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As windsurfers progress from beginner to intermediate and advanced levels, they typically adopt more powerful and heavier equipment. This shift necessitates the use of a harness, which allows riders to manage the sail's power more effectively without relying solely on arm strength. The harness reduc
When wind dies or conditions turn against a windsurfer, four techniques can get a rider home without outside help. In near-calm conditions, lying flat and paddling with the rig resting on the board — the butterfly method — provides the fastest return. A half-raised sail works for short crosswind dis
Windsurfing legend Robby Naish describes his gradual departure from PWA competition as a liberating experience, allowing his career to evolve to a new level focused on enjoyment, development, and sharing the sport. Unlike many athletes who struggle post-retirement, Naish found renewed purpose in win
A correctly rigged windsurfing sail demands attention to four fundamentals: boom height set at arm level for leverage and control, a tight boom with no play, a flat sail free of wrinkles, and an appropriately sized sail. For learners, a 5.5 square metre sail is the recommended starting point — small
Losing speed before the maneuver even begins is the central mistake most windsurfers make when attempting a fast tack on a shortboard, according to this instructional breakdown. The fix, the presenter argues, is to complete all preparation while still hooked into the harness — unhooking too early bl