It's the combination of sail position combined with foot work that takes time to learn. You got this 👍 watching the wind, sail position foot work all have to be done in concert. It takes time.
Nice effort. It is as great a sport as you think it is :) Tips here same as my other comments, eventually invest in a sail/rig with a few battens and a modern sail plan - it will make a huge difference. As far as the rigging of this old school sail in this video, based on your POV at 6:37 there was neither enough downhaul or outhaul. Thats why the luff 'sock' had all those wrinkles in it and the sail is flapping around while you're lifting it out of the water. With 2-3" more downhaul and outhaul, that won't be present and even this non-battened sail will be more manageable in a light breeze.
Great video. You are so close to getting it. All advice mentioned re the kit is good. In terms of technique. You need to drop your weight, get low, as you transition from uphaul to powering the sail. You drop low, pull the sail forward into the wind and then as the power comes on you twist your shoulders forward and straighten the front leg to push through your front leg. The key points are, drop, sail forward, push front leg. Once you pick up a little speed you can even out pressure and stand up a little. If you watch pro level sailors on tiny boards, look atvthe way the come out or any stall manouver where they lose all speed. Its exactly the same technique.
1st, please tie the bottom of your sail down. When pulling your sail up, 1st shake off the water, helps alot. Next hold your rope while you stand, using your legs to lift your sail while you pull your rope. It gets easier.
Dude.. waaaay impressed at your perseverance with this. I hate to be the one to point this out, but if you were using modern beginner equipment (10 years old or less) and a gentle steady light breeze to learn in you would be up and windsurfing within a 1-3 tries. That gear must be 40 years old. The old kit is monumentally difficult to learn on. With your surfing and sailing background your would find this so easy with the right gear. Good luck with your journey and happy sailing 🤙
@alanpods2 This is literally the first bit of windsurfing advice I've ever recieved, that is so so helpful, I'm gonna keep an eye out for something a bit more forgiving, I have noticed the youtube vids have super wide boards. Stay tuned!!
@@MiddlewayGoodLife no worries mate, glad to help. You are looking for a beginner setup: board 180 litres volume or more, and a sail around 5.5 m2, that should get you going. You are right though - it is addictive! Good luck!
The first time I tried windsurfing I was on a lake - got stood up the first time and it was great, got to the other side of the lake, fell in and just could not get the f-ing thing back up. I spent like an hour trying before I had to just suck it up and walk… 😂
Have to pay those dues. Learn to water start ASAP. Windsurfing is simple not easy. You'll get there it's worth the effort. Learn to do a complete 360 before trying to sail. 🤙
Windsurfing is f*~&ing hard! Watching you reminds me of when I started 35 years ago! A couple of things that will help you:- 1) Although the equipment you have is old and difficult to learn on, you can do it! BUT, you need some downhaul on the sail. That is some tension (with rope) from the foot eyelet of the sail down to the bottom of the mast (or mast foot). This will make the sail more stable and keep the power in a more consistent and lower part of the sail. At the moment the sail is lifting up the mast which isn't good. Also, it's hard to tell but keep the dagger board down (The big fin in the middle) all the time when learning. 2) Having said that, if you can find some newer beginner equipment it will be easier. The boards are wider and more stable and you can still find them for very little money. Newer sails are more stable and the boom (the bit you hold onto) attaches more firmly so it doesn't flap around. It's worth asking advice about what is a good or bad buy/find so you don't waste time or money! 3) Find someone who can windsurf to give you some help and quick lessons. 4) Perseverance!!! You clearly have it so don't give up! 5) There are newer windsports that are easier and quicker to learn, but windsurfing is the one that perfectly blends sailing and surfing, once you get to a certain level. And the more difficult something is to learn the better the rewards! Hope this helps and good luck.
It's the combination of sail position combined with foot work that takes time to learn. You got this 👍 watching the wind, sail position foot work all have to be done in concert. It takes time.
Nice effort. It is as great a sport as you think it is :) Tips here same as my other comments, eventually invest in a sail/rig with a few battens and a modern sail plan - it will make a huge difference. As far as the rigging of this old school sail in this video, based on your POV at 6:37 there was neither enough downhaul or outhaul. Thats why the luff 'sock' had all those wrinkles in it and the sail is flapping around while you're lifting it out of the water. With 2-3" more downhaul and outhaul, that won't be present and even this non-battened sail will be more manageable in a light breeze.
Great video. You are so close to getting it. All advice mentioned re the kit is good.
In terms of technique. You need to drop your weight, get low, as you transition from uphaul to powering the sail. You drop low, pull the sail forward into the wind and then as the power comes on you twist your shoulders forward and straighten the front leg to push through your front leg. The key points are, drop, sail forward, push front leg. Once you pick up a little speed you can even out pressure and stand up a little.
If you watch pro level sailors on tiny boards, look atvthe way the come out or any stall manouver where they lose all speed. Its exactly the same technique.
@@monkey2244 perfect! Thankyou.
Hey man. Love the channel intro, love the yarns, love the enthusiasm. Keep up brother
@michaelharris9955 thanks man, that means alot to me ❤️
1st, please tie the bottom of your sail down.
When pulling your sail up, 1st shake off the water, helps alot.
Next hold your rope while you stand, using your legs to lift your sail while you pull your rope. It gets easier.
I started on old equipment in the spring of this year (24)
I recently got modern equipment and now have so much confidence.
Dude.. waaaay impressed at your perseverance with this. I hate to be the one to point this out, but if you were using modern beginner equipment (10 years old or less) and a gentle steady light breeze to learn in you would be up and windsurfing within a 1-3 tries. That gear must be 40 years old. The old kit is monumentally difficult to learn on. With your surfing and sailing background your would find this so easy with the right gear. Good luck with your journey and happy sailing 🤙
@alanpods2 This is literally the first bit of windsurfing advice I've ever recieved, that is so so helpful, I'm gonna keep an eye out for something a bit more forgiving, I have noticed the youtube vids have super wide boards. Stay tuned!!
@@MiddlewayGoodLife no worries mate, glad to help. You are looking for a beginner setup: board 180 litres volume or more, and a sail around 5.5 m2, that should get you going. You are right though - it is addictive! Good luck!
The first time I tried windsurfing I was on a lake - got stood up the first time and it was great, got to the other side of the lake, fell in and just could not get the f-ing thing back up. I spent like an hour trying before I had to just suck it up and walk… 😂
I wouldn’t be able to crack it ! My coordination and balance is off ! I use and own a land kite buggy propelled by Peter Lynn kite.
Have to pay those dues. Learn to water start ASAP. Windsurfing is simple not easy. You'll get there it's worth the effort. Learn to do a complete 360 before trying to sail. 🤙
Windsurfing is f*~&ing hard! Watching you reminds me of when I started 35 years ago!
A couple of things that will help you:-
1) Although the equipment you have is old and difficult to learn on, you can do it! BUT, you need some downhaul on the sail. That is some tension (with rope) from the foot eyelet of the sail down to the bottom of the mast (or mast foot). This will make the sail more stable and keep the power in a more consistent and lower part of the sail. At the moment the sail is lifting up the mast which isn't good. Also, it's hard to tell but keep the dagger board down (The big fin in the middle) all the time when learning.
2) Having said that, if you can find some newer beginner equipment it will be easier. The boards are wider and more stable and you can still find them for very little money. Newer sails are more stable and the boom (the bit you hold onto) attaches more firmly so it doesn't flap around. It's worth asking advice about what is a good or bad buy/find so you don't waste time or money!
3) Find someone who can windsurf to give you some help and quick lessons.
4) Perseverance!!! You clearly have it so don't give up!
5) There are newer windsports that are easier and quicker to learn, but windsurfing is the one that perfectly blends sailing and surfing, once you get to a certain level. And the more difficult something is to learn the better the rewards!
Hope this helps and good luck.
@@IanManuelRoss appreciate the advice, thankyou.