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1. The next wave: from surf (ski) to sprint

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   Surf Life Saving Australia's (SLSA) Talent Identification program, has formed partnerships with 3 Olympic sports to provide more opportunities for surf athletes to realise an Olympic dream.

2. Freestyle on the Doubs in France

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   When the water level of the Doubs breaks through the magical border of 400 m3/s, all 'big wave lovers' in Europe get excited. The Doubs is home to the waves of 'la Scie', 'la Malate', 'Millenium' and 'Deluz'.

3. New Feature on the Nantahala River

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   Bryson City, North Carolina is home to the Nantahala River, one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the United States. The riverbed has recently been modified in preparation for the 2013 World Championships in freestyle kayaking.

4. Charl du Plessis - Waveski World Champion

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   The Scenic South seems to breed champions, especially champs in a great variety of watersports. One of the latest on this venerable list is newly crowned Grand Masters Waveski World Champion for 2011-2012, Charl du Plessis.

5. Waveski

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   Waveski Surfing is a dynamic sport combining the paddle power of a kayak with the manoeuvrability and performance of a surfboard. A Waveski resembles a thick surfboard, with a seat, fins, footstraps, and seatbelt, enabling the rider to 'eskimo roll' if overturned.

6. 2011 WWGP - Big wave challenge

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   A wave on the Ashuapmushuan River was chosen for today’s freestyle competition and showcased athletes’ wave skills, which were honed to a fine point. The features called 'Pillars’, which has been surfed on previous 'Stakeout's', but never at this level, gave competitors two waves to surf.