Point Watersport

BAPTISM OF FIRE for the new Point GLIDE Evolution 2 single surfski.
The first production model lined up for race 1 in the DaReal downwind surfski series race yesterday. After the coastline was battered for three days by strong onshore winds it was clear that the surf and offshore conditions on the course was not going to be a picnic. A small but elite field that included the lines of Hank McGregor and Matthew Bouman got really battered in the gnarly surf launch at Umhloti. The surf capturing a few scalps. Offshore heavy swell and swirling wind made for very technical paddling and the surf beaching in Durban on a big swell and spring low tides resulted in a good few swimmers. Happy to say that for a 70 plus year old in an elite field, finishing 7th overall in a Top class field was testimony to the success of the new design of the GLIDE. I felt totally confident taking on the difficult surf launch. Had an amazing down wind run to Durban and was able to beach totally dry through a very gnarly beach break in Durban. Some pictures from the race. Tough tight launch through a very strong current and heavy surf break on a shallow bank. A smiling happy paddler at the finish.
Video to follow

First hatchling of our new GLIDE Evolution 2 on its way out of the factory directly on its way to the DaReel Down Wind Surfski Series race tomorrow morning.
I will do more videos over the weekend, in particular about the new FLIGHT evolution 1, which is being moulded at the moment.

A local YouTube video company does video profiles on people that that have turned their hobby’s into a business. I agreed to be a subject of one of their episodes. I do not need the flattery, but the video can give you some insight of what we do and where it originated.

Masters of Craft - Episode 5 : Mark Lewin This time on Masters of Craft we meet Mark Lewin. A master craftsma...

A local YouTube TV company does profile videos on people that have turned their hobby into a business. I was approached by then and agreed to be the subject of one of their episodes. While I do not need the flattery it does give some insight into what we do and where it originated.
https://youtu.be/UzTx4eeWUdM?si=JpOnfx3J8LieOKQu.

Masters of Craft - Episode 5 : Mark Lewin This time on Masters of Craft we meet Mark Lewin. A master craftsma...

Siyaphambili Surfski Series -
This picture from race 3 in the series yesterday brings me a huge sense of satisfaction as a surfski designer and manufacturer. Continually trying to cater for all ability levels, creating the right craft for paddlers entering the sport, when I see this very young paddler Kirsten Holmes taking on the ocean with confidence on our entry level TIDE single surfski, you know that you have created the platform for surfski paddling to grow at any level.

ULTRA DOUBLE SURFSKI - Another great colour combination on this super light carbon ULTRA double surfski off the factory floor this week.

APEX 2 - Awesome deep red carbon APEX 2 double surfski leaving the factory yesterday afternoon, straight into its first race first thing early this morning in race 3 of the Siyaphambili Surfski Series in Durban.