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[sime42]

Is windsurfing still a thing? My late father was a real fanatic for many years, 20 or 25 years ago. His local beach for it was always crammed with windsurfers. If I ever go there these days it's all kite surfers, I'm lucky to see one windsurfer. Always makes me a bit sad, and surprised.

[sime42]

Which one do you use?
 
I  use the met office.
 
 
The  BBC one  always says its going to rain all the time in comparison.... [emoji58]
 
 
 
 

Met office and YR get my vote.

[Darrin Turnbull]

I‘ll use the worst case scenario from 3 or 4 apps.

[Stubby]

35 minutes ago, Darrin Turnbull said:

I‘ll use the worst case scenario from 3 or 4 apps.

Not an optimist then ...☺️

[Khriss]

11 hours ago, sime42 said:

Is windsurfing still a thing? My late father was a real fanatic for many years, 20 or 25 years ago. His local beach for it was always crammed with windsurfers. If I ever go there these days it's all kite surfers, I'm lucky to see one windsurfer. Always makes me a bit sad, and surprised.

 

[Woodworks]

20 hours ago, sime42 said:

Is windsurfing still a thing? My late father was a real fanatic for many years, 20 or 25 years ago. His local beach for it was always crammed with windsurfers. If I ever go there these days it's all kite surfers, I'm lucky to see one windsurfer. Always makes me a bit sad, and surprised.

Yes its still popular in the SW. The big wave sailers have never switched to kites. Now we have windsurfers, kitsurfers and windfoilers (windsurfer with a hydrofoil) which is getting quite popular. 

[devon TWiG]

I spend a lot of time on the water and very rarely see a windsurfer  ...mostly SUP,s and kayaks ...

[sime42]

Yes its still popular in the SW. The big wave sailers have never switched to kites. Now we have windsurfers, kitsurfers and windfoilers (windsurfer with a hydrofoil) which is getting quite popular. 

Ah, that's reassuring to hear. The beach I'm thinking about is Exmouth. Used to be all windsurfers, now it's all kite surfers. Not exactly big wave surfing there so maybe that explains it.
I've never heard of windfoiling, interesting.

[sime42]

I spend a lot of time on the water and very rarely see a windsurfer  ...mostly SUP,s and kayaks ...

SUP - Is that Stand Up Paddle Boarding? I've never really seen the point of that. Non of the excitement of surfing or windsurfing.

[devon TWiG]

38 minutes ago, sime42 said:

1 hour ago, devon TWiG said:

I spend a lot of time on the water and very rarely see a windsurfer  ...mostly SUP,s and kayaks ...

SUP - Is that Stand Up Paddle Boarding? I've never really seen the point of that. Non of the excitement of surfing or windsurfing.

Yep ..stand up paddleboarding .....very popular this year ( after lockdown ) most suppliers sold out ..same with quite a bit of other stuff as well , kayaks , wetsuits etc