Will Nicholls

New Series! It's always nice to look back at old windsurfing footage but what I don't always get to do is capture the full session and certainly don't film every session. So I want to start documenting my sessions as a record of how things went and what I can improve on and hopefully every now and then I can give some immediate feedback on what I'm doing right/wrong that might just help one of you. If you do have any questions or even any advice for me I welcome all comments through IG dm (@willnicholls5) or E-mail (wnicholls100@gmail.com). Thanks for taking the time to consume my content.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF DAHAB

A QUICK BLAST ON THE 4.8 

WELL THAT WAS SICK!!! AN UNBELIEVABLE SESSION ON HAYLING ISLAND, THIS ONE WAS A BLAST!!!

STOKED TO BE ABLE TO GET BACK ON THE WATER! It's been about 2 months since I last windsurfed due to being in lockdown, no I'm able to social distance out on the water :)

Welcome to the first episode of "schmem sessions" where I go through some theory to help you with your windsurf knowledge. The first episode is on tides.

For those of you learning to use the harness this could help you out. Any questions let me know on Instagram @willnicholls5

A review of the 2019 Patrik 109L F-style II. This by far my favourite board I have ever owned. Listen to hear why I think it's such a great board for heavier freestyle riders.

Once you've got your kit you'll need to know how to set it up so I made a tutorial showing exactly how I do it :)

If you're curious about what kit to buy in the early stages of your windsurf career I'll show you what you'll need and what to consider when looking for and buying kit.

This is such a useful skill and will make your session a lot more enjoyable knowing you can easily recover after a crash 😉

Learning to foil has been super fun and almost like re-learning windsurfing. Today I was using a new setup and thought I'd talk through the development as I went through the session. Hope you enjoy ;)

A step by step guide to the upwind sail body 360

A simple guide for those learning to tack

Sailing backwinded can be super fun and has really developed my understanding of sail control. Here is a step by step guide to sailing backwinded.  Kit: Mistral Levu 12'         Revival rig 4.5

Ever wanted to learn how to gybe without loosing any ground? The Flare gybe is a lot of fun and here's how I do it.

A step by step guide for those who are looking to learn to upwind 360 in light winds...

This episode teaches you how to steer...

Another windsurfing lesson, this time something completely different...  

Sometimes completing the tack can be tough and will often result in the sail being backed and you ending up in the water...

Such an awesome time teaching a complete beginner today, the success of the session was largely due to using the tether to keep the session really controlled...

Tide was a huge factor today whilst teaching on the water today...

let me know what you think is the most popular and up and coming water sport

I spent some time this evening paddle boarding, and found I could really clear my mind...

An easier tip for turning around and staying upwind on a windSUP

What an absolute session, out in around 25 knots on the 5.7. Even decided to some preparation for forward loops...

Going down to Cornwall was exactly what I needed and really made me think about what's important to me...

If you've ever had a tough time with your harness lines this episode could help...

Just an easy flat water session...

Another windy session. Ran into a bit of a situation trying to fight the tide getting downwind...

In this episode I take clips from a 5 hour session on the water and highlight the mistakes I made and how to fix them...

When I get into the right mindset my success rate for completing moves is so much higher...

It's so weird to say but practicing your paddling technique helps so much...

Just a simple guide to paddling...

This past weekend's condition were spot on. Low tide early in the morning and late in the evening, 30 knots of wind and loads of windsurfers out...

This is not the best advice but i've still done it so yunno, we'll see how it goes tomorrow...

Everything  was lined up for a sea breeze to come but unfortunately sometimes it just doesn't happen...

If you've ever wandered why it's so uncomfortable when there's a bit of chop this could help...

Awesome blasting session today, din't go perfectly for everyone though 😂...

Over the years of coaching, I've learned lots of tips and tricks but mostly for getting people to progress faster. Today I tried a new method using a tether and not only does it help people progress it's also a great safety technique for coaches...

Back to back sessions today, all very successful and my people learned a lot...

Windsurf coaching today, focusing on windsurfing upwind...

Absolutely non stop this week, shouts to the women in the post office...many thanks

In this episode I thought I'd share some my initial thoughts and experiences with foiling windsurfing. I found I was learning so much through trial and error...

It's so unbelievably easy to teach paddle boarding and today was a perfect example how fun and easy it is to teach...

Coaching a beginner to windsurf today in perfect conditions...

We got a new arrival today, our very own foil. I've never been so excited to get on a foil but didn't go as intended today...

Doing a long distance endurance paddle today was a great way to test our new boards...

Most of the stuff I do involves being on the water which by far the best part of the job, there is however lots to be done off the water...

Today was all about rs aero coaching. the focus today was gybing and how to gybe in medium - strong winds...

I've always been interested in controlling the controllable's, today that meant rearranging the shop in the best way to make the shop presentable whilst simultaneously having a practical layout that works for us...

In this episode I review Mistrals free-ride windsurfing board, the Quikslide 120...

All day coaching today, maybe one of the smoothest sessions I've ever run...

Missed opportunities are the worst...

The Santa Anna is a great board for those who want to try windsurfing but aren't all the way committed just and explain why in this episode...

As I've just passed my SUP instructor course I thought I'd recap the course and share some of thoughts...

Windsurfing is always so much more fun in numbers, today was a prime example of that...

Today I was using a board that I have never even seen on the water before! The mistral Quikslide 120 was certainly an interesting board to try out, here are some of my initial thoughts on the board...

I really enjoy teaching and helping people get better at windsurfing, today was all about making that happen...

Sometimes the inflatable SUPs can get caught in the wind, I found that by standing in the right place can make a huge impact on how the board behaves...

After a week of coaching It's time to get back to the shop for the busy bank holiday weekend...

The first round of the HISC board sports competition was a lot of fun, for the races I was on the Mistral Levu, I thought i'd share my thoughts on the board...

This week I've been teaching some kids to race, one of the things I'm starting to notice is how I've learned to be more flexible and how it's benefitting me a lot...

I'm having a lot of fun working at Mistral Hayling and got so buzzed today after selling my first board. The Cloud Nine 9'2 will be missed though...

Sometimes the job can be a tad boring when it comes to filling forms, e-mails and paper work but today I was faced with helping  organise a stand up paddle board  event that will take place in May... 

Today I took out the Nautique and the Vortex Air...two very different boards, two very different opinions...

I thought i'd take a minute just to talk about some of the part time work I do for Mistral Hayling and what we have to offer...

Sometimes you just have to suck it up when you're overpowered...stacked on a 5.3 today, bit sketchy but a lot of fun...

As the PWA approaches kicking off with freestyle in Bonaire and Slalom in Marignane, it will be very interesting to see who comes out on top, will it be the favourites or maybe we'll get some fresh podium winners...

Having been working behind the scenes to get my business started up I have now managed to secure my first private lesson with 2 beginners...

I'm always so impressed with creativity, especially when mixed with windsurfing... 

This episode is exclusive to the podcast. In this one I break down a session I had where I was focusing on going fast and improving my slalom sailing...

It's amazing how spontaneous sessions can turn out to be some of the best sessions. Today was a prime example of that...

Learning the vulcan isn't easy so I thought I'd break down one of my attempts...

I by no means found this easy when I was learning so having a guide could have been helpful. I thought that some of you might be in a similar situation to me and decided it could be beneficial to share what I now know with detailed run though of how exactly I get into the straps...

Some designs and innovations have really caught my eye recently...

Really interesting to see new concepts come through the woodwork...

I think foiling windsurfing has really impacted the popularity of windsurfing in general, in this episode I share some of my thoughts on foiling...

JONO's website: http://windsurfroundeurope.eu/

A really awesome dude, trying to do really awesome things!

Can you tell that I was pumped about this event....

Today was my first attempt at a board repair, not a super impressive one but fast, and got the job done so I could get out on the water...

I have finally managed to get out on the water, feels good...

I asked Robby Naish if he had any tips for jumping in high winds...

Learning to gybe in light winds is essential before you transfer the skills into the high winds. This step by step guide will hopefully help when it comes to the non-planing gybe. It's really important to learn how you move your feet, position your body and control the sail...

I'm fully loving this event and thought I'd take a look at the day 1 clips from the red bull storm chase and share some of my thoughts...

As the heat is rising on the windsurfing scene the red bull storm chase in full force and i'm pumped to see who wins...

As the wind is coming in strong I'm desperately trying to buy some kit to get out on the water...

This is a step by step guide to starting to windsurfing for the first time, I'll explain how to get on the board and start to windsurf in a straight line. Trust me it's harder than it sounds...

In order to actually get on the water i'll need some kit so I've been hunting around and managed to pick up a few things...

Playing around in light winds is so much fun and it's even better when you start to develop your sail control. Here's a step by step guide to the heli-tack...

I love doing some light wind freestyle and I think it's a great use of time when it's not super windy to practice both board and sail control

In this episode I review the Severne Fox and I F***ing love it...

In this episode I review the RRD Twintip and it's not the most positive one...

As I'm transitioning out of the Superyacht Industry and starting my own business I thought I'd start with reviewing the first ever windsurfing board I owned...

A simple guide to keeping the Air system clean and healthy...

Just a bi-weekly test. Definitely getting better and faster at these 

In this episode I'll show you a quick tip to get faster at cleaning the boat...

Here's just a compilation of my best advice for those starting out and trying to get a job in the super yacht industry...

Lots going on this week, including the installation of a new cooker...