Ocean Addicts Blog


Sail, Explore and Kite Surf New Caledonia

Some good friends of ours are Embarking on a trip of lifetime sailing, Kitesurfing and exploring the pristine waters of New Caledonia. Allan Bird […]

The Future is here! SUP Downwind Hydro Foiling

Kai Lenny and Naish are the most innovative water sports athletes and company in the world. Years of dreaming, years of R&D. Kai presents […]

Naish Nisco Fun Race Day – Sunshine Coast Vs Brisbane 29/5 Maroochydore

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to Rumble. Its time to Nisco!!!   Another round of super fun action packed Naish N1SCO racing […]

2016 Fanatic Strike Review

Have you ever wondered what all the fuss is about paddling fast in flat water? Then check out this board review from one of our […]

Affordable and Strong Kite Surfing Boards

These 2 new boards The Quest TT and the Nugget TT from North Kite boarding are exactly what we and our customers have been […]

End-of-Summer SUP Sale is on!

Looking to score an awesome SUP deal this summer? NOW IS THE TIME! The shop is packed with awesome SUP boards for every style […]

Find the right SUP paddle for you

Paddle faster, better, easier. We help you to find the right SUP Paddle. Having the right SUP paddle make a massive difference, so its […]

Boot Camp – Free Event

Get fit on the water every Friday! Bring your board down for a fitness session with a difference. Our Top instructors an fitness fanatics […]

Stand Up Paddle Surf Lessons

Do you have a SUP but are a little unsure about taking it out into the surf? or do you just want to learn […]

Back To Our Core Business: SUP & Kite

Ocean Addicts is owned and run by Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Kite Surfing fanatics!! SUP and Kite – that’s the stuff we are specialized […]

This is your moment to own a brand new Naish Javelin!!

Ocean Addicts is offering our awesome customers a super deal on the fastest most versatile race board that you can buy! These boards and […]

Summer Surf SUP Sale!!

Used surf specific SUP board sell out!! Ocean Addicts has been super busy doing deals!  Its time to move some of the awesome trade […]

Ocean Addicts SUP Surf Adventure to PNG

Ocean Addicts and World Safaris have teamed up and would like to invite you on an exclusive Stand Up Paddle Boarding Specific Surf trip […]

Women’s SUP Special For 2016

For the 2016 season, both the top brands Naish and Fanatic came up with hot new SUP boards and paddles designed specifically for women. […]

The new 2016 North Rebel is here!

Ever wondered what is the most popular kite sold year after year world wide?….Simple. Its a North Rebel….Why you ask? Find out what the Guys […]

New Website & New Hot Deals!

A fresh new look, user-friendly navigation, weekly hot deals and 24hr live Cotton Tree Web Cam are just some of the features that we […]

Small winter waves and a Naish Hokua

Small crystal clear Sunshine Coast winter waves and a Naish Hokua = Perfection

Live Cotton Tree Web Cam

  Never miss a session again! http://oceanaddicts.wpengine.com/surf-forecast-cotton-tree-webcam/ Ocean Addicts is stoked to provide you with a direct 24hr live feed of the Cotton Tree […]

Learn why you should up grade your fins.

New dedicated girls SUP from Fanatic.

Diamonds are a girls best friend! Fanatic has just released its new dedicated girls stand up paddle board the  “Diamond” 9’6″x31″ Its the perfect […]

Throw Back! Local lad Geoff Breen Absolutely Ripping!!

Throw Back video of Geoff Breen shredding on his Naish 8’0″ Hokua.  A true legend!

The lowdown on Stand Up Paddle Board Construction. Don’t Get Caught Out!

There are numerous methods of stand up paddle board construction, some good and some not so good! Be very carful, do not fall victim […]

Fanatics New Stubby!

There’s some cool new boards coming out from Fanatic this year and here’s one of them. The New Fanatic Stubby!! This little baby is […]

Whats with all the different shaped boards?

For the average beginner, looking at all of the different sizes, shapes and styles of boards can be quite overwhelming sometimes.  Here’s a rundown […]

Stand Up Paddle Group Surf Class

Naish Vs Fanatic – North Demo

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to Rumble!!Ocean Addicts Invites you to come join the fight and battle it out to decide on […]

Tips on catching your first wave!

  You may have started Stand Up Paddle Boarding for a range of reasons. Maybe you were sick of small surf days, you fancied […]

Could you save your mates life?

Ocean Addicts is hosting a CPR Course. This is a 12 month CPR Certification specifically tailored to water situations. We live our life around […]

Thinking about getting a 12.6 or 14ft board?

Have you been thinking about getting a bigger 12.6 or 14ft board but not sure if you will get the use out of it? […]

Stand Up Paddle Packages!

At Ocean Addicts we offer a wide range of different Stand Up Paddle board and paddle packages. You can choose a good quality board […]

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Buy a voucher for a friend

Are you looking for a cool exciting gift for a friend? How about a 2 hr Private Kitesurfing or Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson!! […]

Stand Up Paddle BOOT CAMPS!

STAND UP PADDLE BOOT CAMPS have arrived! Try it free, this sturdy @ 7am, Cotton Tree Oceans Addicts and award-winning fitness leader Cheryl Willie have teamed up […]

Naish Money Shot Reveiw

Stand Up Paddle Boarding on the Sunshine Coast

Luke King (Ocean Addicts owner & director), Brenden Clark & Chad Islip talking about stand up Paddle boarding on the Sunshine Coast. http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/videos/stand-paddleboarding/23503/

Cotton Tree Stand Up Paddle Boarding Sessions

This clip is from a morning session with some of the local crew on the coast having heaps of fun at Cotton Tree!  This […]

2015 Naish Javelin at Cotton Tree

Since we have had the new 2015 Naish Javelin boards in-store Jon has not been able to get off them!  Check out this quick […]

Manaca Notar Downwinding Maliko

Mana Notar took some amazing photos during a recent downwind run off the coast of maui!  She is one of Naish’s Stand Up Paddle […]

2015 Naish Stand Up Paddle Board Demo

Ocean Addicts welcomes you to join us this Saturday the 26th of July from 10am at the Ocean Addicts Hire Centre – Cotton Tree […]

Naish's Kai Lenny Places 2nd Overall at the Camp David SUP World Cup

The Camp David SUP World Cup event is one of the biggest Stand Up Paddle event to be held!  This event draws crowds and […]

2015 Naish Pivot Review

2015 Naish Pivot – Free ride/wave beginner-advanced sizes 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14 Recently a myself and the Ocean Addicts crew took a trip to Maui the home […]