YOU HAVE RECENTLY CELEBRATED THE FIRST BIRTHDAY OF YOUR SON SONNY – HOW HAS HAVING A FAMILY IMPACTED YOUR LIFE AND BUSINESS ? My BOOYYYY – what a kid , a pure lockdown baby , so only recently has he started meeting family and friends , so we have had a few tears as he now knows more than his parents exist . It has been a challenging year for many reasons , and the guys who know me know what I mean , but this little guy makes me smile and drives me on to be the best dad I can be .
Sleepless nights , early starts , and all that a baby brings takes it out of you , so my late / early working hours and paddling have taken a hit . I will not be winning any GBSUP medals in 2021 , so the taking part counts now – business hasn ’ t been affected as I have a great crew working with me who I can trust .
HAVE YOU MADE POSITIVE LIFE OR BUSINESS CHANGES DUE TO LOCKDOWN ? I think lockdown has made many people , including me , acknowledge what is important in their life – health , positivity , freedom and respect , I feel are the main characteristics – it has made me realise who is there for me in my life and business . Luckily for me , the business has been in the right industry to help people enjoy the local waterways , be healthy and outdoors .
WHAT OTHER WATERSPORTS ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ? Sea swimming or dipping is a new relaxation and mindfulness exercise I have recently started ; I am also a part of the Bournemouth Outrigger Canoe Club , although COVID restrictions have limited this . I love to SUP surf and am starting to learn sup foiling and winging .
DO YOU SPONSOR INDIVIDUALS OR CLUBS , AND WHY DO YOU THINK IT IS IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT THEM ? I sponsor Ryan James through The SUP Store and SAVIOUR . He is one of the leading UK OC and SUP athletes , so I want to make sure his kit is cared for so it performs as it should – he inspires and motivates many other water athletes and leisure paddlers , and we applaud this .
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