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This tune is called 'water' (by Fathers of Sound), which suits my love of water.

Living within the sports capital of a sport oriented Australia, you have to be involved in something (even if it's sitting in front of the TV watching footy with a beer). As for me, I've known from the moment I tried dashing to the beach during winter while living in Geelong that I was a water child. And so this great love for the water manifested to a keen interest in all sorts of water sports, even if it's frozen water.

So far I've bodyboarded since 9 years of age, surfed until my teen years, had swimming lessons from a toddler to Primary School, began rollerskating at 3 years of age, ice-skated, got in to in-line skating at 13, tried sailing and windsurfing with the Girl Guides, canoeing, snorkelling, abseiling, indoor rock climbing, horse riding, skiing, skiboarding and tried snowboarding. I'm determined to one day glide through a long tube with the sun beams peering through and to carve through snow (with a nice amount of pow pow) down slopes, without falling once. Yeah I do have a "Tom Boy" nature and also an inner need for adrenaline thrills (legally of course, hehe). Now I just need to find people with a similar interest, and of course the time and $ to do the things I've yearned for so long.

In-line skating along St Kilda foreshore, 1997.
Stopping on the St Kilda Pier b4 skating again.

My aim is to increase energy levels, tone up and better my sense of wellbeing by going to the gym 3/4 times a week, combined with daily walks, weekly skating/cycling and monthly hikes. I must admit I procrastinate at times and have not kept this up on a regular basis. It's always good to have people to do things with and encourage each other!

Basketball, cricket, golf, Aussie rules football, rugby, soccer, netball, tennis, surfing, snowboarding, skiing, and F1 racing are just a few sports that Aussies enjoy. We also love extreme sports, eco challenges, ironmen/women competitions... basically, whatever your sporting interests are, you will find that we have it here. Within my state of Victoria, we host many international events, such as the: Australian Tennis Open, Australian Grand Prix, Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro surfing carnival, Phillip Island motorcycling championships etc. On sunny days the bay is filled with sailboats, yachts and jet skiiers, while along the St. Kilda foreshore many in-line skaters flock. The ovals are usually crammed with shouting footbal or cricket supporters when the season's in session. And if you live in NSW or QLD, rugby would have the same impact. You can always expect the patriotic supporters letting off full steam if their team isn't going so good.
My personal favourite teams are: Essendon/Bombers (AFL: Australian Football League) and Melbourne Knights (ASL: Australian Soccer League).

List of upcoming events

Australian F1 Grand Prix; Albert Park, March
Shell Australian Touring Car Championship; Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, May
Mt Buller World Aerials; Mt Buller, July - August
State Championships; Phillip Island G.P.C., September
AFL Grand Final Week; Melbourne Cricket Ground, September
Qantas Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix; Phillip Island G.P.C., October
Spring Racing Carnival (incl. Caulfield Cup, Fosters Melbourne Cup, Crown Oaks Day); Various Venues, October - November
November Magic; Phillip Island G.P.C., November

yummy!!
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List of sites to check out

Quiksilver's site with its line of surf, skate and snow gear for kewl chicks and guys, plus events, videos etc.

Rip Curl's site with its events, clothing, equipment, videos etc.

Billabong's site with its events, videos etc.

Mambo's site with its line of funky-crazy outdoor wear for chicks and guys etc.

Aussie Rules Football site - Australian Rules Football

Surfing Victoria... contests, photos, conditions - Victorian surf report... contests, photos, conditions

Wave Watch & Surf Live Saving Victoria site... safety tips, surf spots with live views, conditions - Wave Watch & Surf Life Saving Victoria... safety tips, surf spots with live views, conditions

Oz surf report - Oz Surf Report

Oz & world snow report - Oz & World Snow Report

Sports site - Sports Site

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