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