Jim is him!

Jim's Windsurfing is the creation of David Mobbs — an Australian windsurfer with a passion for discovering what's next in the sport. David caught the windsurfing bug in 2020 and never looked back, with his brother Mobdog serving as his number one mentor and teaching him to sail.

What started as a personal journey — chasing fun, speed and progression — grew into something bigger. The more David explored, the more there was to share: honest gear testing, real adventures on the water, the stories behind the innovation, and the people quietly shaping the future of the sport. Jim's Windsurfing became the place to document it.

This is a personal project that has grown into a community resource. Independent, curious, and genuinely passionate about windsurfing.

The Name

The name Jim's Windsurfing is a tribute to Jim Drake — the American engineer widely credited as the inventor of the universal joint that made modern windsurfing possible. Without Jim Drake's breakthrough, maybe we would not be getting time on the water as we know it today. It felt right to carry his name forward as a small nod to the person who started it all.

The Logo

The Jim's logo — familiar to many Australians — belongs to Jim's Group, the iconic Australian home services franchise founded by Jim Penman. David reached out to Jim Penman directly, had a conversation, and was granted permission to use the logo for Jim's Windsurfing.

It's a uniquely Australian story — one Jim allowing another Jim to carry the name forward into a completely different world.

Jim's Windsurfing is an independent windsurfing media brand and is not connected with Jim's Group or its home service franchises in any way.

The Mission

David's mission is simple: explore new ideas in windsurfing, test equipment honestly, share inspiring stories, and connect a global community of sailors who love the sport as much as he does.

Come discover what's next in windsurfing — with Jim's.