ATIVO (Austinmer) looking for a remarkable third straight series win have laid down the gauntlet to their rivals with a remarkable come from behind victory in the first round of the ATIVO Ocean Thunder series held on Saturday 8 November 2008 in small surf conditions at Sydney's Dee Why Beach.
 
Despite fielding a new, younger crew, Jack Pattison's ATIVO crew finished the qualifying rounds in second position behind XXXX Gold (Dee Why) and qualified for the final along with Sandran Properties (Whale Beach), York Forter (Dixon Park) and Edwards & Orr Real Estate (Mona Vale). With fifty metres to go Sandran Properties swept by Howard Christie seemed to have the winning position covered then in a remarkable display of guts and tenacity, Jack Pattison's young crew pulled down the same wave as Sandran and won the run up the beach, pipping Sandran Properties by .2 of a second.
 
In the women's series, Manly Warringah Credit Union (Queencliff) continued their dominance of the event by comfortably taking out the final ahead of local rivals Edwards & Orr Real Estate (Mona Vale), XXXX Angels (Dee Why) & Ettamogah Mob (Bilgola)
 
Men's Finishing Positions:
 
1.ATIVO Austinmer
2. Sandran Properties Whale Beach
3. York Forter Dixon Park
4. Edwards & Orr Mona Vale
5. Byron Bay Premium Ale - Elouera
6. XXXX Gold -Dee Why
7. Centre One Tours - Bulli
8. Ettamogah Mob - Bilgola
9. Reilly & Sons Food Services - Bungan Beach
10. Pentarch Forest Products - Jan Juc
11. Pure Blonde - North Cottesloe
12. Carmans - Tannum Sands
13. Wahoo Pools - North Curl Curl
14. Banana Boat - Bronte
15. Dial Before You Dig - Moruya
16. Hogs Breath Cafe - Northcliffe
 
Women's Finishing Positions:
 
1. Manly Warringah Credit Union Queenscliff
2. Edwards & Orr Real Estate Mona Vale
3. XXXX Angels Dee Why
4. Ettamogah Mob Bilgola
5. Lake Corporation McMasters
6. Active Lifestyles Manly
7. The Caringbah North Cronulla
8. Banana Boat Bronte
 
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You can check our Harv's Round 1 photos here

Event 1 - Survival

Ativo Ocean Thunder Event 1 is being held at Dee Why Beach, Sydney on 8 November, 2008.

Race draws for both Men & Women are now available by clicking here  

 Event 1 - Survival!

Ocean Thunder 2008/09 has the pleasure of welcoming on board one of Australia's premier Sportswear manufacturers, Regal Sportwear, as our official clothing & apparel supplier.   Stay tuned over the coming weeks for the exciting release of a great new range of Ocean Thunder apparel and merchandise.  Regal Sportswear..."let's start the game".

After 3 years and over $1M spent on television production the Ocean Thunder program is finally returning an investment for the sport of Surf boats. Thanks to those team stake holders, who have become our licensed team partners, we now have in stock over 12 hours of high quality, action packed surf boat footage.

Although we enjoy seeing our beloved sport of surf boat racing here in Australia we are still a long way on the back shelves to be recognized as a national major sporting property, not like AFL, NRL, Cricket, Horse Racing and the new kid on the block, and racing up the charts, V8 Supercars. Even if we secured a few million dollars and prime time TV, we would be so lucky to hit the top 20.  

Purely by luck however we are attracting a curious global market, Ocean Thunder has been produced here in Australia for international export and all our programs are reaching an untapped television viewing audience, in some cases the English speaking commentary has switched to foreign language.

Our unique surf sport, a true Aussie icon, is having an impact to the world through our 2 year distribution rights agreement with major European producer “Powerhouse Productions” handling the media exposure.   This summer in the Northern Hemisphere, Ocean Thunder 2007 and 2008 with a total of 8 x 1 hour episodes will be featured internationally, a total potential worldwide audience 365+ million.

Piha “A” senior surfboat crew will travel to France this September to take on the best at the Ocean Thunder Internatioanl Championships in picturesque Biarritz.

These boys have been rowing together for many years and are brothers in arms - but its not always smooth sailing – five men in close quarters in stressful racing and training situations aint always pretty!

The Piha A crew boasts a reputation as fearless Big Wave specialists; now its time to walk the walk not just talk the talk - the possibility of monster surf at the world-renowned French resort of Biarritz is very real – and of course we all know what waves Piha can turn on …

A selection of television highlights from last summer at the 07/08 Ocean Thunder Pro Surf Boat Series, a showcase of crews and their commercial partners, displaying the dynamic and entertaining sport of professional surf boat racing against the ocean elements, sheer grit and determination taking up the challenge to be the best in surf rowing.

to view the 07/08 Ocean Thunder partner advertising and promotional opportunities, click here