Windsurfing  Windsurfing- Objective  Windsurfing–RegulatingBodies  TypesofWindsurfing  Indoor Windsurfing  Youth Windsurfing In this water sport, the surfer needs to ride on a board of 2.5 to 3 meters and race with other  surfers by sailing. The surfer whose board touches the finishing line first is declared as winner.  Both men and women can participate in this sport. All the rules and regulations of Windsurfing is governed by the International Sailing Federation  (ISF). However, each country has its own governing body which acts under ISF. With slightest  difference, most of the governing bodies have some common rules. To  promote, protect, and  represent the interest of windsurfers from UK, an institution named UK Windsurfing Association (UKWA) works. Yet another national governing body from UK, the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) works for  promoting and regulating some water  sports . There are two types of windsurfing that are included in championships:  In this kind of surfing, a massive indoor pool is constructed. Powerful fans are installed to  propel the boards along the pool. The fans create wind. The competitions held include slalom  style races, jumping, and more.  Indoor windsurfing competitions are held especially in Europe during winter. One of the better  known, the PWA/ UKWA World Indoor Windsurfing Championships are held during the  annual London Boat Show at the Excel Exhibition Centre in London in January.  Windsurfing is so popular in the world that, people of different age groups are taking interest  in this sport. Young children and young adults between 5-18 years can participate in Youth of  age also. Windsurfing is suitable for children as young as 5, with several board and sail brands  producing "Kids Rigs" to provide these kid windsurfers.  In some countries, certain organizations exist to provide entry into the sport in a semi-formal  or club-style environment (The RYA's Team 15 scheme). If children want to get more involved  in racing, they can go to the RYA 'zone squad'.  2 