Windsurfing holiday in Qld. Where to go?

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Yuppy
Yuppy
VIC
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VIC, 668 posts
20 Aug 2014 12:00am
Hi all

It's 11 degrees in the bay in Melbourne.

I want to take a holiday somewhere warm where I can windsurf in Queensland. In September. (I mean warm by Victorian standards.)

I'm an experienced windsurfer.

Here is the criteria:
1. A windsurfing shop nearby that rents current model equipment. Max 4 years old.
2. Wind
3. Flat water or waves.

Cheers
PhilSWR
PhilSWR
NSW
1104 posts
NSW, 1104 posts
20 Aug 2014 1:32am
Hi Yuppy,

I think Caloundra may be a winner for you- flat water in the channel (Golden Beach), and wave action at the river bar and around corner at Neil Street. The whole Sunshine Coast region is great fun for sailing. I'm heading back up that way again (staying in Noosa) for two weeks in September- great time of year, plenty of options if you don't mind driving around a bit.
Yuppy
Yuppy
VIC
668 posts
VIC, 668 posts
20 Aug 2014 2:13pm
PhilSWR said..
Hi Yuppy,

I think Caloundra may be a winner for you- flat water in the channel (Golden Beach), and wave action at the river bar and around corner at Neil Street. The whole Sunshine Coast region is great fun for sailing. I'm heading back up that way again (staying in Noosa) for two weeks in September- great time of year, plenty of options if you don't mind driving around a bit.


thanks phil

i sailed there a lot back in the 90s. what is the local shop called?

is there wind in september?
Surfinfreak
Surfinfreak
QLD
294 posts
QLD, 294 posts
20 Aug 2014 2:28pm
If you google Sunshine coast sailboards you will find it
PhilSWR
PhilSWR
NSW
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NSW, 1104 posts
20 Aug 2014 4:22pm
Yuppy,

I've only been up there once in Sept, and it was a mix of winds, with nor-east most common.

As for rubber, I wore a spring-suit but was too hot most off the time. Board shorts and rashy no problems. Have fun mate.
blackattack
blackattack
QLD
361 posts
QLD, 361 posts
20 Aug 2014 6:32pm
Gear hire might be your sticking point, I have never seen any reasonable gear for hire in Australia.

Might be better off shipping your own gear up and hiring a wagon.
MarkSSC
MarkSSC
QLD
642 posts
QLD, 642 posts
20 Aug 2014 9:52pm
PhilSWR said..
Yuppy,

I've only been up there once in Sept, and it was a mix of winds, with nor-east most common.

As for rubber, I wore a spring-suit but was too hot most off the time. Board shorts and rashy no problems. Have fun mate.


Hey Phil, are you going to Lake Cootharaba again this year? Hopefully the NE winds will be favourable...warmer conditions assured. Can't imagine how you guys sail in those colder southern waters.
PhilSWR
PhilSWR
NSW
1104 posts
NSW, 1104 posts
21 Aug 2014 1:42am
Hi MarkSSC,

Yeah, all keen to hit Cootharabah and Weyba (and Golden Beach, Noosa Bar, Neil St, Cotton Tree,,,,etc..lol) Gunna be a busy 2 weeks! Say hi if you spot me, keen have some company on the water

Cheers,

Phil
Yuppy
Yuppy
VIC
668 posts
VIC, 668 posts
21 Aug 2014 3:40pm
Anyone suggest Gold Coast? Or is caloundra the best?
MarkSSC
MarkSSC
QLD
642 posts
QLD, 642 posts
21 Aug 2014 9:20pm
Yuppy said..
Anyone suggest Gold Coast? Or is caloundra the best?


I have heard others on this forum mentioning a few spots on the Broadwater. I have never sailed there though. I would think that there is more boats and jet skis out compared to the sunny coast. Should be good in both locations depending on wind.
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