NSW
4 posts
Hi everyone, am just getting back into sailing after a long break and although I grew up mainly sailing flatwater I just bought a second hand JP freestyle wave and am keen to learn wave sailing and getting some air. So I have a couple of questions -
1. Good Sydney or central coast location to learn wave sailing/jumping ?
2. Any tips on body posture or rig control when jumping ?
Any help is appreciated. Thankyou
NSW
692 posts
Sounds like you have a good board to begin in the waves.
I would recommend check the 'spot guide' on the NSW wavesailing website (nswwavesailing.org).
Until say Sept/Oct the wind (in NSW) is not very regular with the exception of some big winter southerlies which can somtimes blow for 2-3 days.
Depending on where you can readily access I would suggest Botany Bay to get familiar with the board before facing surf sailing.
Pittwater in Sydney also good option or Central Coast on the lakes.
1972 posts
Using a North Sails Warp Speed sail in your avatar, late 80's vintage, 7.2?
The next thing you'll need is a newer photo, but that was a classic sail, had one myself,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, in the late 80's.
Just one tip on jumping, don't flat land the board, tail first landings while learning, nose first once proficient.
NSW
4 posts
Haha my pic is holding me back is it... That's a classic before the wind blew all my hair away. And yes it was a 7.2 but a NP World Cup Race. That was a massive sail then and now I come back and their riding even bigger ones. Thanks for the tip on landings and yes I think I will try my board out on flat water before heading for the waves. Cheers J
