Here are my tips on what to focus on when pumping in 0 knots (pump as you were on downwind like in the wideo here:



If there a direction, change into this style:




hope that is helpful,
Max

This is the pumping technique I suggest in 0 to 4 knots of wind.

Very useful info if you're an aspiring Olympic RSX sailor or longboard racer.

The rest of us are doing something else in 0-4 knots....

anyone can get stuck in no wind and it's a useful survival skill

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powersloshin said...
anyone can get stuck in no wind and it's a useful survival skill

True

Had to do option 2 for 5km when the wind went to zero on the other side of the estuary.

F'ken hard work, but got back

here is a drill for you guys to improve your light wind pumping:

-upload_owner

Thanks these are great!!

A few good points ..
try it on a 100 litre board ,its even more fun .not.swim it in.

An easier drill also aiming to aid you in your light wind pumping downwind and mark rounding:

Many thanks Max. Your videos, your technical commentary on this forum, your time invested coaching enthusiastic long-boarders at RQYS, and your overarching generous attitude is much appreciated!

Thank you Mark,
You have improved greatly through those few sessions. It brings me joy to see you succeeding in trying out some of the tips and tricks.
Here is one more video and a technique you are performing really well too. Hope others can benefit from it ;)