A win for Ningaloo
The 4WFS Scoops SABS 2003 Design Award
A huge win for Ningaloo Reef
You may have already heard the great news that the marina resort proposed for Ningaloo Reef has been stopped. It is a win for the coral reef and the multitudes of species that live there. It is also a win for sustainability and for people power – many tens of thousands of individuals such as you from all over the world taking a stand. What not so long ago seemed impossible is now a result that we can all feel proud of.
Surrounded by an ecstatic group of Ningaloo locals, Western Australia’s Premier, Dr Geoff Gallop, announced on 4 July that: "Today, we have drawn a line in the sand and declared that we will not accept developments that threaten this precious and fragile coast." Congratulations to everybody for helping to achieve this outcome.
The decision means that saving one of the world’s last great wild places is now a big step closer. With your help we’ll be able to make the most of this rare opportunity.
As you know, the campaign was not just about stopping the marina proposal but also about making sure that future development is guided by the right processes. We will need your continued support to make sure we do not face other inappropriate proposals in the future. Good planning will help to provide solid foundations for businesses that offer experiences for visitors with different interests and budgets, without threatening the fragile environment. Western Australia will then be poised to become a leader in the management of tourism in fragile ecosystems.
As part of its promise to respond to the tourism pressures of the region, the Government has released: "Future Directions: Sustainable Tourism and Land Use Scenarios for the Carnarvon-Ningaloo Coast." It is envisaged that some areas will remain in a wild state while others will be suitable for low-impact accommodation, all with a watchful eye on the wilderness values of the whole region. Bigger resorts and heavier infrastructure will be concentrated at Exmouth and Carnarvon.
What do you think about development at Ningaloo? If you are interested in the detail of the regional planning, visit www.ningaloocoast.wa.gov.au. For a hard copy, ring 1800 626 477 or email carnarvon-ningaloo@dpi.wa.gov.au.
We will send you a further update on the process. Meanwhile, thank you for your contribution to the campaign’s success and please continue to support our efforts to save Ningaloo, not just from a marina resort, but for all time.
For more information, visit www.SaveNingalooReef.org or email ningaloo@iinet.net.au.
The community working together made this historic win possible. Photo: Roel Loopers
Operations: Indo Freedom
Sounds like a good idea for those in the Southern Hemisphere looking for some warmer water and do not want to spend mega bucks for some quality waves (ed).
The 4WFS Scoops SABS 2003 Design Award
The 4WFS system has just scooped yet another prestigious award, this time the SABS 2003 Industrial Design Awards. The award will be formally handed over during a well publicised formal award ceremony some time in September and will coincide with an international business expo. The winning of this award provides numerous benefits, one of which is the use of the SABS design logo on all our packaging etc. This will also be updated on our web site when it becomes available in the next few months.
Our
new 4A, 4K and 4LB foils are now out and looking great!
We are now able to offer a comprehensive range of fins, extending from
the powerful 4B and mid-range 4A right down to the junior 4K and longboard
4LB side trailers. All foils come in a very high specification Composite
material as standard and can also be ordered in a special Carbon Composite
form. We're also considering supplementing the range with hand foiled
glass and core-mat fins - more on this in later updates.
Sample packs of all new additions are currently on their way to all our
national and regional distributors.
Over the next few months we'll also be refining our existing product
base even further - all existing foils and components (boxes, discs etc)
will incorporate new design enhancements that have been identified recently.
If you've got some of your own suggestions then now's the chance to shout
and be heard!
The patented introduction of the separate disc interfacing with the box
and the fin, together with recent design enhancements have also resulted
in considerably less damage to both boxes and fins when fins come into
heavy contact with rocks or other solid matter. Video footage of all impact
testing is soon to be added to our updated web site: Click on the 'Impact
Testing' tab on www.4wfs.com in the
next few weeks or so for more on this exciting development!
Extra
four degree splay disc now available
The existing zero degree disc has now been complimented with the four
degree disc. This allows fins to be splayed either in or out by an additional
four degrees and has already been successfully tested by a number of our
team riders. Adding extra splay on selected team rider surfboards whilst
adjusting the toe-out has without doubt improved the boards turning ability.
Off-the-top turns in particular are more fluid and responsive.
The four degree disc will be very competitively priced and available in
a two pack retail format complete with grub and pan head screws. Discs
offering additional splay degrees and centre offsets will be made available
later subject to demand and future design trends .
4WFS is committed to supporting surfers and has a very active team rider
support program. If you know anyone who can push our fins to the limit
and has the credentials to prove it then please e-mail: info@4wfs.com
for more information.
The Lennox Longboard Classic - 2nd and 3rd August at Lennox Heads (Northern New South Wales, Australia)
The 6th Annual LENNOX LONGBOARD CLASSIC is almost upon us.
It is now in it’s sixth year. Over 120 competitors travel from Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland to be part of the event which is held over the 2 days. Each year since its inception the classic’s been getting bigger and better.
With top name Australian longboarders coming back each year to compete, it’s turning into one of the best comps on the East Coast of Australia. We hope you will be a part of this year’s classic. You can contact Neil Hardy (Club Secretary) on 02 66 875 126 or by email at longboard10@bigpond.com.
If you would like an Entry Form just click here.
Surf & Water
sports Expo - Sydney Fox Studios 12-14 September 2003
HISTORY in the making!
The wait is over …… the team at Surf Expo HQ welcomes you onboard. Australia is now poised to become a major global draw card with the evolution and development of the country’s first ever Surf & Water sports Expo.
The International Surf & Water sports EXPO 2003 (SWE2003) has been specifically tailored to suit enthusiasts of every passion from water skiing and white water rafting to canoeing, windsurfing, body boarding, kite-boarding, coastal lifestyle, fashion and of course ... surfing! SWE2003 promises to deliver entertainment, information and innovation with extremely cool products and services on display and on sale from the entire Water sports industry here at home and around the globe.
Less than
100 days to go & over 120 Exhibitors across the Expo's
already!
Surf & Water sports Expo will be held in tandem with The International
Dive Expo Australia and has surpassed all expectations. We now have
a very strong mix of national and International Exhibitors and visitors
will be able to gain access to both events off the one ticket!
With such a diverse expo we promise something for virtually everyone and will be presenting fashion parades, great films and live bands as well as seminars from industry leaders and celebrities. So meet up with friends, bring the family or just get to the expo because you’re a fanatic and have a great day out.
Our dedicated team represents the most talented and focused group of professionals in the industry and instead of reading about history we are now making it.
This is an EXPO for trade as much as consumers. The Surf and Water sports industry are able to present their brand and develop business on our special Friday "Trade Only" day as well as sell direct to public on Saturday and Sunday.
We look forward to seeing you all at the Expo.
Regards,
Mick Turner
Expo Principal
CLICK HERE to view WWW.SWE2003.COM web site.
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