These early disciples of the sport recall the crazy extremes their love for this new activity went to. In the pouring rain, or braving the damp chill of winter in wet suits, they spent hours learning the finer points of this exciting sport. Increased interest opened more doors, and dedicated wind surfing aficionados like Ch'en Ch'ing-hui and Lin Ming-he went to Japan to take part in training courses.
像風浪板這樣的新潮活動，是難以「閉門造車」的，不少沉迷此道者，如陳清輝、林明和等都到日本參加風浪板訓練班。