Be it you’re a beginner or a veteran windsurfer, room for improvement is always huge. Truth is, learning never ends. In here , learn all you need from the equipment, steps, techniques, safety precautions and tips to up your game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Windsurfing<\/strong><\/a> cannot be complete with the following equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n The surfing board<\/a><\/strong> which is an elongated surface that provides a surface to stand on when sailing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rig<\/strong>. This consists of a sail<\/a><\/strong>, mast and a boom. The boom provides a place to hold onto while you are sailing whereas the mast is used for support purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Protective wear <\/strong>which include wetsuit, rescue coat, helmet, shoes and sunglasses<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally, being a game of balance, you need to know how to balance the board and your weight before you begin surfing. Here are some basic steps that you can follow to arrive at better and exciting surfing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Preparation<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are required to put on a wetsuit, shoes, rescue coat and helmet. Ensure you carry a whistle with you for use in case you need any help while in the waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember to carry a floatation gadget close to you. Finally ensure the board; rig, boat and any other equipment to be carried are in good conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Push the boat into deep water such that the fin is clear of the bottom. Getting the sense of the wind direction, make a quick decision of how you would like to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure the sail is at downwind of the board making a T position. Therefore, the board should be set at a right angle to the wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Swim or walk to the upwind side and stand up onto the board. Staying on your knees, hold the up haul without pulling up the sail. Thereafter, raise your feet at a slow pace, making sure you are very stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pull the sail by standing up straight to avoid hurting your back. You are also encouraged to turn your shoulders and move up the up-haul with hands until the mast is in reach with the next shoulder turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ensure that you pull the sail until the point where it is just touching the water. This means that as long as the sail is in contact with water, you should keep pulling it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take hold of the mast and let it swing in a control position. Ensure that the sail at this point comes back to you and does not go away from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the mast is in the front hand, your feet are supposed to move towards the back of the board. This prevents you from leaning backwards as well as falling in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When behind the mast, make sure that you grab the boom with the backhand. Now close the sail softly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start steering in the above position. Tilt the mast left and let your body transfer these imbalances to the board which will make it turn clockwise. The vice versa is true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember, during times of strong winds and further tilting, the board turns faster as compared to conditions of light wind. [1]<\/a>Additionally, a tilt of the mast to the front side bears off the board from the wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Observe the side of the bow that is in relation to you, and then place your lower hand on the boom for the mast to lead the sail to the front as you start moving. You are urged to ensure that the sail does not pull you down. Let the mast be perpendicular to the board by leaning back and keeping your hands straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using the back hand, pull the mast to accelerate. If you need to slow down, let it out. Here, you are required to ensure that your feet remain behind the mast foot with the toes of the front foot facing forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In case you need to stop, relax and return to the safety position. You can also stop by dropping the boom and make sure it goes ahead of you. However, the latter is tiresome as you have to keep on picking it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSteps\/Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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