18PROFILE JAMES COX
What’s your most loved piece of windsurfing
equipment – either from the past or currently
owned? Why is it a winner?
It’s my UJ. I’ve had it for about eight years now and it’s
still going strong. I really should get a new one
because at some point it’s got to break. Every time I
swim back to my kit after a wipe out, I silently thank it
for doing its job.
Do you help with equipment development? If so,
what feedback do you provide?
No, I’m not very analytical when it comes to kit, I’m
not very interested in getting involved either. I know
how good the kit feels and honestly don’t think I could
offer a better perspective.
How’s 2017’s windy season looking for you? Any
plans for trips and/or events? Will the family be
in tow?
Lots of trips planned on forecasts, but they will always
be, by nature, spur of the moment with the guys. But
hopefully there will be some with the family too. I’m
planning to do all the BWA events this year too. It’s
been a few years since I managed to compete in all
events and I’d like to try and get a good overall result.
We’re tentatively looking at going to New Zealand
winter 2018. We’ll see how that goes...
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What about outside of windsurfing – do any other
kind of sports or are windows limited?
Limited yes, but I imagine this summer will involve a lot
of stand up paddle fishing and hopefully plenty of
spear fishing too. Any chance to get some fresh fish in
the kids’ mouths I’ll take.
Any final thanks,
shouts and
praise?
Quatro, Ezzy Sails,
K4 Fins, Conker
Gin and to
everyone using
and promoting
Bigsalty Weather.
Special thanks to
everyone getting
out there and
having it and having fun. There are too many names to
praise everyone I enjoy spending time on the water
with but as I get older I enjoy seeing the power these
people have and it’s inspiring. Check out bigsalty.com
to make the most of the next forecast.