Tuesday, June 30, 2015

The ultimate windsurf racing checklist



Racing is fun and addictive. When you're feeling the wind blowing in your face, you just want to go faster and faster. Progression is key to crossing the finish line in first place.

"RYA Youth Windsurfing Scheme" is a book that will help you go fast and race at pro level. It guides you through several stages until reaching perfection. So, how should you plan and check your steps in windsurf racing?

All three levels of preparation - Start, Intermediate and Advanced - are divided into pre-race preparation, technique tips, and racing theory. You will progress, as you tick boxes along the way.

Let's take a look at the most important issues in competitive windsurf racing:

Pre-Race Preparation

Equipment
> Boom height
> How to prevent boom slippage
> Tightening battens
> Rig setting for different conditions
> Knowing when to change up or down a sail size
> Adjustable harness lines and setting the lines in the correct position
> Legal sail numbers and positioning
> Rig settings using adjustable outhaul and downhaul... [Read More]

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