The Dangers of Downwinding

This is DJs 17ft Naish tumbling in the wind like a rag doll, with no hope of catching it swimming. Be smart out there. Wear a strong leash AND wear an inflatable life belt or jacket, on you, not tied to the board. DJs leash broke and he ended up holding onto a channel buoy until he was rescued. Don't expect someone else to come save you. They can't paddle upwind and get to you when it's blowing 30 knots. If a 30 pound board can tumble in the wind like this, imagine our 23 pound boards flying away.