“ Find your niche and remember, in the end, after all of this back and forth, it’ s just windsurfing – enjoy it!”
48PROFILE KUROSH KIANI
“ Find your niche and remember, in the end, after all of this back and forth, it’ s just windsurfing – enjoy it!”
I will take the freedom to say there is still a core group of( mainly) sailors from an older generation who have the balance just right. While they perform at the highest of levels, they combine it with attending the odd party. In fact, there is a saying:“ If you re struggling on the race course a night out helps you.”
To‘ make it’ within windsurfing a smile, talent and the right attitude help. Talent only brings you to a certain point, and from there you will have to work. Some people work harder and some less. You will have to find a balance which is just right for you. Being a person, whom the brands see as an interesting profile, which ultimately helps them sell more products, is key. Stay positive, and keep your goals a priority. You could have a bad season sure, which is why you should have back-up plan. Have a look at where you are right now, and where you want to be. What is it going to take to get there? Plan it out, and remember, sometimes you may feel you are going nowhere, but in fact you are. We keep learning session by session. Find your niche and remember, in the end, after all of this back and forth, it’ s just windsurfing – enjoy it!
Shouts to my family, friends and sponsors who are all super important to me. They have believed in me through many difficulties. When I first started on the world tour the boys took me in, they loaned me gear, helped me get tuned up and introduced me to life on tour. Sailors such as Ross Williams, Ben Van Der Steen, Gonzalo Costa Hoevel and Arnon Dagan all gave me a hand, and I doubt I could have kept at it without their support. I have great gear from Point-7, Maui Ultra Fins and Starboard. Thank you!
To all of the people I have met around the world, I am thankful for great friendships over the years. I see great passion for our sport across the globe, and it always puts a smile on my face – wherever I end up. uk
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