Every now and then, I see folks left their gear behind. It must be rather inconvenient to have left even the least expensive bit of gear behind.

I have worked out a simple system to ensure that my essential windsurfing components are not to be left behind. Here is how it works...

I use a numbering system.

Rigged up sail
1. Mast
2. Boom
3. Sail
4. Mast-foot + (Mast sleeve)

Board
5. Board

Accessories
6. Harness
7. Wetsuit
8. Sun glasses
9. Sailing gloves

If you do a careful roll-call before shutting the car doors, you will be fine for the next trip

Jupiter said..

Focus and stop gas bagging when you're derigging

Stuthepirate said..
You'll be spewing when you leave your fin behind then

Yes, if you so happened to detach the fin from your board, or your universal joint, or your foot straps

Don't you hate it when you leave your sailing gloves behind

am told if you sail a LOT you better wear gloves !!
so, forget the comment ...

i try to put everything back in the vehicle when done with it or separated from the rest
and like in golf, put the club near the flag on the green ie keep the stuff together

people forget downhaul tools ALL the time
i keep mine the back pocket -> either am sailing with it or it is back in the van
that's why i wear trunks over my wetsuit
for keys, tape and downhaul tool

lost my windmeter somewhere on Devil Island
was using it while not windsurfing
was a Kestrel and a gift from my wife
so, we all lose stuff !!

aha - i have a good story 4 that one

my wife INSISTED i get a cell phone - good deal, plan, etc
all resistance was futile
first time i went windsurfing with it and left it in the van ...
i had a missed call from her, a voice-message and a text
"when r u coming home"
told her i did NOT need a cell phone 4 that

you can always forget the keys of the van inside ....