The gust of wind, strong enough to blow you off-balance evoke in you the crave for adventure, the vast Arabian sea lets you plunge in to the world of bone-chilling water sports such as scuba-diving, Para sailing, snorkelling and more. But windsurfing, which demands some training and strength, is considered to be a challenge only the brave dare to take up.
The sport of windsurfing is where the surfer stands on a fibre-glass board, attached to a rig that contains a sail, boom, mast and mast base and manoeuvres the craft while attempting to battle with the wind and the water. The ability to regulate strength and balance accordingly as the patterns of the whirling wind and the waves change, is essential. Overall this is quite exhilarating and thrilling once you’ve learned the tricks of the trade and you will realize that it is basically a fusion of sailing and surfing.
For beginners, the morning wind is most preferable, while the strong wind in the afternoon is preferred by experts. Nevertheless, there are always instructors willing to train you with the skills and even though you may sometimes tumble and slip, eventually you are bound to learn and excel the ropes of the sport and then it is smooth windsurfing all the way.
The cloudless skies and tranquil waters of the time period from May to October create the best season for relishing in Windsurfing in Goa, where an annual Windsurfing Regatta is organized with the participation of surfers all around. The most suitable spot for this sport is the Dona Paula beach, which is highly preferred by novices of the sport.
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