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  1. windsurfverb

    ride standing on a surfboard with an attached sail, on water

    "You cannot windsurf when the air is completely still"

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  1. windsurfverb

    To ride a surfboard that has an attached sail

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  1. windsurf

    Windsurfing is a wind propelled water sport that is a combination of sailing and surfing. It is also referred to as "sailboarding" and "boardsailing", and emerged in the late 1960s from the aerospace and surf culture of California. Windsurfing gained a popular following across Europe and North America by the late 1970s and had achieved significant global popularity by the 1980s. Windsurfing became an Olympic sport in 1984.Newer variants include windfoiling, kiteboarding and wingfoiling. Hydrofoil fins under the board allow the boards to safely lift out of the water and fly silently and smoothly above the surface even in lighter winds. Windsurfing is a recreational, family friendly sport, most popular at flat water locations around the world that offer safety and accessibility for beginner and intermediate participants. Technique and equipment have evolved over the years Major competitive disciplines include slalom, wave and freestyle. Increasingly, "foiling" is replacing traditional events and the IQfoil class is the new olympic windsurfing racing class for France in 2024.

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  1. windsurf

    Windsurfing is a surface water sport that combines elements of surfing and sailing. It involves a person standing on a board and using a sail attached to a movable mast to maneuver on the water. The sail is used to catch the wind and thus, propel the board forward. The person windsurfing can control the speed and direction of the board by tilting the sail and adjusting their own balance. Windsurfing is done in various bodies of water such as the sea, lakes, and even large rivers, often depending on the wind conditions.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of windsurf in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of windsurf in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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