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Running Club Vass is an amazing job. I mean, I’m
responsible for the organisation of an awesome
windsurfing club, kid’s club, hotel, two bars and a
restaurant, 50 staff and up to 250 people in and out
daily! I’ve come a long way from teaching foot straps
and harness work in Turkey that’s for sure.
The buzz is different. You just evolve. I always need a
challenge so running Club Vass keeps me busy (that’s
an understatement!). So much happens in a single day
my mind is constantly active. I’ve been here 13 years
now and counting. I’m enjoying it so yeah, count me in
for the long haul. I’m often asked how much longer I’ll
continue but I still have tons of energy so can’t see any
reason to stop. I get asked that question a lot! Doing
lots of yoga helps.
Cape Town
The last few winters I’ve been In Cape Town, South
Africa, with Max Rowe. Most of the CV boys and girls
head down south as well. If you windsurf and like
surfing then It’s the place to go. All the PWA guys are
there for training so it works well from a learning point
of view. CT is also cheap, has reliable wind and a
variety of wave and flat water spots to choose from.
There are no plans to move back UK side – not yet at
least. I can’t really see myself living in the UK full time
to be honest. My family live in London and Winchester
though, so I do pop back occasionally. A lot of friends
live around Poole or Chichester as well.
I’m lucky and grateful to still be supported by the
industry for my windsurfing by actually working in it.
I’ve obviously got access to the world’s biggest
windsurfing toy cupboard with Club Vass! Tony and
Roger (Club Vass owners) sponsored me in the
beginning and I use the centre’s gear – Severne and
JP. Mystic and Nikiboy Green have been amazing in the
last few years with wetsuits and clothes while
Boardwise’s Ian and Doug are just legends. They have
always been good for getting me sorted with kit even if
it’s just a fin bolt.
Instagram
I don’t use Facebook so much but my Instagram has
quite a healthy following. I get a lot of likes and follows
for my windsurfing posts – 6,150 likes is the best so
far. To be fair I speak to a huge number of guests
personally each year about gear and windsurfing, so
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