9. “Better to learn with someone”

Although all activity is always pleasant in company, it really is not a necessity. But if what you want is company, I’m sure that by signing up at the windsurfing school you will be included in a group of students with whom you can share the experience, and also make new friends.

8. “You must be a good swimmer”

This depends on where you practice windsurfing. Obviously, if you plan to go to the open sea with waves and deep water, the ideal is that you know how to swim. The lakes are better, but it will also take a lot of effort to return to the table after each fall. The best place to learn is a calm sea, with shallow water and some wind.

7. “The blows hurt”

At the beginning you will get a little more than a few small punches. However, with the right technique you can avoid the most painful blows.

6. “Raising the sail in the water requires great physical effort”

This is a classic myth of windsurfing, but if you use modern and light equipment, and as long as you learn in the right way, raise your sail, it should be a simple job. This myth arose when people used to use a really big type of sail. One tip to be able to raise the sail is to use the strength of the legs, and keep the back straight.

5. “Windsurfing is only for athletes and young people”

Actually, there is no age to practice windsurfing, and although you must enjoy good health and physical condition, that does not mean you should be a great athlete, so do not let this myth keep you from doing it. You will not get bored!

4. “Windsurfing is not fun”

During the 90s, windsurfing was not as fashionable, but that was due to the lack of knowledge and modern equipment. With the evolution of the team came the invention of freestyle windsurfing, which added ‘fun’ to this sport, now, it goes hand in hand with snowboarding.

3. “Windsurfing is expensive”

Well, the kit has a considerable cost, but compared to any other sport, it will not cost you more than it would cost a bike or golf equipment. Beginners could start by renting the equipment, so they can know what table and sail size are best for them to handled. Of course, if you rent, try to be good equipment, is the most important to learn and progress properly.

2. “You do not need to take lessons, you can learn from a friend”

No. Windsurfing is a technical sport in which you have to do several actions at once: Maintain balance on the board, control the sail, be aware of the wind … A windsurfing school, can provide you with some notions that will make a big difference in your learning and, in general, in the enjoyment of this sport.

1. “Windsurfing is hard to learn”
Probably, this is the main reason why people is discouraged from windsurfing, and maybe a few decades ago this was true, because the boards were slippery and the sails big and heavy. But thanks to the technological advances of the equipment, the boards have more stability, helping to maintain balance and the surface is covered with a material that prevents damage to the shins, in addition the sails, the masts and everything else are made with more lighter materials, so it facilitates learning.

So, ignore the myths, you just have to make sure to take your lessons, use the right equipment, and choose wisely where you want to practice. Now, Go and throw yourself into learning, we assure you that once you start, you’re sure to get hooked!

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