Christmas is coming and Santa knows you want more wind than a bowl of brussel sprouts, but just in case you need to leave a few not so subtle hints for the rest of the family, here’s our handy gift guide. Feel free to leave it open in front of loved ones at every possible opportunity, after all Christmas is all about giving …to you !

CLOTHING The right attire to keep you warm

PROCELLAProcella, clothing for those that do… No high street fashion here! Just original designs aimed at those who actually get into the water. Whatbetter gift for a fellow water baby, or an extra Christmas treat for yourself.Tees from £22.00, Hoodies £55.00www.procella.co.uk

TYPHOON THERMA FLEECE THERMAL VESTSThis is a heavy duty Thermal base layer much heavier weight than most thermal vests to add that extra bit of warmth in cooler conditions whether under your spring or winter suit.Features include base mid-layer core thermal protection, heavy weight Insulating polypro lining, body mapping contour seam system and flatlock Comfort StitchLong Sleeve £34.95 free postShort Sleeve £29.95 free postwww.4boards.co.uk

ACCESSORIES Inventions to make your windsurfing life easier

EPIC SURF FIN BAGQuite simply the best windsurfing fin bag available. Designed by windsurfers for windsurfers. When you spend a small fortune on quality fins it is worth the investment of less than the cost of one top class fin to protect your entire quiver and keep them ordered, easily stored, easily accessible and easy to transport. This is a top of the range premium elite windsurfing fin bag. Now being used on the PWA circuit. No expense has been spared in its quality design and manufacture. A must have for any serious rider!RRP £75.00 + P&Pwww.epicsurf.co.nz

RESTUBE WATER SAFETY BACKUPMaptaq have added an exciting sports safety device to their portfolio of action sports products with Restube. Simple to wear and non-buoyant, this device is ideal for all watersports. One pull deploys Restube for a safe haven whilst awaiting recovery or rescue. Simply attach it at your hips or your harness and jump into the water! If necessary, pull the trigger firmly and the buoy inflates. Now you have enough time to calm down and react to your situation. Perfect for use in open water and lakes Restube is reusable by replacing the CO2-catridge. RESTUBE sports 3 with its special safety splint and an exchangeable belt system it is suitable for kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing and other action watersports.RRP £79.00Replacement 2pc CO2 cartridge set retails for £6.95

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EPIC SURF STRAPSThese ankles straps are a fantastic upgrade for any wetsuit to stop the elephant legs! Heavy Duty Velcro Wetsuit Ankle Straps turn any wetsuit into a kiting suit. The wetsuit ankle straps wrap around your ankles producing a water tight seal which reduces the water being forced up the legs of your wetsuit when riding, increasing your warmth and comfort to prolong your sessions. One size fits all. Simply wrap and go.RRP £8.00www.epicsurf.co.nz

MAST HEROMasthero is a high quality technical mount designed to make pictures and videos from a bird’s-eye view. The mount offers 3 mounting options for your action cam: one on either side and one in front. It is lightweight design (only 35g) and positioning keeps photos and video free from obstruction, without interfering the ride. Masthero fits to almost any action cam – GoPro, Rollei, Actionpro, Ironxcam, Isaw or any camera adapted to fit the GoPro mounting system.RRP £42.00www.masthero.com

WINDGURU STATIONIf real-time wind data is important to you checkout the new Windguru Station. It records wind speed, wind direction and temperture and then transfers the data to the internet so that in can be viewed from anywhere. This easy to install and affordable weather station is the ideal solution for measuring the wind at your local spot. All you need is internet within 250 metres and you will be updating data every minute. Complete package includes; indoor & outdoor unit, Davis anemometer, temperature sensor and cables.Complete package RRP €400 + VAT including P&P.

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FLYMOUNTThis is the camera mount of choice for some of the world’s greatest windsurfers, magazine test teams, and the PWA. 100% British made from premium materials for ultimate boom and mast mounted photography in any conditions. Flymounts fit all masts and booms, with grippy protective jaw liners to prevent equipment damage and movement.RRP: £63.50www.flymount.com

DRITEK HANGERThe Dritek Hanger is the toughest and most versatile garment hanger in fact it can comfortably hold 30kg! It’s the only hanger specifically designed for outdoor use so it’s the perfect solution for hanging heavy garments or garments that need to be hung outdoors to dry or air. It enables garments to be hung safely and securely, in a huge variety of sites and situations, whilst reducing stress to fabrics and prolonging garment performance.The Dritek Hanger is perfect for hanging wetsuits, drysuits, outdoor clothing, waterproofs and protective clothing. Please see website for stockists.RRP is £17.99www.dritekproducts.com

FITNESS, TRAINING & IMPROVEMENTS Resources to help you get to and stay in tip top windsurfing condition

TURFDOG BOARDSFreemoveThe board for all, this board is for all riders seeking to improve windsurfing techniques, blast and learn new maneuvres. Whether it be; waterstarts, carve gybes, or upwind 360s this board takes you through the learning curve, reacting similar to a 90-130 litre windsurf board.Freestylea freestylers secret weapon, this board is specifically designed for the ad vanced windsurf manoeuvres. If you want to learn to Vulcan or Spock look no further, this boards swivel wheel angles are setup to enable completion of these moves with identical input from the rider as on the water. The board is still great for cruising, gybeing and tacking manoeuvres.Both models are £379 (inc. postage and packaging mainland UK)www.turfdog.co.uk

WINDSURFING TRICKTIONARY DVD BOXSince the books are sold out until mid-2015, get your beloved one(s) this 3 DVD box full of highest quality instructional windsurfing clips.Reduced Retail price right now – €39,90www.tricktionary.com