Comments on Wind Addict: August Trip Report: Saturday

I think I am guilty of oversheeting too. That soun...

2007-08-31T08:39:00.000-05:00

I think I am guilty of oversheeting too. That sounds exactly how I was reacting to chop. Thanks for the insightful advice peconicpuffin.

I can really identify with that last bit of advice...

2007-08-30T14:31:00.000-05:00

I can really identify with that last bit of advice!

I am nowhere near planing-level skill, but I did spend that Saturday pretty frustrated with myself. I think my steering control was severely hampered by a combination of stepping too far back on the board, and oversheeting.

The next day was far more successful after John's advice to move my rear foot more forward, and I was

Sounds like a good day! A few thoughts for mainta...

2007-08-30T06:39:00.000-05:00

Sounds like a good day! A few thoughts for maintaining planing speed in general...they will also serve you to keep control in chop.

You're correct in that you're probably sheeting out. It's also possible that you're also oversheeting, in which it feels like you have power in the sail but you don't speed along. Once you're hooked in and planing, beware of bending your front elbow...

Once again, the photo for this post was taken by C...

2007-08-29T22:21:00.000-05:00

Once again, the photo for this post was taken by Chris. You can find his photos on flickr here.