I think this depends on the type of hull. If the
hull has a v-section forward, moving forward
won't help. Shifting weight to make the water
see the flattest part of the boat is what works.

Also, I find giving the rudder one good pull on the
tiller away from the boom, at just the right moment
points the boat up a bit and keeps it from nosing into
the preceding wave.


"DSK" wrote

For catching waves, keep weight forward, then to stay on the waves shift
it aft gently. It's also important that the helms person keep the nose
from burying in the wave in front, yet not make any radical movements
that slow the boat and pull it off the wave.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King