How to keep wingfoiling this winter

It’s not clear if the growth of wingfoiling is attracting new enthusiasts to sailing, or providing something new for those already in. Carol Cronin (Jamestown RI), who is very much in, shares her obsession with the foiling board and handheld wing:

It’s December. And yet, even as the temperature drops, I find myself still checking the evening weather forecast to see if wingfoiling can be worked into the next day’s schedule.

Thanks to an amazingly warm and dry November, I got in 17 days last month. You’d think that would leave me satisfied and tired enough to pack up my gear and settle into far cozier inside pursuits… but this addiction just won’t quit.

The combination of easy access, self-sufficiency, and the joy of silent skimming across an empty harbor leaves me hungry for more; I usually haven’t even pulled off my wetsuit before I start brainstorming about the next possible weather window. – Full report

Source:https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2024/12/05/how-to-keep-wingfoiling-this-winter/