— Guides, tips, and experiences related to learning and improving skills in windsurfing. —
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
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
The core technique of the carve jibe — foot movement, hand position, and rig handling — stays consistent regardless of equipment, but the carving radius changes significantly. On a slalom board, the arc is longer to bleed power; on a wave board, tighter turns become possible as skill develops. For
A debate runs through windsurfing instruction circles over whether new students should first experience the power position or the control position — two fundamentally different ways of holding and managing a sail. The argument touches on two principles that experienced coaches consider non-negotiabl