I had a ten year break in my sailing.
I was never into waves, just flatwater but I guess it's similar.
It is somewhat like riding a bike, you remember a lot - the things that become instinctive like sail control and balance are still there - skills eg tacking and jibing were quite rusty and took some practice to get back. I imagine waveriding becomes second nature so you'll probably have no problem there but the jumps will need work.
Fitness will take time to build up of course.

It is well worth getting back into.
I have no regrets

Oh and don't go windsurfing with Gonewindsurfing247 he'll make you ruin your new wetsuit

"Oh and don't go windsurfing with Gonewindsurfing247 he'll make you ruin your new wetsuit"

is this one of those "dont ask, dont tell things"???????

no.................really

really?


hmmmm

i see.
well Howlingdog, that all makes sense

getting mauled by a large shark can ruin your whole day

BTW: "howlingdogs" is that your traditional indian name?

Heretic said...

i see.
well Howlingdog, that all makes sense

getting mauled by a large shark can ruin your whole day
Not to mention your new wettie!!
BTW: "howlingdogs" is that your traditional indian name?

The noise explained and written down on the police report describing the sound coming from my house???

( or it could be : )

Windxtasy said...

HowlingDog said...

Heretic said...

i see.
well Howlingdog, that all makes sense

getting mauled by a large shark can ruin your whole day
Not to mention your new wettie!!
BTW: "howlingdogs" is that your traditional indian name?

The noise explained and written down on the police report describing the sound coming from my house???

( or it could be :

)

No windsurfing videos on there?Waiting to get my Gopro HD

I love the background pics with the sharks and fish.Seen a few noahs diving this year - some really big packs and a lot of Bronzies and a few Tigers up north. No whites so far touch wood
Couldn't watch the video. Too violent. (Sorry David)Opps my bad soz
Not suitable for veterinarians either. I promise we only take what we can eat and "shoot" the rest on film aka we could have taken the shot but chose not to and instead enjoyed the company and memories on the confuser

Soz yea should have put a warning up saying NO WINDSURFING vids only diving and spearing ( from memory a couple open with NSFV - not suitable for vegans etc) Really is a bit of a P1$$ take of us having fun when there is no wind!!

Whats different? - kiters. Learn to deal with them.

Heretic said...

ok, first bump n jump shake down cruise done this arvo.

so the verdict for anyone interested?..... it IS like riding a bike, had a hour and a bit in grovely partly underpowered conditions. took a little bit to fine tune the harness and straps, but there it was....the joy of windsurfing. deja vous, i guess if you do something so much for a long time it becomes muscle memory maybe. board fitness lacking though.

i will definately need a 5.7 and some waves VERY SOON !!

Good for you!
Not very good conditions today so if you had fun anyway you are doing well.

lol

FYI - you forgot

6) and you can choose to wear protection or not whilst doing it to keep the crabs out



......thats important people, windsurf safe.