Windsurfing in Goa

Windsurfing is an adventure and a unique blend of surfing and sailing, which requires the surfer to adjust his strength and balance to the changing patterns of wind and water. By shifting his feet forward or backward, leaning the weight to the right or left, and manipulating the boom in or out, the windsurfer modulates and harmonizes the fickle forces of wind and water to obtain the desired balance and direction.

Most of the windsurfing trainers and experts advise Dona Paula bay Goa to be ideal for the beginners. The conditions of this water sport are almost lake-like for both the prevailing winds and the sea. The morning breeze is light and steady—just right for learners; while stronger winds that set in during the afternoons offer a perfect challenge for the more experienced.

Windsurfing is a Water sport that has  witnessed a stupendous growth all along the Goa and have been largely responsible for the Windsurfing Regatta, which is now an annual event. This, along with the Open Board Sailing Competition that lasts up to a week, are events in Goa that all water enthusiasts have come to look forward to.

Windsurfing is rather inexpensive water sport in Goa. Though it's non-mechanised but it requires quite a lot of patience, good guidance and good health on the part of learner.

Struggling against the pace of wind and water, while moving against them at 30 to 40 mph, can give a tough time to anyone. Windsurfing is one such adventure and sport in Goa, where the real mental as well as physical strength is required to excel. Beaches of Goa have the facility to conduct a session for the visitor.

Bogmalo Beach Goa, Miramar Beach Goa, Calangute Beach Goa, Arossim Beach Goa, Utorda Beach Goa, Benaulim Beach Goa, Vagator Beach Goa, and Baga Beach Goa are the beaches where you can windsurf but if you are learning then head for Dauna Paula bay Goa.

Three to five day windsurfing courses are also there if you wish to learn this sport. Before you start with the solo run be sure that you have the high degree of skill and training.