ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Windsurfing

Windsurfing is like surfing but with a sail and a board. Imagine standing on a big skateboard with a giant kite attached to a long stick. That's what it feels like to windsurf!

The board is really wide and sturdy, so you don't fall off easily. You stand on it and hold onto the long stick, which is called the mast. The sail is attached to the mast, and it catches the wind to help you move forward.

When you start windsurfing, you need to learn how to balance on the board and how to hold onto the sail. You also need to feel the wind and figure out how to adjust the sail to catch more or less wind.

Once you get the hang of it, you can use the wind to surf around and do tricks. You can jump over waves, sail really fast, and do spins in the air! It takes practice and a lot of patience, but windsurfing can be a really fun and thrilling way to enjoy the water and the wind.