WINDSURFING WORDS YOU SHOULD KNOW

BOOM (BOOM)—a piece of equipment that attaches to the mast and provides support for the sail

FOOT STRAPS (FUT STRAPS)—pieces of material that help secure a foot to a windsurfing board

FORWARD LOOP (FOR-wurd LOOP)—a flip in which the windsurfer flips forward in the air

GOGGLES (GOG-uhlz)—special glasses that fit tightly around the eyes to protect them

GUST (GUHST)—a strong, sudden blast of wind

LEASH (LEESH)—a strap or cord that connects the board to the surfer

LIFE VEST (LIFE VEST)—a special vest designed to keep the person wearing it afloat in the water if they fall in

MAST (MAST)—the tall upright post that holds the sail

RIG (RIG)—the arrangement of sails on a sailing vessel or board

SAIL (SAYL)—a large sheet of strong cloth that makes a board, boat, or ship move when it catches the wind

STANCE (STANSS)—the way a person stands

UPHAUL (UP-hawl)—the line or rope that raises the sail

WETSUIT (WET-soot)—an item of clothing worn while surfing or swimming

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