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It’s not as difficult as it seems. And it takes only a day to master the basics. During the first lesson you’ll learn how to stand on the board but also how to sail around. While looking at windsurfers the impression is that it’s very difficult but, as Amanda Van Santen, a windsurfing instructor says “it’s the complete opposite. It’s not as technically difficult as it might appear and you can pick it up relatively quickly”.

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The first week of May (3-11th) marks The First National Windsurfing Week in the UK. The events will take place across the country and all watersports fans are welcome.

The 5th May will be a Windsurfing Family Day. The event is free and has been organized by staff at watersports Topmark, in Barrow. It will be possible to buy or sell windsurfing items, take parts in the races and try stand-up paddle surfing. The new activity is about standing on a surf board with a single-bladed paddle.

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These two activities have lots in common, but they differ in many respects.

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Are you dreaming of a sunny place for ideal waves? Probably most people are, taking into account our present miserable weather…

Mui Ne in Vietnam seems to be a great place for windsurfing and kitesurfing at this time of the year. Imagine the turquoise waters and yourself awaiting the perfect wave…

If you want a big and controllable riding, cruising, jumping and freestyle with a “kite”, kitesurfing is ideal for you. But also windsurfing will give you the unforgettable feeling of breaking waves and steering with the wind.

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Daniel Hufton, 15, loves the speed and the adrenalin of windsurfing. He started when he was 12 and, as he says, his main discipline is racing. He’s very talented and competes with the best in the country.

To develop his talent Daniel needs good equipment. The one he’s using at the moment is second hand whereas his competitors are using equipment valued over £1.000…

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As it’s a watersport combining high speed with extreme manoeuvres and tricks, it requires from you a combination of balance, skill and fitness to hang on.

Windsurfing became popular in 1970s but modern equipment is more stable and lighter than before, so everyone can give it a go.

But before get started, you should be really fit. Do half an hour of cycling, running or swimming four times a week and you’ll be well prepared to start.

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You don’t need to have perfect balance or a natural affinity for sport. You don’t even need to look gorgeous in a wetsuit!

All you need is enthousiasm.

The very first thing to learn, and probably the most difficult, is to stand on your board in the shallow water. Then, you’ll learn how to get on the board in the deeper water. It seems to be much easier than step number one. But be prepared for doing a beached whale impression as you haul yourself up on the board.

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