Good to see they get the priorities right!

They run a fantastic program for windsurfers, though targeted for beginners only, S$45 a year for membership, and A$60 a day for beginners course. The centre is part funded by the government, and the biggest sail they have is a 6m. If you are an intermediate/advance rider, you need to hit the windsurfing shop for advance gear hire. Wind however is pretty ordinary in S'pore, like yesterday, there was about half hour of planning conditions all day!

Brisbane did not get a minute of planning conditions yesterday lol

SurfConnect said...

Wind however is pretty ordinary in S'pore, like yesterday, there was about half hour of planning conditions all day!

Half an hour a day is better than half an hour a month in Sydney, unless you use 11m sails.

Did you catch up with that famous seabreezer Wet Willy? I think he was over in Singapore and he too sang the praises of their windsurf beach.

Speaking of fishing, I find it amazing people start fishing right where something like a dozen windsurfers are gybing. I've seen this on Narrabeen Lake on the sandbar.

No! Forgot WW is here. You still around? Can catch up for a sling today? Singapore Sling I mean My last day here. Might head over to say bye to Rachel.

Wind here is pretty ordinary. Many formula gear here. Dont expect too much wind!

Kan - as far as I know there are only 2 places you can hire gear in S'pore - beginners gear at the watersports centre, or intermediate/advance gear from one of the windsurfing shops. To hire beginners gear, you need to have certification unless you want to join in their courses. Email them for details. www.water-venture.org.sg. They will give you the shops contacts too.

Mobydisc said...

SurfConnect said...

Wind however is pretty ordinary in S'pore, like yesterday, there was about half hour of planning conditions all day!

Half an hour a day is better than half an hour a month in Sydney, unless you use 11m sails.

Did you catch up with that famous seabreezer Wet Willy? I think he was over in Singapore and he too sang the praises of their windsurf beach.

Speaking of fishing, I find it amazing people start fishing right where something like a dozen windsurfers are gybing. I've seen this on Narrabeen Lake on the sandbar.

Yes, these are unreal, instant results. Helps your felx, balance and strength. We have just brought them on board to resell in Brisbane too.

Yes everyone is like so friendly, all hang out at the bar to have drinks after. They have great storage facilities too -

SurfConnect said...

Yes, these are unreal, instant results. Helps your felx, balance and strength. We have just brought them on board to resell in Brisbane too.

What are they?

Many top athletes use them. Once you put it on, you instantly gain better balance, strength and flex. I was shocked with the results when I did the tests myself. The device tunes into your body natural frequencies and helps you maximises your capabilities. I saw Jason Sleazak (International sponsored kitesurfer) wore it in Egypt last week, this week I saw Rachael Ng (Singapore National Windsurfer Champion) wore it. Apparently many surfers, golfers, soccer players use them and wears them 24/7! Race driver Barricello wears them too! Rachael wears 2 on her wrists and 2 on her ankles when she goes windsurfing. I was amazed by it.

sboardcrazy said...

What are they?

... Although I think the placebo effect is so strong it is worth investigating in and of itself, instead of being just something to be overcome during drug trials.

Confidence, belief et all really does affect performance. For example I sail worse whenever haircut appears and starts busting moves, fact

How's this: One peer reviewed study I read recently (google it) showed an actual increase in physical strength when participants were told to imagine they were doing a physical task for a really good cause. Interestingly they were even stronger when told to imagine doing task for an evil cause. Go figure.

Hey, that's my 'hood!

Surfconnect, you were here???

Sorry I missed you! It's a great place; today I showed up at 2pm, rigged up and then the wind hit like clockwork! ...for 10 minutes.... Anyway, I got my thrills, then killed a bottle of Gin with the boys, and it didn't seem to matter...*buuurp*

Did you get a chance to sail while you were here?

SurfConnect said...

No! Forgot WW is here. You still around? Can catch up for a sling today? Singapore Sling I mean My last day here. Might head over to say bye to Rachel.

Wind here is pretty ordinary. Many formula gear here. Dont expect too much wind!

Kan - as far as I know there are only 2 places you can hire gear in S'pore - beginners gear at the watersports centre, or intermediate/advance gear from one of the windsurfing shops. To hire beginners gear, you need to have certification unless you want to join in their courses. Email them for details. www.water-venture.org.sg. They will give you the shops contacts too.

Mobydisc said...

SurfConnect said...

Wind however is pretty ordinary in S'pore, like yesterday, there was about half hour of planning conditions all day!

Half an hour a day is better than half an hour a month in Sydney, unless you use 11m sails.

Did you catch up with that famous seabreezer Wet Willy? I think he was over in Singapore and he too sang the praises of their windsurf beach.

Speaking of fishing, I find it amazing people start fishing right where something like a dozen windsurfers are gybing. I've seen this on Narrabeen Lake on the sandbar.

hi surfconnect is that Rachel the petite lady that sails real good? met her once if she is who i mean and bought off a 2nd hand boom years ago at the Boracay Funboard Cup..regards

Yeah mon. It's cheap as, especially on the secondhand market - people update their gear so fast, and with limited storage space and more and more old gear, it's a buyer's market!

Skypark - nope, haven't been yet; giving it a few months first to see if it falls down!

Lau Pa Sat - yeah everybody''s been there! They have a Wendys! (the burgers, not the icecream)

Great! But, September? You may be here smack in middle of the inter-monsoon doldrums, but then again the SW monsoon might still be going. We might still get a few good storms and random windy days, at least. Anyway, please come down to the beach and wow us with your light-wind freestyle! I'm keen to learn from the master!!

Rental might be tricky - the club has dozens of spiffy new learner boards and rigs for $20 / 2 hours, but you are required to have completed their 6-hour beginner course before you can rent one, even if you are a capable sailor! Fear not, however - I will lend you some of my gear, or procure some for you. Bring a harness (if you wish) and a sunhat - you can leave the wetsuit at home!

Keep me posted!

Ummm...22-25 knots is not exactly what I meant by "light wind"...most everybody here is planing well in 10 knots and pushing their limits at 14....!

I was referring to, say, 5-10 knots for light wind freestyle...how does that grab you?

You will occasionally see 20 knots and above in squalls, but you never know the wind strength until it hits...and then it might last 5 mins or 2 hours.