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Windxtasy said..
(Yes it’s been ages since I have seen the water – perhaps we need to invent a psychological condition for windsurfers who think crazy stuff up when they are “water-dry”)
It's been done - a well known windsurfing psychologist (AKA Hardie) defined the condition some years ago:
Wind deficiency syndrome:
An affliction known to cause mood changes, bouts of extreme boredom, impulsive behaviours such as buying windsurfing equipment which won't be used, excessive internet use, negative thinking, weight gain, lethargy, daydreaming, and the occasional bout of interpersonal conflict.
...well, the situation when there's no wind could possible be referred to as...." Delirium Ventostasis". A nasty condition. No ointment's gonna fix that!
Symptoms include gybing round the house , displaying an unnatural interest in the top of trees, reorganising one's gear endlessly (guaranteeing that things get left in the garage/shed when it does blow) and being generally (more) difficult to live with.
Bring it on.