At 9 -12knt on-shore wind days and the guys are out clocking up 45km of coastal cruising, averaging over 35km/h on mid sized windsurfing boards and 8.0M no cam sails. Kites? - on the beach, unless the riders have giant Flysurfers. At Blue Lagoon Pattaya this is a good time to learn how to sail the catamaran, keep fit on the Stand Up Paddle Boards and learn to Windsurf.

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On Light wind days the Long boards SUP's and Serenity Windsurfers are great fun as they allow you to cruise for miles in search of good clean wind. Kiteboarders need not feel disappointed if they can't get consistant wind from a safe direction, there are plenty of toys at Amara's Blue Lagoon Watersports Club which they can rent or buy. As usual the windsurfers will get much more time on the water as they do not need predictable consitant wind to play safely. Windsurfing is a skill that takes longer to learn than kiting, but windsurfers get to spend a lot more time on the water in the best wind so they learn more and get to enjoy thier sport more often with no danger of getting dragged, getting fat, wasting money loosing fingers or time wasted untangling string or patching leaking kites. If there is not enough wind to play you can always use the BUNGEE or SUP's Stand Up Paddle Boards to stay in top condition for the really good days. WINDSURFING - PASSION - NOT FASHION - One on One Instruction - inexpensive lessons - get on board in 60 minutes - Surf your whole life.

Light wind is inconstant by nature. It can change direction or can drop off to almost nothing. Modern light weight wider style planing windsurfing boards or long style cruisers can take advantage of the smallest breeze or sail out to where the wind is stronger. If the wind changes angle, you do not have to worry about how you are going to land safely. If the wind drops off you do not have to swim for miles in a cloud of string. Windsurfers can surf right next to each other with out risking their lives, they can come close to shore without putting them selves and others in danger. Before you spend a lot of money doing expensive Kiteboarding lessons, why not do an in-expensive windsurfing course and learn more about the wind and staying in control.

Many of the worlds great beach locations have windsurfing gear for rent, or cheap storage if you live nearby. More and more resorts provide quality windsurfing equipment also as they do not have to worry about kite-mare fatalities on their serene patch of sand.

The better quality Real Estate Developments are also catering for Windsurfers now also, as it is the ultimate lifestyle sport that does not have a negative impact of other people who want to enjoy the beach. Windsurfers can have fun independently or in groups well into their 70's.

The great thing about being able to rent quality windsurfing gear when you travel, is that you can travel light.