When I first heard I was selected for the Olympics I was over the moon. Obviously, I had a really good year as I was on the podium at every event, so I knew I was in with a chance. You don't really believe it until they ring you. It was a relief more than anything as once I knew I was going I could start planning how I am going to approach the games. I am happy with all my recent results. I came second at the worlds; it was a bit hard to take the final race, but I learned so much that I can take a positive from that.
In Palma, I came twelfth, which is not great on paper, but again there was a lot learned and we did not complete so many races. I don't think you can read too much into the result. I am now motivated to keep pushing. It has been really fun training with Matt Barton, Duncan and Isla. We are a great group and also have so much fun along the way. Whatever happens at the Olympics, I have enjoyed the whole journey leading up to it. With Sam Ross as our coach, it has just been good vibes.
MEDAL RACE
The medal race is something I get asked about a lot. It is definitely a different format. It is just one race to decide it all. I have been training hard for it. All I can do is give it my best. I just want to keep learning all the way up to the Olympics and try and execute a good race if I make it that far. Whatever happens, happens! For me now I just have the mindset of just trying to enjoy it all and work as hard as I can in training. I will enter the Olympics knowing I have done everything I can and I also know I have had a good time. I will have no regrets.
MENTAL GAME
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New School
Slingshot’s windsurfing brand manager, Wyatt Miller, has noticed that kids are drawn to playing with wings and puts forward an interesting case as to why he thinks this could help entice them and others into windsurfing.
Changes
Wave sailor Flo Jung reflects on our changed world during his lockdown in Germany.
THE LAST WAVE
Lockdown stirred the creative juices of reader Björn Alfthan, who peers into the future to present a fictional story set in the wild waves of Norway, five years from now.
STILL IN THE GAME
After a horrific fracture in his leg from a crashed aerial in 2018, Alessio Stillrich is back! John Carter talks to the highflyer from Gran Canaria about his move to the Simmer team, recovering from injury and how he learned to windsurf in Gran Canaria!
MOVE ON UP - GET ON THE FRONT FOOT
This month we look at how our front foot weighting can affect and improve different aspects of our main windsurfing moves.
SOUTH' KIPA
Nik tweaking it over home waters.
A NEW NORMAL
On a trip to La Tranche-sur-Mer in France last year, Tris Best estimated over 80% of the windsurfers were foiling. This summer in Portland Harbour, foiling activity has increased dramatically too he reports. With the market offering plenty of choice to recreational windfoilers, our test team check out some of the latest foil offerings.
TACKING – THE SEQUEL
Having given you time to practice, Harty concludes his tacking series by critiquing various tacking options, including the carve tack, as well as offering solutions to common slip-ups.
‘NO VAPOUR TRAILS TO SCAR THE SKY' *
Realising we may be about to enter an extraordinary period in our lives, Harty decided to keep a windsurf-centric lockdown diary. Here are some of his choice excerpts.
REDEMPTION DAY!
Renowned for its windsurfing and variety of spots to sail at, Kimmerdige Bay is a wave sailing jewel on the south coast of England. Timo Mullen gives a guide to its shores while reflecting on why a recent session there was a reminder that there is no place like home!
