Combining Mast Sections: Can You Use a 2-Section Mast as One?

QuestionHello I was wondering if I could use my 2 section mast (4.4m and 2.0m) as a one sectioned mast by just using the bottom section, the 4.4m? Thanks W

Finding Replacement Parts for Vintage Mistral Windsurf Boards

QuestionPete, Do you have parts available for these 20+ year old Mistral boards? I have a Pandera that needs the reddish orange plastic part that you rota

Repairing a Starboard Carve 144: DIY Guide for Core Damage

QuestionI own a starboard carve 144 which requires a small repair job, due to a ding centrally positioned on the underside of the board. the plastic coatin

Wayler Windsurf Mast Swivel Tightening Issue & Parts Source

Questioni have a wayler wind surf but cannot get the swivel on the end of the mast to tighten down to the board, i think it must be missing some kind of la

Surfboard Buying Guide for Beginners: Finding the Right Board Under $100

QuestionIve never been surfing in my life, but its something I want to try.  The problem is, I dont know what kind of surfboard to get and my budget i

Windsurfing for Surfers: Gear Recommendations for San Diego Conditions

QuestionHi Patrick,   Im a surfer (shortboarder) from the San Diego area who is looking for something to do on days when conditions are not righ

Windsurfing vs. Surfing: Is a Windsurf Board Suitable for Waves?

QuestionHello,  I saw a windsurfing board on sale for cheap (used).  I would like to surf in small waves of Texas gulf coast.  Can windsurfi

Repairing a Broken Windsurfer Mast Base: A Guide for Wayler Owners

QuestionI have recently been fooling around with my fathers old windsurfer. I was just getting the hang of it when the mast base broke. He has an old wayle

Choosing the Right Windsurf Board: A Size Guide for 13+ Stone Sailors

QuestionHi, Ive been using a 205 litre board but want to move on to a smaller board. I weigh 13st. Im in a harnesss, footstraps, and can waterstart 80% of

Windsurfing Lessons & Resources in Lake Havasu: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI was raised in Lake Havasu - so I have water sports in my blood...just got a  super chance to buy a windsurfer, I never rigged one up and its

Best Windsurfing Sail for 20-30 mph Winds - Expert Advice

QuestionI have a mistral Equipe,I have a gaastra 8.4 racefoil for 5-18 mph. what would be a good sail for 20-30 mph,cambered race sail,or camless sail,I wo

Choosing the Right Surfboard Size for a 6'3" Surfer

QuestionFor someone 6 foot tall and intermediate level of surfing, will a 63 be fine? AnswerI think that sounds fine, although its not really a lot of inf

Find Sailboard Parts: HiFly & Fanatic Components - Expert Advice

QuestionDo you know where I can find parts for the HiFly 12 board (which came as a set with56 sail) The part is the mast end that hooks to the board.  

Custom Windsurfing Board Graphics: Materials & Application

QuestionHey, I was wondering about the best way of getting custom graphics onto my board.  I have an F2 Chilli 99 that I am fixing, so i thought that

Choosing Your Next Windsurf Board: Progression & Gybing

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Patrick, I have been sailing for about 2 years now.  I learned on the Mistral Prodigy which is 255 ltrs and basically unsinkable

Mistral Explosion & Edge: Are They Still Good for Windsurfing in 2024?

QuestionHi there, I used to be quite keen on windsurfing quite a few years (some ten years) ago. I still have a Mistral Explosion and a Mistral Edge. How d

Gybing Performance on Modern Boards: A Discussion & Board Recommendations

QuestionThanks Patrick for the info! Also I have a couple more question if you will.. I read from some web pages that gypping is much easier on modern boa

Windsurfing Mast Extension Guide: Choosing the Right Size & Type

QuestionI bought a used windsurfer. Rigging it up...the mast appears to be to short for the two sails that came with. Each sail has an adjustment at the ma

Repairing a Broken Windsurfing Mast Universal Joint (Mistral Kerma)

QuestionI have a huge interest in windsurfing, and cant wait to get started.  I bought a used Kerma windsurfing board thats about 15 years old. First

Wayler Windsurfing Gear: Finding Manuals, Board Compatibility & Beginner Help

QuestionGday Patrick, Got a question I hope you can answer. I recently aquired a Wayler mast, sail, and a bunch of other things. Looks complete to me, but