Guru SailorsDoes anyone know of a good instructor?
I am looking for lessons on the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast or Brisbane on weekends.
Gold Coast, this guy is good Zak 0402702672
www.facebook.com/goldcoastwindsurf/?__tn__=%2Cd-k-R&eid=ARAfR5z2p0uQH1sqk_vA6zEBKrFABKrHJEKI0pV-t-jbwwqVO1iKr4o4M3zV0x8VH8mPU6qiWnolAFh_
For the Sunny Coast I'd go to Robbie Lea. Very consistent and fantastic if you want to take your sailing to a higher level.
www.academyofsailing.com.au/
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Sailing Academy offers affordable lessons to learn windsurfing.
Location: 578 Royal Esplanade, Manly, Brisbane
See picture of venue and equipment.
Next weekend course starts 12 October
Start Windsurfing (Level 1)
The Start Windsurfing (Level 1) Course will consist of 5 sessions over 5 weeks (or 5 consecutive days over the School Holidays) and will cover everything from sailing theory, wind awareness, board handling, rigging, launching and retrieving gear, self-rescue, plus all the basic sailing techniques required to progress a complete novice to a level where they can sail in and out and up and downwind confidently in up to 12 knots of wind.
The course is an Australian Sailing accredited course and participants will be issued with a log book and certificate upon completion. The course will be run by 2 professional instructors with a maximum of 12 participants made up of both kids and adults.
All gear is provided and is modern learner friendly gear. In the last session, participants will join the Club Windsurfing group to put their news skills to use. Following completion of the course all participants will be invited to attend Club Windsurfing on a regular basis.
Recommended age 12+. Private lessons are recommended for younger participants.
Cost: $250.00.http://www.rqys.com.au/sailing-academy/allcourses/windsurfing/
The other option at RQ is the Saturday morning "Club Windsurfing" sessions that will be starting in September again, not lessons but rather a group of progressing beginners, typically people who have completed a beginner course, all sailing together with one or two more experienced sailors to offer tips and advice plus support when needed.
No charge to members as its club members helping other club members
Thank you all, really appreciate the info and advise. I have scheduled some lessons in with contacts above!