Internet is a great source of information

I never had windsurfing lessons of any kind. When I was a kid there was one older kid windsurfing in the camp on island Cres in Croatia. I was always looking at him with interest and once he let me try it for an hour or so. He never explained to me how it is done, not even how to uphaul. I don't remember if I even once managed to get the sail out of the water, but I know I liked it a lot. I had a chance to surf a few more times during summer vacations. And that was it ... 

... Until a few years ago when my good friend got me interested in it. He is a really good windsurfer and we do most of the surfing together and he can always help me with an advice if I need it. But really, most information that I found was on the Internet. There are some great movies on YouTube and Internet sites with contents to learn from.

Some recommendations:

• Beginner to winner DVD by Jem Hall
  This is a great DVD. Some short clips can also be found on the Internet. I have downloaded them to my smart phone and took them with me ... 
• http://socrates.berkeley.edu/~wprinz/windsurfing/windindex.html
  Generally on Windsurfing for those who preferre reading to watching movies
• Carve Gybe Tuition with Neilson
  Short but very well done movie - 4 step Carve Jibe Lesson
• James' Blog
  Great guy. Lots of interesting information. Check his windsurf equipment calculator.
• http://www.windguru.cz/int/
  Check if wind is blowing in your direction ... there is also a mobile app available