An Olympic sailing event since 1984, windsurfing continues to grow in popularity worldwide. Windsurfers plane at high speeds and are the fastest monohulls. Windsurfers need considerable upper body strength to control the sail, along with good balance and quick reflexes. Men use the same board as the women, with a slightly larger sail.
Specs
Length overall: 2.86 mBeam: 0.93 m
Displacement: 15.5 kg
Sail area: 9.5 sq m
Shown in photo: Maksym Oberemko of Ukraine in the 2008 Olympics.
