Braving board burn and wipeouts, Alison Rourke fulfilled a lifelong dream and learned to surf – between two cyclones and the remnants of a tsunami

With memories of sore arms from school camp fresh in his mind, Bertin Huynh learns how to get maximum propulsion for minimum effort

Paddle in hand, Stephanie Convery rolls on an unexpected branch of the Yarra River

You’ve probably spotted Sup-ers swooshing along Australia’s waterways, even if you’ve never tried it. Cait Kelly discovers ‘valium in a water sport’

An easy entry into adventure, it does not cost much to get started with snorkelling – all you need is a decent mask, a wetsuit and the right place to go

Meant to be less intimidating to novices than the open ocean and more consistent for the pros, surfing in a wave pool is not without its perils

Usually thought of as a rich man’s sport, you do not need to afford a yacht to sail one – the main cost is in becoming a competent crew member