Sailing a 33 boat like a windsurfer.

[Ninefingers]

The wind was light and steady a 6-7 knots. I was standing on the cabin top and decided to grab the boom like you would a a wishbone boom on a windsurfer. Worked like a charm. Just lean back a bit like you would on a sailboard.

I'm sure I looked like an idiot, but it was fun for the few minutes I did it. I used to windsurf a lot, and it felt remarkably similar in regards to reacting to small gusts or changes in wind direction.

[casey1999]

Originally Posted by Ninefingers

The wind was light and steady a 6-7 knots. I was standing on the cabin top and decided to grab the boom like you would a a wishbone boom on a windsurfer. Worked like a charm. Just lean back a bit like you would on a sailboard.

I'm sure I looked like an idiot, but it was fun for the few minutes I did it. I used to windsurf a lot, and it felt remarkably similar in regards to reacting to small gusts or changes in wind direction.

I used to windsurf a lot too. I will give it a try. Might even dig out my old harness and rig some harness lines to the boom!
Aloha

[trantor12020]

I like to see you guys do the somersault over breaking waves

[casey1999]

Originally Posted by trantor12020

I like to see you guys do the somersault over breaking waves

Would you like a forward or backward roll? or maybe a barrel roll?

[bobperry]

When I was a kid my yacht club had a race for juniors in Penguins with no rudders.
I never did it but it can be done.

[emoney]

Ummm....maybe take a "helper boat" along next time complete with high res video camera, please. Oh, and thanks.