HERE’S our STORY
I grew up on the water. My parents say I could swim before I could walk. Spending my early childhood on Garden Island, off the coast of Fremantle, my days were filled with swimming, diving, fishing, surfing and paddling. One of my earliest memories is of my brother and me standing on a homemade wooden board, using kayak paddles to get around — stand up paddling before it was even a sport.
Ever since then, my life has revolved around the ocean. I’ve spent time as a professional fisherman, worked in fishing boat maintenance, and have always been drawn to adventure water sports — anything that keeps me on the water.
For the past ten years, my focus has been on stand up paddling, and I absolutely love it. What makes SUP so special is its variety: casual paddling, marathon, sprint, technical racing and SUP surfing. There truly is something for everyone.
When the opportunity came up to get involved with SUP Life Busselton, I jumped at it. Sharing the joy of SUP with the wider community is what I enjoy most, and I invite you to come down and give it a go — you won’t regret it.
Life is too short. Challenge yourself to try something new.
TAKE LIFE ONE PADDLE AT A TIME.
Shane (HAPPY) Gilmore
