Hey just wondering if many people windsurf at illawong beach in mackay? Thinking about getting some gear (gotta sell my yak 1st) and wanted to know if there was a group that sailed regularly? Just before cyclone ului i noticed there were a heap of people out sailing!
Gday Inyaface,
yep there's a number of regulars go out there usually SEly over 15knots a couple of hours either side of high tide is best, otherwise East Point, Shoal Point, blacks beach, Sarina beach and Salonika have some sailing. I like strong NE-Ely at Kinchant dam too.
What sort of board are you looking for?
looking at fanatic shark with probably a 5.5m sail ??? would this be ok do you reckon? I have done 3 lessons at manly with board crazy this time last year so i have half an idea also got a copy of beginner to winner =)
Sounds like your on your way, best bet is to let Simon at board crazy advise you of whats a good board for your level, my main board I use here is a fanatic hawk which copes well with the chop we get but is still quite lively.
where'd be the ideal spot for a learner to try out his kit? I was thinking kinchant but also probably illawong on a calmer day? 10-15?
spotted a couple of sails from east point on saturday! looked like great conditions to be out
Hey windy, Kinchant is a great learner spot but is best in E-NE ly winds as the SEwinds come over some hills and get bullety near the launch area. I might go out there Wednesday arvo or from Illawong around high tide, I'm off work for a week from Wednesday so will be looking for a sail when there's wind. Send me a pm if your planning on getting out and about. Another good learner spot is Grasstree Beach as its horseshoe shape gives one corner a nice flat section to get going.
