Bro this channel is so underrated, you should have at least 100k subs, great content and great explanations all around.. Im a beginner but hopefully next summer i will test those things you are recording and try to become better. Much love from Viganj, Croatia, the greatest surfing spot in Croatia, you should deff come visit 😁👍

@Cookiesports

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s quite new this channel- help me share it about and get to 100k subs! 😜 I may be off to Croatia in September actually!

@markopanger412

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cookiesports Where in Croatia?

These videos are really awesome - thank you! I've been windsurfing for about four years now and was starting to get a bit frustrated with the lack of progress. Lockdown didn't help of course but also a lack of good wind days lining up with free days. I have to say that in the last few weeks since I discovered these videos my windsurfing has gone to the next level and I've been able to make every single day on the water count. I'm completly addicted!! My (Simon Bornhoft Warrior) tacks were already pretty good but getting that simple idea into my head of the front hand moving the mast and making space to step into has resulted in 9/10 success in all conditions. Watching you sail so comfortably, with the chosen camera angles, has had the result that I'm blasting much more fearlessly now and popping my feet into the straps with that little "downwind-upwind shuffle" my lines are nicely balanced and I'm sailing with very light hands ... haven't plucked up the courage to go hands free for more than a few miliseconds, but for sure I'm comfortable blasting with the back hand off which I find really helps to know if you are actually in control and the board is properly balanced. I feel as though I will have the gybes nailed in about 2 more sessions... I'm so close and all your tips are inching me towards success. Can't quite get the timing right on the release. When its softer I can sail out clew-first but it doesnt work so good in wind and chop.... i'll get there very soon. One complaint I have is that this not-catapulting video came a little late! I was in Tarifa a few weeks ago and was devastated after trashing the nose of a brand new SSeverne Fox 105. That said, the guys at the rental place were really kind to me, apparently they loved that I came ashore straight away and accepted full responsibility.... apparently some people come ashore at the end of their session and claim that it was like that when they took it! They charged me Euro 75 (not bad). I'm joking of course, and since the "incident in Tarifa" your other tips have raised my confidence and control level significantly. Once again thank you and for sure if I'm ever in Lemnos will definitely sign up for some coaching.

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick, Thanks for your epic message- you've set a record there for longest one to date! ;-) giving your self space to move into is key- very similar to the warrior idea from SB, getting away from the rig, opposing the forces that are in play. It comes into tacking, gybing and many other variations of these. If you enjoyed this be sure to check out others in the series- the Elements of Windsurfing, Fast Forward Formula is a good one to really breakdown and understand why we do things and how to fault analysis ourselves as we go. Here's the link, and thanks for watching! kzread.info/dash/bejne/oXeiyZqGmpmphLA.html

this was exactly what i needed to see! i nailed the foot straps and blasting control last month - thanks to your upwind advice btw. now, this is the perfect top up video for dealing with catapulting. thank you so much Cookie, please keep them coming!

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this comment- really appreciate it! So happy it’s working for you! Stay tuned for many more videos. Send through any requests you might have and I’ll see what I can film!

@lefterislef5630

3 жыл бұрын

Duygu!!!! Nice to see you here haha! I just discovered these videos and I love them as well! (Just watched the how to get into the footstraps - Having such a hard time controlling everything). Thank you so much cookie you explain everything sooo nicely!! This is gold for me!!

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

@@lefterislef5630 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Man, this was helpful!! Finally I understand what ‘bearing away’ means. Thanks so much!

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joal! Glad it helps!

How nice to have you as a coach. Thanks so much.

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for watching! 👍👍

Really good videos really well explained in details and really making a difference! Probably the best I have found on KZread...👌

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, really appreicate your nice comment!

Man, at first I thought having if filmed on the water would make it awful, but you absolutely nailed it. Great piece of advice and camera angles help to figure things out much quicker.

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Thank Artem. To be honest i ws skeptical too, but after some playing with string, videos structure and sound quality I think it works pretty well. The channels not been going long but so many people have been sharing around their friends and windsurfing community it's driven me to keep filming! Glad you enjoyed this one, check outman more on the channel. Summers nearly over now though so thinking I'll move the channel to the snow for the winter, then back to this style for next summer.

@someoneinmyhead

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cookiesports , way to go! I like that you answer questions self learners would ask. It fills the gap that almost no one really tackles. This pretty much helps to get through learning plato. I wish I had your videos to quicker figure out stuff myself.

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍

Great video as usual. Its great to learn new stuff but its also great to get affirmation that you as doing things correctly

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Rob!

Great format! The problem with heading upwind to avoid being overpowered is that you will hit massive chop, which in gnarly conditions is just as bad as being overpowered.

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. You're right heading up can make you hit chop, but I think I'd rather hit chop, slow down and de-power - than be full power close to a catapult then hit chop and go straight round the front!

10:46 I saw that disco jibe!!! Seriously, great stuff. I'm learning so much from this videos. I'm inspired to spend more time on the water. Can't wait to hear how you record such clear audio in those winds.

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

You definitely did! It's a stable part of my gybes almost every time- maybe less exaggerated sometimes but still in there! We'll spotted, and thanks for watching the series!

Really interesting video + explanations, thank you for sharing

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kostas, glad you enjoyed it! Plenty more videos on the channel to check out!

I didn't need this video at all, but still I watched it! Great explanation from a great rider. Subbed :D

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Guido, really appreciate your comment! Loads more videos already on the channel, and more coming all the time!

Thanks cookie for this excellent description it has answered two of my main faults, fantastic

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍

great videos. Thanks for your efforts

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you! 👍👍👍👍

Great video Cookie. Very good explanation about heading upwind to gain more control. I like the part about bending that front arm briefly to gain control/composure, also great advice about straightening the front arm and driving through that extended leg. Windsurfed at the weekend and was planing a lot earlier and for a lot longer, in marginal conditions, than the other guys, but looking at their stance they were bending the front arm and a very upright posture, wanting the wind to do the work! Could have spent all afternoon coaching :-) Keep them coming

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean, make sure Henry takes note of these tips too ;-) Marginal sailing tips videos is ready for tomorrow!

so great - thanks very much. armed with these tips went out on Garda yesterday first time sailing in 15 years post knee surgeries, children etc. before that stuck at intermediate. now overweight, over-powered forgot how amazing terrifying windsurfing can be. loved it and f***ing hammered it. lot of swearing and laughing - barely move today. very big smile. Ciao.

@Cookiesports

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Glad you're getting back out there!

These tips were super handy yesterday. Was blowing 25knts with 35knt bullets. Was riding 5.5 on 110litre freeride. Only got thrown out the door once. Still think my straps might be two large as was getting hooked up in the harness lines in final stage of gybe on sail flip.

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hooking in on the rig flip likely isn’t to do with harness lines being too big- but having the rig too close. Try this video to help you out... kzread.info/dash/bejne/la2r2bifoLytkbg.html

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

And this one... kzread.info/dash/bejne/oXeiyZqGmpmphLA.html

Your videos are exceptional! Seeing it both visually while you're doing it and getting a good explanation is priceless! Whichever subject you touch i get a takeaway, keep them coming! 🤙🤙🤙

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

HI Emre, Really appreciate your comment, thank you so much! I'll keep making them for as long as I can this summer- new ones every Tuesday and Thursday is my aim!

Solid gold!

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 Cheers Joe!

you make it look so easy

@Cookiesports

2 жыл бұрын

Practice 😜

Just to add a little board and money saver: if you do catapult anyway, try to sheet in hard and look back. That way the mast will most probably miss the board and you will land on the downwind side under the sail but in the water. (And that way you learn the frontloop on the fly ;-) )

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Good tip, works well for experienced windsurfers- when a catapult happens we can feel it a Second before we actually go, and have a split moment to think about it and sheet in...pretty tough for the low intermediate who are just trying to resist a catapult right up to the last second though!

@roothik

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Phillip, by looking back do you mean turning your head or your whole body as well, like around 90 degrees or more?

I'd like to see a follow-up video on how to catapult, like what to do after you've lost control and are forced to catapult safely

@Cookiesports

Жыл бұрын

🤣 We will see!! I think I might stick to teaching the skills on how to not catapult, rather than what to do in case you do! It’s like going to a driving lesson and asking how to survive a crash! 🤣

Really good videos! Thanks for creating these! Maybe filming with a drone on follow me mode would be great to see from a slightly further distance. But nevertheless, fantastic videos! Really an addition to what was already available.

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Berry, Glad you enjoyed this, and hopefully some the other videos on the channel! Plenty more coming soon too, and a drone on order! I've used a friends drone in a few videos too to great success, here a link to one! kzread.info/dash/bejne/laNlrralZa2ud5c.html

Ahh man! I think you hit upon something. I've been catapulting frequently as I'm working my way back to the front foot strap (haven't got there yet but almost). I'm planing but barely in balance. I think I am bending my front arm like you said (at 8:30) because once I am in balance when I step back toward the foot strap the board turns sharply upwind from a direct beam reach. Great video! I need to try that! Hopefully I can stop catapulting soon.... I'm riding an old zen board that is huge (I am 6'1") with an 8.5m sail in about 15 knots of wind.

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Hi David, Thanks for the message and really glad you enjoyed this video. There are many more in the series already uploaded, maybe some other "lightbulb" moments will happen as you watch through the rest? Bending the front arm is instant de-power, hence what i'm talking about here- sound like you're doing it by accident though and that's causing the issues as you get faster and step back. Maybe try this video first, think it'll help out a bit for you! kzread.info/dash/bejne/mmFrk7dumLq0g84.html

My key takeaway: it's about getting used to the power and learning to control it. Instead of practising on a broad reach, like the veterans on my beach do all the time - planing at 20+ knots in 12 knots wind, I should practice on a close reach. Drive upwind a little to de-power. Bear away to increase power. Taking a break today as the wind has died down. Will try tomorrow. Thanks!

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great plan! 👏👏👏🤝

You have the most helpful videos out there. It's so much more useful to see, in real time, what you're trying to teach. All those videos of people standing on the beach simulating things doesnt help me. My biggest need: Im still a novice, I can water-start and I can reach, but I have trouble maintaining a plane upwind. I've had a couple of nasty wipe-outs and I think it has scared me from just 'letting it rip'. How do you get confidence back and minimize your risk of falling forward while planing?

@Cookiesports

2 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned- video coming soon that’ll really help you. Confidence building… VISION, head, shoulders, hips & Front foot- look up wind. Sails close to the wind slowly, teasing and testing wind strength- not necessarily trying to get going. As you get the feeling your “bear away” won’t take you down wind- not necessary- just slightly off the wind to get going, and as a result drastic let reduce the change of going out the front door! Also- check out “how to stop catapulting” video i made! 👍👍👍

Hi Cookie I'm brilliant at planing. I step back on the board and off it flies like a tray on the water. Then what happens is it starts careering off downwind faster and faster and then the board goes off without me. Perhaps you could do a video about this.

@Cookiesports

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a few videos coming out soon that’ll help this… and a few already made. Check out this one and see how you go… kzread.info/dash/bejne/hq5p06aneZXgkaQ.html

What a helpful video and what a great place to sail. Where is that spot in Greece?

@Cookiesports

Жыл бұрын

That spot is Keros, but I’m now back based in Vasilikí, much better spot! Come visit us here!

really great videos!!! as you asked about what could be next video about - I vote - jumping basics! ;) push the back to pop the board, but how much? if you are blasting in outward straps 40+ kmh you need to get over the center of board to do this pushing down with the back leg, but feels like you would loose control, so how do you actually get there over the center to trigger the pop, or maybe it's not necessary... what will happen next? :)

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mantautas! Jumps video is on the cards- waiting for a good storm to film it in! 😜

I told this to my instructor and he told me to NEVER bend the front arm. Which leaves me with the question, where do you bend it towards, to you pull the sail towards you or do you bend the arm to the side, thus leaning the sail to the side like when you want to steer upwind? Intuitively, when I'm about to catapult (which is every 5 seconds), I pull the masthand towards myself and extend my backhand, but this often times lead to a catapult over the windwards side (which is the worst for me)

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jemand, Thanks for watching and hitting me with this question. If you're instructor is telling you NEVER to bend your front arm tell him/her to watching this video and they'll learn something! I train and qualify instructors; we discuss the importance of bending the front arm at all levels ***with the important understanding of when and why you might do it***...What affect does it have? Why might it be good or bad? For example, the key things bending your front arm does is de-power you. Ifrontyour instructor was trying to say). However, if you want to de-power, or make a quick turn up wind (both of which is the goal if you're trying to stop catapulting) then a quick bend of the front arm is key! Extreme example- a wave rider making a top turn- quick aggress de-power and turn- quick and aggressive bend of the front arm! Where to pull the front arm? The aim is to open the sail so pull towards your body, and then towards the back of the board- extending your back arm at the same time (just like your saying you are).... Which leads me to a differnt conclusion to consider first for you.... if you're going out the front door as much as it sounds like then lets go for a tactical change first- before thinking about the technique..... what I mean by that is lets make all of you're windsurfing closer to the wind- it sounds like you're stuck too far away from the wind. Eithersimply

@jemand8462

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cookiesports Thank you so much for this detailed explanation! My instructor is a very good windsurfer, but I think in this case he is just wrong, or didn't quite understand what I was saying. I was even asking him exactly because I remembered watching your video before :) I think you're 100% correct about the analysis that I am too overpowered. It's my big problem, as soon as there's strong wind and my board goes planning, I'm just a passenger and bear away from the wind without my will -> Catapult incoming. I'm going to work on that :)

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

It might help to remember how foot pressure (trim) can affect your steering... if you keep your weight on your back foot you’ll slow down and head up wind. Front foot pressure will flatten the board up, speed you up; and take you off the wind. Find the constantly changing balance between the two to remain on a good course. Remember- good windsurfer won’t go in a straight line, there is always subtle changes and adaptations happening. 👍👍👍

I thought this video was about how to prevent actuall catapults. Your tips är good for beginners only, once you improve you dont have catapults bacause you are overpowered, you just go faster until you are so overpowered that the sail lose the profile and you need to push with your front hand. Then change to smaller sail.

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure I fully understand your comment, but thanks for watching and appreciating the tips! 👍

@Stefan-Foil

3 жыл бұрын

Don't get Me wrong, there are some useful tips but it has nothing to do with preventing catapults. Catapults atre caused by wrong technique and also if too little dowhaul tension, or wrong mast/bad sail that dont release in the top. As an ex competition sailer im used to sailing extremely overpowered and often still do. Im doing nothing of the things you are talking about. Just leaning back, sheeting in harder. Good power gibes! I also noticed a few things you could improve, you are not keeping the board steady or actively foot steer the board going straight, i think you are not going very fast so it doesnt look like you are overpowered. Put more pressure on your toes. Going downwind is no problem when overpowered, just bend your back leg and lean back/aft with the sail also tilted back. Keeping your backfoot in the strap will also prevent catapults. But if you do a catapult with both your straps on (very unlikely if not the air, or hitting a wave /whitewater), but good, then you can sheet in with your backhand and you will make a cheese roll. Here a clipp of Me going extremely overpowered downwind at 2:50. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYqIttOJiZzKYLQ.html

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clarifying, I understand what you mean now. It sounds like you are a very experienced windsurfer, and amongst the 0.0001% of windsurfers who can turn an accidental catapult until a loop or cheese roll! Good on you! 👍👍👍 To be honest I’m aiming these videos at a very different level of sailor! I see prevention of the catapult through solid blasting techniques (as explained here) a very successful way to coach, gain control, and prevent getting to the point when a catapult is likely...then having the “emergency front arm” and heel pressure technique there just encase. Thanks for watching, and hope you like some of the other videos I’ve uploaded too! 🤙

@Stefan-Foil

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cookiesports I knew you would missunderstand. I ment its almost impossible to make a catapult bringing the board with you if you are in the footstraps and lock your feet in with your toes. Not that i can do a loop, i just say its almost impossible. My tips above are helpful also for a beginner/ intermediate level and i think you are teaching the wrong technique even if it might solve the problem its better to know it right from the beginning. Your other videor are good and i have no issues with them only this one.

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you getting involved and sounds like you are also very experienced, but I’m afraid we’ll have to agree to disagree on this one! Come sail with me one time and we’ll chat it out over a beer or two! ✌️

What about in gusty conditions where the wind is changing direction so one moment, you're good and the next, you're broad reach full power, backwinded?

@Cookiesports

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a nightmare to me… head to the bar! 😜

Nice work once again! Quick question: your footstraps are set really tight/small... with your back foot not over the centre line, I sail in waves but are you not afraid of getting your feet stuck in these tiny straps? PS: some straight flying jumping tips would be awesome!

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Good question with a few answers... Firstly, It;'s not necessary to be over the centre line unless I'm aiming for some sort of super sharp turns (like bottom and top turns in waves)- this is more of a free-ride set up. Secondly, singleit'sgenerallyfootstepsprettierstill get the pressure to the rail through the multiple fins. Finally, yes they're a lilt smaller than usual- even with the above notes. Honest answer- the kit I'm using is from the school I'm working at. I remember to check out things whists also getting multiple cameras ready- on this day i may have forgotten the footsteps! Good sharp eye you've got there! Also goes to show that however you've set your gear up you can't use it as an excuse ;-) Jumping video is on the way, waiting for a mega day/on shore day when I've got some bigger raps to play on!

@windsurf888

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cookiesports Never blame the tools indeed! Looking forward to onshore winds at your end to see some flying tips... thanks again for all your vids - super useful

@windsurf888

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cookiesports Could you launch from Aliki (google maps hero ;) to do some wave sailing for jumping video action? Way more fun than bay sailing ;)

Great video, thanks man! Bent front arm means pulling the mast towards you to decrease the sail area that can catch wind, correct? Currently fighting with getting into the footstraps and not getting catapulted or tilting the board upwind and losing planing before I can reach both footstraps.

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

HI! Yes, bending the front arm opens the sail, therefore catching less wind and preventing you from catapulting. However- be careful... this is not a full time thing: it only happens in an instant for a "quick fix". Many people sail far too much with the front arm bent, therefore always de-powered, and they do not have the "emergency save" available when they need to de-power. Start upwind (with everything). keeping the front arm extended begin to turn slowly off with wind, driving the power through the front foot to speed u the board and keep it flat. Only bend the from arm IF you need a moment of de-power. Try this video for the footstraps in more detail... kzread.info/dash/bejne/mmFrk7dumLq0g84.html

@aurelianjohn-herpin1314

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cookiesports Hi, thanks so much for your prompt reply, I also watched this other great video of yours! In my last session before watching your videos, I had some catapults, some planing loss by tilting the board into the wind while trying to reach the straps, some downwind drifting, and finally a mast foot rupture that made me swim a lot in cold lake Geneva, I also derigged everything on the water and eventually my 5.7 sail sank 😥 So in my next sesh i'll have to use my larger 6.9 firefly for the 1st time together with my 132 magic ride, maybe that will help me make sure i'm not underpowered and better keep planing while trying to reach the straps? I know it depends on the wind, so what would u say is good wind strength and sail size for mastering planing & footstraps? Cheers!

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

@@aurelianjohn-herpin1314 6.9 FF and 132magicR is a great combo. The “perfect” set up is (like you say) totally wind and condition dependant. I could say in a dream world the water would be glass flat, non-tidal. You’d have a consistent side shore wind blowing enough the you can be powered up on a 5-6m sail and use a large (ish) board- like the 135 you mention. However in reality we deal with what we are given! Make sure your foot straps are slightly in, and forward. Make sure you start upwind, and power up generally- not just hammer it on a broad reach! Finally- upload a video and send me a link- YT, or Insta! I can give you a point or two if I see you ride! Good luck 👍👌👌

@aurelianjohn-herpin1314

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cookiesports Thanks again for your reply!! So it sounds like my 5.7 sail was a great size, good that I could find it again in the lake and dive for it yesterday! I think your advice of bearing away without going downwind and keeping the front arm straight while reaching for the straps will help me a lot to eventually master planing in footstraps! I will make sure to record myself and send it to you on insta, that would be amazing to get your feedback!!! Btw, do you have a surf school in Greece?

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

@@aurelianjohn-herpin1314 I manage operations at the Cosmos Hotel, Vassiliki, Greece. Good luck with your profession, be great to see you out in Vass on one of my clinics.

But what do I do when it is too late? Meaning I am kinda flying around already. How do I not damage my board?

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

So, if you know your going to catapult and there’s nothing you can do here’s a couple things you can do to stop you damaging the board- or hurting yourself.... - do not let go of the boom! Hold on tight with both hands. - go with the flip- stop trying to resist it, sheet in, tuck up and go round the front. Doing this will ensure you go a long way round and into the water. Resisting it is when you’re far more likely to hit the ones of the board. - take a breath and stay calm once under the sail. If you’ve held on with both hands it should be easy enough to follow the boom to the last/clew. If you’ve let go you’re more likely to be twisted and disoriented under the sail. Remember the sail isn’t that big, you’ll find your way out within a few seconds (even if those seconds feel like a lifetime!)

@tdknela

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cookiesports love these wise life-saving tips! Thanks Cookie

When urine heavy wind and you get thrown over the boom there is nothing you can do to stop it ! It happens to the best windsurfers .

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! You’re right, accidents can happen to the best of us- in light or strong winds! But with a few key adjustments you can dramatically minimise the risks! 👍

@apollomorris9920

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cookiesports I am a power sailor from Hood River Oregon where I was manufacturing five different brands of sale boards in the 90s. I sailed professionally that means i actually got paid ! It happens to us all with that freak hi gust of wind. Me included! And when it does there's nothing you can do to stop it. Fortunately for me it only happened once but it was big !

Your ankles are too instable hence the board is wobbling longitudinally. ... footstearing any?

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure i understand your question. Choppy water like this it's important to be "riding the board" not just locked on top of it, so there will be a lot of movement from the knee and ankle joints, plus a lot of small adjustments with where the pressure goes through my feet to keep the board cleanly moving- foot steering as you say yes! Thanks for watching.

How many kilos are you my friend ??

@Cookiesports

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 never been asked that in here before! Around 80 I think, maybe a little more!

What also helps to stop catapulting is getting on a smaller board, then you won't be swept from the board by strong wund gusts, instead both you and the board will accelerate immediately.

@Cookiesports

2 ай бұрын

Not necessary....modern larger boards can still accelerate quickly now... generally someone having issues with catapulting will have more trouble trying to get a smaller board going, than learning how to control a larger more stable board.