Footstraps
A) Intermediate foot strap position; To accommodate for more wind, the
footstraps are moved back. You are in good balance, and the board is still stable in relation to wind pressure.
B) Advanced footstrap position; The straps are moved further back and
closer to the side of the board. This provide perfect balance and speed in high wind conditions.
Mastfoot position
C) The mast base is initially placed in the center position, but may be moved
Forward when using bigger sails, and backwards when using smaller sails.
Operating the daggerboard
D) Push the daggerfin knob forward to move the fin into the board when
Sailing in high wind conditions.
Harness
E) In stronger wind the harness become an important part of your
equipment. Mount your harness ropes on both sides of your boom, and adjust them forward to accompany entry level sailors and light wind conditions. Move them backwards for more advanced sailors and stronger wind conditions. Use longer ropes as novice sailor, which allows you to adjust mistakes and to hook in and out easier. As you feel more comfortable, you may gradually shorten your ropes to your desired length.
Beach start
F) Beach start; It is important that your board and sail is angled in a reaching
position. Hold the boom with both hands and let the wind pressure help you to climb on.
Water start
G) Water start; It is again important to angle your board into a reaching
position. Let the wind pressure lift you from the water onto the board while bending your knees.
Tacking by gripping the mast
A) A tack can be executed by shifting your grip from the boom, via the mast -and to
the boom on the opposite side.
Tacking from boom to boom
B) With some experience you may tack more efficiently by shifting grip directly from boom to boom.
Jibing by gripping the mast
A) The jibe can be executed the same way as a tack, by shifting your grip from the Boom, via the mast,- and to the boom on the opposite side.
Jibing from boom to boom
B) Likewise, a fast jibe can be carried out the same way,- directly from boom to
Boom.
Duck jibe
C) A duck jibe is more advanced. It is done by ducking under your boom, while
Shifting grip from boom to boom.
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