WindsurfingUK Issue 7 June 2018 | Page 25

25 Any final thoughts on windsurfing or photography in general? I truly believe that the medium of static image is still more powerful than video. Photos capture the second memory and is with you for life whereas video normally gets watched then is forgotten about. You can’t hang videos on the wall either. My most memorable image is my father capturing me at the 2012 Olympics with a Canon 1DX and a 600 prime lens which is an absolute beast. I had more people photographing me and my set up and than the actually runners going past! Thanks and praise? I have been very fortunate with the support received during the early part of my career. In particular Tony Bishop of Queen Mary SC stands out. My first experience was back in 2012 when we covered the Bloody Mary regatta, not as a commission but purely for fun. QMSC then printed my images which are proudly hung on the club house walls. Since then we have covered every Bloody Mary and plan to continue. This relationship then led to introductions to Royal Thames yacht club and then on to Cowes Etchells fleets. We also work with the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation as a direct result of Tony initiating the first Bart’s Bash. So thank you Tony. uk WIND SURFING