5 Days Unforgettable Fun Windsurfing Camp in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Facilities

Windsurfing is a surface water sport that combines elements of surfing and sailing. It consists of a board usually two and a half to three meters long to three meters long, with displacements typically between 60 to 250 liters, powered by the wind on a sail. The rig is connected to the board by a free-rotating universal joint and consists of a mast, two-sided boom, and sail.

The sail area generally ranges from two and a half square meters to twelve square meters depending on the conditions, the skill of the sailor, the type of windsurfing being undertaken, and the weight of the person windsurfing.

Surf Connect Wind & Kitesurfing School is the only accredited Windsurfing Training Centre of Yachting Australia in Brisbane. They have everything you need to improve your windsurfing skills. Whether you just want to try out the sport for the first time and windsurf for fun, or complete one of Yachting Australia certificated courses that are recognized nationally and internationally.

Most people gain basic sailing skills in a two hour one on one lesson. Learning is the best in the early morning, when the breeze is gentle, where you focus much more easily on the techniques and skills. It is important to take lessons only from professionally qualified instructors, who is not only insured to teach you but can give you the assured that everything you need to learn is taught thoroughly and properly, and are able to give you qualifications that are recognized worldwide.

Notes:

• Lessons, rental, or tours available 7 days a week
• All activities are subject to availability and weather conditions
• All participants must be able to swim, of reasonable health, and can fit in the safety apparatus (sizes are from XXS to XXL)
• Alternative activities will be offered if the weather does not allow your chosen activity to take place

Brisbane Region

Sandgate Beach

• Best wind directions: Southeast, East, Northeast, and North
• Conditions: Flat shallow water
• Wind average: 13 - 18 kts
• Season: September to April
• Pros: Shallow, sand bottom, no current, safe, shop and rescue services on location, showers, toilets, free barbecues, cafes and restaurants, public transport - 30 minutes direct train ride from Brisbane City. It will also work on southerly winds at low tide. This is known as the safest and most popular kite beach in Brisbane with kite shop on location
• Cons: Limited launching area at high tide, gusty in southerly directions, not suitable for offshore directions (westerlies)

No meals are included in the package.

You can rent windsurfing equipment complete rig with sail, harness, and board from Surf Connect Watersports Centre at these prices:

• 2 hours - 150 AUD
• 3 hours - 200 AUD
• 4 hours - 225 AUD
• 5 hours - 250 AUD
• 6 hours - 275 AUD
• Full Day - 300 AUD
• 7 days - 600 AUD

Other activities

• Windsurf
• Kitesurf
• Standup paddleboarding
• Kayaking
• Surfing
• Boating lessons and tours
• Local sightseeing tours

• 4 hours of activities included for four days (if the weather does not suit the chosen activity, client can choose any of the other activities including sight-seeing tours (subject to availability and weather conditions))
• 4 nights of accommodation

• Airfare
• Daily meals
• Extra activities
• Personal expenses

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
• The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 30 days before the arrival date.