Hi, I’m doing a survey to try to learn about the relationship between marine sports and conservation. Not selling anything, not recording identity of responders, just looking for opinions. Takes about 5 minutes. Thanks!

There's the option to do a 2 hour lesson in either sport for about 200 euros. The wind is pretty strong. Is one more accessible for a total newbie not versed in board sports or sailing? Or is this not appropriate for a beginner?

P.s. I can only afford one two hour lesson on this holiday due to budget.

Been using a piece of inner tube to prevent slippage but with the narrow boom head it's not as grippy as needed even rough sanding etc. I was thinking about putting some contact cement on the mast maybe or using some sort of non-slip traction pad to stick and replace old silicone/rubber grip from the boom head. Any luck with a random amazon product or some other trick?

Hi guys! A while back I had posted this about my first kit for a beginner windsurfer like me.

I have had a blast taking it out as often as I could for the whole summer but now that I'm away from where I sail I'm left very eager to get back on the water. I'm looking forward to upgrade some of my stuff. I remember I was told that what could be next is a newer sail and indeed I feel the need for something bigger in size as I'm often under powered (around 6m would be perfect). But I'm very lost as to what I should look for in a sail. My needs would mainly be freeride oriented... Do you guys have any recommendations if ever buying a new sail is a good move? (maybe that includes mast/boom/extension(that I don't have)/mastfoot)

Thanks!

Hi everyone! So my dad started just started kiteboarding and windsurfing, and I want to give him a gift. What is some thing that you would like having? Any suggestions? Anything helps, thank you!

What is the general consensus.

Get a Starboard Carve Starlite or the Severene Verso.

I'm in South California. General wind conditions 15 - 20 knots Sometimes Anywhere up to 30+ if I travel.

Just looking to have a good all around board to have fun with.

Not looking for wave or freestyle.

Opinions would be appreciated.

I'm visiting costa rica this summer, and was wondering if anyone had been to these two spots and could tell me a bit about them, which one they preffered. From what I can tell Salinas has more wind but also more waves, and since I would like to do some slalom I'm unsure between the two.

What is out on the market for boards ~160L-180L with a center board? And among those, what do you recommend?

I have no shop near me so I think it needs to ship.

My wife and I sailboard on a lake, but not often. I like my 160L Bic techno 2, but wish it had a centerboard because the wind is swirly and upwind is sometimes near impossible. I have much larger boards that are easy to sail in swirly winds, but too bulky to do any interesting turns with.

Please! Your suggestions needed!

Got that tear patched with gorilla tape Just hit 22kts in 17kts of wind https://photos.app.goo.gl/GzFVEom4kabdb4ca8

Update: gorilla tape still fine but my foot went straight through the lower panel lmao https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ubdag9BwAFh6Nat49

Hi All,

I was gifted an old board, mast, and sails, etc. from a friend and I'm really keen to give it a go, but I've definitely been struggling just to get going.

Basically I think the board to too small, I'm 130kg (fortunately 6'5" to spread that 130kg out 😄) but the board is only 117L.

By the time I haul the mast up the board is basically under a foot of water and a second later so am I. I think with a bit of momentum the board would stay out of the water but from a standing start it basically impossible for me. I did see a video of someone using the sail to "lift" them out of the water, I gave it a go and it was promising but also even harder to do, so maybe not beginner friendly.

Anyway, I was hoping someone could help me out, is this a dead end, or should I keep trying with this setup?

I resisted as long as I could adding more expensive things in the garage, but time has come - I have decided to learn foiling for those 10-15 knot days. I am an intermediate sailor, 12 years on fins. The question is, what foil/board should I buy?

I have now a Tabou Rocket Plus 123l, which is foil ready, but I hear that is a gimmick, so if I want a proper foil experience I should go for a foil AND a board. I don't care too much for ultra high speeds, but if I see the posts from Mario Kumpel https://youtu.be/_11_PV4wiKs?si=7MvZlSYWhx4SXGA6 anything other than high-end race gear is rubbish. But I have no intention of shelling out 5-7000 for race gear.

Anything out there from Starboard/Tabou/Duotone in the range of 2000-2500 for the board + foil that is future proof (meaning after learning I can stick with it without the need to upgrade)? I will DEFINITELY stick with the fin for >15knot, so no point for me to spend too much.

Picked up this sail for free, how should I repair the tear? I have Dacron tape is that suitable https://photos.app.goo.gl/cth8jGS5JZRoMhUx9

Besides Cabrillo where are the best places to sail. Thanks

did anyone try to go windsurfing in lanzarote? there seem to be some spots, but is it comparable to fuerte or tenerife and is there some kind of windsurfing scene? … i want a new winter spot 😀

Hello friends,

I have a simple question - where do you guys windsurf during March/April?

I've been windsurfing the past 10 ish years and I traveled the world because of it, been to Vietnam, Cape Town, Brazil, Bonaire, Fuerteventura, Karpathos, Sardinia, Dakhla etc. What other beautiful spot am I missing that is windy during March / April? The first thought is obviously "Bonaire, duh" but the island is rather expensive for me and I want to explore something new.

Thank you for your tips!

I will be in chile, santiago in january. Would like to go windsurfing. I am mobile and willing to drive around 500 km. Unfortunately, I can't find any rental stations on the internet, such as those run by vdws in Greece or France. It would be nice to have a trainer to introduce you to the wave. Otherwise flat water spots. Do you have any tips on where I should go?

Hi, can someone identify the year of this sailworks retro 6.5 sail? It has been sitting in the shed and want to know if it's worth sailing or selling. Cheers

edit: idk how to add a picture i thought i did when i made the post so heres a google photos link https://photos.app.goo.gl/xUFd8v2adp9ytnrEA

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Hi, I'm getting back into windsurfing. I competed as a weekend warrior but a long time ago. I havent sailed in 30 years and that was in a different country. Life changed for me at the age of 26 and I always said if I had the opportunity to do it all again I would. Well I now have the opportunity to do what I loved. My memories of the sport and the community still sit in my mind and I am going to revisit my youth just as an older guy. I live in So Cal ( Newport Beach ). I have found a instructor and am going to get back in the right way as a lot has changed in 30 years.

Any advice or input would be appreciated.

Thanks