May 08, 2020 Slideshows

Windsurfing in Humboldt Bay 

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Photo by Mark Larson
Bodhi Portugal makes a long run out into Humboldt Bay toward the Samoa Bridge while following the channel marker posts.
Photo by Mark Larson
You can see the unusual surfboard made of wood in this photo of Bodhi Portugal windsurfing in Humboldt Bay.
Photo by Mark Larson
Bodhi Portugal, a professional windsurfer based in Nicaragua, shows off his relaxed style while approaching a fast tack moment. He attached himself to the sail with a harness to use his weight to counter the force in the sail.
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Bodhi Portugal was all smiles while recounting his joy in watching his 77-year-old father, Peter, take his turn windsurfing on Humboldt Bay.
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Peter Portugal prepared his windsurfing sail and board prior to his first run on Humboldt Bay.
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Peter Portugal showed some strong windsurfing skills in the strong winds on Humboldt Bay.
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The cold water and 20+-mile per hour wind made for some serious wind chill conditions for Peter Portugal in his wet suit, as well as challenging windsurfing conditions.
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The 77-year-old Peter Portugal recounted how he first took Bodhi out windsurfing when Bohdi was 10 years old.
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Bodhi Portugal created some serious speed while wind surfing in high winds blowing across Humboldt Bay.
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Bodhi Portugal demonstrated his professional windsurfing skills in high winds blowing across Humboldt Bay as he used a harness to use his weight to counter the force in the sail.
Photo by Mark Larson
Bodhi Portugal made a downwind fast tack 180-degree turn near the shore to head back out the deeper channel in Humboldt Bay.
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Photo by Mark Larson
Bodhi Portugal, a professional windsurfer based in Nicaragua, shows off his relaxed style while approaching a fast tack moment. He attached himself to the sail with a harness to use his weight to counter the force in the sail.

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