Windsurfing

There are two categories of windsurfing equipment—the board and the rig. These two are then connected to each other by another essential part which is called the Universal Joint or UJ. The windsurfing board is usually between 2 to 2.5 meters in length. The length of your windsurfing board should be appropriate for your skill level and the conditions of your chosen windsurfing area. Windsurfing boards are made of different materials, including PVC, Epoxy, Expanded Polystyrene Foam, Carbon Sandwich, or Fiberglass. There are foot straps mounted on top of the board, which keeps the windsurfer from falling off of it.

On the other hand, the rig consists of a sail, a mast, and a boom. When you mount your windsurfing board, the boom is where you hold the rig. A cord is also connected to the boom, and you use this to pull the sail. The mast is also important because it is used for support.

As windsurfing continues to gain popularity, the number of popular windsurfing spots in the world also increases. While windsurfing is mostly done in tropical countries where the weather and sea conditions are suitable for the sport all year round, people discover more places to enjoy the sport. If you want to try windsurfing for yourself, here are some of the most popular places that you can check out:

• Alacati in Turkey
• Dakhla and Essaouira in Morocco
• Tarifa in Spain
• Soma Bay in Egypt
• Maui in Hawaii
• Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands
• Kos, Prasonisi, and Vassiliki in Greece
• Boracay and Palawan in the Philippines
• Wellington in New Zealand
• Mui Ne in Vietnam
• The Outer Banks in North Carolina

Windsurfing is considered to be an extreme sport because it poses high risks. This is because windsurfing deals with the elements of the sea and the weather, both of which even the best windsurfer in the world can’t control. The risks of windsurfing significantly go up when you try to pursue it recklessly, especially if you happen to be a beginner.