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This class is designed
to convert the accomplished beginning sailor into a competent high
wind sailor. A two hour long class with emphasis on:
- Sailing transitional boards
- Harness use
- Manageable high wind sailing stance
- Sailing up and downwind without
a centerboard or centerfin
A graduate of this class can expect
to sail longer and more effortlessly in high winds. PREREQUISITE: Successfully
passed a Certified Beginners Course,
plus have logged at least 10 hours of sailing time on beginner
equipment. Must be able to successfully tack, jibe and sail upwind
on a beginner board. Familiar with Self Rescue procedures.
COST: |
$69 with your gear or $84 with our gear |
TIME: |
2 hour classes |
SCHEDULING: |
9am, 12pm, & 3pm daily |
Beginner
Shortboard 1 - Fast Tack
This class takes the Beginning accomplished
sailor and gently introduces them to higher wind sailing and
techniques. The student will be sailing where they will be exposed
to higher winds, yet still in a protected area. You will
learn:
- How to position and use your body
weight effectively for sailing comfortably in higher winds
- The techniques of using a harness
which will give you the power to sail longer effortlessly
- To sail all points of sail; upwind,
reaching, downwind - without using a centerboard
- The shortboard tack, a faster,
smoother tack, essential to short board sailing
Beginner
Shortboard 2 - Pivot Jibe This class focuses
on your first power jibe. Instead of the slow longboard jibe,
we're going to teach you a jibe that uses the power of the
wind and the speed from your board, a pivot for transition
sailors. In this class you're going to experience the power of
windsurfing, you'll use your body, the power in the sail and
the
speed of the board. It's an amazing and very rewarding synergy
between all the elements in windsurfing. This jibe is the
beginning
of understanding the advanced jibes tackled later in your windsurfing.
It's hard to beat the exhilaration of your first powered up
jibe!
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