WindsurfingUK issue 11 June 2019 | Page 29

29 What’s your most memorable podium position and why? My first ever international win on the Production Board scene was in Italy in 95 I think, when we had 17 races and I won every one. Back in those days your production board results were based on what kit you were on, whereas now most kit works pretty well. This event everything just clicked, and this propelled my career. Give us your best highlight from your days of being an international windsurfing star. My best days without fail were Namotu in Fiji. I was on the Naish team and working directly with Robby who is still a good friend and we rocked. Our boards from Harrold were amazing and wow what a feeling, huge waves and the best guys in the world just having an awesome time. When did you stop doing the tour and why? What did you move on to? I broke my back but came back to the top ten and then finally broke my wrist which is when I had to hang up the harness. I was living in Australia at the time so became the brand manager for Arrows and worked between Australia and Sri Lanka developing the brand internationally. uk WIND SURFING