Barefoot sailing allows for greater control of the board, which produces greater speeds. Adding to my fantasy that day was the fact that windsurfers do not have to compete for space with pesky motorized gnats, commonly referred to as Jet Skis. Marsh Creek prohibits motorized watercraft. Marsh Creek also offers the one amenity every windsurfer needs. Just yards from the water is Marsh Creek Sailboard Shop, which stocks the essential windsurfing parts.
Nothing kills a great day of showing off faster than a busted mast base.
Access to parts and tools will keep any sailor going, and the shop promises to accommodate. I was not born this way. I earned the right after eight years on the huge learning curve that accompanies windsurfing. During the early years, I was satisfied with 5 to 10 knots of wind, which kept me busy trying to pull my sail out of the water. As my skills as a sailor improved, my need for stronger winds increased, much the same way experienced skiers need bigger mountains.