WindHounds - Greg

Bowen is a coastal town located on the northern end of the Whitsunday passage in beautiful tropical Far North Queensland. It is a quiet and picturesque destination with lovely beaches and turquoise blue water. It is located approximately 2 hours drive south of Townsville and is affectionately known by locals as “Blowen Bowen” because it is always windy!! The most Read more…

Tannum Sands isn’t often thought of as a destination for wind sports however it has some key ingredients that make it a spot worth adding to a road trip on the northern Queensland coast. Firstly there are options for flat water blasting/speed sailing, bump & jump, small wave riding and even a nearby lake The most consistent breezes are from Read more…

Yamba is located on the mid-north coast of NSW, 280km south of Brisbane and 665km north of Sydney. It offers both flat-water sailing for wind sports enthusiasts as well as wave sailing for those that like the surf. The climate is mild to hot throughout the year and water temperatures are generally range between 19 and 23 deg C. The Read more…

Inverloch is located 145 km SE of Melbourne on the South Gippsland Hwy. It is a popular tourist destination in the warmer months for Melbournites and Gippslanders. But more importantly, Inverloch has some of the best windsurfing & kitesurfing in Victoria and Australia. Inverloch is blessed with an incredible inlet called Anderson’s Inlet, perfect for flat-water-blasting, as well as fabulous Read more…

Paynesville is a popular holiday destination on the Gippsland lakes located about 300km (3.5 hours drive) east of Melbourne. The Gippsland Lakes are renowned as the boating capital of Victoria with literally hundreds of kilometres of lake foreshore to explore. For windsurfers and kitesurfers Paynesville is a great central base for exploring the immediate area and other spots around the Read more…

Merimbula is a beach town located on the South Coast of NSW (approximately 580km (7 hours drive) east of Melbourne and 526km (6 hours drive) south of Sydney) which swells in population with tourists during summer. The town has a nice beach-culture vibe to it and with some fabulous kitesurfing & windsurfing spots within easy reach making Merimbula a great Read more…

Tarifa, Spain is known as the windy capital of Europe, with year round windsurfing and kitesurfing. Holidays are available with the choice of budget and luxury hotels and the windsurfing and kitesurfing centre located directly on the spot. Situated on the most southern tip of Spain, projecting into the Straits of Gibraltar that separate Spain and Morocco, With a wide Read more…

Diani Beach is a beach resort on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya located 30 kilometres south of Mombasa. This resort appeals to a broad audience including families, honeymooners, backpackers and people who like a bit of a party, But Diani Beach is also an incredible destination for kitesurfers & windsurfers…..more information coming soon Read more…

Gulf de Roses (or Gulf of Roses) is a beautiful destination located about 2 hours drive north-east of Barcelona (Spain) in the Catelona region in the province of Costa Brava on the Mediterranean sea just south of the French border. The area is full of history and spectacular historic seaside villages such as Cadeques & El Port de la Selva. Read more…

Aruba is a small island (only 30 miles long by 10 miles wide) island located in the Dutch Antilles in the Dutch Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela. It is renowned as one of the best places on the planet for windsurfing & kitesurfing due to its reliable trade winds and flat and shallow turquoise lagoon. The water temperature rarely Read more…