Windsurf boards have gone through some drastic changes through the years and this means that selecting you first board is going to be a lot easier. It used to be the case that the boards were categorized by length. The long board was the first board and as your skill level progressed, the size of your board began to shrink.Your learning curve used to be broken into distinct stages and each stage had you buying a different sized board. Thankfully this is no longer the case. The new wide style boards have come along and flipped everything on its head. These boards give the rider previously unheard of levels of stability with a shorter board. A wide style board is going to last you through your learning curve and stay with you well into the future. This means you are going to be able to perfect your skills and maneuvers .. more»

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Since its inception as an independent form of sport, windsurfing has managed to attract huge number of surfers each year. This is primarily because of the different forms of windsurfing that surfers can choose from according to their skill and preferences. From wave sailing to freestyle to slalom and racing, surfers can take their pick. Yet another form of windsurfing that has revolutionized the sport is indoor windsurfing. This form received massive support among surfers across the world and is now an extremely popular form of windsurfing. Considering this, the Professional Windsurfers Association (PWA) organizes indoor windsurfing contests each year.A brief summaryThe first formal indoor windsurfing event was held in 1990 at the famous Bercy Stadium in Paris. However, till 1998 it was greatly restricted only to France with a large number of French masters dominating the scene. From 1998 to 2004, the activities remained largely subdued. With the beginning .. more»

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London & windsurfing - can they go together? Our capital city & home to tons of people, great shopping & nightlife but what do you do if you want to learn to windsurf near London? Resign to the fact that London & windsurfing just don't mix? No, it's not that bad.Well, there are a few options for windsurfing in or near London. Queen Mary Reservoir would be the 1st (& maybe only real) option that is right there in London but the problem with this windsurfing location & others like it is that they are inland reservoirs. This creates a few problems for those looking the take beginners windsurfing lessons. Inland reservoirs are usually surrounded by trees or buildings that shadow the wind making conditions gusty & the depth of water drops away very quickly, making it much harder when you have to climb back on your windsurf board. Not .. more»

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Extreme sports are getting more extreme and if you aren't living on the edge, you aren't really living. One such sport to gather a lot of attention is windsurfing. Windsurfing is a water sport in which all you need is a surfboard, a bi-directional one, a sail fixed to it and a lot of guts. It is not just restricted to oceans but to any water body provided there is sufficient wind to carry the person.To begin with, you will require a surfboard, as well as a sail with which the wind will carry you. Now, these things may be a little expensive, and my advice is to buy the best your money can afford. The quality of the material used in the sail and of the board is related to the price you pay for them. So make sure you get your money's worth.While windsurfing, you can surf at .. more»

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