Help!!
I'm moving from Perth to Brisbane and although I've only been in the sport for one full season, I really really want to keep windsurfing. Can anyone advise where to windsurf? if there are any clubs/ groups / associations I can join? where is a good place to purchase gear from?
Thanks in advance!!
Hi.
Take a look at this website for startershttp://www.windwanderers.com/Locations.html
You probably won't get the number of high wind days that you'd get in perth's summer during brisbane's summer, or the windsurfer-friendly type of waves the west coast has, but what you will get is some sailing all year round in warmer weather and warmer water.
the average commonly used sail size is somewhere between 5.8m to 7m
our winter and spring season has been un-characteristically wet this year (usually quite dry and generally very sunny) but this la-nina weather pattern might mean we end up with very few northerly winds and many more wet southerlies like we've just had over the last few days.
for lessons;
on the gold coast give Surf FX a call - 07 5531 3199
in brisbane call Board Crazy - 07 3891 6470
i think Surf Connect might also give lessons in the bris area too - 07 3137 0500
or just turn up at Wello, manly, "the train" or "the shearwater" and ask for some tips
I guess Redcliffe or Manly would be the place for you but you have a good central location to get to the Gold COAST OR Sunshine coast if you have the time, you will find a lot by keeping an eye on the forums, the sailors tend to post were they are going, dont expect to much having come from Perth but the East Coast has its moments
Hi, theres great bay sailing at Redcliffe at spots like Queens beach and Suttons to name a few, you really need to be able to water start in these locations as its very choppy as soon as the wind gets over 10 knts. Theres Pelican Park around at Clontarf which is a bit more protected if your still building your core skills. Most of us sail at Queens beach, come down when its windy and check it out
Caloundra up on the sunshine coast, Golden beach for flat water or Neil street and happy valley for waves, GB is a really popular spot, whens its working ( 15+) its a great spot, just watch the tide and sand bars. Very safe for learners.
As Haggar mentioned Queens beach, awesome place.
Hi wallrus,
welcome to brisvegas.
i run one of the local windsurfing clubs. it's a social club that meets up every month at different locations around south east queensland.
we keep everyone up to speed via seabreeze so hanging around the forums will let you know when the next get together is on. most likely about 3 weeks time.
the website haircut directed you to is our location guide, it should give you a lot of help in finding your way around. we don't update the meets section of the site anymore as we all hang out in here.
you are more than welcome to come along to our next meet and get a feel for what the club is about and meet everyone. i'm sure you will also run into the members on the water once you start exploring also. the club is a vehicle to get everyone together at different spots to make the most of the prevailing conditions. fun being the primary goal.
Wow, thanks everyone for the information. YEah, I'm waterstarting (at least I was at the end of last season), and tacking but never pulled off a gybe. Great, looking forward to meeting everyone and continuing windsurfing in QLD!
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