is it hard for someone who knows how to sail to pick up windsurfing?
542273
There are similarities such as assessing wind direction but any windsurfer will tell you that windsurfing is the purest form of sailing because you don't have a rudder so it is very different from that point of view.\n\nIf you are reasonably co-ordinated and have decent balance you shouldn't have any problems learning to windsurf especially on the new equipment that is available now. I would recommend going along to a course at least to get the basics and then practise from there.\n\nGood luck!
13387
no.  However, safety in numbers, hopefully you know how to swim, always obey posted signs and always obey the life guard.  Swimmers ability is always a factor but should not be the only factor.
888757
Yes. It is a skill I've acquired through many years of rigorous training and practice. I don't suggest that you try it alone!
771664
Well, I’m quite sure that anyone can learn how to swim. Just remember to have motivation in learning how to swim. Practice is also very important. And in any swimming method you learn, before swimming or while preparing to swim, just remember to RELAX. Try to make you body one with the water---treat swimming and the water like a bed where you can relax and be you----then I’m quite sure that with all these techniques, you will be able to learn how to swim quickly. I hope this info. helps! Take care! God Bless!
399341
this is one of the hardest challenges you could possibly pick. HOWEVER i have been to 8 Olympics and 2 World Cups with no tickets in hand before i went. There are always good samaritans at the venues who will sell to you at face value. Sometimes it's hard but persistence pays off!!!
80829
Congratulations on your adventurous spirit!  My husband and I are your age and we like to cruise on our sailboat - hopefully we'll make it to South America some day!!  I would suggest contacting the embsssy of the country you'd like to go to, and that might get you started.  The United Nations website might also give you some leads.  And you'd be surprised what you might find out if you make a contact in the cruising (people who live on their sailboats and travel the world) community.  Check out marinas in your area if there are any and just ask if anyone there has sailed back from South America recently. Church groups or national charities might be able to help.  Good luck with it.
139694
the best thing you can do is train...important things in a five hundred are endurance(lol)...being an efficient swimmer which means good flip turns...streamline...and stroke mechanics...start out the race faster than you think you can...some people sprint the end, but that isn't the best way, and i am not saying sprint the beggining just go faster than you think you can
499847
Yes it is. The tricks are far more advanced than they ever were in my days. In my days a kickflip was a hard trick. Now it's 360 kickflip, hardflip, impossible. Longboard doesn't have much trick to it. I can't keep up with all the kids today. too many tricks and everyone can do them.
92823
how are you supposed to swim on the moon? what about snowboard? i think it is pretty hard to do sports without much gravity.
877448
Check cruises web sites. They have jobs listings there. \nPick the cruise you want to sail also the benefits.. Voila!Make sure that you mention You are a "Good Team Player" This is the key . And tell them you don't like to complain, you're simple and happy person. You like to see people happy. That makes you happy :)\nThey always welcome happy sailers! :)\nGood Luck
336924
Kiteboards vary from surfboard style to small wake style.\n\nThey may seem like wakeboards but are designed to be used differently to cope with riding waves and holding an edge whilst being pulled in all directions.\n\nIt is possible to use a wakeboard to kitesurf if you ride on a really flat lake. Otherwise staying upwind becomes very difficult. Fins help this.\n\nThe most obvious difference is the use of full bindings on a wakeboard. Kiteboards usually have soft bindings which allow foot out maneuvers and bailing when necessary.\n\nFind your local kiteshop and check out some boards...they'll be happy to show you what you'll need as they come in many styles and sizes for different riders and riding styles.
511817
I think you have to use the wave's energy. you also have to duck (always helps wether on skateboarding, snowboarding or surf).
276362
in the unconstrained case (no floor), water from the lowest hole will reach the furtherest given enough time (vertical space to drop). With a vertical constraint (a floor), the optimal coverage will be from a hole one third the way up from the floor, not the top hole near the surface of the water, and not a hole at floor level.\n\nAlthough I really don't see how this applies to wind sailing:-)
570694
You will not be able to sail that boat using tradition sailing methods.  But if you wanted to harnass the wind to go downwind only, you may want to try using a surf kite to tow you.
390785
That's a great hobby you chose and not a more perfect location too!  I'm from Portland and what I suggest is do a search on the net in the yellow pages in the Portland area and lookup rec stores like REI or things like that and call 3 of them up and ask for suggestions on the best route to take when starting out windsurfing, oh, also hint:  Live and work in Vancouver, WA.  Right across the river, but cheaper to live, just as beautiful and if you work there, you don't have state taxes taken out and you can just drive 2 miles across the river and shop in Oregon for no sales taxes, yeah baby!  Good Luck on your new hobby!
1021186
Yes but is very difficult.
1092733
i dont think it is very hard