Miles Woods, or ‘Milo’ to friends, is the dynamic founder and president of Whitsunday Blokart Club, where his passion for performance Blokart land sailing has turned calm, breezy beaches into adrenaline pumping raceways. Since purchasing his first Blokart in April 2019, Milo has menaced his competition on a heart-thumping journey of speed, camaraderie and triumphs that have made him stick out like a sore thumb in Queensland’s and Australia’s land sailing scene.
Milo’s love of Blokarting was set alight in the flames of 2019 Mid-Winter Bash in Mulumbin, where the art of the blokart and the community surrounding it had hooked him instantaneously. Now a regular on the Queensland circuit he has accumulated an impressive number of wins. Milo carved out his territory on the international Blokarting scene, claiming his first title in the Performance Heavyweight Division at Lake Ivanpah, the Mecca of land sailing in the United States.
On the domestic front, he dominated the Southeast Queensland 2.5 hour Marathon in Woodgate, finishing 5 kilometres ahead in second place. His grandest victory however, came at the 2025 Australian National Championships in Waratah Bay, Victoria. In the face of challenging light winds and soft sand, Milo captured a one-point lead by winning all six races on the final day of competition, earning the Middleweight Title.
“Life isn’t about how many breaths we take. It’s about how many things we do that take or breath away” said Milo, capturing the essence of his love for Blokarting.
With decades of experience racing windsurfers, Hobie cats, and yachts, Milo brings a wealth of knowledge to his sport. His ‘Blokart’ grin is infectious, and he is always eager to share tips with newcomers to the sport. Blokarting was invented in New Zealand in 1999 and has swiftly gained global popularity, with over 16,000 Blokarts manufactured and shipped worldwide as of 2024. This made Milo’s achievement in the National Championships even more sweet as he cheerfully declared that he “ smoked” the New Zealand team, beating them at their own game.
As club president, Milo aims to nurture a growing sport that welcomes families and thrill-seekers alike. Whether mentoring novices or racing at world-class events, he’s committed to making land sailing a Whitsunday staple.
Blowkart lined up on the beach. Photo Supplied.
Miles Woods, Founder and President of Whitsunday Blokart Club, Current Australian National Champion.
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