Beach Starts

Overview

One of the most tiring part about windsurfing is uphauling the sail. It is especially difficult when the water is choppy, or the wind is high, or you are using an intermediate board and the board is more maneuverable but more tippy.

Rather than having to uphaul your sail every time you leave the shore, you can use the beachstart - an efficient and quick technique to get yourself up onto your board and get sailing with little effort. 

Beachstarting is one of “Level 2” skills in our windsurfing fleet.

Knowledge

• Sam Ross (2015) Intermediate Windsurfing - How to Beach Start. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOhF1uLaSBI
• Getwindsurfing.com (2015). How to Beach start. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmKH-qBYEF8
• Clublocarno Level 1 - i.e., you completed a windsurfing lesson or level 1 checkout, you know how to carry gear to the beach, you know about care for gear, and personal safety.