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New Jersey Windsurfing and Watersports Association Newsletter Vol. 8, Issue 1. Spring 2016

Editing and Layout: Alasdair Gilfillan Contributors:

Alasdair and Corinne Gilfillan, Tom Latham, Jana Mars, Daphne Murphy, Eileen Pfaffman, Mark Vizer

Photographs:

Bill DeStefano, Alasdair and Corinne Gilfillan, Tom Latham, Jana Mars, Eileen Pfaffman, Mark Vizer

Contents: Page Article 2. From the President 2. 2016 NJWWA Schedule of Events 3. OBX-Wind.com Windsurfing Festival 3. ABK Camp Schedule 3. Club News

Sailing Site updates Island Beach State Park Marina

By Tom Latham

4. Bayview Park, LBI

Photographs by Eileen Pfaffman and Bill DeStefano

4. Federal Government Cancels Plans

for Atlantic Offshore Drilling! 5. Special Feature

Tips and Tricks for novice Windsurfers. by Mark Vizer

8. Special Feature

Gloves * Gloves * Gloves---Mittens by Eileen Pfaffman

10. Special Feature

Why I did (and you should) take an ABK windsurfing clinic.

by Corinne and Alasdair Gilfillan

12. Special Feature

SUP Yoga by Daphne Murphy and Jana Mars (Aqua Vida)

13. Disclaimer 13. Classifieds, Past and Future Issues 14. Sponsors

Beginners and experienced windsurfers in Bonaire 2016 (see article on ABK Clinics on page 10)

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From the President by Tom Latham

If   you   haven’t   been   to   the   Flats   lately - things they are a changing. The docks are re-built and improved with lighting, electric, and water. Dock security gates will be up soon to provide owners access. Parking will primarily be for placard holders only, with 7 public spaces. Foot access to The Flats may be reduced as they get a grasp on the erosion at the end of the bulkhead. I will concede that the NJWWA represents maybe 10% of the wind enthusiasts there.  While  we’ve   tried   to  spread   the  word to use moorings and to keep off the beachfront, I don’t  think it would have mattered if we had 100% compliance. If our members are interested, I feel that now is the time to seek windsurfing and kiteboarding launches within the Recreational Zone (center) of Island Beach State Park. Nobody at the marina wanted us to be pro-active in this matter, and if we continue to sit back and accept what they offer   us,   we   won’t   have   any   more   access   to   the   miles   of  waist deep waters known as The Flats. The NJ Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan calls for a “broad  array   of   recreational   opportunities”.   I   say,   if   you   see  something- say something (Please see page 3 for further information).

2016 NJWWA Schedule of Events

May 21st or 22nd 2016 (depending on the wind!): “Spring   into   Windsurfing”   Season  opener: Sandy Hook, See specifics in flier below:

Sunday July 10th (tentative): NJWWA Windsurfing Fun Fest @ Bayview Park, Brant Beach, Long Beach Island, NJ.

August 2016 (TBA): NJWWA Windsurfing Fun Fest @ Lakes Bay/Atlantic City.

October 2016 (TBA): NJWWA Windsurfing Fun Fest @ Sandy Hook.

November 2016 (TBA): End of Season NJWWA Gala.

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Our club schedule can also be viewed online at: www.Tinyurl.com/NJWWACalendar

OBX-Wind.com Windsurfing Festival We hope you can join us for the upcoming OBX-Wind.com Windsurfing Festival, featuring 2015 Formula World Champion Gonzalo Costa Hoevel and East Coast Windsurfing Association president Mike Burns. Inexpensive rentals are still available at this epic windsurfing destination.

ABK Camp Schedule:

Local fall 2016 dates are as follows: Hyannis, MA: Fri, Sep 9-Sun, Sep 11, freestyle available. Long Island - Napeague, NY: Fri, Sep 16— Sun, Sep 18. Long Island - Tiana, NY: Fri, Sep 23— Sun, Sep 25, freestyle available. West Atlantic City, NJ: Fri, Sep 30 — Sun, Oct 2, freestyle available. Hatteras, NC: Mon, Oct 17 — Fri, Oct 21, freestyle available For more informationand other dates, please visit: http://abkboardsports.com/

Club News Sailing Site updates

Island Beach State Park Marina By Tom Latham

The New Jersey Windsurfing and Watersports Association was recently invited to the Island Beach State Park Marina Stakeholders Meeting.

The new park manager, Jenifer Clayton, ran the show. In attendance were two NJ DEP Div. of Parks and Forestry Directors, several park employees, several park and local police, vol. fire dept., and South Seaside Park and 24th Street Homeowners Association members. NJWWA members Tom Latham and Bill DeStefano represented windsurfing, and Steve Sinisi represented kiteboarding.

Windsurfing at the IBSP marina launch

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The Marina will be operating from April – October

There are 87 boat slips.

Lighting, electricity and water are all hooked up.

Security gates will provide access to the docks.

No local fishing or crabbing from the docks.

No boat ramp launching during the season. (Before and after for slip holders only)

No trailers allowed.

Picnic tables?

Carry in/carry out garbage.

1 discreet porta-potty fenced in.

34 parking spaces for marina placard holders only.

7 public parking spaces (negotiating for more?)

8am-8pm

Park police will be patrolling regularly, if not stationed there.

No buildings on site.

Bulkhead is currently eroding from storms (& foot traffic?)

Plants may be used to control erosion? Limiting access?

Northern Natural Area has strict rules.

The NJWWA will be continuing a dialog with the possible option of opening A-21 to kiteboards, and A-15 for windsurfers and kiteboards. These canoe/kayak launches are in the Southern Natural Area, as well as the Marine Conservation Zone. I requested a similar action in 2012, which went unheeded.

There are approximately 12 parking lots for ocean beach access   within   the   designated   (3   mile?)   “Recreation   Zone”.  The only lot that has any significant access to Barnegat Bay is   the   Tices   Shoal   Coastal   Heritage   Trail/   Fisherman’s  Walkway area.

This is the time to develop some bayside watersports launchsites within IBSP. We can ask that they provide little more than what is already there- parking lots, and pathways. Improving amenities would maximize potential outdoor recreation opportunities, contributing to a more sustainable park.

Please contact us and voice your opinions.

Bayview Park, LBI Photographs by Eileen Pfaffman and Bill DeStefano

In contrast to the situation at Seaside, Long Beach Township has taken the initiative to upgrade Bayview park with the aim of making the area more amenable to visitors to Long Beach Island including watersports enthusiasts.

As we discussed in the previous NJWWA newsletter, the first part of the initiative last year involved transferring the volley ball net from the launch area on the north beach to the south part of the park, putting more sand on the beach and building racks for various windsurfing, SUP and kayak concession operating there.

Late last year, demolition of the bathroom facilities commenced to allow a new structure to be built before the 2016 holiday season. During spring construction of the new bathroom facilities commenced and, as of now, the building is almost finished.

The new building has expanded bathroom facilities and showers and it is similar in design to the one at the surfing (and occasionally, windsurfing) spot at Holgate. This is a great addition to Bayview Park.

(Erosion at the IBSP marina)

(The IBSP marina)

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In addition to the bathroom facilities, plans are in the works to expand the storage racks for boards and for removing the basketball court in the north beach area of the park to facilitate the watersport concession operations. Four watersports concessions will be operating in the park during the 2016 season providing rental and lessons: Island Surf and Sail (Jack), Acme Surf and Sport, LBI Surfing and Standup Paddleboarding, and South End Surf’n  Paddle.

These changes certainly make a very nice improvement to what was already a terrific launch. We would like to thank the Long Beach Township Mayor, Commissioners and other officials for taking this initiative.

Federal Government Cancels Plans for Atlantic Offshore Drilling! See the following site for further details: http://www.surfrider.org/coastal-blog/entry/federal-government-cancels-plans-for-atlantic-offshore-drilling

Special Feature

Tips and Tricks for novice Windsurfers.

by Mark Vizer

Down-hauling. Correct down-hauling is the key to sail performance and tuning. Newer sails come with varying types of guides built in, but understand basic principles works for most sails made within the past (fifteen?, twenty?) years. When all else fails, read the directions. HOWEVER, this only works if the sail is on the right mast. Beware of all sorts of mismatched components you've picked up at swap meets and yard sales. Using the wrong mast stiffness and bend characteristics can be like putting truck wheels on a Porsche.

Performance will be compromised or non-existent. If the mast is too long and sticking two feet out of the head of the sail, it will probably be too stiff. The sail won't twist off in gusts and you'll be wrestling with it all the time. If bend curve is wrong, the sail won't rotate correctly. Every sail maker has a recommended mast, but you're not obligated to use it. Your best source of advice is the sail maker or a bone fide windsurfing shop. Photos of the rigged sail can often answer basic questions and can help you see if you're at least close.

As for tuning, generally, too little downhaul and the sail will pull hard and go nowhere. More downhaul means more twist, more ability to handle gusts and lower center of effort. Adjusting this, even half an inch makes a huge difference in most sail's performance and will save you from re-rigging as the wind changes.

Down-hauling improved. Before you start, you have a huge advantage if you replace the standard line that came with your base with better lines. Either 4mm Spectra or Dyneema single braid. Both are stronger, more flexible and slide easier. Many windsurfing shops will sell you a nice 6' length of Spectra for under $10.00 (e.g. http://wind-nc.com/ or http://www.extremewindsurfing.com/), or you can get Dyneema online from West-marine. (FSE ROBLINE Ocean 3000 Dyneema Single Braid Line).

So when you rig, the first thing is to learn the correct threading sequence. There are countless videos and web pages on this for contemporary Chinook bases, but the basic simple principle is that you need a six to one system and the line should not cross over itself. Occasionally you get lucky and the sail and base pulleys are parallel. Most of the time your sail has pulleys stacked fore and aft and base has pulleys stack along the beam. Generally, if your first four lines make a box, you're on your way. One particularly nice set of photos is on www.redsurfbus.com.

New bathroom/shower facilities at Bayview Park

Kay, Bill De S. and Eileen enjoying the launch at Bayview Park

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If you have an older Chinook base with a CL-250 pulley and cleat then the sequence is different. Step 1 going from cleat to center pulley on same (port) side, 2: starboard pulley of cleat from aft to front. 3: to sail, close to base, starboard to port, 4: back to base, forward to aft, 5: sail port to starboard, 6: back to cleat (as illustrated below).

These steps can also be seen at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf2BIWqFMYM&feature=youtube_gdata

Further videos on sail rigging can also be found at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGFeocOL79JaVqSQXQcm_NbkUK78t8dkd

Down-hauling with CL-250 pulley and Cleat: Step 1

Down-hauling with CL-250 pulley and Cleat: Step 2

Down-hauling with CL-250 pulley and Cleat: Step 3

Down-hauling with CL-250 pulley and Cleat: Step 4

Down-hauling with CL-250 pulley and Cleat: Step 5

Down-hauling with CL-250 pulley and Cleat: Step 6

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Second, throw away any plastic tug cleats before they break and hurt you. As a matter of fact throw away any of these and get yourself a piece of broom stick or 10" x 1/2" pvc pipe nipple. Do not drill any holes! Learn a "Marlinspike knot", and, after attaching boom and loosely attaching outhaul, sit down, and downhaul using your leg muscles, not your arms. While you're down there pay attention to your sail shape.

These steps can also be seen at the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay5KHdjF_Vs

Re-tuning on the beach or water I don't like to tuck the extra line into the base. Wrap it around the base or tuck it into pocket some sail have built into mast base pad. That way you can readjust easily on the beach, or sometimes, even on a convenient sand-bar.

The key trick is to learn how to tie a bowline, the sailor's friend, and make a loop in the downhaul. On the sandbar, as long as water is less than waist deep, with the rig on the opposite side of the board, hook the loop over your harness hook, and use your abdominal muscles to retune your sail. This can save you a long slog to shore if you're sailing in shallow bays and sounds like we have on the east coast.

Old line tip: Take your retired old downhaul line and wrap it around your boom toward the tail. You never know when a piece of line will be really handy.

Broken boom drill (this is worth rehearsing, at least mentally). Bang! Your boom broke. With luck, it's on your way out from shore. Tack or jibe and sail back gently and slowly. If you are already on your way home when this happens and, if you're a good swimmer in a safe area, sometimes you can remove the boom, and reattach it upside down.

Best $10.00 I spent. The "volcano" pad around your mast base will save your toes when you're trying to learn maneuvers.

Center stripe. If you're trying to teach other beginners or, good luck with this, your partner or spouse, tape a center line on the board. If I had the method I'd also put stickers there that say "Look Up!"

Buzzers. It might look sloppy, but put a twist in the straps that hold your board on a bar rack to stop that buzzing racket.

Beware of the "Hatteras Hook" If you sail in shallow sandy water using weed fins, eventually you'll develop a sharp point on the lower aft end of the fin. Round it off before it stabs you in the leg. Or carry a suture kit with you because you're going to need it sooner or later.

Rigging on sand - "Sock it to me!" Rigging on the beach is actually pretty nice. Easy on your equipment and on your butt. But, sand jams things up.

Take an old sock and stuff it with something and tie it off. Then stuff it into the bottom of your mast. If you have skinny masts, use kiddy socks. Also, get some cheap electric tape and tape your mast sections together. Every time! If you have the room on top of your vehicle, just tape them with packing tape and keep them in one piece for the entire

Marlinspike knot; Stage 1: First make a loop

Marlinspike knot; Stage 2: Thread stick

Marlinspike finished knot

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season. Only problem with this is that black masts get hot in the sun.

Stuck mast sections I have seen sailors go out with partially assembled masts. Don't do this unless you are a really good swimmer.

When your mast sections are stuck together and the “everyone on the beach” and “two boom” strategies have failed, it's time to get serious. A single strap wrench is better than several people and two strap wrenches are better than one. When there are only a few of you, take that extra downhaul line and tie it to a railing or post. Then wrap it around mast tightly and turn against the wrap with your pipe wrench.

Another trick is to suspend mast between chairs and bounce on it. If that doesn't work, then keep on bouncing and put a thin, dull blade like a putty knife into any gap you can create while bouncing. Then rotate mast and repeat. Then start replacing the knife with coins. This could take a while, but it's worked for me before I learned to tape my masts every time.

Editor’s  note: Another trick we were recently introduced to for a really badly stuck mast is to hold the offending mast upright with the thinner section firmly on the ground, hold the mast with both hands then shake vigorously (the mast that is) for 20-30 secs. Gradually bubbles will start to appear at the seam and fine sand, carbon particles and water will start to ooze out. At this point, try one of the approaches listed by Mark above. Repeat the shaking as necessary.

Special Feature

Cold weather watersports: continued

Gloves * Gloves * Gloves---Mittens

by Eileen Pfaffman A Partial list of gloves tried over years....

Fingerless gloves, rubber dish washing gloves, Mesh top full finger gloves, mittens with an open palm, mittens with closed palm, leather construction gloves, jet ski gloves, weight lifting gloves, biking gloves, Ice fishing gloves...

Warm weather gloves- Used for sun protection in addition to calluses/blister prevention and better grip. I always wear these and prefer the full fingered glove. The top of many gloves is mesh so you will still accumulate sun in a mesh pattern throughout the top. I choose a size larger in warm weather gloves as my hands pump up from the exertion of windsurfing/paddling the gloves are more comfortable. These gloves don't last many seasons, but if you buy them a size larger, there is enough extra material for a dental floss repair that definitely extends

their life. The same side glove always wears out first. Never throw out a glove that is mostly intact. In a pinch, I have turned the wrong sided glove inside out to have a full pair.

From left to right:

Orange leather construction glove -- white leather has not stiffened with a dozen sessions. Orange mesh is lined. Cost $5.00. Excellent spare and matches my 6.6 North.

Black leather fingerless became too stiff.

Red fingerless is too soft.

Body Glove is a very nice glove with a fabric back. The fingers of this glove wore out quickly. I plan to check with manufacturer on this issue. This is my favorite warm weather glove at this time.

DaKine Mesh back Glove- still leaves sun damage on top of the hand.

Cold weather glove experiences: Cold weather gloves with 5 fingers straight or curved: Ordering these a size larger was a huge, uncomfortable mistake. A too-large glove bunches up underneath the hand while holding the boom. This makes windsurfing difficult and causes pain. Purchasing too small a size in a heavier weight will constrict the hand as it pumps up from exertion.

A neoprene- lined, 5 fingered glove is warm but one still has to remove the glove to make adjustments to helmet, lines, and/or wetsuit. I actually wear Glacier Gloves-neoprene, fleece lined bike gloves with fingers that are conveniently pre-curved. They work quite well so far and have the added advantage of working for two sports. Chilly to use for biking if the glove is still wet from windsurfing. Glacier Glove - slit fingered fleece lined neoprene ICE fishing glove where the thumb and index finger are velcroed and finger tips can be pulled up quickly for dexterity. These gloves leaked a bit in the water but felt safe to this always anxious windsurfer. The velcro on outside of two fingers can really hurt if you forget and rub your face. The Glacier Gloves lasted for a number of years--multiple cold seasons.

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Warmest: The closed palm, curved mitten.

The mitten is slightly curved for gripping the boom and the warmest solution. Jaroslav Jelinek suggests a wool sock with a hole cut for your thumb can be worn inside the mitten for extra warmth. The wrist area is longer and securely held in place with a very long velcro strap. This mitten makes grasping a line or a harness quick release difficult. I personally feel "confined" in this style of mitten and I am not convinced that I could detangle myself or operate my harness's quick release in an emergency while wearing these mittens. The open palm mitten is easy to pull your four fingers out for line adjustments. But the open palm area offers no protection to calluses and blisters.

Left to right:

Curved finger, fleece-lined biking glove that is my preference- lasts multiple years and price has dropped.

Curved mitten, long wrist area, warmest solution.

5 finger glove heavy neoprene glove that bunched up when holding the boom. This particular glove tore on first use where the velcro /strap was sewn to wrist area.

Curved finger glove that was acquired a size too small. This is a nice heavy glove.

The inside of a 5 fingered, fleece lined glove can be challenging to dry overnight. Making a cuff at wrist area then standing the glove on that edge over a heater vent or near blowing air will speed drying time..

Best chance for overnight drying is if you can begin drying in front of a heater vent in car for the drive home. Jack Bushko suggested an intriguing drying tip using pvc pipe over a heater vent. I will test this method and detail for future reference.

Finding the perfect Summer / Winter windsurfing gloves or mittens is an endless challenge. A good glove or mitten needs to be comfortable, functional, durable, flexible, warm and a reasonable price. If you discover a Glove solution that works- buy more than one pair as manufacturer is sure to discontinue them.

Special Feature Why I did (and you should) take an ABK windsurfing clinic.

by Corinne and Alasdair Gilfillan

OK, we admit it; despite having the opportunity to take an ABK windsurfing clinic on multiple occasions both at home in New Jersey and in Bonaire, until now, we have somehow resisted this great chance to improve our sailing abilities. Why, we are not really sure, but realizing that we are not getting any younger and that there are many things that we wanted to learn and perfect on the water while we were still able to, we (well at least Corinne) decided to take the plunge during our recent trip to Bonaire

As stated   in   their  website   “ABK   is   the  oldest   professionally  run windsurfing school in the United States. For over 34 years and in more than 1027 multi-day camp sessions held across the United States and the Caribbean, the ABK teaching method and program has been developed and refined by professionals with expertise in recreational windsurfing,  World  Cup  racing,  and  equipment  technology”.  

ABK website: https://abkboardsports.com/

As   further   described   on   the   website,   “ABK prides itself on providing the best windsurfing instruction in a friendly, non-intimidating atmosphere. The camps are designed to incorporate education, fitness, relaxation and fun. No matter what your age or previous windsurfing experience, an ABK windsurfing adventure will give you fun-filled days in an encouraging learning environment and the tools for many hours  of  sailing  enjoyment.”  

We would also like to add, from our own observations, that ABK camps/clinics are also all up to date with all the new trends in windsurfing equipment and technique.

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ABK is owned and run by windsurfing guru, Andy Brant, who most of us know through his instructional articles published in multiple windsurfing magazines including Windsurfing Magazine, Windsport, and, the newly launched, Windsurfing Now; and from his free evening clinics given to NJWWA for the past few years.

In addition to Andy, the other instructors (during the Bonaire clinics): Brendon (Quinn), Derek (Rijff) and Tom (Lepak) are all superb, being highly skilled in technique and teaching. Andy and his staff are certainly some of the best windsurfing instructors on the planet!

Clinics in Bonaire generally last from Monday to Friday with Wednesday afternoon off (allowing aching muscles to recover a bit), whereas, those on the US mainland usually are over three day weekends. Whether you are an advanced windsurfer or a newbie to the sport; a young whippersnapper, or a subscriber to AARP, ABK tailors each lesson to your ability.

When Corinne was taking the clinic in Bonaire, those taking lessons included, not only families that had never been on a board before, but also much more advanced sailors including one of the US windsurfing representatives at the past Olympics. Lessons ranged all the way from uphauling the sail to forward loops (and everything in between).

Each clinic starts with Andy outlining the seven deadly sins of windsurfing, during which he discusses the worst bad habits (windsurfing habits, that is) that prevent improvement of   one’s   sailing   ability   on   the   water.   Participants   are   then  separated into groups based on their sailing abilities and what they want to work on. Lessons comprise of on-land lectures/demonstrations (generally early morning and early afternoon), on and off a dummy rig, followed by supervised small group sailing on the water. At the end of the day, a video session is used to analyze the problems (and successes) of the participants in their on-water efforts to learn and perfect new windsurfing maneuvers.

Attendees at an ABK camp/clinic in Bonaire

The ABK crew: Tom, Derek, Brendon and Andy

Andy teaching the fine art of rig handling

Late afternoon video analysis

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One   of   the   demos   not   to   be   missed   is   Andy’s   Sail   Chi  demonstration during which he shows how a simple rig, which can be set up in your back yard, can be used to finely tune your rig handling.

As discussed in previous editions of the NJWWA newsletter, due to the (mostly) reliable onshore winds and warm shallow water, Bonaire is an ideal place to learn new windsurfing skills. Nevertheless, the winds this year in Bonaire were quite variable with several weeks of light winds interspersed with several weeks of much stronger winds. This however, gave us the opportunity to learn both high wind maneuvers, and   in  Corinne’s  case,   improving  her   freestyle   tricks  during  the lighter-wind days. Corinne primarily worked on perfecting her duck jibes, various types of tacks, back wind sailing and upwind   360   deg’s   while   Alasdair   worked   on   multiple  variations  of  upwind  and  downwind  360  deg’s.

Over the 5 days of the clinic, we learned so much and progressed infinitely quicker than if we had taken just a windsurfing lesson, practicing by ourselves afterwards and repeating the same mistake over and over again. The ABK crew was incredibly patient and observant of any slight mistake in technique. Indeed, while on the water, the ABK crew would continually suggest the best ways to correct mistakes and bad form that were preventing Corinne from perfecting the maneuvers that she was attempting. Even when  not   on   “official   duty”,   they  were  always  giving  advice  and specially encouragement (to both of us). Alasdair, who did not take the clinic this year (but plans to do so next year), also benefitted immensely from all the help and tips from the ABK crew.

It was a great experience and we would definitely recommend the ABK clinic to windsurfers of all abilities. Attending the ABK clinic motivates us to do more than just straight-line   sailing.   Some   of   the   clinic’s   students   (both  young and old) were inspiring to watch – they were doing some fancy freestyle which we did not expect to see from those sailors.

Please note that ABK will be putting on a camp at Lakes Bay from Sept 30st - 0ct 2nd. We encourage any of our membership, who wish to advance their windsurfing abilities in a fun setting, to attend. Further details can be found at https://abkboardsports.com/camps/schedule

Sail Chi

Corinne enjoying one of the windy days in Bonaire

Corinne working on her duck jibe

Brendon teaching an ABK attendee backwind maneuvers

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Special Feature SUP Yoga

by Daphne Murphy and Jana Mars - Aqua Vida

http://www.aquavidasup.com/

The best training for windsurfing is, of course, windsurfing. But we all know that it demands a lot from the body and can tighten up, and close off, specific areas. The surfer yogis over at Aqua Vida are back with a few poses that focus on lengthening and releasing pressure in the spine, opening the chest and the hips to help rebalance your body and prime you for the best summer on the water yet.

First things first, breathing basics Before practicing these postures take a few minutes to engage with your breath. Sitting on your mat, the floor, or your SUP out on the water (floating yoga, anyone?), inhale into the rib cage, expanding the chest and abdomen. As you exhale draw your belly in. Focus on the breath whilst working in the postures; try not to hold your breath, but rather, move with your breath. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog) This pose gets into the whole body, lengthening the spine to relieve back pain, toning arms and legs while stretching into the shoulders and back body. The inversion effect calms the nervous system as you release thought the head, neck, and jaw.

How to: Start in a high plank with hands under shoulders then press hips up an back to the sky. Press your heels down toward the floor, keep knees bent slightly if you find tightness in hamstrings. Spread the fingers wide apart placing more weight into your fingertips. Release the head and take 5-10 deep breaths.

Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge) with Garudasana (Eagle) Arms Perfect for athletes, low lunge lengthens the psoas, quads, hamstrings, and hips, relieving lower back stiffness. The added twist of the arms strengthens and stretches the upper back and shoulders, getting into the latisimus dorsi, deltoid, and trapezius muscles, used extensively for paddling.

How to: Step one foot back into lunge, lower the knee down and untuck the back toes. Keep the front knee over the ankle, take a deep breath in and exhale lean hips forward bending deeply into front knee. Drop the hips as you tuck the tailbone lengthening through sides of the waist and take another breath in to lift arms to sky. Cross one arm under either holding opposite shoulders or wrapping around the wrists to press palms together. Stay and breathe deeply 5-10 times, switch sides. Malasana (Squat) Squat stretches and strengthens the lower half of the body by toning the legs, opening up the hip flexors, and lengthening the spine from tailbone to neck.

How to: Separate the feet wider than hip distance, turn the toes out heels in and sit the hips between the legs. If you find your heels lift, roll up a towel and step your heels on to the towel. Take elbows to the inside of the knees, press palms

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together, knees apart and lengthen the spine. Stay for 5-10 deep breaths. Shalabhasana (Locust Pose) Excellent for any boarder, locust pose strengthens and tones the entire back part of the body and the core. For an extra bonus, interlace fingers behind the back to get into the shoulders.

How to: Lay down on to your stomach with the legs stretched out behind you, arms along the sides of the body. Hug the navel to the spine to activate the core as you inhale, lift the head, shoulders, chest, thighs, and feet off the floor. Reach arms back behind you, if you can interlace fingers behind the back. Hold for 5 breaths, release and repeat. Make sure you work up a little heat in the body before going into these poses. As always, listen to your own body, use the breath inhale and exhale to get deeper into the stretch. If you feel any pain, back out of the pose a bit until it feels like a deep stretch, not a catch or any sharp sensation. Take time in the poses to notice your own imbalances and understand yourself. We are all on our own journey, to be honored and respected. Live aloha!

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