Broke my toe on Saturday and have been chatting with another poor guy who broke his leg last Wednesday. Got me thinking, wonder what other people have done in the pursuit of happiness on the water.

What's the worst windsurfing injury you've done to yourself?

Anyone else been glad they've had their lid on when things have gone wrong? I usually only wear my Gath helmet when it's really howling or its cold.It was cold so I wore it today 14 degrees and 20-25kt wind .. It's never happened in years of sailboarding but the mast hit me on the head twice today.. Maybe I'm getting senile..

Today i was riding (downhill mountain bike)up in the hills with a friend and he came of at relativly slow speed probally just under 20 kph the obstical he was navigating over was at least 5 foot high given that he is six foot and locked into pedals when he came of he landed head first on a log and smashed a helet into two peices.
This saved him from unthinkable head injuries. But left him bruised with a big headeache. His hydration pack also padded the landing.
I was only 2 months ago i critisized the police for fining me 50 dollars for not wearing one.
So after seeing that i will be wearing a hemelt alot more I think that i will be using my gaff helet alot more when i windsurf aswell.