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Windsurfing (also called board sailing) is a
sport involving travel over water on a small 2 - 4.7 meter board
powered by wind acting on a single sail, that is connected to the
board via a flexible joint. The sport is a combination of sailing
and surfing. The sail board might be considered the most
minimalistic version of the modern sailboat, with the major
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by tilting the mast and sail rather than with a
rudder.
Wind surfing requires the surfer to adjust his strength and balance
to the changing patterns of the wind and the water. The surfer
shifts his feet backwards and forward, leans his weight left and
right, manipulates the boom in and out and moves smoothly with the
wind and water.
The Dona Paula beach is considered ideal for the beginners, because
the water here is lake - like both for the prevailing wind and the
sea. For beginners best time to surf is in the mornings, when the
wind is calm and the experienced can surf in the afternoon.
Some of the beaches which are famous for wind surfing in Goa are,
Anjuna beach, Baga beach, etc.
Wind Surfing Events
There are many wind surfing competitions held in Goa. One of them is
the Open board Sailing Competition that lasts up to a week.
Some Major Windsurfing Training Centers:
Dominic water sports
Office address: Sinquerim Beach, Bardez, Goa – 403 519.
Fort Aguada beach resort
Office address: Sinquerim, Bardez, Goa – 403 519.
Goa Yachting Association
Office address: P.O. Box – 33, Panaji, Goa 403 001.
National Institute Of Water Sports
Office address: NIWS, Sundial Apts., A.S. Road, near Doordarshan
Kendra, Altinho, Panaji, Goa.
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