A buddy of mine, Roger Jackson got one while sailing in southern St. Mary's County. He was helping someone get their rig back to shore when the local surf...
Why would you want to windsurf without a PFD? We get our best performances with our favorite board and sail. The more familiar we are with every element the...
Hi Del, I agree. I don't usually wear one on lightwind, longboard and Formula days. I do wear one when I'm shortboard rippin', or medium to heavy wind...
I wasn't suggesting NOT wearing one. Sorry if it came out that way. I had no idea a wetsuits and harnesses were ~"approved" by the authorities. Is it true ?? ...
Appologies for late entry into discussion. Is this law about a PFD a state law (virginia & or Marland) or is it confined to specific counties. Basically I...
Hi! I'm new to this list, and am new to Windsurfing (sort'a). I had begun learning about 10 years ago and have been meaning to pick it up again. I did buy a...
Janice, I would be interested in your environmental watershed group. I also recently just got back into windsurfing last spring, so if you ever want to meet in...
Thanks Kim! I'll drop you an e-mail! I look forward to windsurfing together. Also, for any of you interested in becoming involved in the local Surfrider...
... I've been wondering about windsurfing around DC on the Potomac. Has anyone ever tried sailing the tidal pool by the Jefferson Memorial? Is it legal? I'm...
... I remember seeing a pic on the web once of a windsurfer sailing with the Lincoln memorial in the background.... ... yeah, and also some other records too!...
Greetings! Moved to DC (Capitol Hill) from Seattle about 2 years ago, and intend to get back into the sport this spring. I'm looking for a complete package in...
I've seen at least one windsurfer once on the Potomac around the Georgetown water front. As for the Surfrider paddle, I have to tell you - paddling up the ...
I think there are quite a few windsurfers who use Washington Sailing Marina which is south of Reagan National Airport in Alexandria. I was there early in May...
... Good to hear from you, Dean. Hope things are going well in Hampton Roads. Getting any sailing in? Are you planning on being at any of WET's regattas this...
I'm doing an aritcle on the various outdoor activities in the Chesapeake area, including windsurfing. The article will be mostly photos of people involved in ...
Patrick, check out East of Maui's (Annapolis) next swap meet. You may pick up what you wnat there. http://www.eastofmaui.com/ is thier web site. Nick ... ...
Hello all,I'm new to windsurfing and am looking to buy my 1st board.the question I have is should I buy a package such as offerd by East Of Maui or are there...
Mark, I don't think anyone has replied to your inquiry yet, so I'll put in my two cents. There really is alot of good used equipment out there. I should know,...
Be mindful of the fin size: some of these fat boys are sporting 40 cm fins, and that can severely restrict where you can sail (e.g., Hatteras) Cheers, UW ... ...
40cm. I remember sailing fins that small. After using the 65 and 70cm fins on my Formula boards, I'm lost on anything that small. I was on a one of my wave...
Hi Mark, One of the drawbacks with being a newbie looking for gear is that you may not know which used gear for sale will work best for learning. Most of the ...
Mark, I don't think anyone has replied to your inquiry yet, so I'll put in my two cents. There really is alot of good used equipment out there. I should know,...
That's good to hear they will be other new windsurfers to the area. I just got a job transfer to lower Delaware and got a place close to Lewes/Rehoboth. I ...
Mark, I don't think anyone has replied to your inquiry yet, so I'll put in my two cents. There really is alot of good used equipment out there. I should know,...
You think you're late getting into this discussion.....look at me! The law is in the annotated code in maryland. It says that windsurfers have to wear a PFD...
Hello ... my name is bradley and I will be moving to Charlottesville, VA in about 3 months. I have been trying to scope out the sailing spots near my new...
Hi All, Looking to get email connected with Sid & Doug, the seasoned sailors I was out with at Leesylvania State Park last week. Sid drove a white van stuffed...
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