I had a look at some old photos of a french SPEEDSAIL ,and having some wheels and too much time last week,I couldnt help myself. Thanks to all the warnings about health risks from the windsurfers, I will try my hardest to be careful.
meanwhile, I did it. I got in a few hours each night and built a board.
2m long, 12"wheels. board is laminated with a top plank of19mm Tas oak with a maranti beam underneath. this was planed in the middle to give back a bit of spring. steering seems to work,probably a bit soft. we trialed it in the street with an Aerotech trainer 2.5. I suspect this may become the regular sail. Keeping in mind this is my first attempt at windsurfing since 1980 I was proud of managing 50m upwind and uphill.@ walking speed. Boom was too low ,being set up for my daughter( who did wear a helmet).
I do believe I have a fair bit of learning to do
Please note , lack of boardies over work trousers
