Windsurfing Gear for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionDear Patrick, Im interested in advice on what windsurfer to buy and where to buy it. Im not that experienced: just fooled around for a few summers

Windsurfing Gear Guide for Beginners Moving to Juneau, Alaska

QuestionQUESTION: Patrick, Im a novice windsurfer.  I spent 3 weeks in Maui 5 years ago learning how to windsurf.  It was on a friends board, wa

Choosing Sail Sizes for Southern Cape Cod Wind Conditions

QuestionQUESTION: Hey Patrick, I plan on buying my first two sails soon. Considering an Ezzy freeride and a Hot Sails Maui superfreak. Plan to sail mostly

Is the Bic Veloce 328 Right for a Beginner Windsurfer?

QuestionHi there,   I have just bought a bic veloce328 with 4,4 5,5 6,6 sail, clamp on boom and 2part carbon mast all of which, i go for ?50 in

Windsurfing Equipment for Warm Weather Enthusiasts: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, Im new to windsurfing. Unlike the Juno Alaska newbie, I only like warm weather windsurfing. I started last year in Aruba, I was there

Will a 105L F2 Sputnik SUP Board Float a 68kg Person?

Questioni weigh 68kg and im wondering if its possible to try stand up paddle boarding on the above board i Know its not made for that porpose but if it all

Mistral Equipe LCS-XR Mast Track Repair & Parts - Ocean Air & MISTRALUSA

Question   I talked with Ocean Air about a problem with mast-track and base on my newly aquired but old Mistral Equipe LCS-XR made in West Germa

Best Windsurfing Board Size for Cruising & Advanced Maneuvers (Edmonton)

QuestionHi Dean, I have been sailing on a long board and tacking. I would like to reduce enjoying cruising this year and learn water start and jibe. I am g

Choosing Your First Windsurf Board: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionDean, Ill try to keep this short and concise. Im    511  and  180 lbs Last summer I learned how to windsurf on what I wo

Finding Replacement Parts for Vintage Alpha Windsurf Boards

QuestionHello.  My uncle is looking for a tendon for an old Alpha board from the 80s.  My uncle is 70 and not ready to buy a new board.  Any

Determining the Right Windsurf Board Volume for Your Skill Level

QuestionHi Patrick,  I need some help! I learned to windsurf about 6 years ago on a hand me down BIC board & 5.6 Gaastra rig I inherited from some rel

Choosing the Right Sail & Board for Lake Ontario Sailing (190lbs, 5'1")

QuestionSail size and board selection Weight: 190lbs Height: 5?1 Location: Toronto (Lake Ontario and Toronto area) Wind:  Mostly 10Mph, some days 10-

Windsurf Mast & Sail for Kayak Trimaran: Sizing & Challenges

QuestionI am designing an add on sea kayak trimaran/sailing rig and I am considering using a windsurfer mast and used sail. What are references for windsur

Windsurfing Gear Recommendations After a Break: What to Buy?

QuestionHi Patrick, I am interested in starting back up windsurfing after 12 years. I used to surf in Holland in stronger wind (4-5 beaufort, 15-25 mph).

Best Ways to Store Paddleboards to Prevent Warping

QuestionI am a total beginner with a total of 3 outings under my belt with my own equipment. I now have a Fanatic beginner board and  a Mistral standu

Footstrap Positioning for Beginners: Best Starting Points

QuestionHi windlover, thank you so much for your quick response last time, I bought the Bic classic 283, and it just arrived! so hopefully Ill get to try i

Naish Icon 2007 Review: Performance & Comparison

QuestionHey Windlover, Do you know anything about the Naish Icon 2007? I cant find much other than that it does well with large sails and flatwater. Im co

Windsurf Footstrap Adjustment: Ensuring Proper Fit & Safety

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Windlover, just put the footstraps on the board this evening and so a couple of questions have arisen with that matter: I read in the

Optimal Wind Speed for a 95L Board & 5.5m Sail

QuestionI have a 95 litre board a 5.5 sail how much wind would i need to sail here we get at leat 8-10 knots almost daily is that goog enough wind? Answer

Waterproof Plug for Fin Screw: Function & Importance

QuestionHi windlover, sorry have another question, just finished putting the straps on and im pretty happy with them, but in the manual that came with the