Josh Palmateer's Surf Academy & Margaret River Mouth Beach Hire

22/10/2021

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to share this story of our young mate Mitchell Reid who is like family to us who we taught surf and his siblings. Our cover photo is actually them learning to surf. Mitch was diagnosed with leukaemia last week and will under go intensive treatment over the next 9 months. His amazing mum Mel will stay with him in Perth during this difficult time.

His sister Charlie and little bro Jimi will need to stay in Dunsborough with friends and relatives to complete school. This situation is going to be a huge strain financially and emotionally for this gorgeous young family and any help would be whole heartily appreciated.

Any donation big or small would be a massive help. Here's the link if you would like to help.

https://gofund.me/962c9547

Thanks to everyone that has already donated.

Sending Mitch and the family oceans of love.

You got this Mitch!!

Mitch Reid is a 16 year old, local boy to Dunsborough that was ready to complete his… Alexandra Fordham needs your support for Mitch's Fight Against Leukemia

29/10/2020

Hi Everyone
Apologies for the devastating photo
I am writing on behalf of our neighbourhood with grave concerns about the local wildlife in particular native fauna and birds, who are being poisoned by people unintentionally from the use of the pesticide Pindone (commonly known as Bunny Bait) for the control of rabbits on their properties.
Sarah Palmateer has witnessed over the last 5 months the deaths of 3 magpies (possibility of 7 now) 1 ring tail possum and 2 weeks ago this pink and grey galah (photographed)
Emails were sent to all the neighbouring properties and the general consensus is that they have also noticed dead or dying birds or a decline in bird numbers at their place.
Pindone is a readily available poison that comes in a treated oat form that affects all native animals and birds and also has secondary poisoning effects.
Please contact Sarah with any concerns with you areas wildlife moralities on 0429 685 837. If you find any fresh specimens then please double bag them and put into your fridge (not freezer) and call ASAP. Together we can stop this with the systematic spread of the calici virus on treated carrots which does not have the devastating effects to native wildlife and domestic pets (yet is very effective still on targeting rabbits). We are keen to know the communities thoughts and any help or comments will be appreciated

T
T

31/01/2019

Hi Grommies
We have another Local Grommie Surfing Course scheduled for
Saturday 16th Feb
Saturday 23rd Feb
Saturday 2nd March

Lesson times are 9.30 am - 11.30 am
Cost $120 + GST per grom.

If you are keen to join the course please contact me on 0418 958 264 to book.
Thanks Josh

26/11/2018

Here are some great shots of the students from MR Independant school enjoying their surfing session down at river mouth the other day. Riding the river out and surfing back in.Great day !!
The p*s are courtesy of Stewart Allen.
Thanks heaps mate.
Josh

06/11/2018

Hi All,
Our Local Grommie 3 Day Surfing Courses for 5yr - 12yr old kids are back on for this coming season. Beginner - Intermediate levels welcome !!!
Courses include surf Safety, ocean awarness and for added fun and experience we have included Stand up paddle and kayaking on the Margaret River in all our Grommie courses
Our lessons are all about fun, exercise and learning while in a safe and controlled enviroment.
Our team of highly qualified and enthusiastic surf coaches teach their students great ocean and life skills your kid will never forget !!!
Course Dates andTimes are :

*During Term 4 - 2018
- Saturdays 24th November
1st December
8th December
Lesson times 9.30 am - 11.30 am

*School Holidays -2019
- Monday 7th Jan
- Tuesday 8th Jan
- Wednesday 9th Jan
Lesson times 9.00 - 11.00 am

*During Term 1 - 2019
- Saturdays 16th Feb
23rd Feb
2nd March
Lesson times 9.30 am - 11.30 am

Costs $120 per Grommie for a 3 day course.
For bookings please contact Josh on 97753 850 or [email protected]

26/03/2018

A big thank you to the huge turn out of Margaret River locals and the wider community that support us. Really appreciate the diverse mob that turned up and the messages of encouragement. Next immediate step before this Wednesday is emailing local Councillors with our objections. You can contact us for more info or look on the Shire website for their email contacts direct. Email or come (or both) on Wednesday 5.30pm to the meeting at the Shire offices in town to show we care. Bad things happen when good people do nothing!

19/03/2018

Hi you guys. Just a quick reminder rally for the river is tomorrow at 5.45pm at the Rotary Park (Old Kate, Duck park). Please make the effort to come as without people support we risk doing irreversible damage along the river banks. Support from the community will show Councillors we do not want this track. We've had fantastic support but tomorrow is the time to stand for what you believe in. Protection of the river starts now! See you there. J&S

15/03/2018

Hey everyone

The Margaret River needs local support!
Please join our rally this Tuesday the 20th at 5.45pm @ Rotary Park to support the preservation of the Margaret River.
We feel I have a duty of care to the amazing river to protect and preserve this special place.

We are afraid that a walking track along the banks of the Margaret River will open a can of worms.... sanitary issues, pollution/rubbish, increased fire risk and a negative impact on the fragile ecosystem that does not need to be exposed to tourism. The river should be preserved for future generations. If we can't protect 3kms of the Margaret River what hope do we have for the rest of the south west if not the world.

We plea to countymen, locals, tourists, greenies, surfers, bikies, bogans, hippies, rednecks and grommies (as you are the future of this river) to come together to help do what's right for the mighty Wooditchup (Margaret River).

Cheers Sarah & Josh

13/03/2018

Hi everyone
A big thank you to all the locals who turned up for the paddle up the Margaret River Mouth with the Wadandi Traditional Owners. And a special thank you to Wayne ( Wonitji ), Toni and Iszaac Webb. It was extremely moving and spiritual and an honour to hear Zac Call to Country ( Boodji ) and ancestors to paddle up the river.
Thanks also to Drew and Tracey from Surfrider Foundation for making the event happen.
Zac Wayne and Toni gave such a informative and passionate Cultural tour. It was a fantastic turn out with 100 people that showed their love and support to care for the beautiful Wooditchup Bilya ( Margaret River) and also showing their appreciation for the local Indigenous people. We hope to run more of these types of events in the future.
Cheers everyone
Josh and Sarah

10/01/2018

Hey guys,
Check out this video the US Consulate General team did when he used our kayaks to go up our beautiful Margaret River.
Awesome footage!

Check out the lovely day we had last week paddling on the Margarert River with OUT South West. Thanks to Josh Palmateer's Surf Academy & Margaret River Mouth Beach Hire.

08/01/2018

First day on the job coaching young Charlie and Josh Wilcox with another one of our sensational coaches Nolan.
You guys were fantastic and look forward to having you both back coaching Wednesday with our local grommies.
You guys definatley earned your pies !!!
Cheers josh
Yew

08/01/2018

Hi everyone,
I’m Mel, a friend of Josh & Sahs (though maybe no longer after this) and I have hacked his account (melismyfavouritefriendintheworld isn’t the most secure password) because I am loving the pics you guys are sending. Can I ask everyone who has any old photo’s, vids, newspaper clips etc to post them straight onto the Surf Academy’s page? We can use them for his 70th birthday, which is coming up soon 🤣
I’m going to really push the friendship and offer a free kayak/canoe/board hire for best post without clearing it with Josh first 😂
Start digging through your archives!