In the United States, windsurfing is a popular sport. Windsurfers are spotted everywhere, from the San Francisco Bay to Oregon’s Columbia Gorge.
On a spring visit to Zeil, Netherlands, I learned that windsurfing is a popular sport for the Dutch, as well. Check out the body slide in the YouTube video.
What are your favorite things to do in Zeeland – or Zealand as it is called in the United States?
Photo and YouTube video by Nancy D. Brown. I was a guest of the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions.
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Wind surfing is also very popular in Costa Rica. The best place for it is the Arenal Lake.
Fun video. I guess windsurfing is more international that I’d thought!
@Marina
I haven’t had a chance to visit Costa Rica yet. It is on my list.
@Jennifer
I have tried windsurfing in Carmel, California. Personally, I thought it was difficult to pull up the sail while attempting to keep my balance!
I would have never thought about windsurfing in the Netherlands. Cool video.
I heard so much good things about Netherlands, like the good weather and everything. I am sorry for myself because I can afford to travel there. My only options are to look into pictures and blogs describing the beauty of the place. Ha! Ha!
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