Just heard a breif on Triple J news a windsurfer killed yesterday
anyone hear anymore?

http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuId=77&ContentID=103084

Definitely a windsurfer? The press gets us mixed up with kiters sometimes.

Anyway, that's really sad.

My condolences.

Good time to ask: Should I always wear an impact vest and/or helmet in the surf?
I'm only just starting to venture out in 2-4ft onshore slop. No loops or anything.

evlPanda said...

My condolences.

Good time to ask: Should I always wear an impact vest and/or helmet in the surf?
I'm only just starting to venture out in 2-4ft onshore slop. No loops or anything.

Yes.

It's deceptively easy to get knocked unconscious or get separated from your kit. Why risk it?

evlPanda said...

My condolences.

Good time to ask: Should I always wear an impact vest and/or helmet in the surf?
I'm only just starting to venture out in 2-4ft onshore slop. No loops or anything.

A very, very small number of people die while windsurfing every year, and it can be down to faulty gear, unexpectedly tough conditions, or just rotten luck...every time you sail, you have to accept that there's a risk. You can improve your odds hugely with safety gear, but the right sort of freak mishap will still do you in regardless.

Very sorry for that guy and his family...

thats devisating!!!

You wouldnt wish that on your worst enemy!