Windy Weightlessness

Wind is necessary for wind sports such as kite-boarding and windsurfing — Windy Weightlessness

The theme of the weekly photo challenge asks us to show the effects of gravity.

Wind is the name of the game for windsurfers and kiteboarders. On a low wind day, the windsurf sail can feel like a heavy weight to push up and out of the water. Kite boarders can still fly on much less wind.

This local windsock in the shape of a fish, flutters weightlessly in the strong winds as avid kiters and sailors take to the water.

A flying windsock promises wind for kite surfing

Weight(less)

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27 responses to “Windy Weightlessness”

Faraday’s Candle

Jan 12, 2016 at 5:50 am

Looks like a lot of fun!
Love what you did with the photos!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 12, 2016 at 5:51 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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Canuck Carl

Jan 11, 2016 at 2:30 am

It would have been a wonderful sight to see all those kite surfers out on the water! 🙂

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WPC: Weightless (Falling Diagonally) | Chris Breebaart Photography / What's (in) the picture?

Jan 9, 2016 at 1:40 pm

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lisadorenfest

Jan 9, 2016 at 1:16 pm

Perfect for the challenge Terri! missing the wind tied to the docks in Sydney. Enjoy!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 9, 2016 at 1:56 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa! Today we have too much wind for me (if that makes sense). Whips up those waves. Sydney in any condition sounds wonderful 🙂
  
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  1. lisadorenfest
    
    Jan 10, 2016 at 2:33 am
    
    As a sailor, I totally get ‘too much wind’. Luckily Sydney is beautiful in any condition, because we seem to get the gamut here from extreme heat to buckets of rain when the front moves through.
    
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Priceless Joy

Jan 9, 2016 at 7:45 am

Beautiful photos!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 9, 2016 at 7:57 am
  
  Thanks, PJ!!
  
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David Kanigan

Jan 9, 2016 at 5:35 am

Just amazing shots. LOVE THEM.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 9, 2016 at 7:11 am
  
  Thank you, David 🙂
  
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Hugh’s Views and News

Jan 9, 2016 at 5:07 am

Perfect challenge prompt for you this week, Terri. I hope you’re having a great time in Mexico.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 9, 2016 at 7:13 am
  
  Thanks, Hugh, I am. It will all come crashing down on Tuesday when we leave 😉
  
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  1. Hugh’s Views and News
    
    Jan 9, 2016 at 7:24 am
    
    Well, always make time to go back.
    
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Cathy

Jan 8, 2016 at 8:07 pm

I am so in awe of you and your incredible sounding vacation, Terri! That looks wonderful and oh, so good!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 8, 2016 at 8:09 pm
  
  I’m pretty lucky, Cathy. We are staying with friends and just having a fab time! Thank you!
  
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Indah Susanti

Jan 8, 2016 at 5:26 pm

Great idea for the challenge!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 8, 2016 at 6:20 pm
  
  Thanks, Indah, I’ve missed seeing your posts!
  
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jemdreamz1214

Jan 8, 2016 at 1:39 pm

Thanks for playing #ThePinterestGame you’ve been repinned!

Jem
http://Www.jemseclectichome.com

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sustainabilitea

Jan 8, 2016 at 11:50 am

You’ve been having way too much fun, Terri! 🙂 Seems as though you’ve been in Mexico forever. Enjoy those last precious days and safe travels home, where it seems you’re finally getting rain!

janet

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 8, 2016 at 11:54 am
  
  By this time next week, I will be sitting home remembering my two weeks in Mexico. Leaving on Tuesday. It may be 3 more years before we can come back. Looking forward to winter rain only because we need it. Thanks for the comment Janet!
  
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stomperdad

Jan 8, 2016 at 10:58 am

Fantastic shot! I love how your photo challenges incorporate your love of windsurfing. Another good one for gravity would be an airborne windsurfer 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 8, 2016 at 11:37 am
  
  Thanks! The wind is ramping up now, and the kites have hit the water. I will see what I can do with a photo!!
  
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Judy Martin

Jan 8, 2016 at 10:30 am

I love the photos. It looks gorgeous there 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 8, 2016 at 11:35 am
  
  Thanks, Judy!
  
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liferedesign101

Jan 8, 2016 at 10:24 am

We have had lots of wind lately, but it is cold and dark and not so pretty! This makes me long for sun and warmth!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 8, 2016 at 10:26 am
  
  Hi Michele, we only a have a few more days here in Mexico and it will be cold and dark when we get back to NorCal!
  
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