I am heading up to Green Island for a few days from 26 September. How easy is it to hook up some gear, I have heard there is a rental centre on the island, but short of a brief mention in the brochure, cant find any info.
Taking my own gear is probably not going to be practical.
By September the wind is pretty inconsistent. It can still be good but it is most likely to be pretty light...
There is a little bit of gear to hire - think a few starboards, and a couple of severne free ride rigs from memory.
They will only hire gear if the wind is less than 20 knots, so if you are hoping for more you need to bring your own, or speak to the FNQ mob.
Hi DrJ, September is end of season but you can be lucky. Toody's the man to speak to, his contact details are in this thread same topic www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Windsurfing/Queensland/Cairns-board-hire/
If you need any other help or info PM me if you want.
Hi, I went their last year as i had a wedding in cairns. Toody was really helpful and had some nice freeride gear to use. If you know what your doing I am sure they will let you us it in more than 20 knots.
The prevailing wind is offshore so you can see their reasoning but it can be frustrating. There were a couple of locals sailing Green Island while I was there, using their own gear. I suggest you chat with the FNQ mob to see if you can borrow something from them if the wind exceeds 20 knots.
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The prevailing wind is offshore so you can see their reasoning but it can be frustrating.
forgive my ignorance, but isnt Green Island and island ? surely one could walk to the other side where the wind will be prevailing in an onshore manner ?
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The prevailing wind is offshore so you can see their reasoning but it can be frustrating.
forgive my ignorance, but isnt Green Island and island ? surely one could walk to the other side where the wind will be prevailing in an onshore manner ?
True, but the rental is on the leeward side, and the locals mostly sail on the leeward side too. Maybe the reef is too shallow on the other side, or maybe they just like the flattest water.
Years ago the Island used to hire out windsurf gear then gave it away. Now Toody has the island hire business and has recently got some windsurfing gear for hire, he is a long time windsurfer so will sus you out re wind conditions and what he is prepared to hire out but hey just contact him, nice guy and too easy 
You can only rig up on one side of the island because of access, you can sail around to the other side (on shore) and we do but the tide must be over 1.4M, I like at lest 1.5.
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Sounds like a great idea, and especially appealing with the cold wet weather we've been getting lately.
I know the family would be keen to visit Cairns again, my son says he wants to move there!
The prevailing wind is offshore so you can see their reasoning but it can be frustrating. There were a couple of locals sailing Green Island while I was there, using their own gear. I suggest you chat with the FNQ mob to see if you can borrow something from them if the wind exceeds 20 knots.
Jonathan i noticed you havent registered for the gustbusters yet, you know it mite earn you a few credits if you can get a few numbers on the GPS team challenge
Wow Firie, I've still got a copy of that map from Rick, brings back some great memories.
