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Seeing that the pro tour is now run from Australia by Aussies goes to show how successful they were in their quest to bring professionalism to the sport. And to dominate that sport
Ive heard that the amateur system in Au is the best organized and run in the world which works to produce the most contest savy guys coming onto the pro tour.

All I can say is good on em.

Bill have you gotten into surfing with the SUP board? Nice pics of your trip. Looked like fun. Got to train the dog to sniff out the nuggets, gold that is:-)
Was that a bird cage traveling with you?

Cheers Richard