Clew 1st Nose Tack

This maneuver is also called The-Bomb. Why? I have no idea because there is nothing explosive about it. Maybe someone can email me and explain. Although a simple variation to the legacy Nose-Tack maneuver; the beauty of this move is the sudden and counter rotation of the body while the board is tacking. A great light wind maneuver and rarely performed. I first saw this move performed by a British sailor in Maui named Ally; who is not only a graceful sailor but a damned good accountant from what I hear. So much of windsurfing is watching other sailors and incorporating a little of their style in yours. Thank you Ally and drop me an email if you are out there.
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Rider: Royn Bartholdi

Steps

Tips for step 1)  Unhook and rotate the sail so you are heading across the wind and clew first.
Tips for step 2)  Lean the sail back and head the nose of the board upwind. Place your front foot In front of the mast base.
Tips for step 3)   When the nose is pointing in the other direction then weight your front foot.
Tips for step 4)  Now step the rear foot onto the front of the board.
Tips for step 5)  Now Rotate the sail in the opposite direction by pushing with the clew.
Tips for step 6)  Step onto the board with the new rear foot and backwind the sail just a little.
Tips for step 7)   Stabilize the board and sail.
Tips for step 8)  Stabilize the board and sail.
Tips for step 9)  Adjust the feet, trim, and sail away.