The countdown is on for the Matt Pritchard Windsurfing Clinic this weekend. Can't wait, had a sneak preview of the format and it is going to be full on. I hope the wind prediction holds and the rain clears.

There is a wishlist - three things you come away with. Mine are-

1. Learn to tack properly

2. Forward loop (I really hope the NE holds or if I have to try starboard loops again it will end in tears)

3. Make full planing jybes every time even in light winds.

I would prefer to rub a magic bottle than have Matt kick my butt for three days but who better to school this old dog than him.

Keen to hear what others would have on their list.

1. Improve my sledging technique.
2. How to look cool in a seat harness.
3. Workshop excuses for not being a work when the wind is blowing.

After 3 days at this clinic sausage you'll only ever see the back of those green shorts as I leave you in my dust!


p.s. when are you coming down to vegas for a sail?

Sailing efficiently, planing early, tuning gear, speed and good gybing. Brain implant starts here
............ but just sailing better and having fun bring it on !!!

Is this still on at Queens? What are the days? So local sailors can make adjustments for the sudden influx of clinic crazed, laydown gybing, forward loopers to their home break.

hi guys,

I'm loving the enthusiasm.

For any Queens locals - the clinic is friday, saturday and sunday. And there will be 30 odd sailors coming along. I was aiming to locate us up the northern end.
Thanks for your consideration.

See you all there.

Sorry, that should be 7am - 12am everyday, bit like the Maui schedule...

Full on, I love it

is there a contact ph # for the organiser on the day? pm me if there is thanks.

Damn, I misplaced a pair of O'Neil split toe booties today at MP Clinic.
If anyone found them i'd love to get them back
C U tommorow
Cheers Alistair

Being a local I can tell you there is a lot of rain right now. Hope it clears soon.

ULF are you a local near the water? if so can you give us an update?

I'm based inland a little (montville) and would be keen to know whats happening on the water if you know...

Cheers

Awesome.... anything would be appreciated..

is there anyone sailing around manly or welly point.what are the reports?

Very squally at the moment wind than nothing.

The guy with the helmet cam was Matt Pritchard. His form on the water is pretty amazing alright. The clinic so far has been excellent. The wind has been up and down, which has actually worked out really well, as the on land demo's can all be done in the lulls and then when it does pipe in you go out and forget everything you just learnt.

Queens beach has been a cracker of a spot, nice to ditch the booties for a few days!

ps best mid air bailout award goes to tribey!