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HAIL
HAIL
SA
1160 posts
HAIL HAIL
SA, 1160 posts
28 Sep 2006 7:34pm
just wondering if their are any winsurfin sparkys out there? this made me think... what would be the best job out of the windsurfing industry for windsurfing
md74
md74
QLD
1064 posts
md74 md74
QLD, 1064 posts
28 Sep 2006 8:10pm
Iused to be a sparky, both here on the Gold Coast and the snowy mountains before i moved up, had my own contracting gig, then did air conditioning, as I was licensed for both, sold the business in 97 and kind of flaked along ever since. I no longer have any trade licence. So i cant fit any power points for any friends lol.
WINDY MILLER
WINDY MILLER
WA
3183 posts
WINDY MILLER WINDY MILLER
WA, 3183 posts
28 Sep 2006 6:18pm
wait for it......... [}:)][}:)][}:)]




postie... milkman.... etc.... but the best would be THE BOSS then you could f**k off when ever u felt like it and get some other muggins to do all the work... earning you $$$$ while you're out having fun. So Unfair
HAIL
HAIL
SA
1160 posts
HAIL HAIL
SA, 1160 posts
28 Sep 2006 7:53pm
im an apprentice and was just wondering how you ever fitted time to windsurf!!! this is the worst time of the year for us we are absoultelty flat out.
md74
md74
QLD
1064 posts
md74 md74
QLD, 1064 posts
28 Sep 2006 10:55pm
well, get your apprenticeship out of the way, and subbie yourself out to others, you will get your freedom that way. And by being a sparky now you will have a sweet quiver built up to put in the back of your SS commy ute!
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23685 posts
Mark _australia Mark _australia
WA, 23685 posts
29 Sep 2006 12:55am
I have always thought it would have to be roofie (doing corrugated iron roofs) or industrial shed building. Carrying a 6m sheet or colourbond is suicidal in anything more than 10 knots. Consequently, home they go....
divaldo
divaldo
SA
2879 posts
divaldo divaldo
SA, 2879 posts
29 Sep 2006 6:28am
Food industry could be good, used to work in a fruit and veg shop, finished at 2pm, perfect for those summer afternoon sea breezes...

Or, a baker, finish at 8am-9am, home for a sleep and into the water by 2-3pm

Or like me you could work in advertising and sit on windsurfing forums all day talking to windsurfers....
ka43
ka43
NSW
3105 posts
ka43 ka43
NSW, 3105 posts
29 Sep 2006 9:31am
Shift work. Used to work for a newspaper when I left school for 11 years. When I discovered windsurfing it was cool. In the late 80's I was clocking up an average of 230 days sailed a year.
Then stupid me got into the windsurfing industry when it was dying, doh!!!!
Greeny knows what im talking about
Now mgment weekends are it or the occasional after work sesh.
grumplestiltskin
grumplestiltskin
WA
2331 posts
grumplestiltskin grumplestiltskin
WA, 2331 posts
29 Sep 2006 8:27am
LOTTO winner would be good .....................aaaahh well can dream anyway
backloop
backloop
QLD
141 posts
backloop backloop
QLD, 141 posts
29 Sep 2006 1:30pm
Do it like me. go to a different country (preferably one with a unlogig and slow goverment), apply for a visa and have at least one full year of windsurfing while you are not allowed to work. So nobody can tell you are lazy. And the best is, you have to go for a windsurfing holiday every three month.
By the way i am also a sparky.
knot board
knot board
QLD
1241 posts
knot board knot board
QLD, 1241 posts
29 Sep 2006 2:45pm
I'm a sparky,
and a windsurfer.

But never both at the same time
firiebob
firiebob
WA
3182 posts
firiebob firiebob
WA, 3182 posts
1 Oct 2006 8:42pm
Firefighter

2 days + 2 nights work, then 4 days off. Or think of it as 2 days work & 6 days sailling.

Cheers,
Bob.
Steptoes Son
Steptoes Son
QLD
88 posts
Steptoes Son Steptoes Son
QLD, 88 posts
1 Oct 2006 10:53pm
Any Job.

Just do it well so you can free up your time.
backloop
backloop
QLD
141 posts
backloop backloop
QLD, 141 posts
2 Oct 2006 1:26pm
Professional windsurfer would be a nice job. getting payed for what you love to do.
Keep on practicing.

I dont know if windsurfing instructor would be much fun, but you dont have any time delay between work and hobby.
decrepit
decrepit
WA
12885 posts
decrepit decrepit
WA, 12885 posts
2 Oct 2006 11:33am
RETIRED!!!!!!
Sail when ever I want to. (as long as the old back is holding up)

Don't waste your money on frippery, spend it wisely and budget for early retirement.
grumplestiltskin
grumplestiltskin
WA
2331 posts
grumplestiltskin grumplestiltskin
WA, 2331 posts
3 Oct 2006 8:09am
quote:
RETIRED!!!!!!
Sail when ever I want to. (as long as the old back is holding up)

Don't waste your money on frippery, spend it wisely and budget for early retirement.


Love it, only trouble is "Dont waste your money on frippery" and spending your money on windsurfing gear and cancel each other out don't they
Combs
Combs
WA
152 posts
Combs Combs
WA, 152 posts
3 Oct 2006 1:16pm
There are three sparkies in my windsurfing associates including me. I haven't worked as one for years, doing electrical design work now. I am wondering the same as you though. I never seem to have enough time to do everything I want or need to, and I am usually too stressed to enjoy life to the full. Only on the water can I stop worrying and have some fun.
decrepit
decrepit
WA
12885 posts
decrepit decrepit
WA, 12885 posts
3 Oct 2006 7:03pm
quote:
Originally posted by grumplestiltskin


Love it, only trouble is "Dont waste your money on frippery" and spending your money on windsurfing gear and cancel each other out don't they


Can do if you have to have the latest and greatest each year.
I survived on secondhand rigs before I retired, and am fortunate enough to enjoy making my own boards.
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