Didn't all of these developments take place in the area in which the dominant wind current "Magistralis", now called "le Mistral", reigned as king. Exactly! Wind (le Mistral) inspired the modern "playing human" to develop sports that brought millions of people joy, physical exercise and therefore good health. At the end of the seventies and the beginning of the eighties, windsurfing was by far the most significant innovation in the sphere of sports. It was a miracle in terms of technology! An art in terms of physical performance! Fantastic to watch! Even more fantastic to actually practice! One generation after the other was developed at high-speed, with the boards and sails becoming more sophisticated each time. Sports, innovation, technology and, more than anything else, FUN! That is what it was all about! A lifestyle with its own clothing and music. Millions of enthusiastic sports-lovers worldwide still enjoy windsurfing today as a recreational activity.