3 Meetup Groups match “Windsurfing” near New York, NY
I learned to windsurf in San Francisco, and I've been craving to get out on the water since I moved to NYC. I'm starting this group to meet other windsurfing enthusiasts in the city. I'm planning to organize a few trips this summer and share my passion with others. All skill levels are welcome.
We started this group to bring together Stand Up Paddling and Sailboarding (Windsurfing) enthusiasts. We are based in Westchester County but we venture out to other areas to enjoy what various bodies of water have to offer. If this sounds good to you, you should join. We welcome Windsurfers and Stand Up Paddlers of all levels. Check out this brief movie that summarize our first season together.
Windrafting is a new sport (see www.windrafting.com). Imagine sledding on water, prone, facing the waves. The Windraft uses a foot-operated rudder and has an outrigger fitted with pontoons for hiking out against the forces of the wind. That puts you face-forward leaning out over the water in higher winds. The Windraft is also easy to learn. In fact it is the most intuitive way to learn sailing, because your body naturally leans with the wind into your steer. I am the originator of the Windraft a …
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