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To my valued Liquidlife readers, I don’t know about you, but the thought of Winter definitely doesn’t entice me to enter the water! Even though we have such beautiful weather at this time of year on the Sunshine Coast, I’m still a fair-weather water sports lover. So, this Winter, how will you be spending your time? I think Stand Up Paddling (SUPing) is definitely a great option as you don’t actually have to get wet. Another great choice could be Dragon Boat Racing as you can still enjoy being on the water without being in it. Take a look inside our magazine to find out about the fitness benefits of SUPing and how to get involved in Dragon Boat Racing.
Thanks to the great guys at Kite Action in Caloundra for decking me out with the best Cabrinha kite gear!
While I sit back and reflect on the fun I had kitesurfing during Summer and Autumn, I hope you are making some plans for the water sports you are going to embrace this season. Thanks for loving Liquidlife as much as we do!
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Words by Kirstin Janz All the way from California, USA - Jet Ski Freerider and World Champion Racer, Mark Gomez, carved up our waves earlier in the year, at the International FreeRide Tour held at Alex Beach. Mark’s passion for Jet Skiing began before many of us had mastered our 12 times-tables. He’s been riding since he was seven years old and done so competitively for the last ten. He is no stranger to our beautiful beaches as this was his fourth visit to Australia. He used to be a part of the Jet Stunt Extreme show at Sea World on the Gold Coast. This visit was for him to compete in the International FreeRide Tour, which ends later in the year. Mark has been a part of many national competitions back home in the States, but this is his first big international tour. Alexandra Headlands was the first stop on the IFWA (International Freeride Watercraft Association) event, back in March, and Mark made it to the finals. After the OZ stop on the tour, there are three backto-back events in Europe, in Portugal, France and the UK. The final stop will be in Oregon, USA.
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Similar to the average surf comp, Jet Ski competitions consist of eight minute surf heats, where 50% of the judging is on surf riding ability – including length of the wave ride - and 50% is on freestyle motorcross, the things that make people go ‘WOW’, the aerial tricks. Mark says one of the biggest milestones in his career was in September last year, when he won the Rip’N Ride event at Cronulla Beach, NSW. It was at that moment, when everything came together, and he made up his mind to ensure that 2015 was the year he would take his passion to the next level and work towards achieving a world title. For most people who have a passion they want to pursue, it always comes down to the bottom dollar. Travelling and shipping costs don’t come cheaply for Mark, and support from his sponsors, Jetpilot, Worx Racing Components, Mystik Lubricants and Rickter, are crucial in allowing him to chase his dreams. Back home in the States, Mark works at a small Jet Ski shop and also performs in the WaterWorld Stunt Show at Universal Studios, California. He says the show is made up of nine talented cast members who do everything, from zip lining, fire dives, jet skiing to fight sequences. He says the show is incredibly dynamic and entertaining, it engages the entire audience and is definitely worth a look if you are planning a trip to the USA anytime soon.
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We, at Liquidlife, can’t wait to check out how Mark fares throughout the rest of the tour, and we wish him all the best.
Daniel Durkin Images Local ‘Coastie’, Daniel Durkin, is a contributing journalist and photographer for two international watercraft magazines. His company, ‘Daniel Durkin Images’, is also endorsed by GoPro Australia.
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Local beauty, Sarah-Rose Sellars, a well-known figure in the Sunshine Coast watersports community, is now creating waves on the national and international stage, having recently been crowned Mrs Australia World at the 2015 Miss/Ms/Mrs/Mrs Classic Australia Quest (MAQuest). The crowning of the 2015 MAQuest was held in Sydney on 12 April 2015, with national finalists arriving from across Australia for the prestigious event. Titleholders will represent Australia at the World Final later this year. The MAQuest attracts contestants from a wide range of different backgrounds and ages. They are united by a common goal: to promote ovarian cancer awareness through charity fundraising and events. Contestants are judged on a range of criteria, including interviews, charity fundraising and personality, with the focus on inner beauty. Having suffered the loss of six family members to various forms of cancer, it is a cause to which Sarah is deeply committed. She has been the driving force behind numerous fundraising and awareness activities on the Sunshine Coast, including a monthly stand-up paddle boarding event and regular yoga sessions. She says that the activities focus on encouraging women to be healthy and active, as physical activity is proven to reduce the incidence of ovarian cancer.
For more information, or to donate to Teal Wings of Hope supporting ovarian cancer sufferers and their families, please visit www.facebook.com/TealWingsOfHope Like Liquidlife Mag on Facebook for regular updates on Sarah’s various fundraising events.
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Sarah has been overwhelmed by the support she has received from the Sunshine Coast community, her family and friends. “I feel so grateful to have such a supportive community on the Sunshine Coast,” she said. “I’m so excited for the next step in my journey.”
Mooloolaba Paddlers’ Club offers a friendly environment for any person wanting to pursue their interest in paddling spec and ocean skis. Founded in 2014, we already have over 120 members. The club is located on Parkyn Parade in Mooloolaba and is perfectly situated, offering direct access to both the river and the ocean.
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Our club is a non-profit organisation run by a volunteer committee. Members have access to safe, covered ski storage, training, organised paddling and social events, ski wash facilities and clean ablution facilities. We have spare equipment to get new paddlers started, and have plans to increase this stock. Mooloolaba Paddlers is all about fun, fitness, community and growing the sport of ocean paddling on the Sunshine Coast. The sport is ideal for young and old. Many members started the sport in their fifties and sixties! We have regular group paddling sessions and will soon include organised, downwind paddles for those seeking more fun and excitement. Other plans include organising our own race events, which will be open to all paddlers. We will also be starting time trial sessions for those wishing to challenge themselves against others in the
club. Upcoming, organised club events include paddle races in Brunswick Head, Byron Bay, Redcliff and several local venues. Apart from our new storage shed, which accommodates approximately 100 skis, we have also purchased a new surf ski trailer and an IRB. We have plans in the pipeline to purchase club skis so that we can train and mentor a junior development group. This is an ideal opportunity for youngsters to participate in a growing sport that is both fun and exciting. Come along and join us – you’ll be addicted from the first runner you catch!
Surfher was born with the passion for the ocean and water sports and
driven by an identified need and desire for quality products
that provide support and stay on whether falling from a height or tackling a wall of whitewater. The designs were created, tried and tested by water woman up and down Australia’s east coast. If you’re like me, you don’t want your surf or kiting session interrupted by gear failure! Surfher is desgined, tested, developed and manufactured in Queensland, Australia, using only the highest quality fabrics and design for “gear that grips and is not going anywhere”. Surfher aims to fulfil a niche market to provide high quality Australian-made garments for water sports where
neither functionality or looks are compromised! Whether you like to ride the wave, slide the wake or fly kitesurfing, Surfher is for you.
Green turtles, Loggerheads and Hawksbill Turtles add to an interesting mix of tropical and cool water sea life on the Sunshine Coast.
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Walkers can have ‘turtle moments’ at the first bend of the Mooloolah River and from cliff top vantage points between Noosa National Park and Kings Beach, Caloundra. Beachcombers might see tracks left by nesting sea turtles on ocean beaches, including the main beach at Mooloolaba, during summer. Snorkellers can have turtle encounters off the beach at The Spit and around Mudjimba Island. Ex-HMAS Brisbane, 8 km offshore, from Alexandra Headland, is a magnet for sea life and a temporary home for turtles since it was scuttled on the 31st July, 2005. Sea turtles are both vulnerable and endangered, and they need our help. The Turtle Care Volunteer program is a monitoring program for nesting activity, from Golden Beach to Point Cartwright, and Sunshine Beach, north to Teewah Beach. With a nesting population of Loggerhead Turtles on the east coast of
Australia estimated at only 500 females, choices that increase the survival of our Loggerhead hatchlings on the Sunshine Coast are worth making.
Turtles that are found floating and unable to dive, can be saved. If you see a turtle in trouble, contact: 1300ANIMAL [1300264625]. The hotline connects to response networks and rehabilitation services like those provided by Australia Zoo and Sea Life at Mooloolaba. Join Turtle Care volunteers at clean up for turtle hatchlings events.
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Keeping plastics and balloons out of marine ecosystems is a choice that can help hatchling turtles survive in the open ocean, where plastics are mistaken for natural foods like sea jellies. When plastics accumulate in their stomachs, it can lead to a floating syndrome that increases the risk of boat strikes or an easy, but hazardous meal for predators.
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Meanwhile over 400 of young male water polo players, including two Sunshine Coast teams, spent Easter at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre competing in the 14 & Under National Club Championships. Teams from as far as Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia competed alongside Victoria, the ACT, New South Wales and Queensland in an event that saw 30 teams compete in 129 games over six days - the biggest turn out of young players ever.
The City Beach Bears from Perth, WA won the gold medal with a 10-3 victory over Sunshine Coast Gold in the final. The Sunny Coast team however were not even tipped to make the semi-finals, so a silver medal was a gallant effort. The silver medal was also promising for the Sunshine Coast as they were one of only two clubs boasting two full teams at the tournament showing the great interest and depth has in the region. Adding to the excitement of all of the recent events was the application of new water polo rules handed down by water polo’s world governing body FINA. For more information about Sunshine Coast Water Polo see; w w w.w a t e r p o l o s u n s h i n e c o a s t .c o m / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / Wa t e r P o l o S u n s h i n e C o a s t . A schools competition will also commence in August. Ask your local school for more information.
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The Under 16 Sunshine Coast boys water polo team came home completely undefeated after competing in the recent State Titles beating River City in the final. Hugh Anstey from the team was named MVP and four players were named in the Qld under 16 state squad including Hugh Anstey, Fraser Hopkins, Zahn Sturgess and Harrison Hill-North. The girls team brough home a bronze medal from the same age group tournament after a penalty shoot out against Brisbane Girls Grammar.
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Steph Gabriel is a 26 year old true beauty of the Sunshine Coast. She has naturally been draw to the ocean from a very young age and she lives and breathes the barefoot and salt water lifestyle. Steph is an adventurer who has travelled to over 47 countries around the world as well as having lived in the Caribbean, where she handled and fed wild stingrays while taking thrill-seekers on snorkelling tours. Steph has also spent four months living in the pristine Galapagos Islands where she conducted marine research while swimming with sharks and sea lions. As if this beach lover hasn’t done enough, she is now completing a Bachelor of Environmental Marine Science and building her very own Bikini Empire… OceanZen! Liquidlife was lucky enough to meet Steph and hear her story… ‘OceanZen bikini represents a lifestyle that carefree, ocean lovers can easily relate to’. In today’s society there is so much pressure to look a certain way, and it can not only feel intimidating but also a little overwhelming. I want to steer away from the commercial, heavily made-up model look and inspire women to feel fearless with their smiles whilst feeling sexy and embrace their natural curves. It’s important that us women break away from how society says we should look and feel stoked about the skin we are in. Apart from just bikinis, my heart truly lies with the wonderland of the marine world. OceanZen also raises awareness with marine conservation projects and environmental updates via social media. The ocean is our last true wilderness that we have left to explore and it needs to be protected. ‘It’s not just about bikinis with OceanZen, it’s also about an environmentally conscious brand and my dream combing both of my passions; marine conversation and swimwear together’.
‘We see the exquisite beauty in all living things, we take too many leaps of faith and we choose to take the road less travelled. We smile, we laugh, we are fearless, we are wild at heart and we are water-born creatures.’ When she hears the fierce ocean, she runs down to the shore, her bare feet folding into the sand, she dives in, opens her eyes, and feels at home. She smiles with the ocean. She is OceanZen. She is you. She is also me!”
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‘OceanZen represents the life of a girl who dwells between ocean and land, the gypsy that travels the earth, the ocean addict who thrives off ocean vibes, the barefoot wanderers who have more bikinis then bras and the yogis who are in search of zen.’
We have it pretty good here on the Sunshine Coast, but sometimes more consistent wind and waves wouldn’t go astray. Does a better place exist? Could it be as warm, as laid back, but even better than what we have here?
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Yes, yes and yes! The destination is Maui, one of the six Hawaiian Islands. With direct flights from Brisbane, you can leave at the end of the day and arrive the same morning you departed! Ever wanted to relive a day? With consistent tempratures hovering around the mid to high 20’s and water temperatures just a few degrees less, it’s perfect all year round. It’s never too hot and never too cold, with reliable trade winds that blow most of the year (although far more consistently during our winter months). The waves are bigger in our summer, so mid-seasons offer the best of both worlds. The beaches are small, Maui being a coral reef fringed island, but the waves are just off-shore, breaking on the reefs. Flat water on the inside and waves out the back, make it super-user friendly for kitesurfers and windsurfers.
Maui is a favourite playground for the US, with big resorts, lush landscaping and deluxe golf courses. You can spend serious dollars on accommodation and food. With the amazing shopping available, there is great value to be found off the general tourist route.
Days often start with a surf or SUP in the morning, followed by a fresh local Kona brew. Winds traditionally start to kick in late morning, and blow until sunset. During the windy season, they blow hard, really hard! Kite sizes under 9m are the norm, and for windsurfers, wave boards and 4-5m sails are all that you ever need.
If, for some unknown reason, it doesn’t blow on your trip, there is plenty to see and do. Haleakala volcano mountain bike decent, the Road to Hana day trip drive, Maui Mountain Bike Park, Wailea Day Spa’s and Resorts, Kaanapli Coast Golf Courses and the shopping and restaurants at Lahaina, are all on offer. Just driving the coastal road between the West and North Coast is pretty spectacular too!
You could find similar conditions on any of the other islands in Hawaii, but nowhere seems as consistent. The other islands don’t really cater for the wind sports or SUP. Maui has multiple gear shops, offering rentals, lessons and dedicated spots to keep you away from the tourist masses, of which there are many!
Recommended EATS Duke’s
Maui, Kaanapali Coast, Honua Kai Resort and Spa www.dukesmaui.com
Maui Resort Family Accommodation Maui, Lahaina, Kaanapali Coast www.royshawaii.com/roys-kaanapali
Fat Daddy’s Smoke House BBQ Kihei www.fatdaddysmaui.com
Recommended Hawaii Windsurfing | Coaching | SUP rental
Pritchard Windsurfing | www.pritchardwindsurfing.com
Maui Resort Family Accommodation
Honua Kai Resort and Spa - www.honuakai.com
Waikiki Accommodation
Embassy Suites Hotel - www.embassysuiteswaikiki.com
Waikiki Resort/SUP Hire
Hawaii Gear Rental – www.hawaiigearrental.com
You can never know where your path will lead you and what adventures you will encounter along the way. Danielle Jackson lives on the Sunshine Coast with her husband and two young children. However, her story began quite a distance from here.
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Originally from South Africa, Danielle Jackson (nee Danter), was a talented young body-boarder. Her skill and determination led her to compete as first seed in the open women’s National bodyboarding competition in South Africa. She was sponsored from the age of 15, by Roxy and Rossi Bodyboards. This ensured she was able to make the most of the waves, with access to some of the best gear in the business. Danielle began getting cosy with the waves when she was eight years old. She used to tag along with her brother and his friends to their body-boarding sessions. Her local beach was in Margate, called Uvongo Beach. Although keen to get into the water, she never had much opportunity because, little did she know, her sole purpose having been included on these trips, was to hold
the boys’ glasses. Danielle then decided that if she was going to do it, she would have to do it on her own. She started bodyboarding in the mid-break and persevered. It became a hobby which she really enjoyed. She says that once you are in the water, you don’t think about anything other than being surrounded by your closest mates, enjoying life. Not only was Danielle recognised for her talent on the waves, she also excelled in other sports. During her high school years, she captained the water polo and swimming teams – being selected for the State teams for both. Danielle was equally successful out of the water, being elected as the captain of the girls’ hockey team. Two days after she finished school, Danielle moved to London to compete on the World Body-boarding Tour. Being a member of the team, the tour provided her with a many opportunities to see what the world has to offer. She flew to Hawaii to enter the World Championships, only to find that the competition had been postponed for three months. While she was waiting, she was able to compete in a few contests on the world circuit, but
with funds running low, Danielle had to make the devastating decision to leave Hawaii before the World Champs began. She had somewhere else to be, Australia! At the age of 19, Danielle ranked fifth overall in a contest on the Gold Coast. This successful leg of the tour did not prevent Danielle from falling in love with her new surroundings. It was love at first sight and Danielle made the biggest call of her life. She contacted her sponsors, withdrew from the world tour and began to make a life for herself in Australia. It was the relaxed lifestyle and beautiful beaches on the Sunshine Coast, that made her want to settle here. She says it reminds her of home. Currently, Danielle is training for the half Iron Man in September this year, and is the club captain of her local hockey team. Her two beautiful children, Reese, 1, and Connor, 3, aren’t strangers to the water either. Connor has just learnt to duck dive and is riding those waves like a pro. From surfing the waves in South Africa, to a life on the Sunshine Coast – Danielle’s story reminds us that there are always more adventures in store for us.
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My favourite Watersport spot is the Mooloolaba canals and Mooloolaba spit. Magical early mornings, exploring the still glassy waters with my husky and border collie! – Tina Holt
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Cotton Tree river mouth is perfect for a sunny day of SUPing.
Dragon Boat racing is such a great team sport down on Lake Kawana. – Nigel Grevett
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Crysta l Waters Monthly Market Where: Conondale, Noosa Area When: 6 June 2015 Cost: Free What: On the first Saturday of every month, Crystal Waters welcomes you to enjoy the relaxed and creative ecovillage ambiance on the village green. Fill your basket with local organic fresh produce, freshly baked sourdough organic bread, vegetable seedlings, herbs, raw honey, gourmet foods, handmade soaps, and a range of other products. Enjoy a cup of local coffee and a delicious homemade cake and take in the morning program of live music. Start the day with a hearty breakfast at the community kitchen, and stay on for tasty lunch. The village green is a great space for children too lots of safe open space and play area.
Sun sh i n e Coa st World E nvironment Day F estival Where: Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast Area When: 7 June 2015 Cost: Free What: This free family fun event showcases innovative developments in
arts, fashion, food and sustainability - raising awareness and educating as you have fun. The exhibitors will help you save money with key tips around household sustainability. Great food and entertainment is on all day and you will learn a lot about the Sunshine Coast’s regional biodiversity, coast and hinterland.
Ra lly Queensl and Where: Multiple Locations When: 19 – 21 June 2015 Cost: $25 What: Some of the fastest drivers
in the world are heading to the Sunshine Coast for the annual International Rally of Queensland. Drivers from as far afield as Europe, India and Japan, plus others from Malaysia, New Zealand, New Caledonia and Australia battle for the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship on scenic stages around Imbil and Kenilworth.
Q ue e n s l an d Ga rde n E xpo Where: Nambour, Sunshine Coast When: 10 – 12 July 2015 Cost: $16-$40
Mary Val l ey Art Festival Where: Imbil, Gympie Area When: 2 – 5 July 2015 Cost: $3-$7.50 What: The Mary Valley Art Festival
What: Queensland Garden Expo is a
three day celebration of gardening. The event attracts over 35,000 green thumbs and novice gardeners from across Queensland and interstate. Held at Nambour on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, it is ideally situated to showcase all the best of subtropical gardening.
provides an opportunity for artists to showcase their talents, while vying for their share of AUD5,500 in prize money. It’s held by the arts organisation Mary Valley Arts Link in the heart of Mary Valley Country, in Imbil, just 40 minutes from Noosa. The 2015 Mary Valley Art Festival marks 15 years for the event.
N oosa L ongw eekend Festival Where: Multiple Locations When: 14 – 26 July 2015 Cost: $16-$40 What: The Noosa Long Weekend
Festival is a 10 day arts and cultural festival offering a diverse selection of music, theatre, dance, film, food, forms, literature, visual arts, and workshops. This unique festival offers a diverse and intimate arts and cultural experience in the beautiful surrounds of the Noosa region.
X P D E x p e d i t i on R ace Where: Multiple Locations When: 3 – 14 August 2015 Cost: see Event website What: XPD is Australia’s own expedition length adventure race. Teams of four competitors from around the globe trek, mountain bike, and kayak for five to ten days in this world renowned expedition. These adventurers race day and night over a 700 kilometre course pushing themselves to the ultimate limits of human endurance.
Miss muddy Where: Nambour, Sunshine Coast Area When: 9 August 2015 Cost: $$95.50 What: Miss Muddy is an all female
obstacle based fun run that includes foam, colour, mud and lots of fun! The event is untimed so ladies are encouraged to complete the course at their own pace, and try something that might be outside their comfort zone, in an arena free from judgement and if an obstacle feels too challenging ladies are free to skip it, no penalties will apply!
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Winter on the Sunshine Coast is the envy of the world. What may seem chilly at times to locals is often warmer than a typical summer’s day across much of the northern hemisphere, and in no other season does the ocean sparkle under the dazzling sun like it does in winter. It’s our driest time of year - rain typically falls only once or twice a week and it’s rarely heavy, least of all in August when rainfall drops to less than a quarter of the February average. The southern high pressure belt shifts north in winter and winds blow mainly from the southwest, bringing cool, dry air from the arid plains of central NSW. People often associate the winter southwesterly with cracked lips and creaking washing lines, but it’s also the reason for the clean rolling ocean swell that we seldom see in other seasons - a wind straight off the land doesn’t get a chance to work up any chop until you’re a long way offshore. The dry, chilling wind that accompanies a southwesterly outbreak can be intense at times, but the stunning clear skies and superb sunsets make it all worthwhile. In any case these ‘cold snaps’ rarely last more than a day or two,
usually giving way to a period of warmer, cloudier weather with the occasional rogue shower. Periods of set-in rain do occur from time to time when massive cloud bands drift across the Australian continent from the Indian Ocean, but most of the heavier stuff normally falls over NSW. Most winter days on the Sunshine Coast are deliriously sunny. Temperatures just poke into the low twenties at the warmest time of day – perfect T-shirt weather – but the air chills very quickly after sunset and people in wooden houses often get caught out badly on those rare starry nights when the mercury drops to 4 or 5 degrees (the average for July is more like 9 or 10). Frost is rare on the coastal plain but occurs frequently in the valleys of the hinterland, where nights occasionally fall below freezing. Early fog is normally a sure sign of a sun-filled day with calm seas, so if your windscreen gets misty on your way home to bed, start making plans for a fun day on the water. All the best for winter 2015!
I get headaches after I surf and kite. Is it possible this is related to my neck? There are many types of headaches, including neck related headache or cervicogenic headaches. To understand these types of headaches, one must understand the structure and function of both the neck and shoulders. Essentially, the top few joints (facet joints on the side) are implicated in cervicogenic headaches. These joints may become particularly vulnerable or dysfunctional in times of increased load or trauma to the upper limb and neck. In most cases these conditions relate more to recognised macro trauma such as a whiplash from a motor vehicle accident. Research suggests that in such cases, the small muscles that stabilise the upper cervical spine are damaged and inhibited. This increases the load and requirements of other neck and shoulder musculature, to achieve normal neck function. In sports such as surfing and kiting, where the load on the upper body is high, micro trauma may further increase stress on these same structures, and irrespective of previous macro trauma, causes pain and headaches.
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In either case, physiotherapy can help to restore normal neck function and alleviate headaches. Essentially, manual and soft tissue therapy will aim to regain normal movement of facet joints and decrease muscle spasm, whilst restoration of deep neck flexor function of the muscles at the front of the neck, are the next priority. For the avid kiter or surfer, however, such exercises must be supplemented with further scapula retraining and muscle balance.
The crack of the gun pierces the air! For the next two minutes, the adrenaline is pumping through your body as you fly 500m towards the finish line. It’s fast and furious, you give everything you’ve got, to the beat of the drum, water flies around you as everyone strives towards the same goal…. win win WIN! If you are lucky enough to finish that race first, even though you are completely drained of energy, it is one of the best feelings you could ever have. The fact that you have held off five other boats of 20 people as they tried to reel you in, is a feeling that is hard to explain.
Asian-based regatta is a massive dream for us. The competition will be fierce - this is their sport, this is the home of Dragon Boating! To take on the world in the home of Dragon Boating will be a HUGE honour. This will not be a small regatta run on Lake Kawana, this is the big stage. And we will be bringing our A-game! Lately, we have been running recruitment drives, not only trying to get people to come and paddle with us, but trying to give the sport the voice that it deserves. It is a relatively unknown sport on the Sunshine Coast and we are looking to change that.
This is a feeling that the Sunshine Coast Dragon Boat Club knows all too well, and a feeling that we are always chasing. We have had many great successes recently, including: being crowned the 2015 Club Crew Champions of Queensland, medalling at both State and Australasia Championships in 2014, and Queensland State Championships in March this year.
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The Sunshine Coast Dragons are now gearing up for a big 2016 season, with the big challenge of racing in Korea on the cards. An
W h at i s S lack Li ni n g?
Essentially, it is balancing on a flat rope/tape tensioned between two anchor points, usually a tree or a large rock.
W h y do you do Slac k lin in g?
Apart from the obvious, immediate enjoyment experienced as soon as you jump on the line, Slacklining is great for general fitness and building up your core strength. The sport is often referred to as being extremely addictive. You always seem to get beaten by the line. It is this factor that makes us come back for more, time and time again. Once you master balance on the line, you start searching for something that is more difficult, maybe a little jump or kneeling. These skills take time to master and we see people jumping back on the line to stick these moves. Then you move to more and more difficult things, lying down, surfing, spins and bouncing on your butt (butt bounce) and on your chest. The list goes on. Ultimately, once something becomes easy while balancing on the line, we start to search for something that is more and more difficult. Other ways to enhance the level of difficulty could be raising the height, placing the line over water instead of solid ground, or even to the extreme of a highline, where the line could be 20 or 30 metres above the ground. You can go as high as you like! Some guys out there even put it between two hot air balloons!
W h at ar e the phys ical b e n e fits of Slack lin in g?
The sport is great for your mental and physical health. Balance requires you to use both sides of your brain and, in turn, creates a more active/engaged learner. Physically, it is great for core strength and learning slowed breathing techniques to relax your muscles. Often, when you watch someone balancing on a slackline, you can see so many muscles working together to keep that person on the line. It is fascinating to watch.
W h e r e do you do Slack lin in g?
A very common place to set up a slackline is in the park with a few mates, just mucking around of an afternoon, teaching each other new tricks, and socialising. When we are looking for something a little more adventurous, we will search for places to set up the line over water. Putting the line up there, creates an instant increase in the level of difficulty. Suddenly, the solid ground that your brain uses as a reference for balance, is moving under your feet, in all different directions. You need to spend time training your brain to find other ways to search for balance references, all while controlling your breathing to relax your body.
C a n you i nvolve S l ack lin in g wit h our b e autiful wat er ways ?
Yes! We have put up a slackline over the pool at Kondalilla Falls near Montville. This is a great spot for people who want to build up their skills while slacklining over water (waterline). The pool is deep so any falls are relatively safe, but often chilly! It is a stunning place to set up a line and always attracts spectators’ attention.
H ow can Su ns hi ne C oast locals ge t in volve d in S lac k li ni ng ?
There is not a huge following of slackliners on the Sunshine Coast yet. However, interested or curious people can join groups on Facebook like ‘slackline sunshine coast’ or ‘slackline brisbane’. If you see someone setup in the park, come and say hi. They will probably offer you the opportunity to have a go and offer some guidance.
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I began stand up paddling about two years ago, after trying a friend’s board. Although I have experience with kayaks and canoes, I am not a surfer. My first supping experience was magic on the very calm Currimundi Lake, just at sunset, and our reward was drinks and nibbles. That may have swayed my opinion, but I was hooked. After hiring for a while, I took the plunge and bought a board and haven’t looked back. I paddle anywhere from Noosa to Bells Creek, whenever the wind and tides allow. Apart from being excellent exercise, the psychological benefits are great. It is so special to paddle quietly alongside a huge stingray that has no fear, to see schools of tiny fluorescent fish and to take in the massive blue sky. Sometimes, the water is murky and a bit choppy, and the tide too strong. Other days, it is crystal clear with the wind behind you and the tide flowing in the right direction. This activity is great for the mind and body.
Balance is not an issue on quiet water and I can cope with the wake of large boats and speedy jet skis, but I have to admit to being a bit of a coward on large waves. I have been in the water around the points of Noosa and Moffat, feeling very brave as I head out to the deep water but most attempts to catch a wave have ended in a wipeouts and some big bruises. I think my style is best described as stand up kayaking, not surfing. But as I am about to enter my ‘senior’ years, I am more than happy with that, and would recommend it to others. Recently my husband, Lyn, has bought a kayak and we are becoming more adventurous. Highlights have been paddling with a school of dolphins in the entrance to Mooloolaba River, Noosa on a perfect day and the clearest water ever in the Bribie Passage.
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Spinach, Berry & Nut Smoothie Ingeredients 1 tbs organic maple syrup 2 tbs almond meal 1 tsp peanut butter 5 strawberries 1 ½ cup spinach leaves 4 tbs yoghurt 250mls almond milk ½ banana
Method Blend and enjoy!
s e p i c e R Winter Cho c Banana Biscuits Makes 20
Ingeredients ¾ cup almond meal cup sultanas 4 tbs raw cacao powder 2 bananas 2 cups oats 4 tbs organic maple syrup
Method 1. Heat oven to 180C 2 . B l e n d a l l i n g r e d i e n t s u n t i l sticky & well combined
3. Shape into 20 flat biscuits 4. Bake for 20 minutes
We all know that when we eat nourishing whole foods, drink water, move our bodies, breathe deeply, get outdoors and manage sufficient sleep, we will achieve an increase in physical energy. Sometimes, however, those who combine all these strategies may still not feel they have the required energy to be highly productive, achieve new goals and maintain a positive outlook every day. Energy comes from 4 bases and unless each area is adequately filled, we will suffer from a lack of so-called ‘energy’.
1. PH YS IC A L E N E R GY
There is no doubt that by mastering your nutrient intake, sleep, breathing, hydration and exercise, your physical energy will rise.
2 . E MO TIO N A L E N E R GY
To increase your emotional energy, it is important to have strong connections with friends, work colleagues and family, a nice balance between work and play, and an ability to find fun, laughter, gratitude and appreciation in your life.
3. ME N TA L E N E R GY
If you are not mentally challenged and stimulated, rewarded and included, or feel vulnerable, then this source will be depleted. A negative or dull work environment can deplete your mental energy.
4 . S PIR ITUA L E N E R GY
This source of energy is impacted by the level of alignment between what you are doing and what your values are. If you value honesty and your work requires dishonesty, then your spiritual energy will be depleted. If you value hard work, and your day-to-day activities require little effort, then, despite a low stress environment, your overall energy and zest for life will still be affected. Try assessing each area and watch your natural energy flourish.
Keeping fit helps you look and feel amazing and is key to leading a happy and healthy life. In order to get fit and maintain this lifestyle long term, it’s important to find routine and enjoyment in your exercise. From time to time we all slip out of routine, and winter is an incredibly popular time to do so. For some of us, the cooler weather becomes a mental obstacle between getting outside or getting on the water to get our daily fix. I see so many people give up on the routines they’ve worked so hard towards over the warmer months. It doesn’t have to be this way. This time of year can be an opportunity to change your routine, try some different activities or work on those weaknesses that you’ve put on the back burner while the weather was fine, surf pumping and wind blowing. Try the following exercises to challenge your core for the winter and kick start your change up!
T- P u s h Ups
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Perform a push up before rotating into a side plank position. Keep your arm straight during rotation. Add small dumb-bells to increase difficulty.
S ing le ar m r o w w ith rotation: Begin with one foot forward holding a cable or elastic band in the opposite hand at shoulder height. Pull your belly button toward the spine. Initiate the movement by rotating through the trunk and pull the weight beside the body. Return to the start and repeat.
Kettlebell lunge s w i n g: Hold a kettlebell (or alternative weight) in one hand and step back with the opposite leg. Powerfully drive up through the front heel and swing the kettlebell to shoulder height (Try to relax the arm and allow the power from your leg to achieve shoulder height). Allow the kettlebell to swing back down while simultaneously returning to the starting lunge position. Keep your torso upright and belly button to the spine throughout the whole movement. Start light and be patient as this one takes some practice
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Watersp o rts
Kiteboarding, water-skiing, cable wakeboarding, snorkelling and now attempting to surf
H o me
Buderim – best of both worlds; close to rainforests and beaches
Winter bachelorette How long li vi ng on Coast ?
Come September 2014 it was time for a change the move from living on a farm in central Victoria to a coastal life. One spontaneous decision to buy a plane ticket and I found myself living a lifestyle I had only ever dreamt of.
W h at attr acted yo u to th e coast ?
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The culture; it’s a place of endless adventures and breathless views. Whether its kite boarding on sunset in the Maroochy River, snorkelling the endless beaches or even late night exploring to catch a glimpse of the baby turtles.
W h e r e i s you r favo urit e sp ot for your de sire d wat e r s por t?
The River Mouth at Cotton tree. You have the option of flat water or popping off the waves at Maroochy beach, the current is not as strong as other rivers so you’re less likely to have your board swallowed by the ocean!
W h at q ua l itie s do yo u l o o k fo r in a n ide a l pa r t ne r ?
A gentleman that can lounge in boardies/trackies but also suit up when the occasion arises. Is spontaneous, has a smile that gives you approval to go on cheeky adventures and is willing to be themselves by following through and living a life that they adore.
Favo ur ite R e s ta ur a n t?
I would have to flip a coin between Alexandra Bar and Grill – a pub feed with a view and The Prickly Pinata at Cotton tree – Great selection of sharing platters, perfect for catch up with friends.