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Windsurfing Berkeley: Random Notes for Smooth Sailing

August 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Windsurfing Berkeley July 12 2008I wasn’t very happy windsurfing today. Even with my 6.2 and 14.4″ fin, I couldn’t get upwind. I spent most of my time with my back foot out of the strap trying not to spin out. When I got in, my buddies Maurice and Gordon worked on my sail, adjusting batten tension and experimenting with downhaul. I think I need a different mast! Another note: The 14.4″ fin is the size I used to use with a 5.0. Maybe a bigger fin is in order. Maybe I need a slalom board.

Astrid says she can’t tack the rrd 90 liter twintip, her new, awesome board, because the nose is so short. I’ve seen her tack since then. She figured it out. (No surprise that she figured it out. If I’ve tacked my 78 liter board, she can tack a 90 even if it is short.)

Sofy came back from winning 2nd in masters at the George Games. He said he learned not to bother to look at the water for a good ramp to do the trick. JUST GO.

Tags: Sailing Log · Trick Tips · Tuning the Windsurf Kit

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