Hi, I live in Guadalajara, Mexico and I'm fairly new to sailing, I've been doing this great activity for one year only, and I'm completly hooked to it.
I have a H16, and sail in Puerto Vallarta for the summer and
in a small lake 45 min, from home for the rest of the year
when I'm not working. I'm 45 year old, and work as a Physician specialized in Physical medicine and rehabilitation.
I have lots of questions, since this is new to me, but
just for a start, I need some tips on sailing on strong winds. In the lake where I sail there is only two conditions: No wind, and very strong wind. At around 6 PM
within one or two minutes the wind builds from practicaly "0" to 18 knotts (acording to the many windsurffers that gather there) So the sailing is great according to others but I find it very thretening for me. My main concerns are taking and making it back to shore since this alwais happens with very strong wind behind me.
I'd apreciate the tips, and apologise for my spelling.