AUS18 said..whitsun said..
Is there much of a LT class at Whitsunday Sailing Club?
I've been pondering buying one.
It would be great to see the class thrive like in other places.
I was just watching a video by Paul Van Bellen, about Parkdale Yacht Club in Melbourne.
The number of windsurfers there is incredible.
I'd post the link, but can't get it to work.??
Hey Whitsun,
we had six LTs on the start line for Sunday racing at the Whitsunday Sailing Club just this last Sunday. We've been training there since the end of last year, even got the kids on the Green Fleet for Sail Airlie, and now we have a mix of kids, teens and adults all joining Sunday racing. This weekend is the Mackay Festival of Sails in Seaforth so we will be there on the LTs with our own division.
We have some guys come down from Bowen to join the Sunday racing too, and even couple of young Airlie guys join us on their LTs when they're not working.
The Windsurfer Nats in Yeppoon in July is a good opportunity to pick up a brand new ex-charter board without having to worry about the extra freight to get it most of the way north. Contact Matt at Aroona (Windgenuity Sydney) and they can give you the price details etc.
Would be great to welcome another LT on to the racetrack. Good fun. If you have time, wander on down one Sunday lunchtime and say g'day. We usually hit the water at 12.30pm for 1pm race start.
Regards,
Dennis Winstanley.
Hey thanks Dennis,
It sounds like the class is getting popular here, great to see.
I'll definitely stop down for a chat next time you guys are sailing.
Might bring the slalom gear if that's alright? (will need to join the club again)
I recently brought a JP super light wind that would be choice out in the bay.
I usually drive to Bowen to sail, but tides can be a pain.😩
Have had some good sessions lately around the islands, Whitehaven is great for foiling (still in the learning phase),
and Long Island is good on the fin.
I have a few other locations I'm keen to try, just a bit wary of sailing solo.😬
I did email Matt to get a price on freight, and it was pretty reasonable.
Cheers, Luke.
