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Maneuvers

Classic

Category Code: CLA Windsurfing Classic Maneuvers
The Classic move group is certainly a subjective classification.  I guess over time all moves eventually become Classic and all newer moves will be known as 'New School'.    So in my definition Classic Moves are moves that contain elements of board and sail tricks that are independent of jumping the board and are not defined in one of the other categories.

Simple Tricks

The Simple Tricks are more or less exercises or studies that demonstrate windsurfing skills.   Some of these tricks are helpful in learning other maneuvers and some are not.  For Example, Backwind Sailing is a very helpful skill that is used in many tricks so I suggest mastering it on both tacks.   Fin First Sailing might be helpful in Willie Skippers, I am not sure, but if the wind is light, you are at the beach, and your friends lean toward the lazy side of life then you can entertain them with this skill as well as sailing Inside the Booms and Board Sledding.
Windsurfing Classic Moves Instruction

Core Tricks

Three maneuvers make up the core of the Classic group: The Body Drag, The Cowboy, and the Sail Throw.   In addition to the Standard Body Drag there is the One Handed, No-Handed, and Clew Forward variations.  The Sail Throw also has the Stall Tack, Bob, and Boomerang variations.
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