Im going on a rodatrip around australia in a couple of weeks and wa is on the agenda....im loaded with 1000 dollars and i want to get as much sailing time as possible ..im thinking of buying a rig here in sydney and then getting a cheap board as far up the WA coast as i can and then get as much sailing in as i can. only problem is that the board has to endure sun and bumps as it goes back through the middle of australia. upside is that i have the roofracks of the landcruiser to myself. if im 65 kgs then what sail would get me the most sailing time?
The further u get up the WA coast, the less sailing you'll get at this time of the year. Winter in Perth is maybe a cold front a week if you're lucky and that will mean a 4 - 4.5 for your weight.
Down south often means a bit stronger front and an extra day of wind with it (maybe)
But in between it is 7m weather (at best).
What sort of sailing are you looking for (down south = wind and waves but not many slalom - freeride intermedite spots perhaps).
A 5.3 + 100L freeride board or a SUP. Even if you don't get on the plane, which you probably wont all that often, you'll still be able to float and pump into some waves. Downside of this is that the 100L board is more of a longboard on the waves.
You'll need more than $1000 dude unless your going with a few mates.
This time of year is better for surfing.
My bet is to:
1. Save more cash.
2. Buy a couple nice 2nd hand surfboards or a custom if you have some time.
3. Drive to Gnaraloo.
You'll score bulk waves. Have a look at the forecast now its going off!
Right now, if your dead set on windsurfing you need to go to tassie or nsw. Or fly overseas.
im only fourteen so im not funding the trip
and im only an intermediate windsurfer but finding a 100 litre board already a bit to big. we'll be around WA in october to november
the trip is a family trip round australia so its not all about windsurfing at all in fact my mum was pretty anti taking any sailing gear. once again the money is not for the travel it can all be for windsurfing gear if i want. im not fussy when it comes to gear and would be very happy with newer than 2001
ive got a 100 litre f 2ride a couple of old ka's a 5 and 5.6 that i really want to replace (both around 1999?)...im thinking of buying in WA because of the large market. the route is anti clockwise around australia so pretty much the whole way along the coast from top to bottom
OK, anti clockwise will see you in Exmouth when it's going offf!, there's nowhere there to buy gear, there's no shops till you hit Geraldton, and believe me you don't want to miss Exmouth. At you're weight a 3.5/4.0 would be good for there at that time.
We really enjoy sandy bay in the national park, nice flat water, just watch for the turtles. There are waves to be had at graveyards, if you want them.
A 100 litre board would definitely be a bit big thou.
i think i'll just hire gear in lancelin for a week or so. that way i can have all the sails in the world and not have to worry about buying gear and then keeping it alive for the rest of the trip. ive never been in any credible waves yet so dont want to get wasted at geralton or anywhere else.
cheers everyone and see you there!
Are you taking a computer with you? or using internet cafes?
I would think there will be seabreeze members where ever you go who would be more than happy to lend a young enthusiast some gear for a few days whilst you are in their vicinity.
yep i'll have a computer and am flexible about where i go as long as it is nice for the family with easy sailing.
I don't know how many seabreezers there are in the north of WA, and no windsurfing shops north of Geraldton that I know of, so if you want to sail in the northern half of WA ( and let's face it, it is heartbreaking to be by the beautiful ocean in some wind without a board to jump on) you'd better bring something with you to sail on. Wind isn't very strong at this time of year so your big gear would be OK. Once you get to Geraldton and more southerly parts there are options of buying a board/sail, hiring or borrowing.
Make a post on this forum a few days to a week before you arrive at a location if you are wanting tips on where to sail or would like some gear to borrow.
Boards travel well on a roofrack as long as they are firmly secured. A board bag will help keep the bugs and sun off. It doesn't need to be an expensive one. If your Mum sews she can make up a fabric bag with a drawstring top that will do the job.
pm me when u get close. im sure theres a couple of us that could help you out mate.
btw do you have a hot sister??
