The Train windsurfing spot and boat ramp will finally re-open on the 12/2/16. The good news is that after a lot of discussions with council, parking for sailboarders and the general public has been provided in the boat parking area in a “shared” zone.
Many thanks to Scot from Windsurfing QLD, Kiteboarding QLD/NT reps and several local sailboarders and kiters who have spent a lot of their time making sure the sailing group needs and concerns are well represented.
The Details.
Sailboarders can now use the rigging/de-rigging area located at the end of the boat ramp next to the beach. Time Limit – 20min.
Shared Parking Zone. 10 double parking spots have been allocated for parking between 1pm and 7pm. It is possible to “double Up” allowing for up to 20 cars – no time limit. It important to note that the general public can also use this area.
A possible oversight is that the other parking spots are labelled “cars with trailers” instead of “cars with boat trailers”. This may allow those lucky (rich) people with a trailer full of sailboarding gear to park anywhere any time! Please check all signs to confirm you are in the right spot at the right time!!! All other spots are meter parking.
The train now has double showers and a nice revamped beach area with the locals below already checking it out!
That's good news. Well done Phil and the others involved in making this happen. Look forward to sailing there soon with the train locals.
Looks good. Will be interesting to see how it actually pans out with all the cars and power/sail boats and sailboarders (plus kiters) all sharing the one area. Hope it works out well for all.
Good work guys - good to see council was willing to listen to those who had an input.
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well done Phil. BTW I am impressed by design. Looks somebody is thinking and parking bays are at lower angle that usual 90 degree.Pity nobody never get this same idea at busy supermarkets parking.
That sounds awesome, a big thanks to Phil and all involved in taking the discussion to town planning 
Will also be worth recording how many times and when all the 76 car and trailer bays are filled and maybe then putting a case for a wider parking time band (and possibly more spaces) for cars without trailers if the 76 bays are under-utilised.
Excellent work Phil, thanks for your persistence on this project, the Windsurfing Community owes you a debt of gratitude. Lets hope we can get the 6 knot zone through to top it off.
I've seen the shared parking I recommended in a report to the Redlands Council for Wellington Point being adopted in a number of spots now and it is nice to see common sense prevail.
Regards, Scot Farley
Due to the increased number of parking spots, the Gold Coast Speed Team have finally let me into the team. 
just have to remember how to use my GPS now.
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da vecta said..
Due to the increased number of parking spots, the Gold Coast Speed Team have finally let me into the team. just have to remember how to use my GPS now.
Welcome Brendon to the Team, 
start charge your battery , wind is coming this week
News Flash
Re:
Availability of limited memberships for any GC sailors that would like to join the GC team
Only conditions are that u sail predominantly on the GC.
Any experienced ,GPS scarred , wind junkies ,locals or ex mobsters are welcome to join.
You can be part of a local team of sailors competing against the big boys in Bris Vegas.
Offer sounds to good to be true ,so better be in quick .
Plus a once in a life bonus for new members signed before 12/2/2016
Ship loads of car parking at your favorite spot.
Get in quick as this ticket to ride is due to end sometime in the near future
Thanks fellas. That reminds me, its probably due for a re-charge. ^ Yes, debrief we shall often.
How could i forget to mention those very thorough debrief sessions
Sometimes more enjoyable than the sailing?
Never!
HHAA!!! I will be holding Classes on how to RIG and De- Rig in 5minutes ....All parties interested come forward...
Zoran K.
