Grew up sailing, taught myself how to windsurf at 14, learned to kiteboard at 18, started surfing at 19 on windless days while at school in mke. Lived in San Diego for a year mainly surfing. But after trying about every water/wind sport, I still find that the rush I get from windsurfing always draws me back out on the water with a sail attached to a board. I wouldn't have it any other way.