The music completely hides how scary such a situation feels. :D
@nicolasdidier3821
Жыл бұрын
yes was scary and at some point I though I would not make it. I put a more scary music on the other video focussed on that same day "windsurf survival in la Bergerie in 3,7"
@tonymorris4545
2 жыл бұрын
Well Done 👍 Be proud. ...2 minutes is still good in such conditions and you didn’t get slammed once you got up 👍 My tips:- Don’t Rush it, Relax a little, catch your breath when in the water & get your bearings on where the wind is coming from. You can then rotate your kit gradually to the right angle before you raise the rig! This will prevent the rig from being RIPPED out of your hands! Time it using a wave if possible to help fly the rig into the air. If you get separate from your rig, DON’T HESITATE swim for it instantly!!!!! 1 in 10 situations the rig will land on the board in such a way that it will be off down wind before you know it!!! In such strong conditions & being knackered you COULD have a BIG swim on your hands to reach it!!!! Always QUIT while you’re ahead. Head for the beach when you’re getting tired, then look back at the water & be proud your a hardcore sailor. Then go again tomorrow 👍
@nicolasdidier3821
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Tony and aqbove all never give up !!
@FreshWaterWindsurfer
3 жыл бұрын
i just drove by, he's still out there trying to waterstart - 12/28/20
@talhappy
3 жыл бұрын
Damn
@jeriksson7686
3 жыл бұрын
That is so exhausting... and frightening when you are in unknown waters
@AdiAsaf
2 жыл бұрын
'Unknown waters'??
@blove142
2 жыл бұрын
"mommy, i miss my uphaul" is what i would say. lol
@Simon-cf8wv
3 жыл бұрын
0:58 nice skills from the board
@nicolasdidier3821
3 жыл бұрын
Yes that day the board just wanted to go without me
@albiemcmahon8846
3 жыл бұрын
That feels and looks so familiar 🥶🤬
@nicolasdidier3821
3 жыл бұрын
Yes always good memory after but not so nice time while struggling to waterstart.
@CroLarus
2 жыл бұрын
Great compilation of all water start problems in 2 minute-Great video!
@nicolasdidier3821
2 жыл бұрын
And all this during same never ending waterstart !
@shmish
3 жыл бұрын
Me two weeks ago. Wave and wind flipping the board over. I feel your pain at 0:59. Speed is the key and I think to try and keep some pressure in the sail as you move it up out of the water to keep pressure on the mast foot. I think lifting the mast close to the boom without pulling on the boom allows the board to lift up.
@nicolasdidier3821
3 жыл бұрын
Yes had the same issue with that board in very strong wind n Tarifa that was always flipping the board not easy to manage. Yes speed would help maybe also trying kind of downwind waterstart to avoid the wind on the n'ose of the board.
@bobisrighturwrong
3 жыл бұрын
Ignore the board. Get the sail steady and low. THEN hold the boom close to the mast and reach out and right the board. Usually I can right the board with my feet but that takes long legs and practice - meaning lots of failures.
@clemhamon1935
Жыл бұрын
sometimes I wonder why I switched to kitesurfing, thanks for helping me remember ^^
@nicolasdidier3821
Жыл бұрын
I also have a kite...
@windsurfingwallstreet6102
3 жыл бұрын
I learned how to waterstart at The Gorge out of pure necessity and also as a barge was heading my way...scary...
@iischia
2 жыл бұрын
Good video! I love that the wsurf community is supporting you and giving advises! I also have been there and still some days it feels hard! Let’s try wind helping you rather than fighting with it, sail first and biard later (with feet if possible)! Good luck for more windy days
@nicolasdidier3821
2 жыл бұрын
The scoop of the board in such strong wind was that you had few second between sail préparation and board catching with back foot.
@andysworldofoldschoolwindsurf
4 жыл бұрын
Very good. I would say 'how to' rather than how not to, considering there are very few options when it is that windy. You were literally pinned, very good technique to stay with the kit, keep at it, ring the changes like let the rig flip if it wants to, then get going quickly as soon as the wind is controllable! Nice!
@leonklausing5844
3 жыл бұрын
Oh man, hahah nice. It made me scream " WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT? LEAVE THE BOARD. COME ON, TAKE THE BOOM!!"😂😂. But these moments happen to everybody, especially when you are weak and without energy😅.
@stevebyers9672
3 жыл бұрын
thats really well done - congrats on persistence - true surfer dude !!!!!!!!!!!!
@nicolasdidier3821
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for understanding on such situation with not so many options than persistence.
@guidoguida8865
3 жыл бұрын
My dad sitting on the beach wondering why it takes so long for me to get going again sometimes.. I should show him this video ahaha! 👁️
@nicolasdidier3821
3 жыл бұрын
Yes but be carefull he might not let you go out in very strong wind anymore.
@guidoguida8865
3 жыл бұрын
@@nicolasdidier3821 ouch very true😂 tomorrow is gusting 45 knots
@Ameland50
3 жыл бұрын
Waterstart with feet in the footstraps in this kind of wind.
@kevinmccarthy4743
9 ай бұрын
Oh, how I remember those days.
@nicolasdidier3821
9 ай бұрын
Good memories after but during the struggle was a bit scary as at some point I started to wonder if I would make it
@mypronounismaster4450
Ай бұрын
@@nicolasdidier3821 So did you make it?
@nicolasdidier3821
Ай бұрын
@@mypronounismaster4450 yes After 2' but seemed much longer
@mypronounismaster4450
Ай бұрын
@@nicolasdidier3821 Oh, I was worried you died.
@livinganddrama
3 жыл бұрын
Super feel you....in this situation.
@alextaxi2593
7 ай бұрын
Wearing gloves makes the arms extra tired you only consider them if air temp below freezing
@alextaxi2593
7 ай бұрын
Hold the mast with one hand and try to push it like throwing a javelin then everything will straighten up so you can get your foot in the straps and off you go
@yilmazkurt8584
Жыл бұрын
It is challenging, but you should be able to uphaul in any kind of weather. Make sure that you are not exhausted. It is not an easy job to uphaul.
@nicolasdidier3821
Жыл бұрын
This board is flying with gust was much more difficult than in usual conditions
@MsTurbotim
2 жыл бұрын
My woman said that was horrible to watch and she don't even windsurf lol. If u having problems with sail sinking always head toward to end of mast and work u way down slowly to the board!
@nicolasdidier3821
2 жыл бұрын
Do not show this to your woman she wont let you go ! 😉
@yuriythinker9319
3 жыл бұрын
Как всё это знакомо, волны, ветер, доска маленькая и силы кончаются, смотрю и прямо чувствую....,😂
@solaris888
Жыл бұрын
Wow, understand you... I had the same situation, it's crazy ... It's like me, there, thanks, nice video 📷
@nicolasdidier3821
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment and let's never give up.
@gyzfr6
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing. I see too many videos of successful waterstarts, i go all overconfident into the water and then...it does not go like in the videos. My ego gets dented and I'm hauling til my back hurts.
@nicolasdidier3821
2 жыл бұрын
Yes things are not always going as planned. In addition here nothing really wrong just too windy and learn humility wind is stronger than you.
@pochron1105
10 ай бұрын
Where exactly is it? Were you wavesailing?
@nicolasdidier3821
10 ай бұрын
This is la Bergerie spot close to Almanare south of France was about 50 knots. On the Channel there is a longer vidéo of this crazy day.
@lilsinl6118
4 ай бұрын
may I ask roughly how many knots were there.......
@nicolasdidier3821
4 ай бұрын
There is a longer video on same day about 45/50 knots super strong gust up to "Force 10"
@lilsinl6118
4 ай бұрын
@@nicolasdidier3821 WTF😂😂😂 i know its gnarly but did not expect that and are you saying 'Windsurf Survival in la Bergerie in 3,7' this clip?
@nicolasdidier3821
4 ай бұрын
@@lilsinl6118 yes this is long vidéo of this crazy day. I did not the GoPro was open when I was struggling in water start.
@antoniolatorre6047
Жыл бұрын
OMG, so many times i dealt the same....its so exhausting! it totally burn you
@nicolasdidier3821
Жыл бұрын
Yes not sure how many more attents I had
@SNDWCH-yi8uy
4 жыл бұрын
Mate I feel so sorry for you, been there done that it’s not fun it’s tiring and you feel like shit by the end of it and when you give up with the waterstart and up hauling becomes the logical option after that and then that goes pear shaped. All in all it’s just such a difficult situation to be in especially when you have the sail flipping back and forth because it doesn’t want to fly across the wind but I hope you got out ok 👍
@nicolasdidier3821
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your understanding of such situation when you feel a very alone. Finally I could make it this day and there is another video with some windsurf this very strong windy day. These 2 minutes lasted very long and I was very close to give up.
@elliottaylor8344
3 жыл бұрын
Be patient and don't panic is best every one has a skill limit the wind always has a drop or lull for a bit just grab your chance when it comes
@christopht.5649
2 жыл бұрын
Crazy..... I feel with you..... Need to try this frist on an etang I guess
@hofriend94
3 жыл бұрын
Nicolas, thanks for your nice share😄👍👍 many of us came across this hard time, that used up a lot body and mind energy in such strong wing. About how many how did play that time?
@nicolasdidier3821
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your understanding of such the situation. less than 10 this day on the spot. You will find another video named windsurf survival in la bergerie of such Epic day.
@rikiwind9199
Жыл бұрын
Que tabla hermosa !
@nicolasdidier3821
Жыл бұрын
Tabou pocket wave creo 2015 una que me gusta mucho
@georgep4
Жыл бұрын
Under the conditions, I would say "not too bad".
@nicolasdidier3821
Жыл бұрын
Thanks you yes was very tough conditions not seen again since this vidéo.
@adaguzen7013
4 жыл бұрын
This gives me anxiaety
@nicolasdidier3821
4 жыл бұрын
ada guzen Never took so long time for a waterstart. Was very gusty more than 40 knots and close to 50 knots in gusts
@melekkayisi5867
Жыл бұрын
pretty strict stuff. But held up well💪
@zanusbluesman
2 жыл бұрын
You were really good at it. When it is so windy waterstarting is really tough. Last saturday I almost lost my rig in a strong wind (gust over 45 knots). Not funny at all
@nicolasdidier3821
2 жыл бұрын
Thank was also 45+ knots then nothing is easy was starting to think I will not make it but fotunately I could keep calm and focus
@tarquin8270
Жыл бұрын
Sail in nicer winds ?
@lucaantonucci857
Жыл бұрын
Grande mai mollare
@nicolasdidier3821
Жыл бұрын
Grazie
@rorycarter6567
3 жыл бұрын
How do you stop the clew of the sail sinking as you try to fly the sail, this is my current annoyance with waterstarting
@nicolasdidier3821
3 жыл бұрын
Rory Carter look at 1’05” front hand on the mast an back hand on the boom. Also what is key and not visible is swimming with your leg and push the mast to get some wind in the sail. Do not hesitate to use lifejacket at the beginning it helps as well.
@andrewradley7854
3 жыл бұрын
If I was water starting port tack i would have my right hand on the back strap and left hand on the mast above the boom mount. Pull the mast out of the water and over the board but dont pull it too high over the board or the clew will stick and the wind might fill the sail and flip out of your hand. Keep it close to the board. Pull the mast/sail across and close to the board until the clew is released from the water. When you ready to grab the boom with your back hand do so lightly as your back hand is the accelerator and if pulled too quick will result in the sail getting pulled out of your hands. So go lightly and keep your body low as you come out of the water with knees bent.
@grzegorzgorniewski6502
Жыл бұрын
Very encouraging :)
@nicolasdidier3821
Жыл бұрын
yes one of the lesson is never give up
@PabloSanchez-yl6wm
3 жыл бұрын
Very good!! Bravo, muy bueno!!
@nicolasdidier3821
3 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias Pablo
@PabloSanchez-yl6wm
3 жыл бұрын
@@nicolasdidier3821 Me recuerda el último día de poniente fuerte peleando con mi equipo para mantenerme a flote... ;)
@nicolasdidier3821
3 жыл бұрын
@@PabloSanchez-yl6wm si aquí solamente 2 minutes de peleas pero me ha parecido mucho más.
@Djanguitooooo
Жыл бұрын
How strong was the wind ?
@nicolasdidier3821
Жыл бұрын
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@nicolasdidier3821
Жыл бұрын
This is full vidéo with wind 50 knots on h Gust (force 10)
@tatKwan
3 жыл бұрын
please ! Put the Board to up wind
@martinrogan6641
Жыл бұрын
Why is the watter so muddy?
@nicolasdidier3821
Жыл бұрын
I think because of rain and onshore wind but not sure not very used to this spot.
@aeroegnr
3 жыл бұрын
Oh man I love this video My second week of waterstarting it was gusting to 35mph and my board was not handling the waves/chop well because of the higher volume and I spent a lot of time fussing around in waves, board flipping, to get going again. Not THIS bad but man I feel it
@nicolasdidier3821
3 жыл бұрын
aeroegnr yes can become difficult waterstart in such conditions.
@matiasmaffei4207
2 жыл бұрын
is it possible to achieve the waterstart with boar flipped? depends on the board, or the rider?? haha
@nicolasdidier3821
2 жыл бұрын
Yes possible it just took me 2 minutes (2 long lonely minutes)
@eyalyawets410
2 жыл бұрын
never give up
@nicolasdidier3821
2 жыл бұрын
Yes this is one of take away
@AH-wr1ir
2 ай бұрын
it's not a choice.
@gasgas-ec450f
3 жыл бұрын
Brutal!!!
@juanschwabbobb
2 жыл бұрын
Es agotador!
@ji6050
4 жыл бұрын
"Bitch". Man. I feel every second. well done. Shows just how hard it can be. Everything so light. Dunno wether I can handle that long in the water anymore. Kinda freaky. Such a great sport. But you have to play in an experimental pond these days. Scares the shit out of me. Why does shark come up at s h. That's what I'm fuckin talking about. Shop. Shag. Shank. Nope. Sh Sh SHARK. ahhhhh. Where. 😂. ahhhhh.
@Lalso14
3 жыл бұрын
ça me rapelle de bonne galere dans 1.50m de vague
@lenormandjean1856
Жыл бұрын
Le wish sur la oard et go
@nicolasdidier3821
Жыл бұрын
Oui sauf que par force 10 (rafales à 50 noueds) tout s envole ça devient ingérable
@isaacent
3 жыл бұрын
Já aconteceu isso comigo
@38Laurent
2 жыл бұрын
👍🤙
@s177p
4 жыл бұрын
Крутой!
@erkaltarm2872
3 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏
@killurbean
3 жыл бұрын
In fairness wearing gloves probably didn’t help matters. 🧤
@volpetrolski1
Жыл бұрын
pure horror thinking of it... :-D
@nicolasdidier3821
Жыл бұрын
It was a happy end
@MrFanaticrat
4 жыл бұрын
be fast! but you are always tired ..
@nicolasdidier3821
4 жыл бұрын
MrFanaticrat I did thousands of waterstart in past 30+ years of Windsurf but with such strong gust the board was just flying away no time to put my feets on it.
@MrFanaticrat
4 жыл бұрын
Nicolas Didier I meant anyone gets tired in Those Conditions. But The more time you spend swimming the more chances has the board to fly
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