Tuesday 26 July 2011

Green Island Australia

Green Island was originally an initiation ground for the males of the Gungandji people. In Aboriginal, Green Island is actually called Wunyami which means 'place of haunted spirits'. Green Island was given it's current name by James Cook in 1770, after Mr Charles Green who was an astronomer onboard the Endeavour.
It is situated on one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Great Barrier Reef. This ancient coral cay is home to over 120 species of native plants, colourful bird and marine life and beautiful coral gardens to explore.
Green Island is a tiny coral cay lying about 30km from Cairns, and only 12 hectares in area. The island features spectacular rainforest, as well as beautiful coral beaches. It also lies upon 710 hectares of reef, making it a fantastic diving spot.


Green Island started to develop around 6000 years ago, as the waves swept the loose debris from the reef into a large pile. This eventually emerged from the water, at which time vegetation began to grow as seeds were blown or carried by birds onto the island.
Many ships were wrecked on the Green Island reef and so along with the Aboriginal people, fishermen removed the vegetation and planted coconuts as well as building small huts for survivors to live.
The island was declared a National Park in 1937, with the waters around it declared a Marine Park in 1974. Everything about the island is beautiful, from the land to the waters
Today, Green Island offers fabulous rainforest scenery which stretches upto 25 metres high. The rainforest is made up of around 130 different plant species, including grasses, palms, scramblers, trees and vines.
The best way to see the island is to follow the circuit track which leads around the island. The walk is 2km and takes about 50 minutes, however, you can also join a guided walk by one of the resorts naturalists. If you don't have time, then a walk along the beach is still rewarding.
Along with the fantastic scenery, Green island is also home to over 60 different species of bird. These include Egrets, Doves, Ospreys, Sea Eagles, Silvereyes and Woodswallows, which can be found all around the island.
The beautiful clear waters surrounding Green Island offer fabulous snorkeling and scuba diving. The reef around Green Island is truly amazing, with various different corals and sea creatures found within the waters.You should definitely join one of the reef snorkeling or scuba diving tours, as you will be taken to some magnificent spots. Different corals can be found on the Eastern and Western side, so it is well worth exploring. (You should however, check for the safest diving spots at the Dive Centre on the Green Island, before venturing out into the water.)
If you don't want to get wet, but want to see the beauty of the reef another excellent way is to go out on a glass bottom boat. You can also wander to the Underwater Observatory, which is located at the end of the jetty.

There are a number attractions on Green Island as well as several trips out to the island. A nice way to make the journey is by luxury sail boat then enjoy snorkeling, lunch, and a glass bottom boat trip.
Although a day trip is well worth it, there is also accommodation on the island. The exclusive Green Island Reef Resort really makes you feel like you are on a desert island, as it merges so perfectly with the setting.

The resort also offers great facilities, with the attractive and sheltered boardwalk making the resort easy to get around. The resort also features a wide range of shops and a large eating area. The shops sell various beachside souvenirs and gifts, as well as stylish clothing and swimwear.
There is also an area accessible for day trippers to Green Island, which features a pool and showers. You will also find a number of picnic areas around the island, hidden amongst the trees. If you want some action, you can also hire out various equipment for the popular water activities.

Go there!

Testing RRD 2012 in Australia


Testing new RRD 2012 96 freestyle wave in Australia

"It was a rare day to sail on the opposite tack to our normal winds,
with clean small waves. We only get wind from this side to ride waves
about three times a year.
The wind was only 10 knots so Matt used the 82 twin at first with the
new 2012 4.7m "The Four" wave sail. Having used this sail on a few
occasions Matt loves the immediate power the four batten sail gives
for powering down the line.
As the wind faded Matt jumped on the 2012 freestyle wave to see how it
turns on the wave and was surprised at how good it worked in the small
waves. Matt is only 65kgs so the 96ltr board is very big for him, yet
turned well even with his light weight on the rails."
RRD Australia


Wednesday 6 July 2011

Tabou 2012 Windsurf



After the first images of Tabou 2012, here is the catalog TABOU provided by an "unknown" on the forum TABOU: http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/58865455?access_key=key-2mdzv7jw5v0xyjwhr9fn

It reveals the QUADSTER, equipped with a Taboo "just" 5 fin locations. The Quadster: a Quad or Thruster, as we want ... The Thruster Da Curve also inherits a new shape and the Tabou 3S 96.

Fluo Flash Fun atmosphere instead of black, 30 new shapes for the range windsurfing, to quote the slogan of Taboo:

20 Years Tabou Boards: NOT JUST BETTER.DIFFERENT.