WindsurfingUK issue 4 July 2017 | Page 15

15 Cowhig After a good session, you sort of feel like you've been dragged backwards blindfold through a hedge When I windsurf during the week it costs me money in lost earnings but this is a trade off I've long been used to waves break very heavily over a sand bar that keeps the wave’s power very concentrated. It’s choppy as hell a lot of the time and the sea state is very confused. After a good session, you sort of feel like you’ve been dragged backwards blindfold through a hedge. And abroad? There are so many incredible wave spots in the UK and Ireland that we are spoilt for choice but I’ve had memorable sessions in Waitara, New Zealand; Margaret River, Australia; The Neck, Tasmania; Pechilemu, Chile; Arroyo Laguna, California; Kuau, Maui. As we understand it you have two young children in the mix. Does this make nabbing windy sessions trickier? How do you go about scoring time on the water? That’s right. I’ve got less free time now that I have kids but in theory I can still windsurf as much I just have to work less to free up the time ! Fortunately, all my work is done over the internet so I manage my time almost entirely. That means when I windsurf during the week it costs me money in lost earnings but this is a trade off I’ve long been used to. So right now I earn less money than I used to before having kids and I buy more time. At some point that may have to change but it’s a real way of living. uk WIND SURFING