davies and The Waterboys – Premium Bottled Water. Please support The Waterboys next time you purchase water.
The Spirit Paddle Ocean Challenge Series welcomes Auto Extra.
If you are thinking Roof Racks or water craft carriers think Auto Extra. Receive 10% discount and free fitting of all Auto Extra Roof Rack systems; just let them know you are part of the Spirit Paddle Ocean Challenge Series.
There was a time when buying a roof rack was easy. Today most new vehicles don't have gutters, so specialist fitting knowledge is required. Even for vehicles with gutters it may still not be simple. Auto Extra's many years of experience in this complicated selection and installation process will ensure your purchase fits correctly and does not damage your vehicle. Please ask for Nitin Shah or one of his staff 9201 1888.
Great Auto Extra prizes will be available during the Spirit Paddle Ocean Challenge Series.
Let’s embrace our sponsors for the Spirit Paddle Ocean Challenge Series!! |
