April 11 — A Windless Day, and a Clear Look at What’s Next
viva-wingfoilSaturday, April 11.
The previous week was a total shutdown—
too much wind, heavy waves, and every lesson and session got canceled.
So this was my first time back on the water in two weeks.
And I had a clear goal:
“This is the week I stabilize my foiling.”
I was already starting to feel the lift.
Now it was about control.
Expectation vs Reality
The forecast said 4 m/s.
“Okay… I might be able to pump into it.”
For my current level, that’s almost ideal.
But then I got a message from my instructor:
“It’s probably going to be almost no wind today.
We can do SUP surfing instead if you want.”
Honestly?
“Here we go again…”
But it’s the weekend.
No way I’m skipping.
Worst case: SUP.
Best case: wing.
Either way, I’m going.
No Wind. At All.
After a 2-hour trip, I arrived.
And yeah—
Almost zero wind.
Maybe 1 m/s if I’m being generous.
No windsurfers, no wingers. Just a few sailboats barely drifting.
“Alright… this is tough.”
But—
There were waves.
So I flipped the switch mentally.
Smart Setup (This Actually Helped)
This time, I came prepared.
I brought all my wing gear—but didn’t assemble the foil in advance.
Instead:
- Kept everything disassembled
- Brought tools
- Planned to rig only if wind showed up
A bit more work, but way more efficient overall.
No wasted setup.
SUP Surfing — Way Better Than Expected
Air temp was over 25°C.
Still in a semi-dry suit, so I opened it up a bit and got in.
Started SUP surfing.
And honestly—
It was way better than I expected.
The waves were bigger, and they were breaking earlier.
Which meant longer rides.
Not those quick, short waves—
I was getting rides over 10 seconds.
From the very first wave, it clicked.
Real Practice Time
With longer rides, I finally had time to think and adjust:
- Turning left and right
- Choosing better lines
- Controlling where I look
And everything I’d been taught started to make sense:
- Lower center of gravity
- More weight on the back foot
- Using the paddle to stabilize
For the first time, it felt like real progress in the waves.
“This is actually really good training.”
Wind Finally Shows Up
About two hours in—
Wind.
Maybe 3–4 m/s.
“That’s it.”
No hesitation.
It’s Saturday.
I’ve got time.
If I don’t go now, it’s pointless.
Switched to wing foil immediately.
Short Wing Session
Quick setup, back out.
At first—felt good.
- Pumping worked
- Could go upwind
- Could head offshore
“Nice… this feels right.”
Riding back and forth, repeating basics, working on pumping.
But—
No lift.
Just Not Enough
The wind was just slightly too weak.
Looking around—no one was foiling.
Conditions weren’t there.
After about 15–20 minutes, the wind started dropping again.
At that point—
Clear decision.
If I push it, I might not make it back.
No point forcing it.
Packed it in after about 30 minutes.
What This Day Really Meant
No big wing results today.
But still:
- Pumping feel came back quickly
- Riding was stable even after 2 weeks off
- Decision-making (go / no-go) was solid
That alone makes it a valuable session.
The Real Win — SUP
But the biggest takeaway?
SUP surfing.
- Longer rides
- More control in waves
- Wider range of movement
It felt like I stepped up a level.
One clear challenge going forward:
Earlier takeoff.
That’s the next focus.
Moving Forward
No flashy results today.
But I’m definitely progressing.
And honestly—
It’s simple now:
Once the wind shows up, I’m getting on foil.
Next session—
I’m going after it.
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