Planing in Marginal Winds: Techniques to Pump it Up

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This is a land clinic suitable for Juniors starting to go fast and J+ members seeking to extend their season.

Planing is fun! But what to do when you're close to getting unstuck but can't quite make the transition from slogging to planing? Whether it's because conditions are light, gust are short, or your sail is slightly underpowered, pumping can help you break free.

Ian is teaching a clinic on techniques to use to gently encourage your board to get and stay on top of the water:

• Looking for gusts


• Bearing off


• Pumping the rig