Given South Africa’s extensive coastline and numerous rivers, dams, and lakes, it’s no surprise that windsurfing has become a beloved activity. Cape Town, with its robust summer winds, stands out as the top windsurfing spot in the country. At Joluka Windsurfing we have all the gear you need to get started.
Windsurfing involves using a longboard equipped with a mast and sail. Riders use the wind to navigate the board across the water at high speeds. Skilled windsurfers can perform impressive jumps and tricks, achieving remarkable speeds depending on the wind conditions.
It Is More Fun Than A Sport
Windsurfing is a beloved sport that can feel more like a hobby than a physical sport. Windsurfing not only tones your abs, arms, and back while improving your balance, but it also boosts your endurance. If the thought of working out in a gym feels too confining, windsurfing might be the perfect alternative for you! This sport is all about enjoying the great outdoors and exploring stunning locations while staying active.
Pure Freedom
Windsurfing is an all-or-nothing sport. One moment you’re gliding smoothly, and the next, you’re off in a flash. It’s exhilarating! The sensation of planning is similar to skydiving: there’s a calm ascent, but once you leap, everything changes. If there’s one sport that lets you leave your worries behind, it’s windsurfing. Manoeuvring through the sea requires intense focus – it’s nothing like a leisurely jog in the morning. It calls for full-body involvement and reading the sensations of the board gliding on the water. It’s just you and the vast ocean.
Starting Is Not As Scary As You Think
Windsurfing requires a lot of practice. However, once you master standing on your board without toppling over and can handle your sail independently, your confidence soars. Unlike other sports where falling can land you from a minor to a major injury, the most serious injury you might get from windsurfing is likely just a bruise. Even if you fall often due to losing balance, there’s no need to worry—it’s just water! Just remember to take the proper precautions to keep yourself and others safe when out on the water.
Everything Is Better With Friends
Although windsurfing is often seen as a solo activity, it’s the sense of community that truly sets it apart. If your board gets damaged in the waves or you need assistance returning to shore, there’s always someone ready to lend a hand. The windsurfing community is fantastic, united by a shared passion. No wonder windsurfing is a beloved sport. It’s uncommon to encounter a windsurfer who would steal your wave or cause trouble – even the professionals are encouraging and friendly.
It Is Never Boring
The sea is always changing, making each windsurfing session unique! A calm day can quickly become a challenging obstacle course with a shift in the wind. Windsurfing as a sport is forever evolving, with lighter boards, re-invented sails and an assortment of new tricks to learn and master. There is always something new about it.
Last Tip!
There is a range of other watersports to start with in case you don’t quite feel ready for windsurfing. Learning the basics of windsurfing is easier on a dam due to the calm, flat water, making it ideal for beginners. In contrast, ocean windsurfing is more challenging and suited for advanced riders. To get started, all you need is a decent breeze to fill the sail. Check out our windsurfing package deals just for you.