Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Going Windsurfing- Types of Windsurfing- What Kind of Windsurfing Is Best for You?- Getting StartedChapter 2. Windsurfing Equipment- Choosing the Right Board- Choosing the Proper Rig- Choosing the Right Fin- What to Wear- Where to Get EquipmentChapter 3. Windsurfing Correctly- Learning to Use the Wind- Finding a Good Sailing Site- How to Launch- Setting Sail- Powered Windsurfing- Advanced and Expert TechniquesChapter 4. Windsurfing Fitness and Safety- Are You Ready for Windsurfing?- Improving Your Windsurfing Fitness- Things to Look Out For- Wind and Water- Emergency Rescue Skills- Rules of the RoadChapter 5. The Best Places to Windsurf- Windsurfing Vacations- Transporting Windsurfing Equipment- Local Outings- Windsurfing in the U.S.- Windsurfing Canada- Britannia Rules the Waves- Exploring Western Europe- Australia and New ZealandChapter 6. Pursuing Windsurfing Further- Tag- Chase- Buoyball- Freestyle- Racing- Speed ChecksAppendix. For More Information- Organizations- Books- Periodicals- Instructional Videos- Other Sources of InformationWindsurfing Lingo

About the Author

Ken Winner has been involved in the sport and business of windsurfing since 1975. Not only has he competed and won at all levels, but he also has influenced the evolution of windsurfing equipment and technique. His career as one of the first professional windsurfers involved competing worldwide and working with equipment manufacturers to develop better equipment for recreational windsurfers.

Since retiring from pro competition in 1986, Winner has continued to promote the sport of windsurfing. He helped revive the United States Windsurfing Association, the windsurfing arm of U.S. Sailing, and served as its president in 1987 and 1988. Recently, he has written extensively for WindSurfing magazine on the topics of equipment and technique.

Winner, his wife, Alison Fitts, and their children live in White Salmon, WA.

Reviews

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"""Ken Winner is truly one of windsurfing's most knowledgeable figures. His book leaves no question unanswered."""
Robby Naish
Professional windsurfer, 23-time world champion, President, Naish Sails Hawaii
"""Windsurfing isn't just for beginning windsurfers; there is something for everyoneeven the expertsto learn."""
Brad Duffy
Professional windsurfer, holder of US windsurfing speed record, Windsurfing instruction, sales, and marketing for North Sports USA
"""A fantastic guided tour to the exciting sport of windsurfing."""
Bruce Peterson
Professional racer, Sail designer, Sailworks
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