Hi community - some of you may have heard of our mate Daffy having a bit of an issue in the last few days.

The brief summary is -> a fire was his windsurf-trailer. It and all the windsurf contents, burnt to a crisp.

I'm just posting here to let everyone know that he is fine - save for a few close calls with too much heat. Its a story. I wont go into it - I'll leave it for him to share or not-share.

Some of us have asked if we can do anything - the simple answer is, Andrew would appreciate it but would prefer to not fuss too much. He has some sails and boards - if you would like to donate an unused mast-base or something simple, that would be nice. If you think you might have say a 120L iSonic or some unused masts, send him a message.

Some of us have suggested a GoFundMe/etc. Andrew would prefer not. Though I am sure if you offered him a dinner, he might be persuaded to accept it

O wow!!!
Not nice, commiserations Daffy.

Not a lithium battery thing I hope?

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decrepit said..
O wow!!!
Not nice, commiserations Daffy.

Not a lithium battery thing I hope?

Not a Lithium battery, but an AGM shorting on the frame after some really severe bumps in the road.

I can assure everyone, that windsurfing stuff, and aluminium checker plate, burns really well and really hot!!

7 windsurfing boards (one was a friends). 10 sails. 16 masts. 25 or so weed fins. 3 carbon booms. Harnesses's. 4 or 5 mast extension and bases. x 2 Epoxy/carbon waveskis. etc. The stuff we accumulate!

So take note people!
For future reference, battery needs to be in a tough wooden box, if there's any chance of it shorting.

Luckily the motor bike didn't fit onto the new trailer. Looks like the old trailer's going to get a rebirth. Anyone with some Atomic fins that aren't going to LG this year maybe Daffy can take them for a play. That's where mine are going this year.

Ouch, sad to see this.

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PhilUK said..
Ouch, sad to see this.

+1

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sailquik said..

decrepit said..
O wow!!!
Not nice, commiserations Daffy.

Not a lithium battery thing I hope?

Not a Lithium battery, but an AGM shorting on the frame after some really severe bumps in the road.

I can assure everyone, that windsurfing stuff, and aluminium checker plate, burns really well and really hot!!

7 windsurfing boards (one was a friends). 10 sails. 16 masts. 25 or so weed fins. 3 carbon booms. Harnesses's. 4 or 5 mast extension and bases. x 2 Epoxy/carbon waveskis. etc. The stuff we accumulate!

I'm so sorry to read about this Daffy, a windsurfers nightmare, months/years of tuning kit....... gutted for you.

Hopefully an importer/dealer can step forward to help out with kit on an ambassador/team rider basis or something.

I got my fingers crossed that insurance covers some of this.

Sadly no insurance and I don't think anyone has any the would cover this at a price we could afford . It's 6k just 6K in weed fins alone

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kato said..
Sadly no insurance and I don't think anyone has any the would cover this at a price we could afford . It's 6k just 6K in weed fins alone

yep. Not much. Apparently the trailer was covered for up to $1000 on the car policy, but insignificant damage to the car and $1000 excess on a claim, so nothing that helps there.

I had just one board in the trailer listed on my home and contents that should be covered. Nothing else. But at least thats something. This might be a good reminder to check your policies.

A big thanks to all the awesome people who have expressed sympathy and offered to help. I am humbled and appreciative. Things will be a bit different from now on, but I will be back sailing soon with this great community for sure!

$70,000 of sailing gear any were in OZ for $600 a year,NRMA ,full cover .

It must be gut-wrenching to see so many years of memories go like that, I'm sorry to hear what happened mate, please let me know if I can somehow help.

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GEOFF RINGE said..
$70,000 of sailing gear any were in OZ for $600 a year,NRMA ,full cover .

Whatever you need for another $100 or so with Youii. It's just included in your contents.

You wanna check that..... usually specified portables caps out at $2K or $5K etc so total loss like Daffy's would pay out fark all. You have to pay tons more.

I have a board for Daffy and he can make use of it - who can get it to Albany WA in the next few days for it to then head over east?

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GEOFF RINGE said..
$70,000 of sailing gear any were in OZ for $600 a year,NRMA ,full cover .

Anyone made a claim??? I had one with another car insurance company and got screwed even thou everything was listed.

When my ute was stolen nrma covered the ute , home insurance gave me 35 thousands for our gear ,
Just need to make sure it's covered .

I was just asking someone the other day if it's possible to go fast as a lightweight. note Daffy he said.
Not met you Daffy but you are an inspiration. Even in this colossal mishap you seem to be handling it.
I could not imagine. So gnarly.

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Mark _australia said..
You wanna check that..... usually specified portables caps out at $2K or $5K etc so total loss like Daffy's would pay out fark all. You have to pay tons more.

I'm going to check but I've asked them multiple times saying c $ 30,000 plus gear and they say you just take that amount from your contents. I increased the content amount to cover it.

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Mark _australia said..
I have a board for Daffy and he can make use of it - who can get it to Albany WA in the next few days for it to then head over east?

I am in Lake George until Friday early morning.
I live relatively close to Daff so can drop the board off on my return home.

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sboardcrazy said..

Mark _australia said..
You wanna check that..... usually specified portables caps out at $2K or $5K etc so total loss like Daffy's would pay out fark all. You have to pay tons more.

I'm going to check but I've asked them multiple times saying c $ 30,000 plus gear and they say you just take that amount from your contents. I increased the content amount to cover it.

I've been in touch with NRMA insurance in the past week about changing our house insurance which is nearly up for renewal to cover portable contents separately from general contents, specifically sporting equipment incl windsurf gear and mountain bikes as well as portable electronic devices, and they indicated they would cover whatever amount we chose, though the premium for portable contents is higher obviously due to the extra risk

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Mark _australia said..
I have a board for Daffy and he can make use of it - who can get it to Albany WA in the next few days for it to then head over east?

Can do - emailed you Mark

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GazMan said..

Mark _australia said..
I have a board for Daffy and he can make use of it - who can get it to Albany WA in the next few days for it to then head over east?

Can do - emailed you Mark

Great guys!

I'm sorry to hear and read you loosing your equipment Andrew! Made me check over all of my insurance policies! I hope someone comes on board to help you out with some new gear and at a reduced cost. Good on you Mark!

Bad luck Daff and bugger , that picture really hurt .It hurt me more than when the Queen died ,

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Mark _australia said..
I have a board for Daffy and he can make use of it - who can get it to Albany WA in the next few days for it to then head over east?

Just out of interest, how is it getting from Albany, presumably to Vic?

There's a pile of WA speed team sailing Lilacs, that will head to LG very soon, I hope the timing works out.

Its on its way to LG via albany
Thanks to the gps crowd who are really working hard. Legends

Board and two fins just delivered to RonDog in Albany who is heading over to Lake George early tomorrow, thanks to Mark ya legend + Nicole and Ronnie!!!

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