I have a Starboard start board available for use.

if anyone is looking to get friends etc into windsurfing, but needs a big learner board for the beginner phase, i can help. Can also put a 4.2m rig together if needed (a bit forecast dependant, as i need my small boom if its going to be nuking).

the idea would be you can take it with you for a period of time (with some discussion first) whilst they are learning/figuring out balance/rig handling/whether windsurfing is the sport for them, then return it when done.

the equipment use would be free, but to be clear, the board isn't for sale, nor am i giving it away. i don't want it becoming another house for spiders in someones shed.


i can also give some instruction, but i'm not a windsurf instructor, just a somewhat proficient windsurfer. More of a give a few pointers type of deal.

respond here, or pm me to get in touch.


edit: forgot to mention, WA is a big place, this is for Perth metro.

Jolly decent of you.

You sure you don't want to drop it in Albany for a couple of weeks so I can teach my son.

Subsonic said..

leftfield said..
Jolly decent of you.

You sure you don't want to drop it in Albany for a couple of weeks so I can teach my son.

No immediate plans to visit, but don't rule the idea out completely.

My friends and ihave often discussed that if we want to give speed sailing a decent go, lilacs would be the place to go for the weekend. but apparently its quite direction dependant/more of a winter trip, and we'd all have to sort out some proper small weed fins to make it viable.


whats Albany like to sail in general?

I've only been down here a year.
Haven't sailed anywhere except Lilacs.
Sailing anywhere else you would probably be sailing alone.
But if you want to sail lilacs you will definitely need a delta fin. A normal weedy will not cut it.


It works in summer too. Just needs an easterly wind.

When it is on there are more sailors from Perth here than locals.

I was just joking about the board, but it's a great offer for anyone in Perth to have a go without splashing the cash first.