Hello windsurfing guys and girls in australia!
My name is Joost, 26 years old from the Netherlands and I am planning a trip to your beautiful country. The idea so far is to go to Cairns at the end of september, buy a campervan and do a lot of surfing and windsurfing while travelling and playing the tourist on my way to Sydney from where i fly back home just before christmas.
I have heard a lot about windsurfing on the westcoast, but not so much of the eastcoast. I was hoping to learn more about from you all. Some questions that already went through my head are : *How much possibilities are there to windsurf? How many spots at sea/lakes, windstrength and direction, what size waves etc. *Is it etter to rent equipment, or is it worth of bringing it from home? *What about the risks? Like stingers, sharks, current, crocodiles, riffs etcetera *How big is the windsurfscene? How crowded are spots with windsurfers, kiters and surfers and are non-locals tolerated?
I would be very thankful if you could help me on my way and maybe have some useful tips or recommendations!
if you come during australian summer there should be plenty of wind on the east coast, and a lot of places to have fun. I don't think there will be problems with the locals, but always keep in mind that campervans could be a target for thieves. For the kit you would probably be better off buying second hand here and selling before leaving. I am sure others will give you more info shortly. Cheers
