Beginner Sports

Safety & Rescue

Windsurfing Instructor Flags Offshore Wind as Top Danger for Beginners

Offshore wind — blowing away from shore rather than toward it — is the single most dangerous condition a beginner windsurfer can encounter, according to instructor Mario, who outlines a short checklist before anyone enters the water: check wind direction and any tidal currents, never go out alone, c

Gear & Setup

Sail Size and Boom Height Top the List of Beginner Windsurfing Setup Mistakes

A correctly rigged windsurfing sail demands attention to four fundamentals: boom height set at arm level for leverage and control, a tight boom with no play, a flat sail free of wrinkles, and an appropriately sized sail. For learners, a 5.5 square metre sail is the recommended starting point — small