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. 2006 Apr;40(4):346–350. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2005.023077

Table 1 Windsurfing ability rank levels.

Level Examples of skill at each level
1 Learning to windsurfBasic tacking and gybingSailing up, down, and across the wind
 
 
2 Basic harness techniquesFaster tacking and gybingIntroduction to beach starting
 
 
3 Introduction to planing techniquesUse of foot straps and harnessFlare gybing in light and strong winds
 
 
4 Beginning to carve gybeWater startingLaunching and landing in waves
 
 
5 Advanced planing techniquesCarve, slam, duck, slalom gybingWave riding and jumping
 
 
6 Advanced aerial and freestyle manoeuvresForward loop, backward loop, tabletop, etc