Well it certainly has been a great start to the new season across the Sunburnt Country and to celebrate we're sporting a slightly new look here at Oz Windsurf (but still with the same focus on fun!) which we hope you'll like.

You'll also find that we'll be posting regular updates from the OW Editorial Desk in our new "Captain's Log" feature. And we've also made it easier than ever for you to post your own words and pics with us, and we welcome your input.

But enough of all of that for now, let's get into the nitty gritty of this our eighth issue of Oz Windsurf.

Anyone wondering about the state of windsurfing in the Wide Brown Land need only consider the following to (methinks) become convinced that all is indeed well in Oz.

First and foremost is the fact that over the past few months several new Clubs have been formed in the Eastern States to cater for an even greater range of disciplines and tastes.

Aussie Pro Sean O'Brien has also been heavily involved in the development of a unique on-line project aimed at encouraging kids all around the world to 'follow the winds'.

While Allison Shreeve has recently been recruited as an ambassador for Coast Care's "Living on the Edge" campaign and is planning to become the first female to windsurf across Bass Straight!

Then there's the increasing numbers of those either getting into, or in some cases coming back to, the sport we love.

And think also of the number of crew you know of (maybe even you yourself?) who've either headed off on a quintessential Aussie road trip, or jetted off to foreign ports to get amongst it over the past few months.

Indeed, in this Issue you'll find travelogues from Aussies who've hit Maui, Brazil, and NZ recently with some pretty tasty pics to boot.

Our Vicco correspondent, the irrepressible Jodi S. of White Caps Photography fame, also offers her take on the "Speed Set", and then shoots the breeze with none other than two-time World Freestyle Champ Ricardo Campello.

Of course you'll also find all of our "Regulars" in this Issue of Oz Windsurf including "Windsurfing Wheels", "Limber Up", etc, as well as a look at some 'must-haves' for the season ahead in "What's Hot?".

All this and so much more is just a mouse click away.

Enjoy, Kirk