Although it was a funny episode of Rick Mercer trying to windsurf at the Toronto Boat show this past month, it didn't represent how easy it is to sail with today's beginner friendly gear. I mean come on, you take Canada's top freestyle windsurfer Philip Soltysiak to teach a newbie to stand on a kitchen table of a board, and then he falls in all the time! What's up with that!? I realize it's all for show, but the segment should have shown at least some progression.
Show here: http://www.cbc.ca/mercerreport/#630325178 or search for Toronto Boat Show.
Maybe next time he'll let 'NOW' show him how!