hello how can i measure my speed while windsurfing? like a cheap gps watch

Hi all,

I am planning a summer windsurfing trip and I would like to avoid EU countries due to how long it takes to get a Schengen Visa. Do you have any recommendation for good windsurfing spots around UK / Europe?

My criteria are: good rental equipment, relatively hot weather (25+), flat water.

I know about Egypt (Dahab) and Turkey (places like Cesme, Alacati), I have been there already and would like to try something new. Thank you all!!!

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Missing mast and Wishbone. Is this a good setup for 190lb athletic male? Recommendations of mast and wishbone if plausible, thanks!

Hi all,

Could you recommend us any locations or windsurfing centres in Morocco? We have a group of intermediate windsurfers who can use harness, do waterstart and have started planing and doing more compex turns recently. We would like to find a windsurfing centre in Morocco for a 7-10 days trip this summer. It would be great if the centre has a rental of modern equipment and availability of lessons.

I am curious about this, where I live the wind always blows. But I am curious lets say the wind is blowing from the north and I need to go south is that possible? How does it work?

My 2020 Wizard 125 Foil Board uses the Chinook Tuttle Foil box, which is advertised as deep tuttle but is not deep enough by about 1cm.

So a deep tuttle foil head will not fully seat in the Chinook box and stand about 1cm proud. Because the Sabfoil deep tuttle adapter TK04 is an open frame type construction, it cannot be cut down to fit without seriously compromising the strength of the tuttle connection.

Does anyone have any experience using the mini tuttle connection as shown in image attached? Not sure how deep the mini tuttle is, but it is the only option Sab has to fit and they sell it... so it must be used for situations like mine?

Thanks for reading!

I’m considering buying a Honda Fit (Honda Jazz in Europe) and a deal killer for me is if I can’t fit a windsurf board in the car. Has anyone on this subreddit ever fit their windsurf board into a Honda fit? Thanks in advance for your replies!

Can you recommend a spot for a Euro windsurf trip this year? Not really been to any windsurf centres abroad before so looking for advice on what one to choose. I'm an improver, planning comfortably and working on getting my first gybes. Ideally need flat water and wind certainty. We got a total budget of £1000pp including kit hire. So far considered Dakhla but it looks to be dominated by kites, not the strongest wind and a bit over budget. Any suitable alternatives? Cheers!

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Last time, I was in a tricky situation when my mast base broke before the safety rope. I was not too far off the shore, and I (very lucky) managed to lift my rig on the board and swim back to shore with all my equipment. I was with a 120L freeride board so there was enough space on the board's deck.

I'm just wondering: How do you deal with such a situation? I assume a rig will sink to the bottom of the sea, so any tips on not losing the entire rig are welcomed.

Hey, looking to make a trip to Hood River this summer and was wondering if anyone knew of any good spots to rent wind or kite gear, ideally somewhat decent quality and modern. Thanks!

Can you wind surf in this kind of wind speeds? Sometimes it averages around 3-5kts in my local beach.

Hey guys, do you know any actually secure lockbox for my car key?

Where do you usually stash your keys? Thanks

I have been windsurfing for many years, but am nowhere near a windsurfing community, so my gear hasn't changed much in that time. I have a couple of questions about modern equipment to ask this community:

I freeride, usually alone, mostly on lakes. Typically use an old ~270L Mistral Equipe because the wind is swirly/unreliable and having a daggerboard can often save me from getting stuck downwind.

Sometimes I make it to the ocean, or bays where the wind is constant. There I use a 120 L RRD, or a 160 L Bic Techno 2. All of my equipment is SDM.

I'm looking for a lighter ~160L board with a daggerboard (Tahe Beach 160d maybe?), and considering getting a new rig with rdm and/or carbon boom.

My skill level is intermediate somewhere-- I can sail upwind reliably, beach start, water start, tack, sometimes helitack, often gybe.

1. Have sails changed significantly in the past 10 years?
2. Do you notice a big difference between RDM and SDM? If so, could you please elaborate?
3. Do you notice a big difference between carbon booms and non-carbon booms?
4. Have boards changed significantly in the past 10 years?
5. Thanks

Hi. I am a student and going to exchange in utrecht, Netherlands(sep, 2024-jan 2025). Does anyone knows where can I play windsurfing and renting equipment in utrecht or nearby spot?

Hey guys so im planning on taking on this sport im a 26 year old 50kg guy 170cm in height.

What are the best to start with? Also i need to buy myself a board because my trainer doesnt have a extra one. Can you guys reccomend me some complete set ups to buy?

Which one is better for windsurfing? Open to all new ideas in south east Asia.

Edited: I just started my travel trip around south east Asia

Cheers :D

Hello all,

I used to windsurf but stopped about 15years ago. I was decent.. not great but not a beginner either. I could get planing etc. I don't know what gear I was using.

I now want to get back into it and want to get some gear but I'm really lost as to what I should get. I will also probably be struggling for the first few sessions so maybe a tiny board is not ideal? I think I'm looking at freeride gear, what should I be looking for exactly, like what size board etc? Is there somewjere I can find ressources and compare stuff? Most resources I find are recommending gear to beginners, but I don't think this is exactly my case. Can some of you recommend stuff? What about the sails?

I'm 85kg, 185cm.

Thanks a bunch!

i got a truck and im going to do a build of a storage solution for my whole quiver. i can set it up with a small sleeping area as well. i really dig the idea of weekending in the truck to go windsurfing on the east coast, US. i want to avoid the insane hotel rates many of these destination locations have.

concerns: in my area, basically all the beach parks are closed sunset to sunrise. also sleeping a vehicle is illegal in my state, and nearby states, though im sure its only selectively enforced to keep druggies away from karen's lawn.

do you just park on street easement somewhere? anyone ever bother you? are any specific windsurfing towns anal about it and hostile to people doing this? i could see some areas trying to force people to rent hotels because its only income the area really has, whereas if you just van camp it, you could come and go and spend literally $0.00 there.

Hi, I'm going to visit Los Angeles, I'll be staying there for 2 weeks. I'll be staying in Santa Ana and thought that maybe I would be able to windsurf for one day somewhere nearby. I was googling for windsurfing rental, but the closest one is 6h drive from LA. Any windsurfing rental nearby?

If not windsurfing, maybe wingfoil rental (but much more I prefer windsurfing)?

This will be my first visit in USA and thought It would be cool to try it there.

Thinking about a new fin for my board and i get blinded of all the opinions. I got a tabou rocket 135l i use 6.0 7.0 and 8.0 sails. My weight is 75kg. How big fin should i buy? I got a stock 46cm fin on it now.

I’m a beginner and weigh around 235 lbs at 6’4. Just curious what it takes for any of my fellow burly windsurfers to get planing. I’ve only gotten there a couple times and I’m wondering if I need to up my sail size. Let me know what size you sail in different wind conditions if possible!

also, what kind of windsurfing do you do? sponsored pro, local racer, casual freerider, beginner, etc?

i know there are other factors at play, mainly the board and its drag, body weight of the surfer, skill level, mood that day, etc so these numbers wont be the same for everyone, but i think the responses might prompt some interesting discussion.

Hi all, so I'm (47m, 97kgs) probably intermediate but I've fucked my knees up and had 2 knee ops. Thank God I can still sail at all. My favourite board for the last 5 years has been an old Naish Hybrid 110l (2003). If anyone knows them, you'll know they are amazing when your fully powered up, really fast, but when you're floundering they are a real pig. What I like about them is the small form factor, good top end speed and a fun but challenging board to ride. They don't handle the chop very well which is really tough on my old knees. What am I looking for? Something small, light and nimble and fast, higher volume maybe 135l and possibly more stable on the chop, but not big and bulky. I had a Taboo Rocket 135 2012 model but it felt bulky and slow compared to my Naish Hybrid. I also had a 2014 JP IX Slalom but I just wasn't fun like the hybrid. Open to any suggestions, if you suggest a board please me why you suggest it, what about it do you like. Thank you!