WindsurfingUK Issue 3 May 2017 | Page 59

59 years. Little mirrorless camera bodies costing less than £100 each and basic cheap DSLR lenses. We actually broke our lens mount so the camera was stuck to the lens with epoxy quick dry putty and duct tape. The cheap tripod we got four years ago also broke for the umpteenth time so we fixed it with another layer of epoxy putty and cable ties! We try to make do with what we have and use our creativity to tell a story. Sharing our experiences with anyone watching is then the next step. Inch deep reefs “We like to try and find different camera angles, film from different spots and then bring the footage home and turn it into a meaningful video.” Margaret River’s main break is an intimidating spot, especially if you don’t get to sail it that often. Even the launch is a little nerve racking if you haven’t done it before. With inch deep reefs either side of a sandy channel only two board widths wide it looks gnarly. We both lost a fin or two this year. Once you’re past the keyhole you have some more water to play with, but that does not mean the hard part is over. If the wind is blowing its regular south westerly direction then you will have enough wind in your sail to plane (or chug at uk WIND SURFING