Todd Vladich is providing a shuttle bus type service predominately for downwind paddlers, kitesurfers and stand up paddlers. Look out for a weekly timetable on the Downwinder transport page or contact him on 040 0206 854.

https://www.facebook.com/downwindertransport

wish we had that here

Mid jan yer! Might take more than 1.5 litres of water on the doc this year

stimo said..

New it was only a matter of time looks good mostly ski s by the look of it they will soon work out standing up way more fun have you used it Hilly yet have missed you on a few runs so far this year

Hi Stimo
We only had our first run last night. We both caught the MTbike bug all winter. Big red has been put
back together and it was its first run since the snapping

stimo said..
have you used it Hilly yet

friday looks good may ring him

TommyL said..

I think the biggest thing that stops people from getting into downwinding is having someone to go with

With Downwind Paddling you're on your own anyway. You may all start together but within 2 minutes everybody is scattered all over the ocean. If anything does go wrong make shore you're at the front of the pack if you're at the back of the pack nobody's going to know until it's too late.

Downwinder said...

TommyL said..

I think the biggest thing that stops people from getting into downwinding is having someone to go with

With Downwind Paddling you're on your own anyway. You may all start together but within 2 minutes everybody is scattered all over the ocean. If anything does go wrong make shore you're at the front of the pack if you're at the back of the pack nobody's going to know until it's too late.

Dont worry im always paddlin at the back! I meant more about gettin back to your car

I see it picks up from sorrento. Where does it drop u off hilly? Looks like city beach in the pics. I'm keen for Friday too. Will be heaps easier than our usuall car shuffle:)

I have a much better solution that will cost fractions of $10 per paddler and be much more efficient than trying to book and wait around for a shuttle bus.
Plan is to discuss it amongst Freshy Pod crew...
Not going to give away the IP here just yet...

I thought that's what you normally sh!t Hilly??
If we can sort out something we'll let everyone know the setup and each regular group might be able to replicate/improve to some degree...
Does require some infrastructure too...
Just want to float the balloon first before launching on SB...
Lots of ack ack artillery ready on SB...
Have a good one tomorrow mate!!
DJ

I also wish this service was available, on the sunshine coast!
I have even been thinking about doing it myself? But don't think it would really be profitable. Due to not enough people round here who'd use it?
Then what you'd have to charge to make a profit? And so on.......

Probably better for a sup shop, who already has the suitable vehicle look at scheduling potential DW runs a week in advance, posting that schedule on their web site and seabreeze. They could then start to take bookings. All runs to be confirmed within 24 hours or so to be sure weather conditions will suit. Everyone meets at the designated DW finish point for pick up.

This service provided by a sup shop would be no doubt provide a further boost to their sales, one would expect.

kissa said..

Dean Gardner just called me. He is thinking of starting a shuttle service on the Northern Beaches for our nice little 12k run between Avalon and Firshermans - for skis and SUPs. The bug is catching -

Hopefully he can use his boat as it must be set up to carry about 8-10 boards

Blowing the Dog off the chain here today solid DW conditions think that transports going to be working over time

Hope ya dogs ok stimo;) shuttle was good and driver is a good bloke. Will be using it a bit this summer I reckon.

Great to hear your comments guys. I will try to answer a few queries...$10 is the price per trip but anything longer than about 20km prepare for $15; I can take 11 SUP boards maybe 12 but I can only take 10 passengers; getting a group together and texting me is best or just go off my facebook post for pick up times and locations; there will be odd days with joy winds when I wont be going due to my other work commitments; as most of u know if u are worried about safety and being left behind when doing a downwinder just have a predetermined regrouping point then carry on; I will drop you off wherever you want and you dont all have to get off at the same spot; Paul J. was wondering about legalities, I have an omnibus licence under the category Tourism Charter (hence TC number plates), I have insurance for public liabilty, the vehicle and all your gear that I am carrying;so I am licensed and available to do all sorts of small group charters not only downwinders; and no Twimby I am not 6'4 Im only 6'3. Anyway the best way to check it out is jump on one day and see what u reckon. Ive been downwind paddling for 15 years and just want to make it fun, easy, and save u a **** load of time while i make a few bucks to pay for new gear and traffic infringements from all the fkn driving.
Cheers, Todd
Downwinder Transport
0400 206 854

downwindog said...
Great to hear your comments guys. I will try to answer a few queries...$10 is the price per trip but anything longer than about 20km prepare for $15; I can take 11 SUP boards maybe 12 but I can only take 10 passengers; getting a group together and texting me is best or just go off my facebook post for pick up times and locations; there will be odd days with joy winds when I wont be going due to my other work commitments; as most of u know if u are worried about safety and being left behind when doing a downwinder just have a predetermined regrouping point then carry on; I will drop you off wherever you want and you dont all have to get off at the same spot; Paul J. was wondering about legalities, I have an omnibus licence under the category Tourism Charter (hence TC number plates), I have insurance for public liabilty, the vehicle and all your gear that I am carrying;so I am licensed and available to do all sorts of small group charters not only downwinders; and no Twimby I am not 6'4 Im only 6'3. Anyway the best way to check it out is jump on one day and see what u reckon. Ive been downwind paddling for 15 years and just want to make it fun, easy, and save u a **** load of time while i make a few bucks to pay for new gear and traffic infringements from all the fkn driving.
Cheers, Todd
Downwinder Transport
0400 206 854

Very happy for $15 drop off at port yeooow