“ 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.
Mauritius
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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