If you have ever wanted to start Windsurfing, but thought you had to be strong ( or young and fit :)) to be able to do it, then think again. Windsurfing is all about balance and technique. If you come sail with us, then you will be cruising around on a windsurfer in no time.
Here are a few common questions many people have before getting into windsurfing :
Question 1. What is the difference between windsurfing and kiteboarding?
In kiteboarding you are also standing on a board, but there is no sail attached to the board. Rather, the wind power comes from a large, crescent-shaped kite that you fly high above the water. For more discussion on the nuances of windsurfing versus kiteboarding.
Question 2. Is windsurfing dangerous?
No. It's safer than almost any other boardsport, and definitely safer than kiteboarding.
Question 3. Is windsurfing hard?
Yes and no. With the right stuff and a trained instructor, most people can learn the basics of going back and forth during their first time on the water, even if they have never sailed or surfed before. If you already have a sense of wind and sailing, and you have decent balance, then you can learn even quicker. However, progressing beyond the beginner stage takes practice and determination. You gradually develop an intuitive understanding of how the wind, the equipment, and your body interact. When it all comes together it is incredibly rewarding.
Question 4. Do you need good balance to windsurf?
No. The modern boards are very wide and stable, and everyone gets their sea legs after some time on the water.
Question 5. Do you need a lot of upper-body strength to windsurf?
No. Sails comes in all sizes, so you never have to use a bigger one than you can handle. Of course, even you're an athlete, windsurfing will work different muscles than you're used to, and you'll be worn out after your first few sessions. Fortunately, once you get the hang of it, you can windsurf so long that you'll get hungry before you get tired. It's all about finesse and using leverage and gravity instead of muscle.
Question 6. How old is too old to windsurf?
If you're healthy enough to swim, and you can climb out of the pool without a ladder, you can windsurf.
Question 7. How much wind do you need to windsurf?
You don't need very much wind at all. As long as you can feel SOME wind on your skin, you will be able to move on your windsurf. 5 miles per hour (8 kph) is plenty of wind for basic windsurfing. That is much less than is required for kiteboarding.
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