Dear Windykid,
Well done for bringing more folks to windsurfing.
Here is the underline to H's post.
I know both Darryl and Simon as part of the Bayside Sailboard Club (BSC) Committee and I know them both as friends (that should cover disclosure).
Whilst Darryl probably should not have posted in an official Bayside capacity with opinion, his intention was never to deceive, but it was based on his good experience with board crazy.
Your request was for a "good" place to learn to sail. Having seen first hand the huge amount of unpaid effort (not on a commission, thanks webbie and gestalt) that both the committee of BSC and Simon personally put into running BSC events and developing windsurfing here in QLD, I believe that Daryl's post was correct.
It is in no small part that the amount of effort put in by the committee and the other helpers that has made the BSC one of the largest windsurfing organizations in Australia currently.
You might also note that whilst Simon does run a shop, and his sponsorship has meant the survival of a number of events this year, Church and State are separate. You just try and buy some stuff out of the back of his van on race day, see how far you get!
Those with a prominent profile in the QLD windsurfing community should probably take every opportunity to promote those doing good in the sport, rather than grasping at chances to burn anyone putting in the hard yards. As H said, "Not helpful guys"
We should certainly capitalize on every chance to ensure that Rookies get the best experience when entering into the sport and keep coming back for more, and more importantly, make some great mates along the way.
Windykid, bring your mate down to manly or wello on a windy day and have a chat with the folks there. You won't find a bunch of sailors quicker to help out with a tip or two or a handy hint.
Although I would avoid gybing tips from Darryl as he is ****house.
Simon Tribe AUS 325
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Maybe you too get commission? You must be in the same gang - doggy gang 
