Found another windless alternative that really rocks yesterday.... I took a trip to the automated ski tow at rother valley country park and spent the entire afternoon ripping about on a wakeboard!! It was great fun, and dead easy (afetr a few face plants and a good bit of water swallowing) although not quite upto windsurfing standards. I should imagine it's great practice for kitesurfing, and there were a few people practicing with kiteboards instead of wakeboards. Also good for arm strength and toughening up your hands - today I feel like I've had a day long force 7 session on the tide.

It cost 25.00 for about 3hrs 45 mins, which is pricey, but well worth it on the odd occasion when you may loose your sanity due to being landlocked for too long.



It's on the net somewhere but my work restrictions won't let me find it....