Got the windbug in 1998 .sailed every year since.hope l can sail until my body gives in.in my late 40ts now hope all good for another 20 years.

Tardy said..
What-age-do-you-reckon-youll-be-sailing-till

Can't tell you as I don't know how old I will be when I die

You should get the bumper sticker that says, "Cheat the nursing home, die on my windsurfer".

What age do you reckon you'll be sailing till?

1000

I've told my kids that when I can't windsurf anymore that have permission to apply the Tontine Therapy

Tardy said..

sboardcrazy said..

albers said..

Tardy said..
What-age-do-you-reckon-youll-be-sailing-till

Can't tell you as I don't know how old I will be when I die

I want to die being knocked out sailing and drowning..painlessly ...

I had a mate watch me sailing the other day ,a non sailer , he said after i came in ...I hope you die at sea tardy .
I said ....thanks mate .

i reckon so long as you can still move .....keep sailing .
I wonder what gears gonna look like in 30 years .

I've never like the saying "at least he died doing what he loved to do", if you die doing what you love to do, then you are missing out on the rest of your session. If you die doing what you hate to do, then you're skipping out on something you hate, which I find more logical.
It's not like you will be sailing off into the sunset, who would want that to end? And you can't take your gear with you.
I'd like my windsurfing to end on my own terms, and death ain't it. I'd like to be able to enjoy my memories of the great times I had windsurfing, death would prevent that from happening.

Magic Ride said..
You should get the bumper sticker that says, "Cheat the nursing home, die on my windsurfer".

sail with two older gentlemen
one earlier seventies the other late seventies
hope to follow their example am just creeping up on fifty myself
so would be stoked with another twenty years.
mike and john...absolute legends...

Mastbender said..

sboardcrazy said..







I want to die being knocked out sailing and drowning..painlessly ...

I had a mate watch me sailing the other day ,a non sailer , he said after i came in ...I hope you die at sea tardy .
I said ....thanks mate .

i reckon so long as you can still move .....keep sailing .
I wonder what gears gonna look like in 30 years .

I've never like the saying "at least he died doing what he loved to do", if you die doing what you love to do, then you are missing out on the rest of your session. If you die doing what you hate to do, then you're skipping out on something you hate, which I find more logical.
It's not like you will be sailing off into the sunset, who would want that to end? And you can't take your gear with you.
I'd like my windsurfing to end on my own terms, and death ain't it. I'd like to be able to enjoy my memories of the great times I had windsurfing, death would prevent that from happening.

Have you ever watched someone die of cancer, Mastbender? Which would only be 10 years away for me if I die same way as my mum.

I'm with you, Sue.

Windsurfing equals freedom .

dieing is out of our control ...how and when ..but its good to have dreams ...

how we go out ...basically ..we just have to wait our turn ..

lets not talk of the end ...but how we get there and how long we enjoy ourselves windsurfing ..

longer the better ...

we'll all get together 20 years from now and all sail together at a beach yet to be decided .as old folk ..talk soon .on location .

tardy

sboardcrazy said..

MikeyS said..

Mastbender said..

sboardcrazy said..







I want to die being knocked out sailing and drowning..painlessly ...

I had a mate watch me sailing the other day ,a non sailer , he said after i came in ...I hope you die at sea tardy .
I said ....thanks mate .

i reckon so long as you can still move .....keep sailing .
I wonder what gears gonna look like in 30 years .

I've never like the saying "at least he died doing what he loved to do", if you die doing what you love to do, then you are missing out on the rest of your session. If you die doing what you hate to do, then you're skipping out on something you hate, which I find more logical.
It's not like you will be sailing off into the sunset, who would want that to end? And you can't take your gear with you.
I'd like my windsurfing to end on my own terms, and death ain't it. I'd like to be able to enjoy my memories of the great times I had windsurfing, death would prevent that from happening.

Have you ever watched someone die of cancer, Mastbender? Which would only be 10 years away for me if I die same way as my mum.

I'm with you, Sue.

Or have a stroke and spend the last 18 months of your life stuck in a bed in a darkened room looking at the roof - no radio / tv / reading..like my mum...

That is the total other end of the spectrum, and I'd think that would go without saying.
Do either of you think I'd choose a stroke or cancer over dying while windsurfing? Seriously?
Please.

Great thread guys! Who do you think the oldest person is to sail Gnaraloo? I remember Tidal Wave Ted out there in the 80s (1980s that is) and he looked pretty senior then.

In the words (almost) of Charlton Heston - I will sail until they prise the boom from my cold dead hands.
According to actuarial tables that's a few years off.

Some inspirational stories. Keith Richards is always good for a quote; "Good to see you...Good to see anyone"
"Evolving not ageing"
Jutst hit the half century. Started Sailboarding as the patent dictated the sport was referred to aged 13.
after a hiatus.....A career, spinal injury and other fractures got in the way! I thought I'd never sail again, let alone wavesail. Getting back into the sport around five years ago has been a time of renewal and discovery. Modern gear makes a huge difference. Although I still sail a "Wallly" mainly as a coaching platform to teach my 9year old. Who will probably be out sailing me in a year. I'm staggered at how fast the learning curve is with h the new gear. He is planing after less than 10 hours water time!
For me the challenge of learning "New School" technique is ever present.
My motivation to keep in shape has returned. Former work mates who haven't seen me for a while do a "Doubble Take"
when they see me, in disbelief at how much weight I've lost and reckon I look younger!
Old friends and acquaintances renewed and new ones made.
Sure the hard landings hurt more and caution is required to avoid injury. I have snapped some tendons and torn some ligaments. Recovery from injury takes longer. Best to avoid them I reckon.
Has anyone got any dietary tips on maintaining soft tissue strength. I've got the excercise covered!
Hopefully another 25 years. A good goal at least.