WindsurfingUK issue 4 July 2017 | Page 91

91 Whether a seasoned sailor or newcomer to the sport, every year thousands of Brits opt for warmer climates. In fact, more than 65% of us take to overseas waters every year. An overseas trip can be the perfect break to try windsurfing for the first time or put our already well- honed skills to the test in some of the world’s most revered windsurfing locations, while sneaking in the odd cool beer or ‘pina colada’ while the sun is setting! If you are a seasoned traveller, popular destinations such as Egypt, Brazil, Mauritius, South Africa, Maui and Australia, may already be on your hit list; or perhaps you already have the stamp in your passport. But if going overseas is a new adventure, the opportunities fantastic, long haul isn’t necessary and there is something for everyone. Yes – you can have that well deserved windsurfing indulgent holiday while your partner sips sangria on the beach or heads out for a mountain bike. One of the great things about many windsurfing holidays is the centres offer a variety of activities as part of your package. So, you could do a windsurfing lesson in the morning and practice in the afternoon or try one of the other activities at the resort, whether that might be sailing, biking, SUPing, gym/fitness classes or swimming for example. uk WIND SURFING