Go for it! I came in to the shallows about 6 weeks ago in strong wind a bit fast & went to gybe, got thrown forward & landed on one leg in about a foot of water - 'SNAP', thought I broke my leg, but because it was freezing cold, wasn't game to look.

As it turned out, I did some decent ligament damage (still haven't checked, but it's still swollen)...but managed another couple of runs that day before I couldn't put weight on it any longer.

I've since jogged, rode my bike, sup'd and sailed (only once) without dramas...just strap it if you can. If you wait until it's better, you'll be out for months.

[legal notice] This information comes from a non-medical opinion and therefore I'll claim no responsibility if bad sh!t happens!

how old are you?

At my age I'd give it a bit longer, things take longer to heal as you age.
But if you're still in your 30s probably OK, but strap it and don't get too radical, (flicky spinny things, or big jumps etc)

So whats the dilemma? I only see one option here...

Trousers said...

mon 18/07 - new board arrives. stoked.
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Send me the board. You rest. When I think you're healthy enough, I'll send it back. Maybe.

Problem solved. Win, win.

Edit: OK, DarkPlague sends me the board.

massage it a lot...... and strap it up!!!!!

no brainer. give the board to me and i will tell you how it goes.

You'll have to pry it out of my cold dead fingers first - I claim prima nocte! [}:)]

Just loosen the footstraps to compensate for swelling, ya bloody wuss!

I fell and rolled my ankle over recently. Very painful at the time of injury bruising and a lot of swelling. I was on crutches for 3 days but then ok so maybe it won't take too long to mend.

Just wanted to put my 2c in here, I would advise against strapping ankle as this can move your weak point from your ankle to your knee. I have had 6 knee opps - take the ankle pain anyday imo.
I have had countless rolled ankles from basketball and found that sailing the next day was quite beneficial. If there is no structural damage then the swelling is the most discomforting aspect, getting a bit of mobility and being surrounded by cool water should help recoverey as the board is acting like a wobble/balance board (common ankle recovery tool)...well it did for me.
The hardest part was hobbling down to the water.
"Sail carefully",,,,wtf - why bother, that would guarantee stacking it.
Get out there.

AB...