How to Sheet In (Windsurfing) – Stop Pulling with Your Back Hand!

Welcome to Ride-Along with Cookie — windsurf coaching from Vassiliki, Greece. Most windsurfers think “sheeting in” means pulling with the back hand. That works as a beginner—but once you’re planing and using the harness, it’s completely wrong. In this video, I break down what sheeting in really means at speed, how the harness does the work, and why your front hand is actually in control. Fix this, and you’ll unlock more speed, better control, smoother acceleration, and far less fatigue. What you’ll learn: – Why pulling with the back hand kills speed – How to use the harness as a pivot – Front hand control for power and depower – Common mistakes with arm position and harness lines If you’re an intermediate or advanced windsurfer looking to plane earlier and sail more efficiently, this is a key concept to master. Coaching in Vassiliki (1:1, groups, clinics): [email protected] Follow for more: Instagram:   / cookiesport   TikTok:   / ridealongcookie   Join the coaching community:   / cookiecoaching   Stay in Vassiliki (villa tour + info):    • Greek Villa & Garden to rent in Vassiliki,...   Podcast playlist:    • Starboard Podcasts   Filming kit & gear: Camera (Insta360 X5): https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_t... Sails (Point-7): https://point-7.com Boards (Starboard): https://windsurf.star-board.com Audio (InstaMic): https://instamic.io Mounts (FlyMount): https://flymount.com/shop/ Mounts (Sail Video System): https://www.sailvideosystem.com Eyewear (SunGod): https://www.sungod.co/en-gb/ Support the channel:   / ridealongcookie   #windsurfing #windsurftips #windsurftechnique #windsurfcoach #vassiliki