Description
This clinic focuses on developing seamless transitions and turns in wing foiling, essential for
maintaining fluidity and control on the water. The clinic will cover the mechanics of jibing and tacking, enabling participants to navigate various conditions effectively.
Session Inclusions:
- Understanding Transitions: Learn the importance of smooth transitions in wing foiling,
- including downwind and upwind turns.
- Executing Smooth Jibes: Techniques for initiating and completing jibes, focusing on
- maintaining speed and balance throughout the manoeuvre.
- Perfecting Tacks: Mastering the more challenging upwind turns, with tips on body positioning,
- wing handling, and maintaining momentum.
- Combining Transitions: Practice combining different transitions to move fluidly between riding
- modes.
What We’ll Cover:
- Step-by-step breakdown of jibing and tacking techniques.
- Video analysis of participants’ transitions to provide personalized feedback.
- Drills to practice wing handling and foot placement on land before heading into the water.
Additional Resources:
Participants will receive access to video tutorials and resources to continue practicing
transitions outside of clinic, including tips from Rob’s extensive experience with the British sailing team.