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| It's spring! Get your Spring t-shirts out! |
It’s almost May. Here in California, spring is in full
swing, and it is time to think about spring outdoor activities. Warmer weather
is coming, if it is not already here, so it is time to take out our bikes,
running and/or hiking shoes, and bathing suits. In my case, it will also
include my taking out a harness, a wet suit, and a (rental) surfboard and sail.
It’s time to enjoy some wind-and-water and go windsurfing!
The San Francisco Bay Area is a prime area for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
With consistent winds coming through the Golden Gate, there are numerous places
to sail. My favorite is at the Berkeley Marina – it’s got a good wind shadow
for when I want to take it easy, and yet, access to tougher conditions for
those who are daring.
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| Back of the shirt: Woo hoo! |
A few years ago, I enrolled in a windsurfing camp so that I
could improve upon my skills. The camp was through ABK Board Sports. It was a
two-day camp at the San Luis Reservoir, in the middle of the San Joaquin Valley
of California. There was lecture, land-simulation, video analysis, and most of
all, water time. You even get a camp t-shirt. The instructors were both very friendly and knowledgeable.
They probably spend most of their typical weeks on the water, compared to my 1
to 2 hours on a Sunday.
The camp environment was a lot of fun. After dinner, we spent the evening
looking at film and discussing what we need to practice and improve. My instructor
and I worked on my tacks the first day, providing me with some great feedback. On
my second day, we focused on tacks and jibes. Some of the times, especially
when the wind picked-up, I just rode the wind. It was awesome!
I’d like to attend camp again one of these days. ABK also
offers overseas camps; maybe next year, we’ll attend one in Bonaire or Aruba.
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