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Mar 9, 2018

Watch and see how to duck gybe with this video from windsurfer Sam Ross. This is an advanced move so, hopefully, you have plenty of experience ducking a rig and a good stance. It's a great alternative ...

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Mar 9, 2018

The tack is an important transitioning move that occurs when the nose of the board goes through the eye of the wind. Learning how to tack is key because it allows you to turn around. It is one of the ...

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Mar 9, 2018

This video is all about gaining clew first sailing skills. If you've mastered the beach starts and water starts, then you're ready to learn how to get up on the board using the clew first style. When ...

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Mar 9, 2018

Tacking is an important part of windsurfing and, of course, it's best to start learning when there are light winds. Usually, at this level, most time is devoted to the gybe move, and the carve tack is ...

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Mar 9, 2018

Here's a great video from windsurfer Sam Ross that shows you how to get some air when windsurfing. The chop hop is a beginner move and is exactly what the name implies: hopping choppy waves. Get the b ...

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Mar 9, 2018

It's time to learn how to do some aerial freestyling with the Vulcan move, also known as the Air Gybe or even Big Mac Tack move. Make sure your chop hop and popping skills are up to par because you'll ...

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Jan 16, 2014

This tutorial is for everyone who is trying to learn how to windsurf. If you already know how to windsurf and just want to freshen up on the theory or if you have never tried it and want to give it a ...

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Jan 24, 2009

Starboard made this video in order to make an intro to windsurf. It's a windsurf academy video that goes over the start to windsurfing. It covers basic techniques like equipment setup, tacking, gybing ...

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Oct 3, 2008

Check out this instructional wind surfing video that demonstrates how to rig your windsurfing sail with Nils Rosenblad, Naish sail designer. Once you've decided what sail to use for the current condit ...

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Oct 3, 2008

Check out this instructional wind surfing video that demonstrates how to rig cam sails on a wind surfing kit. It's important to use the recommended mass to get maximum performance out of your sail. Ju ...