Wow! (again)... live and learn.. Thanks SRM for the insights about Boards, I agree with Brucat about PFD's and radio's,... I am just amazed at Windsurfing practice..

In a board race in open water... does the RC count heads around the course at each mark?.. It's tough to spot a cat flipped over...a board and sailor in the water in distress would be very difficult.. What is the practice to keep track of sailors, juniors?

The Brits and the RORC have standards for racing and safety... Some US classes have published standards for RC and Safety (which in the US insurance market would be a problem in a crisis). What to the windsurfers have for safety recommendations.
Thanks