Windsurfing Gear Guide: Choosing the Right Equipment for Beginners

QuestionHello! I have just moved from the Midwest to the Columbia River Gorge area after visiting here 6 years ago. What an awesome and beautiful place!! I

Optimal Board Size for Your Weight and Sailing Conditions

QuestionThanks for the info.  Very helpful.  I actually already know how to water start.  I have been to an ABK camp - ton of fun.  I d

Windsurfing Equipment Size Guide for Beginner Windsurfers (San Francisco Bay)

QuestionI sail in San Francisco (inside the Bay, Alameda/Berkeley area) and the winds can average between 7 - 15mph. I weigh 200lbs. I cant water start yet

Windsurfing Gear Evaluation for Beginners - Craigslist Find

QuestionI am just starting out windsurfing, and I want to buy some gear. I recently found on craigslist some gear that sounds good and is affordable ($400)

Windsurfing Equipment Sizing Guide: Choosing the Right Board & Sail

QuestionHi! I learned to windsurf a couple of years ago and surfed the past few summers (except last) almost every week. Most of the time there was light w

Water Starting vs. Basic Sailing Skills: What's Next?

QuestionIve had experience sailing and doing some tacking and jibing (awkwardly) on a lake for 3 years and then moved near the Gorge a year ago so was tryi

Best Surfboard Size for Beginners: A Size Guide

QuestionHey, I went surfing for the first time about a week ago (at Doheny) and fell in love with it. I was using my friends old 810 and it felt pretty g

Choosing the Right Surfboard Height for Beginners (5'3" Rider)

QuestionI want to buy a surfboard and i was thinking of trying to get a second-hand mini-mal but im not sure of what height to get im 53 and growing. Answ

Windsurfing Harness Guide: Seat vs. Waist Harness for Beginners

QuestionHello Patrick, I have a Hi Fly Spirit 346 board.  I am trying to improve my windsurfing skills.  I use it on the Mississippi River in Ill

Optimal Mast Placement for RRD Spitfire 138 (2006) - Expert Advice

QuestionDear expert, Please recommend the correct placement of the UJ for RRD Spitfire 138 l , model 2006. I am intermediate sailor, 75 kg and sail usually

Offseason Training for Windsurfing: Build Strength & Motivation

Question  Hi Patrick; I just started windsurfing and i loved it.Can you advise me an offseason workout for windsurfing.I always go to gym and as y

Windsurfing Equipment Recommendations for Experienced Sailors

QuestionThank you for offering this service. I am a 6??185 lb. 50 year old Hobie sailor, and I just took a beginner lesson in windsurfing. I can sail every

Best Windsurfing Spots in Early November: Warm & Windy Destinations

QuestionHi there, I would like to find a reasonably warm place (no need for wetsuit if possible!) with steady winds to practice winsurfing at intermediate

Windsurfing Sail Size Guide for Intermediate Riders

QuestionHi, Ive been windsurfing for about a month. Ive been going about three times a week. Ive learned tacks, and jybes. But I still need to learn to ge

RRD Spitfire 149 (2005): Is It Right for a Progressive Rider?

QuestionHi Windlover, how do you think if RRD Spitfire 149 (Year 2005)is the good choice for the progressive rider, 77kg  = 170lbs weight? It is carbo

Troubleshooting Mast Locking Mechanism on Windsurf Board

QuestionHello! I am taking up the sport again after 25 years of being away. Just bought a used Mistral board and when I tried to secure the mast to the boa

Wayler Board Sailing Experience: Tips & Troubleshooting

Questionhi patrick, just read ur reply to a newbie.i,m still using a 12.5ft wayler(not sure which model)i have been sailing for about 18 mths,initiallyi tr

Replace or Repair a Broken Windsurf Mast Joint - Mistral & More

QuestionHi. I have an old Mistral windsurfer. The flexible rubber joint at the base of the Mark II mast has perished and broken. Do you know whether it is

Find Replacement UJ for Mistral Windsurf Board - Expert Advice

QuestionHi there, Ive been wind surfing few a few months now and have an old mistral one design board.  I learnt how to beach start last weekend but g

Mastering the Back Foot Strap: Tips for Stability and Control

QuestionHi Windlover Im trying to get into the straps but cant get the back foot in. what usually happens is: Im planing, the front foot is in the strap an