I just moved here a week ago and was interested in giving windsurfing a go here. I have only done it once before. Did anybody want to go and check it out some time.

When the winds up 10+ 15+ knots everyone seems to go to Illawong beach (south of town beach near citibeach volleyball). Its usually blowing a SE but NE is much nicer as the wind blows over east point and you get much less chop and waves.

I have been sailing a bit at North Wall (just north of the mackay harbour wall). Seems to be a decent spot and isn't so bad to sail at at low tide. Unlike illawong where at low tide its about 1km to the water. Struck the sailing club having comps in the bay the last two saturdays so it seems to be a decent spot for sailing!

Wish I had a bigger sail though, my 5.3m is not cutting it on 10 knot days, need a 6.5m.

Gday Imagine,
As windy said the main spot is Illawong above half tide. More wind usally more people. Come and say g'day if your around and we can try and get you on the right track. For learning on the bigger gear and with less waves Kinchant Dam is a good option and good for a bbq as well. Can get gusty if its very southerly tho.
Cheers Phil

Hey Luke I thought you had my old 6.6 lying around somewhere, or has it finally disintegrated ?

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windinyaface said...

When the winds up 10+ 15+ knots everyone seems to go to Illawong beach (south of town beach near citibeach volleyball). Its usually blowing a SE but NE is much nicer as the wind blows over east point and you get much less chop and waves.

I have been sailing a bit at North Wall (just north of the mackay harbour wall). Seems to be a decent spot and isn't so bad to sail at at low tide. Unlike illawong where at low tide its about 1km to the water. Struck the sailing club having comps in the bay the last two saturdays so it seems to be a decent spot for sailing!

Wish I had a bigger sail though, my 5.3m is not cutting it on 10 knot days, need a 6.5m.

Yeah, I saw you down the North wall last weekend,looked a bit of a grovel,out with the SUP's. I am still trying to get some gear together, as I sold most of my stuff before coming to Mackay. Reckon I'll be purchasing a 106 litre freestyle and 6.3 to start with. Hoping to join the Mackay crew on the water in the next month or so.

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sailpilot said...

Hey Luke I thought you had my old 6.6 lying around somewhere, or has it finally disintegrated ?

Still got it mate! I should try it out but havent been to game, patched the monofilm with duct tape.

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sailpilot said...

Hey Luke I thought you had my old 6.6 lying around somewhere, or has it finally disintegrated ?

Still got it mate! I should try it out but havent been to game, patched the monofilm with duct tape.

Good O, use it and abuse it mate, if its light you'll be surprised how much extra power its got over your 5.3.

ps, I think I also found you as "slowXR' on CQriders.com ??