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Windsurfing

Windsurfing

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Windsurfing is a dynamic water sport that combines the disciplines of sailing and surfing. In strong winds, riders can take part in speed and maneuvering races. Balance, upper body strength and reading the wind are the core skills.

Benefits
  • Balance
  • Upper body strength
  • Wind / nature awareness
  • Coordination
  • Self-confidence
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

ShouldersBackCoreArms

Supporting Muscles

LegsGlutes

Fitness Components

balancestrengthcoordination
Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Medium
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Athletic
Development by Age
10

Up to age 10

Light sail and balance board exercises

14

Up to age 14

Basic technique in real wind conditions

17

Up to age 17

Competition category, speed windsurfing

A Family Sports Background Helps
Sailing: Reading the wind and seamanship are passed on

Starting age

Ages 8+ (ideal: 10)

Competition age

Ages 14+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 4–6 hours
Advanced 6–10 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 2,000 – TRY 6,000

Equipment
Board + Sail Set₺5,000–20,000
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Wetsuit₺1,500–4,000
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Life Jacket₺500–1,500
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Yelken Federasyonu

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Windsurfing Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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How to Windsurf — Alaçatı

Learning to windsurf in Alaçatı, plus the basic techniques

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How to Windsurf

A fun Turkish vlog about learning to windsurf

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