WindsurfingUK Issue 8 September 2018 | Page 43

43 SEASONS seasons IN THE SUN WORDS: MIC BRIGNALL PICS: LAUREN BUCKLAND (CAPTURE PHOTOGRAPHY) KRIS BENTHAM (CLAIRE EDMEAD PHOTOGRAPHY) LUKE SPARKS (CLAIRE EDMEAD PHOTOGRAPHY) LUKE BROWN (CLAIRE EDMEAD PHOTOGRAPHY) WHY GO ABROAD AND WORK IN THE SUNSHINE TEACHING GUESTS TO WINDSURF? The answer may be obvious but just in case you’re scratching your head Mic Brignall will explain all. 7:30: 7:40: 7:50: 8:00: 8:30: 8:45: 9:30: 9:45: 12:30: 14:15: 17 :45: 18:30: 19:00: 21:00: 22:00: Wake up (very occasionally slightly the worse for wear – not a good idea) Rake through washing to find clean board shorts (decide to do washing later) Head to resort (using flip flops, longboard, or boat) Fight for space on toastie machine Morning beach meeting Beach set-up (safety boat launched, boats rigged, everything washed – not clothes, unfortunately) Beach opens Teaching starts – beginner lessons first Lunchtime (time to load up on carbs) Intermediate and advanced lessons/regatta Tidy up beach, ready for the next day Grab some dinner Head to the bar for a drink or two with the team and/or guests Have a gyros on the way home Sleep! 'You are living the dream!' uk WIND SURFING