Re: [rec.windsurfing] Rescue on SF Bay or Don't Forget Your Uphaul

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>##> Everybody on the Bay (and anywhere the wind shuts
>##> down quickly) should have an uphaul and know how to use it, no mater how
>##> small their board is.
>##
>##How can you uphaul an 8'4" low volume board? I'm all for safety but I would
>##certainly think there is a threshold where uphauling is not a viable option
>##unless you can walk a high wire.
>##
>##Rob Garneau
>##Bic Hip Hop 8'4"
>Rob,
>
>It's been my experience that with a bit of practice you can
>uphaul just about anything (you do need just a hint of a breeze
>though). Give it a try sometime, it's good to have this in your
>bag of tricks.
>
>Soheil Zahedi
>Seatrend 8'2"
>

Yes, this is a nice trick, and it can make some fun out of a light-wind day.
Also learning waterstarts in very light wind can improve your windsurfing
skills, and could be really usefull some day.

It is also possible to uphaul the sail without the uphaul line! Of course it
is a lot easier and safer with an uphaul. But even during World Cup races,
this 'trick' is used from time to time!

Save surfing,
Wouter.

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