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It’s fair to say Brett Wright is just as
comfortable on the water as he is on land
– and he has all the best toys to make the
most of it. From standup paddle boards,
to foil boards, wing surfs to kite boards,
you can choose your own adventure.
Plus, Brett’s knowledge of the sports he
coaches and the magical reef, beach and If you weren’t a tour guide, you
gorge locations he takes guests to is hard would be …
to beat. Still on the water, whether it’s captaining
vessels (I have my Master 5) or diving or
Q&A fishing.
How would you describe your
guiding style? Do you have a pre or post tour routine?
Combining over 30 years of teaching Post trip I hose the boat and equipment
different watersports I would have to say down, try to fit in a late afternoon session
laid-back, progressive, informative and on the water before having a beer and
always balancing learning objectives with watching the sunset.
having the most fun. And safety never has
a day off. Favourite local cafe or restaurant
The one with the least amount of people
Tell us about a particularly but I do like Macalisters Brewing or Ellis
memorable trip Beach Bar & Grill. Dogs or cats?
Too many to remember but the time we Only marine life, not in cages.
kitesurfed from Cairns to Cape York Most famous guest
along the outer edge of the Great Barrier Living in Port Douglas, there are so many.
Reef and then doubled back, covering Ed Sheeran stands out because of the MORE: windswell.com.au
every island from Port Douglas to Lizard time a 10 foot shark landed in the nine
Island was epic. foot zodiac.

Aerial adventurer Tell us about a particularly
memorable trip.
Once upon a time I landed in a pride
Frank Bouwer is a pilot with Hot Air of lions on a fresh kill. To say that was
Balloon, which runs trips over the
stunning agricultural, rainforest and exciting is an understatement!

semi-arid lands of Mareeba. Describing
himself as a professional adventurer, he’s If you weren’t a balloon pilot, you
also previously worked as a fishing boat would be ...
Still a game ranger or a scuba diving
captain and a game park ranger. Frank
loves everything about his job, from the instructor or …
early morning starts to the fresh air, the
company of like-minded people and Do you have a pre or post trip routine?
mind-blowing adventures. He’s always Lots of coffee.
looking for the next challenge and people
to share it with. Favourite local cafe or restaurant
Ten06 at Yorkeys Knob.

Q&A Most famous guest
How would you describe your Too many to remember but one who
guiding style? stands out is Ronan Keating.
I’m an extremely passionate individual
who loves sharing my knowledge with my Dogs or cats?
guests. A Rhodesian Ridgeback called Tandia.

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