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 exception that steering is accomplished 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.
The Leela Palace Goa
Office address: Mobor, Cavelossim, Salcete, Goa – 403 731.
