Im surprised no one has mentioned the forecast. Looks all time southerlies!

Depending on tides either beachmere or Neill st (caloubdra)

Check this thread for updates for anyone wanting to sail some waves over the weekend north of Brisbane. We could even run an impromptu jumping and freestyle clinic. Forwards, backies, vulcans, grubbies and other basics if anyone is keen?

Looks like we might be re-ignighting the classic 90's wave sailing spot on the Goldy.

Fingers crossed Narrowneck is all time this weekend.

What is the EASIEST and SAFEST spot on GC for wave sailing if somebody what just to upgrade from choppy Sharewater to start wave sailing?

Is it the narrow neck for this clean S wind ?

What sorts of skills you really need to go on this waves ?
Do you need to be really advanced sailor ?

If that wind that is coming is ok to start or too much for wave sailing beginner ?

definitely in!!!

i have a craving for waves after watching the insanity of these last two pwa events... a double forward doesn't even guarantee you get through a heat anymore! better get our practise on bowsa :)

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Macroscien said...

What is the EASIEST and SAFEST spot on GC for wave sailing if somebody what just to upgrade from choppy Sharewater to start wave sailing?

Is it the narrow neck for this clean S wind ?

What sorts of skills you really need to go on this waves ?
Do you need to be really advanced sailor ?

If that wind that is coming is ok to start or too much for wave sailing beginner ?

You will probably find most of the spots about as easy and safe as any other on the coast. The thing we really suffer from is the south to north sweep if there is a few days of wind and any swell, that can make things interesting for the beginner wave sailor. Keep an eye on the shore break, that is the spot that you will get in most trouble when starting out. Leave the big gnarly shories alone - I had to deal with a 3 to 4ft shorie breaking on dry sand at Christmas, not much fun even for experienced guys.

The more wind the better when learning (to a point) Getting out in 20-25 is perfect, it means you have enough power to turn down wind and outrun most of what might come your way, and enough to punch through most waves on the way out.

This week, if you were to give it a go, I would be going on Friday or Saturday as a beginner. After a couple of days of wind it is likely the surf will grow by Sunday and may be too much. Plan to spend a bit of time down there just watching other guys, get a feel for where they take off, how they get out etc and how much wind there really is. Oh and make sure you are using wave oriented gear. FSW board, no cam sail at least. Don't go out alone, if there is no one else out head to the broad water and leave it for another day.

Hope that helps a bit. It's heaps of fun in the surf, but be prepared to be bored by flat water for ever more... oh and to break some gear.

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aus301 said...

Macroscien said...

What is the EASIEST and SAFEST spot on GC for wave sailing if somebody what just to upgrade from choppy Sharewater to start wave sailing?

Is it the narrow neck for this clean S wind ?

What sorts of skills you really need to go on this waves ?
Do you need to be really advanced sailor ?

If that wind that is coming is ok to start or too much for wave sailing beginner ?

You will probably find most of the spots about as easy and safe as any other on the coast. The thing we really suffer from is the south to north sweep if there is a few days of wind and any swell, that can make things interesting for the beginner wave sailor. Keep an eye on the shore break, that is the spot that you will get in most trouble when starting out. Leave the big gnarly shories alone - I had to deal with a 3 to 4ft shorie breaking on dry sand at Christmas, not much fun even for experienced guys.

The more wind the better when learning (to a point) Getting out in 20-25 is perfect, it means you have enough power to turn down wind and outrun most of what might come your way, and enough to punch through most waves on the way out.

This week, if you were to give it a go, I would be going on Friday or Saturday as a beginner. After a couple of days of wind it is likely the surf will grow by Sunday and may be too much. Plan to spend a bit of time down there just watching other guys, get a feel for where they take off, how they get out etc and how much wind there really is. Oh and make sure you are using wave oriented gear. FSW board, no cam sail at least. Don't go out alone, if there is no one else out head to the broad water and leave it for another day.

Hope that helps a bit. It's heaps of fun in the surf, but be prepared to be bored by flat water for ever more... oh and to break some gear.

Macro
I would wait for the North Easters as the swell and sweep is much less.
Southerlies can be trickier to navigate and your first day out should only be in really small surf.
Once you get the hang of small waves then you can progress to bigger ones.

If 5.7m plus 84L board will be ok to start with on the waves this week ?
or smaller sail? and bigger board?

I am ~80kg

Something floaty is better as the wind is far more variable in the surf due to all the current moving around and the fact that the waves effect the wind flow.

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SurfFX said...

Something floaty is better as the wind is far more variable in the surf due to all the current moving around and the fact that the waves effect the wind flow.

Yep - I learn't the hard way with too small waveboards in SEQ.
I checked my diary the other day and noticed I had racked up 50-60 sessions last season (mostly mid week) wavesailing off the Gold Coast.
Alot of slog & ride....
Thats using 2 boards and one sail only - a 120L and 95L and a 5m sail.
I have a heap of smaller (75-85L) boards which I couldn't be stuffed carrying around anymore.
I weigh around 80kg

...Also try Tugun. There could be some nice new grass to rig up on soon.

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da vecta said...

...Also try Tugun. There could be some nice new grass to rig up on soon.

Don't get me fkn started about that thing...

Which one from this three wave spots will be the easiest to start wave sailing in S wind on Gold Coast ?
1.Burleigh Head
2. Corrumbin
3.Coolangatta



I imagine the most difficult part in wave sailing will be to pass this breaking waves...

On another hand in pure S wind , will wind carry you along the beach without any chance of landing in the case of gear break down ? a bit E will help...

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Macroscien said...

Which one from this three wave spots will be the easiest to start wave sailing in S wind on Gold Coast ?
1.Burleigh Head
2. Corrumbin
3.Coolangatta



I imagine the most difficult part in wave sailing will be to pass this breaking waves...

On another hand in pure S wind , will wind carry you along the beach without any chance of landing in the case of gear break down ? a bit E will help...

none of the above.

The only spot you have there that is really sailable at all is Currumbin. But only in a true SE wind. As they are forecasting S further north will be the go, as the wind won't fill in all the way to the beach anywhere south of Broadbeach.

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da vecta said...

...Also try Tugun. There could be some nice new grass to rig up on soon.

Whats the go with that ? A marina ? I could park my boat there.

Reminds me of this

better there than at the broadwater

a double meaning in that

it's now clear that any good spot for windsurfing = good spot for a port

like usual, it's probably the goldcoasts nicest looking bit of beach too

What I REALLY like about Gold Cost that marinas are obsolete indeed.
You could buy a home an park your boat besides!!!!
Tens of thousands of homes available for everybody with money !!!
If you a prick bugger , don't buy a boat. or tow on trailer.
I do hate this moored boats ( piece of s**T not a boat even ) in the middle of KFC or Train.

The last thing we want to see is next marina in the middle of most spectacular view on our coast line !

I really enjoy to go there , ride a bike along and see that beautiful place as is.

Beachmere for me

Can you believe this !?
Who could sail 25+ knots five days in the row ?!
Take your sick leave or spare holidays for that winter event , guys

Absolutely amazing session at Neill St. 2-4pm

Logo high down the line buttery smooth waves. As good as Neill street gets

5.0 Hero and Fanatic Quad 87, was perfect!

Still buzzing!

what charts are good for sunny coast windy, I can't see any wind up there on the graphs?

have had a few good sessions in the past at neil street, the bombie out the back is great fun

For caloundra look at spitfire channel and/or maroochydoore

Bowsa, you guys heading out again today?

hey brother we are probably going to check beachies - leaving in halfa.

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bigstim179 said...

Bowsa, you guys heading out again today?

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Willaus0001 said...

hey brother we are probably going to check beachies - leaving in halfa.

bigstim179 said...

Bowsa, you guys heading out again today?

Couldn't end up making it today mate. Ended up on baby sitting duties

Yeah I couldn't get out either today, not that I minded as I was looking after our new born managed a gusty session at caloundra on sat and I'm set for beachmere for high tide on. Monday just hope we still have some wind!!

Really on the day like yesterday or today you could fully appreciate that you are on sailboard.
Passing kites straggling on big chop like standing buoys, that is real pleasur e.
Easy like on good bike to overtake any car.

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Willaus0001 said...

hey brother we are probably going to check beachies - leaving in halfa.

bigstim179 said...

Bowsa, you guys heading out again today?

Didn't make it today rizza, wind looked pretty fickle and after yesterday's epic session at neill st I just had a day at home

Dropped into Neil Street for a look and it was windier than saturday and still looked good. There was crew there but no one out? Didn't have a hope in hell of getting amoungst it as our new baby had decided to come out early sunday morning.