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DEFI wind - 2025

Created by izaak izaak  9 months ago, 20 May 2025
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izaak
izaak

izaak

TAS

2013 posts

20 May 2025 9:11pm
Good luck to all making this year's epic event! Special mention to Dave and Geoff making the trip over from Tassie! Wish we could join you!
Anyone else from Australia going??
Mr Keen
Mr Keen

Mr Keen

QLD

690 posts

20 May 2025 9:52pm
I am
Will arrive in Gruissan on the 23rd, gear arrives with the Surfcenter a few days later. Looking forward to getting on the go fast gear again
Roo
Roo

Roo

878 posts

20 May 2025 10:03pm
Getting on the big silver bird and making the trek over from The Gorge in a few hours. Defi gear is already waiting at the beach, bringing a JP Speed 45 for some speed magic at La Palme. I feel the need!
AUS02
AUS02

AUS02

TAS

2039 posts

21 May 2025 7:00am
Cookie's already in Europe travelling around and I'll get there on Saturday. Can't wait to be a part of all the excitement! Great to see you hitting the fin gear again Jayson! I'm also getting gear from Surfcenter, hopefully pick it all up on the Monday. Roo, I have your Cherry Ripes - will be hand delivered from AUS.
Subsonic
Subsonic

Subsonic

WA

3384 posts

21 May 2025 5:34am
I believe Slowboat is going to be there as well with the rest of the Tribal crew. Looking forward to seeing how all the action unfolds.
anthony perkins
anthony perkins

anthony perkins

TAS

390 posts

21 May 2025 7:42am
Good luck guys, hope you have a nice powered up and clean run, and a good puff of wind for a run on the 45 Roo
MobZ
MobZ

MobZ

NSW

490 posts

21 May 2025 5:12pm
Go Oz!
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy

sboardcrazy

NSW

8292 posts

21 May 2025 5:59pm
Great crew..Have fun!
kato
kato

kato

VIC

3513 posts

22 May 2025 10:12am
Cool that Slowly finally getting out.
izaak
izaak

izaak

TAS

2013 posts

22 May 2025 6:18pm
Wicked guys!! Keep us updated as best you can, will be awesome to be apart of! Not only the racing but the atmosphere and being apart of such a huge community of windsurfers
ratz
ratz

ratz

WA

481 posts

22 May 2025 6:04pm
prob too flat for slowy he does all his real magic in the bumpy stuff.
MobZ
MobZ

MobZ

NSW

490 posts

22 May 2025 10:52pm
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izaak said..
Wicked guys!! Keep us updated as best you can, will be awesome to be apart of! Not only the racing but the atmosphere and being apart of such a huge community of windsurfers


Yes! I'd love to see the Aussie's take on it all. YouTube vids please guys!
John340
John340

John340

QLD

3373 posts

23 May 2025 12:40pm
I hope the wind forecast improves. Wind guru currently aligns the best wind with the kite and wing races.
Parkes
Parkes

Parkes

VIC

4 posts

24 May 2025 2:28pm
I just arrived with my 45kg of gear and hopefully iver the jet lag for a session this afternoon. Will try and keep a lookout for the test of you guys. Great to see so many make the trip over. I did last year but didn't run into many aussie's so let's make a night of it some time.
AUS02
AUS02

AUS02

TAS

2039 posts

26 May 2025 5:04pm
First day on the water yesterday. The wind didn't come in until around 5pm. I rigged my biggest gear (iSonic 63, MACH7 6.5 and a Chopper 36 fin). Wind was quite west and gusty (18-23 knots) making it tricky to get out, sailed until after 8pm and it was still sunny and warm. Fantastic experience being part of it all.



kato
kato

kato

VIC

3513 posts

26 May 2025 7:43pm
Thanks Dave
Dezza
Dezza

Dezza

NSW

955 posts

27 May 2025 6:01pm
Top quality rental kit! Amazing
izaak
izaak

izaak

TAS

2013 posts

27 May 2025 6:05pm
Training in full swing by the looks! gpsteamchallenge.com.au/sailor_session/show?date=2025-05-26&team=27

How's ROO?! Cherry ripes handed over ? Haha
Flying Dutchman
Flying Dutchman

Flying Dutchman

WA

1732 posts

27 May 2025 4:32pm
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Hey AUS02,

Could you do me a massive favour? I'd love to know how they are mounting those flags (especially the smaller ones) in the sand and what they are using as poles? Any chance you could get a few pics and post them here?

Cheers!!
Mr Keen
Mr Keen

Mr Keen

QLD

690 posts

28 May 2025 4:12am
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Dezza said..
Top quality rental kit! Amazing


Can't agree more




AUS02
AUS02

AUS02

TAS

2039 posts

28 May 2025 4:27pm
Roo, with his Cherry Ripes (hand delivered).



AUS02
AUS02

AUS02

TAS

2039 posts

29 May 2025 4:20pm
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Flying Dutchman said..

AUS02 said..




Hey AUS02,

Could you do me a massive favour? I'd love to know how they are mounting those flags (especially the smaller ones) in the sand and what they are using as poles? Any chance you could get a few pics and post them here?

Cheers!!


The larger poles are treated pine posts and look permanent with power and lights to illuminate the flags. The smaller one are old two-piece windsurf masts, as you can see the joins. They look as though they go down quite a way into the sand.









Flying Dutchman
Flying Dutchman

Flying Dutchman

WA

1732 posts

30 May 2025 9:58am
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AUS02 said..


Flying Dutchman said..



AUS02 said..






Hey AUS02,

Could you do me a massive favour? I'd love to know how they are mounting those flags (especially the smaller ones) in the sand and what they are using as poles? Any chance you could get a few pics and post them here?

Cheers!!




The larger poles are treated pine posts and look permanent with power and lights to illuminate the flags. The smaller one are old two-piece windsurf masts, as you can see the joins. They look as though they go down quite a way into the sand.








Legend thanks!

I also reached out to Ben Proffitt and he said the masts slide over some rebar that is nailed into the sand.

Really appreciate the photos. Have an awesome time mate!
choco
choco

choco

SA

4177 posts

31 May 2025 7:21am
Slowie at the Defi, skip to 41 min
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TASSIEROCKS
TASSIEROCKS

TASSIEROCKS

TAS

1652 posts

31 May 2025 9:14pm
Best of luck Dave
the Red Barron should win the gunfight

cheers Russ
berowne
berowne

berowne

NSW

1555 posts

1 Jun 2025 3:34pm
I'm keen to organise a trip next year. Any tips? do you stay a bit away to get a flat?
AUS02
AUS02

AUS02

TAS

2039 posts

1 Jun 2025 4:41pm
We're about 15 minutes drive away from the beach in the township of Gruissan (in a two bedroom apartment). We've had a van at the beach to leave the gear in and a car to drive to and from the event. Works well, as you have all the dining spots in Gruissan. It would be good to be right at the beach though, if you could book one of the small two-story houses.





Mr Keen
Mr Keen

Mr Keen

QLD

690 posts

2 Jun 2025 2:52am
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berowne said..
I'm keen to organise a trip next year. Any tips? do you stay a bit away to get a flat?



Also had accommodation about 15 minutes away. Next year will book a house near Av de la Jetee. Will also enter through Surfcenter again. Gear rental is awesome (no travel issues), in addition having access to extra events and VIP treatment made it an experience to remember. See you at the Defi
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy

sboardcrazy

NSW

8292 posts

2 Jun 2025 11:33am
Did it happen? If not did you get any sailing?
Mr Keen
Mr Keen

Mr Keen

QLD

690 posts

2 Jun 2025 4:11pm
Wind died and didn't come back .... had a great 3 days sailing prior though. The 10km runs with hundreds of other sailors made it worthwhile
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy

sboardcrazy

NSW

8292 posts

5 Jun 2025 1:10pm
Glad you got some fun in early on.
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