— from Streamed.News —
New windsurfers should seek calm, sheltered water with steady winds between 5 and 15 mph, and should only sail when the wind blows toward shore — reducing the risk of being carried offshore and unable to return. Consulting local sailors about shallow areas or hidden hazards is strongly recommended b
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
When wind dies or a windsurfer is pushed downwind and cannot sail back, a technique called the butterfly rescue offers a practical exit. From a stable position on the board, the rider tilts the rig toward the stern, lowers it flat across the back of the board, then lies prone and uses their feet to
When wind dies or conditions turn against a windsurfer, four techniques can get a rider home without outside help. In near-calm conditions, lying flat and paddling with the rig resting on the board — the butterfly method — provides the fastest return. A half-raised sail works for short crosswind dis