WindsurfingUK Issue 7 June 2018 | Page 50

50PROFILEGINA CHIPPINGTON CHIPPING 2 AWAY BEING THE OTHER HALF, WITH GINA CHIPPINGTON. Having delved into the life of RRD slalom/ speed sailor Simon Chippington last issue this time round we’re speaking with Simon’s better half Gina. Gina isn’t a windsurfer. By her own admission she’s not interested in saltwater. But she’s super loyal to hubby and travels to many events, cheering him on and offering support. We’re pretty sure there are countless other windsurfing widows around, who probably know more about the sport than you, regardless whether they indulge or not. We wanted to find out what being a windsurf widow is like these days and get some insights from a non-sailor’s point of view. Over to Gina… uk WIND SURFING