Hanging around Mick (Drift) has had a bad influence. I'm purchasing a GT 31 (will be here Tuesday 22nd June 2010) and have just upgraded from my 175 ltr Starboard Go to a 122 go.

What I'd like to know is how does this all work?

Are there any other beginner windsurfers participating?

Is there a website that I can look at?

Any advise on how to get started in this 'crazy' sport.

And one last thing, apart from a helmet, what else do I need to stop the body from copping a hiding?

Thanks for the link,

Since I know a couple of the Southerly Busters, I hope they'll let me join their team.

I always sail with a NP PFD.

I think I might need some extra weight. I'm only 65kg!

This is getting exciting!

Now I can't wait to get into some water with and put some runs on the board.

I'll just have to figure out how to use the GPS, and I have to buy a case from KATO.

If you are interested, SpeedFortnight is on 25th Sep - 10th Oct. Two weeks of nothing but talking crap about going fast.

And we some windsurfing too...

mathew said...

If you are interested, SpeedFortnight is on 25th Sep - 10th Oct. Two weeks of nothing but talking crap about going fast.

And we some windsurfing too...

sounds great...not sure about the 'talking crap' bit tho not quite my style
'crap talk' will definetly suit bender tho

OK peoples and peeps,

I have my GT31 and case (Cheers Kato) and a new 122 ltr Starboard Go. I know it's not a speed board, but this is my first season sailing!

I've set myself some speed goals:

Exceed 15 knots - Easy 16.68 knots 1st time out on new board

Exceed 20 knots - Was shocked when I looked down and saw 22.8 knots. 2nd time out on the board.

Exceed 30 knots - Want this by the end of the year.

Now I just have to figure out how to download and post my times.

NotWal said...

Can you turn the display through 90 on the GT31 so you can read it sideways?

Of course, but is is hard to read that way.

Ahhhh.... I guess you want to rotate the display in the screen...........
It can be rotated 180 only, for easier reading when upside down.