Slightly off-topic, but here's a nice slideshow I found of 40-60 mph windsurfing last Saturday in Hurricane Noel in New England.
http://media.twango.com/m1/original/...ff9a3a2f8f.swf
The storm wasn't as severe in my area, but I did get to use my 3.5 on Friday.
http://jimbodouglass.blogspot.com/2007/11/noel.html