Windsurfing is a brilliant water sport that combines the balance of surfing with the technical skill of sailing. You stand on a board and steer by tilting a sail ( there is no rudder or tiller on a windsurfer). The sail and mast are attached to the board by a universal joint. Learning how to windsurf  requires a basic grasp of balance and wind direction. It is a direct, exciting way to feel the water.  It is easier to learn how to sail on a small sailboat first, and then lear