It doesn't matter if the swells big all small, Whether I'm out there doing it or just watching others...These sorts of moments are just pure magic.
When conditions are right it's pure magic, for me the time in between sessions feels like I am sort of holding my breath, nothing better than a big sesh and kicking back afterwards with a brewski & grilling some eggplant on the barbie.
i love the sheer thrill of it, being in the moment you think of nothing else; there are no bills, no conference calls, no vacuuming, no global-financial meltdown, no monthly reporting cycles.
your entire world is simplified; it reduces to you, the elements, and your rig. and if you're lucky a few good friends to re-live how you just managed to pull back from a major blowout after your board started to tail walk.
I always loved watching it, then finally did a lesson and am now completely addicted!!!
Agree, all elements combined - its the zen mode of the adrenaline world!
Those pics are awesome!
Cause Chillvers,Drake,DarbyNewman and that german bloke shwhitzer, made it possible,i fkn luv them ol cnts
leave my worries behind for a while.
the feeling. [impossible to describe unless tried the sport]
the exercise.
the fresh air.
the thrill of trying new gear for the first time.
the interest in sailing in a wide variety of conditions. [never forget south beach]
the competition [love a race or three]
the release of all the feel good chemicals that exercise and being in the sun gives.
the sense of achievement you get after sailing for a few hours.
did read in mag once, scott mckercher say that surfing [not windsurfing] is the pinnacle of life.
for me, 25 to 30 knots at peli-point on my 3.3m tush rock and 80litre slalom board.
Great stress relief + a way to get exercise when its too hot for anything else.Most exciting thing I do these days unfortunately.. except for gallop the horse & I haven't done that for about a year..
I don't like it. I hate it. It takes all my money,wrecks my social life, infuriates the family, and busts up my body! And that's just for starters!
But I,m addicted to it, and will be carried off in my coffin jibbering if they bury me on a windy surfy day.