18 PROFILE PETE DAVIS
“I am still officially the 6th fastest man in the
UK and up until 2015 I was 28th in the world
over 500m.”
Olympian David Bedford
I was introduced to windsurfing in 1985 by an old
mate of mine, David Bedford, who is a retired Olympic
runner. He bought a board on a whim and we both
learned together. Not sure if he is still windsurfing, I
doubt it! But I really got the bug when I joined
Brogborough Windsurfing Club in Bedford where I
honed my windsurfing skills. It’s miles from the sea but
one of the most active clubs in the country.
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I still love the sport with a passion, but not so much
the competition side now. In the past I have competed
at National level in slalom and raceboard. But speed is
what I was good at – competing in the ISWC World
Championships (and tour) from 2005-2011. I am still
officially the 6th fastest man in the UK and up until
2015 I was 28th in the world over 500m. I am a
rubbish wave sailor but it’s the wave board that I
choose to be on most of the time now.