News Release
Contact: Bruce Hansen, (808) 572-0009, info@sunsetsoftboard.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Surfing Australia Endorses SUNSET Softboards

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, October 18, 2003 – Mark Kelly, of Global Surf Industries - the Australian and United States SUNSET softboard distributor, is pleased to announce the recognition by Surfing Australia of SUNSET Softboards as a product that furthers the sport of surfing.

“Surfing Australia has endorsed the range of SUNSET Softboards in line with their overall policy of safe surfing practices. Surfing Australia believes that everyone will benefit from learning to be safer surfers and softboards are a great way to start to get into surfing as a sport or recreational past-time.”

Surfing Australia is the governing body for the sport of surfing in Australia. Surfing Australia was established in 1963 and coordinates the National Titles and the Surfing Hall of Fame awards for Australia as well as being involved in sports administration and management, surf coaching accreditation, event management, athlete development, educational programs and environmental issues and concerns. Surfing Australia recently launched its Safe Surfing Program and so will now offer a five level certificate course not only to the general public but throughout all of Australia's secondary schools. The courses will also target the international tourist and female markets as well as strengthening its already strong male participation.

SUNSET Softboards is focused on producing friendly, performance-oriented, soft surfboards for beginner and recreational surfers and surf schools. For further information regarding the SUNSET Softboard, please send e-mail to info@sunsetsoftboards.com. To learn more about the SUNSET Softboard range of boards, see www.sunsetsoftboards.com.
To learn more about Surfing Australia’s Safe Surfing Program
click here www.surfingaustralia.com/article.asp?nid=3119

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