Beginners guide to Windsurfing

[@monicaokay6667]

My Dad passed away and loved to sail. We had to sell his Laser sail boat because no one in our family knows how to sail. I told my mom to keep his Windsurfing equipment so we can at least try that out one day, and this makes me confident I can learn! I'm so excited to get out on the water :)

[@pinkformarie]

Great idea! I will be learning soon also and I am a middle aged woman so wish me good luck ! Take care and have fun!

[@amitkatz9482]

do it, don't talk about it. put up or shut up.

[@pleunkersten2751]

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[@wyler.c4]

Try to use the laser! It's very simple and great!

[@voornaam3191]

You should have kept that Laser as well, and learn how to sail it. You have no idea what you are missing. Laser sailing is pretty close to windsurfing, it can be just as spectacular. You made a big mistake.

[@aaronagassi9962]

The best for a non-native English speaker! Thank you guys so much!

[@GetWindsurfing]

Aaron Agassi you are welcome. More videos on the way

[@shrekman3139]

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[@abbatis34]

Last week I bought a beginner windsurfer. Today I made my first practices using what I learned here. At 75 I thought i needed a new challenge. I was able to get the mast up from the water and at times sail a few feet. Sometimes I was able to stop and get of gracefully and other times a big splash. I was also able to climb on in water depth at my armpits. Long way to go. Looking now to compare what’s I was doing to the videos. Awesome! Thank you. Andrew

[@brightmacsworld8353]

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[@kccasperisme]

I got my first setup yesterday. I just got back from my first session. Because of good youtube videos, I was able to stand, pull up my mast, and at the end was sailing a little. Time to review. They make it look so easy.😂

[@johnbrittingham4471]

The feeling you get when you get airborne is pure exhilaration. I have been windsurfing for 38 years, it's always a new experience, needless to say Windsurfing is my favourite sport.

[@happyscrappy370]

John Brittingham whereabouts do you go and can you teach me ? :-)

[@JoeShapiro]

Such a wonderful description of the sailing position at 11:00. Especially moving the sail to the balance point - and how to put your feet and lean back!

[@sailorguy9]

Awesome. Took lessons years ago. Got a board yesterday that a neighbor wanted to give away (!). I think this'll get us started, as a family (have teenagers, now). They might like this better than my slow sailboat : ) Thank you for posting!

[@stelioszervos829]

Very helpful! Today I will probably try windsurfing again after 2 years and this video made me remember almost everything I knew. Thank you!👍

[@janbeaujon9583]

I just went windsurfing again yesterday after 30 years. I took a lesson for safety’s sake. It all comes back to you. I was out there sailing back and forth in no time. Do it.

[@i-love-life7593]

one of the best experiences I have ever lived when I was young.... sailing on windsurf is unforgettable !!!!!

[@tingtingwu8712]

Thank you very much! I just start learning windsurfing and went through one basic introduction course, everything was fine in the course and I did tacks and gybes successfully, today is my first day for practice alone without my coach, quite confused, just can not go up wind.. But much clear now after watching your video, thank you again!

[@Zo_Be]

ditto. Thanks

[@turkanaslan9497]

Your voice is very soothing, makes it easy to understand. Thank you so much this really helped me feel more comfortable before my windsurfing lesson. Stay safe !

[@stevepeterson5943]

Went with a buddy recently, I knew nothing, he's a novice?, so not much accomplished that day . . . Got myself a board now, going 2nd time tomorrow, after studying this clear and simple video. I'm already more confident just with the info you've provided, thanks! - Wish me luck!! PS I started sailing a 22' sailboat, single handed, about 6 years ago, plus kayaking, (and cold water swimming, awesome!!) enjoy the water guys : )

[@ECOSAIL72]

Thanks Phil , I love all your videos. It's really clear and comprehensive also for people that not speak a fluent english. I'm starting windsurfing and I have build your in home simulator. It's really useful and amazing for learn the positions and manouvers. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowlage

[@chillbro2275]

THIS* is what i wanna try! Great explanation and demos!

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thank you! Love the soothing music and voice, now I can congrads myself of officially having the first windsurfing lesson!

[@Sjoerd9]

Great video! I’ve never windsurfed before, but just wanted to get an idea of what it’s like and to know some of the basics, so I could figure out if I would like to do it myself or not. Very clear explanations and easy to understand. Thumbs up!👍

[@m4kc589]

Thank you! You're really good at explaining and you don't leave any details to the inexperienced imagination!

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[@Icenlove]

Thanks so much for the video!!! I windsurfed as a child and had no idea what to call anything or even explain it to my kids... loved this video... great beginning step to bringing this into my kids lives!!! Thanks again and weeeeeeeeeee........

[@jacobkaplan1170]

It's actually called a centerboard, daggerboards are easily detachable and slide up and down while centerboards are fixed to the board or hull and slide from a horizontal to a vertical position as demonstrated in this video.

[@peterschnaubelt1903]

Tried it out today on an old mistral board and did nothing but swallow water for an hour. Will be hitting it again tomorrow and hopefully this will help!

[@peteweisz1581]

Hmm, I like how they teach turning before sheeting in. Good idea.

[@mb71rev]

Many thanks, great reminder as I am going to start windsurfing again after many years. Will do a refresher course today but wanted to remind myself of the basics.

[@johnswimcat]

Great video, apart from the gloomy music! I've just bought a windsurfer and am a beginner so will be watching this again. Thank you, very helpful and all makes perfect sense

[@GetWindsurfing]

Glad the video is helpful. Unfortunately there is only so much royalty free music available to us..........I don't suppose you fancy composing some for future videos ;)

[@johnswimcat]

My brother in Oz might record something for you. He's a very good folk guitarist. I'll ask him

[@casper3130]

To anyone who is new to Windsurfing, wear a compass and take reading of where your land is before sailing. I and another guy rented windsurf boards back in 2003 at South Padra on the Gulf and went out not paying attention ending up way out at sea before we realized it about an hour before sun set. We found a Bouye climbed up on it and still couldn't see land but decided to follow the Bouyes hopefully back to land. As it got dark, we started seeing some small sparkles of light miles away and out of pure luck we landed back on the beach we started, that was a real shocker, we were thankful. We took the Windsurf boards back to the rental place and they had closed up shop. If we hadn't got lucky and found our way back, I don't know when anyone would've searched for us out there.

[@crosisofborg5524]

All this tells me is you’re a cretin.

[@chatteyj]

Glad it worked out but the shop wasn't worried about you or their boards?

[@casper3130]

@@chatteyj apparently not, they had my debt card deposit so I guess they weren't concerned about their sail boards. I don't know what their Policy was or is now but that's what happened to us.

[@j79s94]

Thank you for uploading this video I have been looking for a video like this for a long time to get started but, I couldn't find it! Every thing is perfectly explained, I recommend you to add subtitles.

[@laurenohara2150]

Excellent. Very clear to follow

[@drone51]

I wish I could like it a million times

[@NoTanGringo]

Great video guys and such chilled vibes - defo want to book a lesson local to me 😁

[@firereaver]

Every time I stand up to raise the sail using the uphaul, the board will wobble and shake and I will fall. It was quite frustrating yet this video shows her doing it smoothly!

[@GetWindsurfing]

Sounds like a bigger board would help with this

[@trexinvert]

No. This video was done in a small protected bay or lake. Typical condition with wind there is "always" chop/waves in the water. Rare that you can just have wind with no waves. So, yes staying on the board on water rocking back/forth/up/down is part of the "actual conditions". Here's a few tips: a.) When you feel unstable then just "drop" that sail and grab the line again. b.) If you fall back "grab the mast and yank the sail towards you" to grab the wind and stop your fall. Do it quickly and release quickly. c.) If you fall forwards "grab the mast and push the sail down to the water". It will arrest your fall into the water. Do it quickly and release quickly.

[@britneyelise7070]

This is a great tutorial! Thank you!

[@GetWindsurfing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexattitude440]

thanks a lot, very useful for beginners AND others

[@sakurakhadag]

This is very instructive! Thanks!

[@michellegaeb-richards503]

amazing training video. Thank you!

[@keenwalkersuper]

very helpful! Thank you so much!

[@mgoddette1]

this looks so fun! I want to try!

[@alessandrodrjack]

Thank you, very nice video! I'm now starting windsurf with a techno 283 150 lt board, so its kinda difficult at the beginning xD

[@GetWindsurfing]

Great that you are giving it a go. Your board is not perfect for a beginner but it will be possible. It will be a nice board for you as you progress. Good luck and Enjoy

[@Aneblanc]

Hello, I am 60, I have started to learn alone with the help of your videos on an old 11' long 150l F2 board from the '90s and a matching 6m² Tiga/Neil Pryde sail. I like it and I am not going to change because this is the board I have and I don't have more budget. I recognise that it is not stable and I have to be careful where I put my 67kg weight. I have been sailing for 50 years but never on a windsurfer. I have been out 4 times and I am making good progress. Do you know any good online teaching videos from the ¯90?

[@robertpothier]

thanks for an awesome video. I will give it a try soon

[@ajplayxhunterz]

Im just gonna say Thank you For Your Tutorial Im Happy For ayou

[@chriswright4781]

Great beginner lessons, thanks!!!

[@tonymind308]

I trained my self to secure position.. And will soon start.... I am Training on English channel. Open water however I always stay 5m off the shore.. And I don't go out on winds blowing off shore... Never train in open water with winds off shore.... It's dangerous.... I started with paddle and windsurfing board 152l. 104 is a sinker for me. So then I was balancing on board only.. And then I attached the sail next day.. The beauty of this is.. That board without sail is less stable. So when you master it it's easy peasy when you uphauling... The key thing is control.... Sail is what you push of when you wanna turn :) its like someone is holding you by hand.... And then you work your legs... :)

[@tonymind308]

I hope that helps :)

[@ebody4386]

Very helpful for me and i think for other beginners, too. Thanks!

[@lincoln9826]

Thanks for the video. I’ve been trying to learn how to windsurf and this helped a lot

[@keithpawluk6572]

Great video, thanks!

[@Northwindbreeze]

awesome video! thx! But have a question to anyone, has anyone tried windsurfing having a bad lower back? I am terrified to have it hurt again but windsurfing seems to be awesome try.

[@GetWindsurfing]

+NorthWind You should probably get advice from your doctor.

[@Northwindbreeze]

GetWindsurfing windsurfing coaching understoooood. cheers"

[@trexinvert]

As a beginner you will "fall" and "fall" and "fall". Many times it will be unpredictable and your body will jerk and twist in all different position. Falling on your fingers, arms, elbows, shoulders...it all depends on how agile you are. Lower back bad? Forget it. Only, advanced/intermediates with many years of sailing can just pop up and "cruise" without falling. You don't need a sailing coach you need a personal trainer to get your back into shape. There is hope. I have a bad back, myself....I know the pain. Keep on!!

[@Northwindbreeze]

cheers for the advice fellas.

[@0uiallo]

I have a few problems with my back and I have been sailboarding for the past 3 years. learning with the uphaul rope was definitely harder, remember to lean backward and let your weight lift the sail up instead of pulling the sail up with your shoulders.. otherwise ask someone else to show you how to beachstart, when you do it properly, the wind lifts everything for you and it is pretty effortless. otherwise, once you are planning, there is not much back work. the harness holds it in position and you simply bend your knees and lean back to manoeuvre. try to find a light mast and boom.

[@VilkasDe]

Awesome ! Very easy explained everything I love this tutorial. Today I am going to try windsurfing in Almerimar, wish me luck! :)

[@GetWindsurfing]

good luck, enjoy!

[@erkaltarm2872]

thank you for the information. I guess I was balance problem when I stand up on the board. Cause I took the mast much more to my self and I I was jump the water to my back. 😄

[@GetWindsurfing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AZ-74]

funny how Treasure Planet introduced me to windsurfing too bad we don’t have don’t have jet powered surfboards :P

[@StefanosMarinos]

Hahaha same!!

[@brightmacsworld8353]

Just scared to my channel I need at least 500 dozen subscribers

[@F0XxX98]

we do have electric foil surfing

[@AZ-74]

F0XxX98 like the one in that july 4th video where Zuck was carrying the flag

[@buenaparkeagles6821]

Great production. Thank you.

[@Aarusheee]

I just started, its gr8

[@xsmejka1]

Thank you very much, all your videos are very useful, also appreciate good quality of picture and understandable comment. Hope it helps me in my water-wind-battle training :-).

[@GetWindsurfing]

thank you for your positive comments. good luck with your windsurfing

[@Teeheehee093]

I did a clsss and they had us pull the rope to turn the board. This looks way better.

[@saravananparaiyar]

i love this video....extremely super....thank you.does windsurfing is basic for sailing a yacht?

[@alexmavrogenis1155]

The people that we are about 95 kg we need a different board according to our weight or is just one size for everybody?.... thank you, nice tutorial

[@paddyflats4922]

If you got a board at around 190/200 liters you should be good. But you're right, the heavier the person, the more volume you need.

[@josephlau8476]

I like windsurfing.

[@mehmetarslan586]

Vielen Dank für die auf Erklärungen

[@alexanderhermanns1765]

Well made content!

[@gargusio]

what significance does positioning of the uj have? why did you choose to lock it in the middle?

[@craigd123]

Some people are fatter than others

[@brightmacsworld8353]

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[@robertzeeland]

Superb tutorial!

[@priit7777]

how do you find such a place with 0 waves and actual wind? we have here 0 wind and minimum 1m waves... :D

[@303storm]

Super useful. Thank you

[@alexanderip1003]

I know one olympian who won Olympic Gold at this sport (Lee Lai-shan 1996 Team British Hong Kong)

[@maresfillies6041]

I'm taking a class on windsurfing. :D

[@violet_3387]

very informative and only kind of patronizing

[@GetWindsurfing]

Thanks Jackie, We hope it helps you to learn. How would you recommend we make it less patronizing for future videos?

[@violet_3387]

@@GetWindsurfing i think it was just the pace of speaking really. speaking at a conversational speed would feel better imo. otherwise the video is excellent 🤙

[@GetWindsurfing]

Thank you for the feedback. I often get teased by friends about how I sound on the videos, It is quite hard to record a voice over and have all the relevant info in time with the clip. You might notice I actually try talking in some of the clips but because of the sound of the wind it was unusable. May I ask where you are from and if English is your first language? We often get compliments about the slow speaking as it helps many people to understand the instructions in English. However, to a native speaker, it sounds a little odd. I personally hate the way I sound in the voice over but if all the relevant info is put across and understood then I am a happy coach. Im pleased you found the video ecellent, hope it helps you on the water. Phil

[@chatteyj]

@@GetWindsurfing I think the video was fine and the speed of talking was fine as well, I didn't find it patronising at all and I'm a native English speaker (from England).

[@cggaurav]

Perfect thanks

[@RenatoEsquarcit]

Very very well done!

[@ahmadtheaviationlover1937]

this looks like a lot of fun

[@goumasgiorgos]

Εξαιρετικο!exellent

[@bbc3092]

Great Thanks

[@theduke45]

Thank you so much!

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[@jlfelber1]

Thank you for sharing!

[@ricardolimapassos5513]

Nice ...

[@JaiChavan]

Thank you, Sir.

[@woofwoof7076]

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[@acihawaii]

Shall try Not to sail too far out or might require a tow back to shore

[@adambrensen7090]

Thank you for the video! As a beginner I was taught a different sailing stance with my foot right by the mast but in the video I see the person has it a little ways from the mast, parallel to the center line. Is either ok?

[@GetWindsurfing]

As you feel more speed and power move further back and further to the side. when you have less power move more forwards and more central. Check out these other videos for more details and understanding on the subject. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5e3f4ypZtJ1hsk Video on stance and harness. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXOWYX6dpbmhkJY Video on planing and footstraps

[@alexflowers0852]

Don't forget to rise the middle fin

[@VoodoochildSofoklisPetridis]

thank you so much

[@humansaremonkeys]

I really would like to try now:D you got a new sub;)

[@MonkeySpecs301]

nice vid, when you tack or gybe, do you use your feet to rotate the board?

[@trexinvert]

Yes, absolutely. How did you know about this. One of the things instructors never mention, because they want you to "glide" into the turn like a freakin sailboat. Well a windsurf rig is not a sailboat and it can do more. So, you've figured it out. It's just logical. The sail blows/rather "cuts" into the wind and "stays in that position parallel to wind" then everything else moves around with it. Yes, sheeting in tack or gybe direction only bends the sail into the wind a little to fill the sail, but the sail never crosses the wind(unless you are intentionally setting up/flipping the sail for turning....and then it instantly whips back into the "cutting" position with wind). You can even do a 270 degree tack or jibe, just by brute forcing the board. Especially, if you need to do a quick reverse. Keep on...

[@beachsidebooy]

Thank you for video

[@trucks6936]

How big of a board should I buy? We have a 12ft board I feel like it is to long. I have trouble turning the board I can sail in a straight line all day.

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[@anabol1111]

Thanks buddy, very helpful video. I want to star windsurfing next summer, but i am around 120kg. Do you know what for equipment I need? Board +sail?

[@GetWindsurfing]

+Anabol Anabol Hi, Great news that you want to start getting in to windsurfing. I would recommend a very big floaty board with lots of stability. The bigger board the better as it will allow you to focus fully on your technique & sail handling skills. Something like a Rio or a Start would be an excellent choice to begin with. Rio www.star-board-windsurfing.com/2016/products/boards/rio Start www.star-board-windsurfing.com/2016/products/boards/start Looking at sails, you need to think about the type of conditions you will be windsurfing in. Is the wind light or strong? Ideally as you progress you will look to get a range of sails in different sizes for different wind strengths. To begin with you should probably look for something around a 5.5 for stronger winds or a 6.5 for lighter winds would be my recommendation to you. If you can give me an idea of the conditions you are aiming to learn in, it will help to advise you further in more detail. It is also worth considering learning the basics at a windsurf centre as they will have lots of kit available for you to try and progress on. Or consider joining us on one of our GetWindsurfing courses. www.getwindsurfing.com/#!courses-abroad/cuy0 I hope this helps

[@trexinvert]

Don't forget windsurfing is both "balancing on a rocking board with choppy waters" and "grabbing/harnessing the wind". So how do fight a wobbly/sinking board plus push/pulling wind? Take it one at a time. Try to master the board balancing, first. I highly recommend some dry pre-training on a balance board. You know those board and cylinder exercise balance things. Just google them. Then when you get on a windsurfing set-up(which is usually for lighter people...don't be surprised if you are sinking), you can totally focus on the wind balance. Keep on.

[@PremierAlanMC]

Anabol Anabol whoa I weigh like 57kg but I'm 15 so idk

[@ArtorMachine]

super cool

[@Kwood10]

Beautiful location where was this video location?

[@GetWindsurfing]

This is filmed in Bonaire

[@sercancaglarerel3202]

thanks!

[@daferret2739]

Where are your videos shot? It looks an amazing place to windsurf :)

[@GetWindsurfing]

This video and lots of the others we filmed in Bonaire, in the Caribbean. It is an amazing place to learn with warm flat water. It is also mostly standing depth too. We highly recommend it.

[@rus_arab_coop]

Please, turn on subtitles 🙏

[@BIGBalb]

Is anyone wind surfing at Greece this summer ?

[@GetWindsurfing]

MR Brofist lots of people windsurf in Greece. We are in Crete right now for five more days. It's a great place to windsurf.

[@Roca891]

Can a windsurfer double as a paddleboard? I want both but- you know, $$$$.

[@GetWindsurfing]

Some are specifically designed for this sup.star-board.com/products/sup-windsurfing/

[@vegetablesiq4899]

I’m still whatching this when I can windsurf rlly good

[@GrumpyOldMan9]

Beautiful

[@workinperkins]

Is core strength, leg strength or both the most important for successfully learning to sailboard? I want to train this winter so I can learn this summer.

[@trexinvert]

Yes, absolutely when "beginning" due to falling down, getting back up, and just hanging onto the mast(until you learn to use the harness). It's the wind, it's the wave and the weight and sail power that you must learn to tame. Grip strength especially. For core it helps but "knowing" how to use both legs and back simultaneously to lean with power and quickness. However, once you get it you learn to use/grab the wind. I've seen older guys in 60's get out there

[@MayYouLiveLongAndProsper]

Pity you didn't set the boom height for your assistant as mentioned at the beginning otherwise very informative :)

[@GetWindsurfing]

Thanks for the comment. The boom is in the correct position. It raises when put on the UJ. This moves the boom from armpit height off the board to shoulder height on the board. Danielle is the same height as Phil. Hope this helps explain. :)

[@ewanproductions]

THANKS

[@ItsViolaRose]

I don’t think I’m strong enough to lift the equipment. Darn. I was hoping this would be a good alternative to surfing since there are no waves here

[@dimitristripakis7364]

I'm not an expert but I think there are different sizes, so if you have a small stature you get a small windsurf. No excuses, go do it :)

[@GetWindsurfing]

Viola Rose modern equipment is very light. Especially for beginners

[@ItsViolaRose]

GetWindsurfing windsurfing coaching thank you! I found a place to take classes and I hope trying out the equipment will help me figure out what works before investing 💕💕

[@mjlives5428]

where is this?

[@tastethejace]

My back hurts just watching. Is windsurfing taxing on the back or arms, holding that sail and with the wind all the time?

[@trexinvert]

During the learning process pulling, falling and getting up is "very taxing". Once, you get proficient it's not your arm, back that you need to worry it's your wrist. They will cramp and gloves won't help. Then you get a harness and efficient!!! You could be 70 yrs old and be able to windsurf if you know how.

[@tastethejace]

@@trexinvert hey cool thx for the insight

[@sthlmsurfmaffia9211]

🤙😀

[@craigdunn3231]

I like it

[@fkgpl9997]

It is a centre board not a dagger board

[@erdeibjs]

Ok!