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Windsurfing Travel Insurance
Windsurfing is a very popular surface water sport that uses the wind to propel a Surfer who stands up on a surfboard and holds on to a sail. The sport is now possible in most major beach destinations and can be enjoyed by most age groups. The most suitable locations are those with consistent, steady side onshore winds and large open bodies of water. JS Travel…
Windsurfing is a very popular surface water sport that uses the wind to propel a Surfer who stands up on a surfboard and holds on to a sail. The sport is now possible in most major beach destinations and can be enjoyed by most age groups. The most suitable locations are those with consistent, steady side onshore winds and large open bodies of water.
JS Travel Insurance can now provide cover for your Gadgets, such as Mobile Phones, Tablets and Computer Game Consoles. You will be able to select this cover on the quote page of our website.
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We provide cover for Residents of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and British Forces Posted Overseas.
Summary of Cover
| Section & Cover | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation or Curtailment | £1,000 | £3,000 | £7,500 |
| Medical and Repatriation | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 |
| Personal Baggage | £1,000 | £1,500 | £2,500 |
| Personal Money | £150 | £500 | £750 |
| Delayed Departure | £100 | £1,000 | £1,000 |
| Missed Departure | £250 | £500 | £1,000 |
| Legal Expenses | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
| Scheduled Airline Failure | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
Windsurfing
This type of water sport combines aspects of Sailing and Surfing and can be a relaxing recreational activity or a downright adventurous sport. It can be done on essentially every large body of water, from peaceful lakes to rugged coasts with thundering waves.
Windsurfing is sometimes considered to be a crossover between the laid back culture of Surfing and the more disciplined and rule focused sport of Sailing. As mentioned earlier, it takes elements from both of those sports.
The only necessary equipment to go Windsurfing is the windsurfing board, which may vary in length depending on the type of windsurfing its used for, and swimwear. That is basically all you need. Many places, particularly in vacation destinations, are home to rental companies that rent out Windsurfing boards.
Windsurfing really started to expand in popularity in the 1980s. It was included as an Olympic sport in 1984. Nowadays, Windsurfing is still quite popular, but it does have lost some popularity due to the emerge of other related water sports, such as Kite Surfing.
Common Injuries whilst Windsurfing
Injuries can be sustained as a result of Windsurfing and it is therefore important to purchase Travel Insurance before leaving the country, if you are going on a Windsurfing holiday or simply want to try out the sport whilst away. Some of the most common injuries that can be incurred from Windsurfing are:
The risk of injury can be reduced by ensuring you are using the correct techniques and have a good level of fitness.
Important Information
You must ensure that you do not participate in Windsurfing for more than 90 days in any one Period of Insurance.
This activity does not provide Accidental Death & Disability Benefit or Personal Liability cover.
This Travel Insurance is underwritten by Travel Insurance Facilities and Insured by Union Reiseversicherung AG, UK. Travel Insurance Facilities are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Union Reiseversicherung AG are authorised by BaFin and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority.
