Finally, after a long windless summer spell, the wind is here! The cold fronts passing through Cayman this week have kicked off the windsurfing season. This season looks to be better than ever with many more people becoming windsurfers. The season typically runs from November through April and the wind is generally from the North East.
There are many spots to sail on the island, but most windsurfing is done from East End at Morritt’s Tortuga Club and Resort. Here, Red Sail Sports offers rentals and lessons (http://www.tortugadivers.com/td_playwindsurf.html). They have certified instructors and a wide range of equipment. A bit closer to George Town, the Cayman Islands Sailing Club (http://www.sailing.ky/html/adult_lessons.html) also recently started giving lessons from its location in the North Sound.
The design of windsurfing boards and rigs has come a long way, making it easier than ever to learn. Now is the time to give windsurfing a try! Windsurfing is great for creating and toning muscle, in addition to providing a high cardio workout. If you are already an experienced windsurfer, get your kit out and come join the fun-loving windsurfing community. We sail mainly from East End, but also out to the Sand-bar from Starfish point and from North Sound Golf Club for evening sessions after work.
For more information email info@caymanwindsurfing.com. Also come and find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2385047786.
See you on the water!
What a disaster of a day on Saturday. Went out to sail the Sandbar, got rinsed by a wave to discover my UJ had ripped my board and rig apart. Then proceeded to lose all the kit. Luckily Karel came out to help tow me in and we swam the last bit to land. Hoping some of my stuff may turn up. The kit lost was my 2006 JP Australia 93 liter freestyle/wave board, 4.75m Aerotech Charge, 2008 Hawaiian Proline boom (160-210), Powerex Z-Wave 400 mast and extension. If anyone finds it, please let me know.
