Article title: Wind Surfing
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Windsurfing is a water sport that combines gymnastic moves and surfing to offer you strength and agility. It provides a wonderful experience- from astonishing speeds, riding an ever-changing sea, floating in the sky to chasing your dream wave.
How to Get Started and What to Be Cautions Of
To venture into the world of windsurfing here is a quick and easy guide.
a) Know the kit
The kit is divided into two parts:
The board- this is the surfboard-like part that you stand on. It consists of one or more fins and daggerboards.
The rig- this includes a mast, sail, and boom. The boom is the part you hold on to while the mast is used for support. The cord running from the boom to the bottom of the mast is used to pull the sail up.
b) Learn the basics
To start, push the board into deep water, maneuver it so that the sail is downwind. Swim to the upwind side and clamber on the board. Rise to your feet at a slow pace, then take hold of the mast with both your hands, and allow it to swing.
Start moving and remember that the mast should always be perpendicular to the board. You can achieve this by leaning back and keeping the arms straight.
When you want to stop, drop the boom and ensure that it goes in front of you.
c) Take precautions
It is essential that you take the necessary precautions to enjoy your experience.
- Start with a wide board as it offers more volume and stability, and hence allows you to keep balance and stay upright.
- Use smaller wave sail as it will be easier to control it
- Start with light winds blowing to the shore, as they will automatically take you back to the coast.
- Keep your knees bent since you don’t consume energy, and your muscles don’t accumulate tension in this position.
Popular Wind Surfing Destinations around The World
From sheltered lakes and coves to monstrous offshore barreling waves, the world’s finest bays offer you the utter freedom to perform neat windsurfing tricks. The popular windsurfing destinations include Maui in Hawaii, Fuerteventura in Spain, Mui Ne in Vietnam, Bonaire, in the Caribbean, Boracay in the Philippines, and the Red Sea in Egypt.
Popular Wind Surfers
Every sport has some idols, and windsurfing is no exception. While there exist debates over which windsurfer is the best, there are a few indisputable greats in the realm of windsurfing. They include personalities like (not in any particular order) Robby Naish, Antoine Albeau, Bjorn Dunkerbeck, Sarah-Quita Offringa, Robert Teriitehau, Peter Boyd, and Dave Kalama.
