WindsurfingUK issue 10 March 2019 | Page 54

54 INTERVIEWMARÍA ANDRÉS A PASSION FOR THE INTERVIEW: IÑAKI LOPEZ ESPARZA PICS: JOHN CARTER, SI CROWTHER, ALEX HASCH AND KLAAS VOGET MARIA WAS BORN IN THE SOUTH OF SPAIN. AFTER STARTING WINDSURFING AGED EIGHT, SHE HONED HER ABILITIES ON THE CADIZIAN COAST. SHE HAS BEEN HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL IN ALL WINDSURFING DISCIPLINES AND HAS ALSO BEEN PART OF THE SPANISH OLYMPIC TEAM. Her career took a new turn when she discovered the world of waves and it was this and her passion for the ocean that took her to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world in search of the best waves and wind in order to prepare for the competition season and to push her own limits. OCEAN One of Maria’s goals has always been sharing her experiences through articles or videos, being nowadays a content creator for travel and sport magazines and editor of SUPING Magazine. The world needs to know how amazing these watersports are and how healthy its lifestyle is, says Maria. uk WIND SURFING