TIPS for the DOWNWIND.



Hi !

Today I'm going to give you some tips for paddling in DOWNWIND conditions.

TIPS:

1st) Always use a leash and if its possible a life rest. This tip is the most important one when your're going to go downwinder

2nd) My second tip is that when you're going to paddle in Downwind is always paddle with a mate. Is really important to not paddle alone in a Downwind because you never know what can happen and believe me is really hard when something happened and you're alone in the middle of the sea.

3rd) If you're a beginner I will recommend you to start your rote going Upwind first so you can see how the waves come and how long is your come back and which line will be the best for coming back later.

4th) Do sprint intervals At its best, downwind paddling is a series of stints paddling hard for a few strokes, resting for a short period while you are gliding, then paddling hard and repeating it again and again and again.

5th) Try all the boards you can, because not all the boards react the same. And surf as much as you can with your race board so you will be able to surf later bigger waves when you're on Downwinder.

Here I let you some tactics they used for sailing in DW:
http://hyse.org/pdf/speedandsmarts/SS-Issue-130.pdf

Wish I helped you.
See you in the next post,
Jose Maria.

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