“ Training with ‘ Whitey ’ s gang ’ was definitely the catalyst that helped improve my windsurfing speed regardless of water state and wind strength .” sailing was a natural extension from slalom racing . Although it ’ s different from slalom racing all it took was one trip down to the speed strip at the Ray , Southend , Essex and I was hooked .
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“ Training with ‘ Whitey ’ s gang ’ was definitely the catalyst that helped improve my windsurfing speed regardless of water state and wind strength .” sailing was a natural extension from slalom racing . Although it ’ s different from slalom racing all it took was one trip down to the speed strip at the Ray , Southend , Essex and I was hooked .
In 2017 Mauritius hosted the IFCA African and Asian leg of its slalom race series . Given the high calibre of racing attendees I predictably placed where I thought I would . But that wasn ’ t a good competition result for me as I was riddled with kit issues / breakages during the entire race week . I would love a crack at the PWA , even if was only to come last . I don ’ t see myself at that kind of level , although training where I am in Mauritius is really good for me .
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I was born , raised and worked in the UK my entire life . Then quickly leaving to live on the other side of the world in Mauritius , far away from everything I know , has not been easy but all things considered the fact that it ’ s Mauritius has to some extent made it easier . Primarily my relocation was to help both my parents with rapidly declining health issues . They are Mauritian and returned to live there when I was 19 . Now many years on they have aged further and both have medical issues that limits their mobility when out and about . Things simply deteriorated with them to the point that they needed help and that ’ s the real reason for my sudden move over here .
Most people will associate Mauritius with tropical white sandy beaches , lush coconut trees , high class hotels all fronting a very nice holiday destination . Oh , not forgetting great watersports activities . Aside from these obvious attractions none of them were the reason for my sudden , unplanned
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