The first time you get blown out to sea and can't get back is always an eye opener. In my case I was in a water sports centre and the safety boat came to get me, eventually. If you dont have this luxury maybe try the lake eh? I didn't get what windsurfing was about until u went out when it was windy, lol :) have fun!
thx guys. wind gusts were way too strong for me at this stage. Although think sail I had rigged from the sailing school was a bit big. A lesson for newbies....over 20 knots with gusts to 30 is for next season
