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Vaikobi is stoked to partner with Think Kayaks as sponsors of PaddleLife on their 2015 World Tour.
PaddleLife is the brainchild of ICF World Champion Sean Rice and his partner Emily McGrath who both share the goal of promoting a healthy lifestyle through Ocean Paddling around the world.
Throughout 2015, Sean and Emily are travelling to all corners of the globe conducting coaching workshops and private coaching sessions
All workshops are designed and delivered by ICF Surfski World Champion Sean Rice in a relaxed group environment.
No matter what experience you have, Sean will give each person individual advice on equipment set up, stroke technique and other fundamental skills of ocean paddling.
There are not too many sports where you get the opportunity to be coached by the World Champion (and Vaikobi Race Team member!), so make sure you lock in to a session when PaddleLife hits town!
To view dates check out:http://www.yourpaddlelife.com/#!world-tour-2015/cn1n
SYDNEY ALERT!
Sean is in Sydney over this weekend of Feb 21st (Pro Kayaks Narrabeen), Feb 22nd (Fishermans Beach) and there are still some spots available for the workshops plus some one on one coaching slots. Should you wish to join any of these sessions, please contact info@yourpaddlelife.com to book!
We are super stoked to welcome current ICF World Surfski Champion, Sean Rice from South Africa to the Vaikobi Race Team!
Sean Rice is pumped to be part of the Vaikobi Race Team and said that "I have been really enjoying training and racing in Vaikobi gear and in particular my favourite items are the V Cold Paddle Pant and V Cold Base Layer Top which are simply brilliant. I am super stoked to be partnering with Vaikobi to have access to best gear for performance paddling".
Vaikobi's Pat Langley commented that, "Sean's record speaks for itself and he is a fantastic ambassador for paddle sport where he is spreading the stoke around the world to promote the healthy paddling lifestyle. Sean has been testing and enjoying our gear for some time now and the timing was right for us to be able to welcome the World Champ on to the Vaikobi Race Team."
Sean is currently on a year long world tour visiting every corner of the globe with partner Emily who together founded Paddle Life. For more information and dates go to Paddlelife
Sean Rice Profile
Age: 25
Born: Cape Town, South Africa
Home: Cape Town South Africa
Weapon of Choice: Think Kayaks, Orka Paddles
Website: www.yourpaddlelife.com
Sean is the current ICF Surfski Champion, a title he earned in 2013 in Portugal when he beat fellow Vaikobi teammate, Tim Jacobs (AUS) in an epic battle. A professional paddler for the past 6 years, Sean's achievements span across, Sprint, Marathon and Surfski paddling where he has won many iconic races around the globe.
Sean's love and passion for the sport is carried wherever he goes and is evident on and off the race course. Not only is he a dedicated athlete, he is a passionate teacher with a mission to spread the ocean paddling lifestyle around the world.
2015 is well and truly underway and Vaikobi is ready to take you to the next level with a full line up of new and innovative products to help you achieve your goals this year!
Sticking to your training and racing program requires dedication and discipline. It also requires highly functional gear that controls your body temperature for peak performance across a range of conditions.
Designed by our champion team of athletes, the hugely popular V Cold and V Heat product line ups all have unique design and fabrication features to ensure maximum comfort and peak performance across all conditions.
So set yourself up to succeed this year and drop into your local Vaikobi Stockist to experience the Vaikobi difference in 2015!
For more information please visit www.vaikobi.com
Deliveries to your door before December 24th available within Australia for orders placed before Thursday 18th December.
Vaikobi V Cold Paddle Pant $119.99
The versatile V Cold Paddle Pant is designed to maintain your body temperature for maximum performance in both cold and warm conditions. Experience the Vaikobi difference and extend your training and racing seasons.
Vaikobi Ocean Active- L/S UV Top $64.99
Brand new to the Vaikobi range line up, the Ocean Active L/S UV Top will protect you from the Sun whilst keeping you cool and comfortable no matter your ocean sport. Sail, Surf, Paddle, Swim in this fantastic lightweight UV Top this summer.
Vaikobi Ocean Active Women's Capri $64.99
Designed for SUP and everyday work outs, the Vaikobi Ocean Active range of Women's Active wear will keep you looking great and feeling great this Summer. Designed by our team of Ocean Athletes to make you feel great on the water.
Vaikobi Hi Vis Ocean Racing PFD $149.99
Developed by our champion Vaikobi Race Team, this new Vaikobi Hi Vis OceanRacing PFD is setting new standards in performance and safety. Race Hard, Race Safe with Vaikobi
And much much more!
Check out www.vaikobi.com to obtain your last minute gifts this Christmas!
EXPERIENCE THE VAIKOBI DIFFERENCE!
Vaikobi is excited to announce the launch of Vaikobi Ocean Active- an innovative collection of women's and Men's ocean active wear.
The V Ocean Active range features innovative fabrication and design features to ensure maximum comfort, breathability and performance.
Perfect for paddle sport and every day workouts, the V Ocean Active collection is a versatile range that will make you look and feel great both on and off the water.
Available now through Vaikobi stockists and online at www.vaikobi.com
Experience the Vaikobi lifestyle!
With only three more sleeps to the biggest Surf Ski race of the year, "The Doctor" is shaping up as a classic with the famous "Fremantle Doctor" looking like it will make an appearance over the weekend off the coast of Perth.
Vaikobi will have our full compliment of Race Team members all gunning for the White Jacket which is given to the first paddler to reach the beach at Sorrento on Saturday afternoon.
With a strong contingent of South African paddlers all in Perth- Rice X 2, Mocke X 2, Mcgregor et al + Aussie contenders such as Clint Robinson, Cory Hill, Reece Baker and Mark "Ando" Anderson, the Vaikobi Race Team will be ready to battle it out.
Tim Jacobs is still smarting after damage to his ski in Hong Kong last weekend ended any chance of achieving his 3rd HK Dragon Run victory. TJ is fired up now and wants to get back out there and claim his 3rd Doctor title.
Michael "Boothy" Booth our multi discipline paddler, claimed a big win in Perth on the weekend taking out the Fenn West Coast Downwinder and will be ready to fire come Saturday.
Olympic Gold Medalist Murray Stewart is set to throw a cat amongst the pigeons on Saturday as he steps out of his K1 and back into the Ski. Muz pushed TJ hard to pip Jacobs at the finish of the King of the Harbour in Sydney and has the experience and ability to go all the way.
From the USA, Austin Kieffer has come to Perth and is ready to experience his first Doctor. Austin has been training in South Africa for the past month and half and will come with his race face on. A great result in Perth by Kieffer will hopefully inspire more US Paddlers to come and race in the future.
Finally, Young Gun, Joey Hall will be also looking to make an impression in the strong field and is pumped to get out there and race.
In the Women's Ski, defending champ Ruth Highman will see a strong challenge from Kiwi and Molokai champ Rachel Clarke. Stay tuned for all the action!
Vaikobi will be on the ground in Perth and will have all our latest new products available on Friday afternoon during registration and the briefing. We will be launching our fantastic new Hi-Vis Ocean Racing PFD in Perth, so come by and check out the Vaikobi difference!
The Australian Ocean Racing Season has hit the pointy end with some of the biggest races of the year lined up over the next month. Vaikobi is part of each and every one of these races and we look forward to showing you all our latest new products along the way.
Starting this weekend, there is a plethora of racing in Perth, Hong Kong and Wollongong, NSW as all the big (and medium sized) guns flex their muscles as they build up to the big one- The Doctor on the 29th of November.
The Doctor is then followed by the Iconic 20 Beaches Classic in Sydney on December 13th.
So If you are up for it the next month is sure going to test your endurance!
FENN WEST COAST DOWNWINDER
This weekend we have The Fenn West Coast Downwinder in Perth, hosted by the Indian Ocean Paddlers which runs from Port Beach Fremantle to Sorrento Beach over 24 km and is Race 4 of the Anytime Fitness/ Mens Health Australian Ocean Racing Series. Vaikobi's Michael Booth will be looking to claim some good points to keep him up the top of the standings after some strong results so far. Entries at: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=14487
SEA CLIFF CHALLENGE
Back on the East Coast, the Sea Cliff Challenge hosted by Wollongong Paddlers and Bulli SLSC will be run in what is predicted to be some great North Easterly Sea Breeze conditions. This race is being re-run after the first attempt was cancelled on Nov 1st due to extreme conditions. This is sure to be a great race and the hospitality from the Wollongong Paddlers will be top notch as usual! Entries at: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=14517
THE DRAGON RUN
The Annual Dragon Run in Hong Kong will once again see some of the worlds top contenders turn up to take on the challenging course. Vaikobi's Tim Jacobs has chosen the Dragon Run as his key warm up race before the Doctor the week after in Perth and will be gunning for his third title. There will be a Vaikobi $250 RRP prize for the Male and Female who finishes exactly at the top of the 2nd half of the overall field in their respective divisions.
AND THE BIG ONE....THE DOCTOR
Held on November 28th, The NELO/FENN Doctor will this year be the unofficial World Championship of Surfski paddling judging by the talent that is descending on Perth to race.
The 27km Course runs from Rottnest Island to Sorrento Beach with Perth's famed "Fremantle Doctor" generating perfect downwind conditions. Also part of the Anytime Fitness/ Men's Health Australian Ocean Racing Series, The Nelo/Fenn Doctor is a 3 star points race which could decide the overall season winner.
Vaikobi's TJ, Michael Booth, Murray Stewart and Austin Kieffer will be on the line and ready to be challenged by the strong South African contingent led by the current ICF World Ocean Ski Champion Sean Rice, Hank McGregor and brothers Jasper & Dawid Mocke.
This year's Doctor is set to be a cracker and Vaikobi will be on the ground providing regular updates.
Entries at: http://www.oceanpaddler.com/events/the-doctor/
20 BEACHES OCEAN CLASSIC
The 20 Beaches Ocean Classic is an iconic race which over the past twenty odd years has brought together the best ocean paddlers from around Australia to compete on a 25km downwind race track from Freshwater Beach to Palm Beach in Sydney- Wind Direction dependent.
Under new race management, the 20 Beaches Ocean Classic organisers are planning a great event for the 2014 race to maximise enjoyment for competitors both on and off the water. This is going to be a race not to miss!
Australia's best ocean paddlers will be all fighting to end the year on top whilst within the pack old rivalries will be reignited and new rivalries born.....always settled over a beer at the finish of course..
If conditions are anywhere as good as 2013, it is set to be another cracking race.
Entries at: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=14793
So there you have it, a month of intense ocean racing action in store. We wish all competitors the best of luck and fingers crossed for perfect conditions.
Vaikobi will be present at all events and we look forward to seeing you on the water.