Have never tried wave sailing (except bay chop). Surfed all my life so it makes sense to combine my 2 passions. Which ocean beach near Melb is the easiest place to have your first go at it, (obviously with a small swell)? Torquay and 13th Beach have caught my interest as I spend a bit of time in that area when camping but happy to travel to the East coast too.
Haven't got a wave board but do have FSW boards and wave sails.

sandy point is good. the wave is usually pretty soft and that area gets more wind than the torquay region. 13th, pt danger and possos all can be good but the wind can be really up and down.
your fsw board should be fine initially for small stuff. once you start getting in bigger waves you definitely need a real wave board.
if there is wind on sunday sandy point will be on. would be a good intro into it.

+1 Sandy Pt. If everything goes pear shaped you can bail and your gear will just wash up on the beach.

The waves are mostly close outs so it's more sailing with waves rather than wave sailing. It's still a good spot to get your skills up.

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waggles56 said...

Have never tried wave sailing (except bay chop). Surfed all my life so it makes sense to combine my 2 passions. Which ocean beach near Melb is the easiest place to have your first go at it, (obviously with a small swell)? Torquay and 13th Beach have caught my interest as I spend a bit of time in that area when camping but happy to travel to the East coast too.
Haven't got a wave board but do have FSW boards and wave sails.

Make sure you come along to some of the Vic wave series events! We have a 'B' class that is aimed at getting people out in the waves in safe conditions with plenty of people around to offer some tips. Also a great way to explore some new spots with people who know the area.

Stay tuned for dates for the summer season!!

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ka222 said...

waggles56 said...

Have never tried wave sailing (except bay chop). Surfed all my life so it makes sense to combine my 2 passions. Which ocean beach near Melb is the easiest place to have your first go at it, (obviously with a small swell)? Torquay and 13th Beach have caught my interest as I spend a bit of time in that area when camping but happy to travel to the East coast too.
Haven't got a wave board but do have FSW boards and wave sails.

Make sure you come along to some of the Vic wave series events! We have a 'B' class that is aimed at getting people out in the waves in safe conditions with plenty of people around to offer some tips. Also a great way to explore some new spots with people who know the area.

Stay tuned for dates for the summer season!!

Will the venues and dates be posted on this forum? ....and thanks all for the suggestions above.

I would be interested in these dates too.

the WV guys did an awesome job last year. It was a well organised event and they did a great job calling the wind. Even on a day at sandy when wind did not come in we had a great social day and surfing and SUP. They are meeting over the next week to confirm this and i am sure they will put posts on seabreeze, but the http://www.vicwavesailing.org website was always up to date during the event period.

I know as soon s the dates come out i will lock in every event as priority 1.

well done WV wavesailing guys

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h20 said...

the WV guys did an awesome job last year. It was a well organised event and they did a great job calling the wind. Even on a day at sandy when wind did not come in we had a great social day and surfing and SUP. They are meeting over the next week to confirm this and i am sure they will put posts on seabreeze, but the http://www.vicwavesailing.org website was always up to date during the event period.

I know as soon s the dates come out i will lock in every event as priority 1.

well done WV wavesailing guys

Yep we are meeting tonight to get the ball rolling for the season!
Got a few changes on last years comps but on the whole all comments were positive about last season!

Does anyone have any suggestions or requests??
more wind maybe??

what about even a session on wavesailing etiquette and techniques for newbies so they/we don't feel a bit overwhelmed.

Also a session on moves from some of the lead riders would be great. This may tie into expression session and some live feedback to help all riders... just a thought

yeah thats a good idea. im planning on running some video clinics for the amateur division, get everything on film so its much easier to work on feedback.

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h20 said...

what about even a session on wavesailing etiquette and techniques for newbies so they/we don't feel a bit overwhelmed.

Also a session on moves from some of the lead riders would be great. This may tie into expression session and some live feedback to help all riders... just a thought

Sounds good to me. I know the etiquette of surfing but have wondered about how that could be applied in wavesailing. I would only be learning by watching and asking at the beach, and hopefully not being abused like can so easily happen in a surf lineup.

even getting license rights from jem hall. his wavesailor to winner sums it up really nice :) even technique stuff would be great.. and have commenst from experienced local wave sailors or past winners (dobbed you in Evan)

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h20 said...

what about even a session on wavesailing etiquette and techniques for newbies so they/we don't feel a bit overwhelmed.

Also a session on moves from some of the lead riders would be great. This may tie into expression session and some live feedback to help all riders... just a thought

Yes this is something we will have in place for this years comps. Stay tuned!