We are starting to get more downwind enthusiasts on the Gold Coast, which is great to see. Downwinding is really good fun (once you get a little bit of experience) and it is also a really good way to spend those windy days when the alternatives are limited (unless you are a Kitesurfer or Windsurfer).

Downwinding can also be very dangerous!

So, I would like gauge the level of interest out there on who is into it and more importantly who wants to get into it.

For those that are already into it we can organise group downwinders, so that people of similar experience levels can hit those runs together. Racing types can train together and long distance cruisers (like me) can do some hits together.

For those that want to get into it we can organise some training for you. There is a lot to doing downwinders and it certainly helps if you can learn from people with experience rather than the hard way. It is also important that we standardise our safety precautions so that we do not have any accidents out there.

Please send me an email (to keep your contact details private) with the following details, if you want to get into this:

Name:
Age:
Contact (for SMS) details:
Do you own a LD SUP?
If so what size?
How long have you been doing LD SUP?
Are you interested in racing, cruising, or both?
What is the longest Downwinder you have done so far (if any)?
Do you have transport (for car pooling)?
Are you also into SUP surfing?

There may also be a few distance SUP enthusiasts who want to stay in the rivers, creeks, dams etc. If so, please let me know as there are plenty of really interesting paddles out there that are waiting to be done...

Sorry for all of the questions but this will help gauge where you want to slot in to start out with.



Thanks - Mike