WindsurfingUK issue 11 June 2019 | Page 70

70 INTERVIEWANGUS MCINTYRE Any final thoughts on windfoiling or windsurfing in general? I mentioned my fear of not getting anything done if I was sailing in calm winds. As it turns out, my body gives up far before that is a problem. Windfoiling is an incredible experience but it’s not effortless gliding by any stretch. Something they don’t tell you is that foiling is physically demanding. If you are powered up enough to foil without pumping then you are overpowered and will earn some bruises, so prepare to get physical. If you really want to sail in light winds, cardio is now more important than ever. On the plus side, once you are reasonably confident it is actually quite a low impact sport! Your knees will love you in the long run. Thanks and praise? I honestly can’t say I’d have taken the plunge without the positive steer I received from the guys down at 4Boards. They sourced my foil board for me and relayed manufacturer design goals that we never usually get to hear. Another big shout out goes to my buddy Josh over at Kraken Whites board repairs. Whenever I’ve smashed up my boards, he has worked magic to get me back in the ocean ASAP. What a legend! Finally, a massive thanks to my parents, who taught me to sail and bought me my first windsurfing kit. I wouldn't be able to do any of this without them. uk WIND SURFING