Heavy recent winds that hit Vancouver Island had many people staying inside their homes.
But there are those who welcomed the big gusts, which at times reached 100 kilometres per hour.
This is the type of weather windsurfers in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area long for. And they were out at Columbia Beach in French Creek on Monday, riding across the water, braving the wild waves and chilly conditions.
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Windsurfers enjoy the powerful breeze and high waves at Columbia Beach in Parksville!
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One French Creek windsurfer, who did not wish to be named, moved to the area from Victoria because of the windsurfing conditions.
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Aries Manlig, who is also from Parksville Qualicum Beach, came out for a day of fun.
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Jennings, who has been in the sport for more than 30 years, agreed.
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