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Do You Have Favorite Windsurfing Legends?


Favorite Windsurfing Legends?

Since there has been wind and water there have been legends of sail:



  • The ancient prophet Jonah
  • Leif Erikson
  • Captain Ahab
  • Ferdinand Magellan
  • Admiral David Farragut
  • Captain James Cook
  • Christopher Columbus
  • Captain Jack Sparrow


Then late in the 20th century, something happened that revolutionized the way we sail and we not only became one with the waves like a surfer but one with the wind like a glider; this unique fusion created thrills and possibilities before unimaginable

and a whole new breed of legends.



I grew up watching them, dreaming of them, admiring them. I’m a windsurfer at heart and over the years I have seen the sport grow and players, places, and equipment turn to legends. To me, this is nearly as much a part of windsurfing as sailing the waves myself. I said nearly!



These sensations have played out right before my eyes as legendary

  • Equipment and designers
  • Sailors and innovators
  • Windsurfing destinations
  • Instruction and mentors
  • Explorers
  • Photographers and reporters



Do you dream of windsurfing? I do. And I wake up every morning more excited than the day before. And why shouldn’t I since pictures of sailing, surfing and sailboards assail my visions in the night. It captivates my waking thoughts with water, surf, sunshine, travel, food, friends, recreation, excitement, and relaxation.


So, growing up with these legends, which are my favorites?

That’s what this site is about. There are a lot of legends in the sea and this sport, however you want to say it—windsurfing, boardsailing, sailboarding—has enough to fill the reefs and beaches of the world, more than enough to fill this website. A legend is a matter of individual perspective and these pages contain mine. I hope you enjoy these sensations that have caught my attention and heart in a special way.





If you would like to tell me about your favorite legends or of ones you feel simply must be added, contact me here.
Any of your suggestions or corrections are welcome.








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Revolutionary Sails of Windsurfing Equipment
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Performance Legends of Windsurfing History
Meet some of the best athletes in the world—the outstanding sailing legends of windsurfing history.

A Windsurfing Holiday to Legendary Destinations
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Legendary Windsurfing Instruction
These outstanding organizations provide excellent windsurfing instruction and holiday planning at multiple destinations globally.

Young Legends of the Future
Windsurfing has many young legends in the making. Here are a few.

Windsurfing Clubs That Create Legends
Windsurfing clubs and associations are critical in the formation of international sports and sportsmen. These have created legendary windsurfing icons.

The Original Windsurfing Magazine
Windsurfing Legend--the first windsurfing magazine is still one of the best.

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