Windsurfing Phillip Island VIC for a Beginner

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cecil
cecil
WA
121 posts
WA, 121 posts
7 Dec 2022 1:38pm
I have a friend who wants to learn how to windsurf... and he lives on Phillip Island in Victoria. Can anyone suggest beginner friendly sailing sites in the area that would suit someone starting out? I'm hoping for locations with flat water, on-shore winds, shallow water, sandy bottom (no rocks), no dangerous currents... etc etc. PLUS, where would the nearest windsurfing retail shop that I could send him to? Any info gratefully received.
Imax1
Imax1
QLD
4937 posts
QLD, 4937 posts
7 Dec 2022 6:26pm
At the end of the main street of town is probably the friendliest beach.
There are no windsurf shops nearby, or even remotely close. Sandringham is as close as you'll get.
Funny story .... the first time I taught my now wife, when we were 18, was on that beach. The not so funny part was, later that very day, the biggest caught White Pointer, ever, anywhere, in the world, was around the corner at Seal rocks. This shark was one meter longer than the shark they used in the movie Jaws.
Don't panic, you'll be OK.
Just don't think all that nice shallow water around the bridge is a good idea. We got told off by the coast guard, they said we were mad and were going to end up as shark poo. Pity, it was good sailing there.
kato
kato
VIC
3527 posts
VIC, 3527 posts
7 Dec 2022 7:27pm
Inverloch
Imax1
Imax1
QLD
4937 posts
QLD, 4937 posts
7 Dec 2022 6:30pm
kato said..
Inverloch



Yes Inverloch
When in harness and he says, 'I want to go faster ', Sandy point is only 40 mins away.
Haircut
Haircut
QLD
6491 posts
QLD, 6491 posts
7 Dec 2022 9:00pm
Imax1 said..
Funny story .... the first time I taught my now wife, when we were 18, was on that beach. The not so funny part was, later that very day, the biggest caught White Pointer, ever, anywhere, in the world, was around the corner at Seal rocks. This shark was one meter longer than the shark they used in the movie Jaws.









there used to be a photo of it on the wall in the isle of wight pub, showing it hanging from a crane. I believe vic caught an even bigger one a few years later off south africa somewhere.

i fished from every jetty and bay on the island, any time of day and night, and from our boat, fairly regularly for nearly 8 years and never once saw a toothy shark. Plenty of gummies. In the 80s san remo area was considered a good windsurfing spot. but current is very strong. maybe everyone's getting soft lately
aus368
aus368
NSW
260 posts
NSW, 260 posts
8 Dec 2022 9:13am
Cleeland Bight Beach at the end of Cottesloe Ave
sailquik
sailquik
VIC
6171 posts
VIC, 6171 posts
9 Dec 2022 10:32am
Best learning spots are nearby at Inverloch and Sandy Point (Shallow Inlet), depending on the wind direction/strength and tides. Both have enclosed, shallow, flat water.
cecil
cecil
WA
121 posts
WA, 121 posts
15 Dec 2022 2:03pm
Many thanks to all... I've passed on the info to my mate in Phillip Island. Cheers everyone!
yakspeed
yakspeed
VIC
105 posts
VIC, 105 posts
16 Dec 2022 7:38pm
Hit up Johno at SurfTrax Philip island, he's a qualified instructor and all round good guy
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