Sorry if this has already been covered many times. I just can't find it..We're going to Terrigal for a few days. I haven't been on the board for about 5 years, so I expect to be a bit rusty...and I'd like to show my son the ropes.
So, I would really appreciate any suggestions to help us find a spot that's:
- preferably inland/ lake/ lagoon... So we don't end up in NZ.
- Shallow / sloping enough to allow for many fall-and-get-back-up.
- safe from sharks ( Another reason for preferably inland/ lake / lagoon). I've heard stories about great whites and bull sharks...not sure how concerned I need to be.
- Not too muddy ( I'd like to stay on the right side of the whole family and friends joining us)
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Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Lakes Entrance but it has been a while... very muddy most places, except north of the entrance bridge and to the west there was an OK carpark from memory.
Gosford has a yacht club and some good launch sites, but is protected so not always the best winds. also some mud some beaches/clubs.
Canton beach up at the north end of the lowest lakes . Its fairly safe, good in a westerly too.
Isn't Canton very weedy?
You could pick a spot around Brisbane Water depending on the wind; Saratoga, Green Point, Gosford sailing club, ... Saratoga has a big shallow area in high tide.
Also see Heavy1's posts in www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Windsurfing/New-South-Wales/Gosford-Saratoga-Sailboards-Racing--Freeride-Lessons-?page=24. He's a legend... Would probably provide some good recommendations, if not teaching for your son as well.
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we offer free gear and tuition at saratoga... see our forum
tiny sails , inflatable sail , tandem, wide boards etc
I was wondering if the modern windsurfer Lt could be used with modern freeride sails. What sort of mastfoot do they have?
I have a friend with an old wally with a tie on boom. I'm trying to pursuade him to buy a modern windsurfer.
It would be great if he can use his modern crossover sail..?
In my experience the LT is very good with racebosrd sails up to 8.5 m...
It's also a great Sup surfer with a wave sail in small waves.
No comparison to the old wally
Canton beach in a n/w to s/e, halukalani sailing spot near budgewoi, just up the road from the club. Yes, better a weed fin for both but safe as houses.
