What do you think about windsurfing?

I’ve always wanted to try windsurfing ever since I first learned about it back in the ‘80’s. I’m not getting any younger as I’ll be 69 in January. So I best try it now or likely never try it.

It looks like windsurfing isn’t as popular as it once was. I paddle in outrigger canoe races at the Columbia Gorge a couple times a year and I see mostly what looks like kite-surfing or foil-sailing (I don’t know the proper name). I see just a few windsurfers.

The kite-surfing (or whatever it’s called) seems too extreme for me.

I don’t expect to become an expert windsurfer. I know it takes patience and a lot of practice. I just want to take a beginner lesson or two and just have some fun with it. I’ll make sure to follow all safety recommendations. Also I’m a good swimmer and feel at ease in the water. I’m among the fittest men in my age group according to my Apple Watch App “Cardiogram”.

What’s your experience with windsurfing?

Any suggestions for me?

Do you think that I’m too old to start this sport?

Thank you.