I would not have got to where I am now without the help of some incredibly generous people and companies. However unfortunately the harsh reality of being a "professional" windsurfer means that whilst I do earn some money from my sport, I am also working multiple jobs alongside my training and competing to be able to afford to do what I do.
If you would like to support me in any way on my journey to becoming World Champion, and ultimately help me to work less and train more, please get in touch and I would be delighted to hear from you.
CURRENTLY SUPPORTED BY:
EQUIPMENT
DUOTONE WINDSURFING are the company that provide my sails for all of my windsurfing. They also supply all the components that go with the rigs. They are widely considered to be the market leaders both in recreational and performance equipment. Besides windsurfing, they are also supporting me with Foil Wing equipment and they are the market leaders in Kiteboarding.
FANATIC WINDSURF provide all of my boards across all of the disciplines (windsurf slalom, foil and waves and foil winging) as well as foils for FOIL WINGING. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Fanatic continue to the push the boundaries and make sure all of the equipment is up to World Title winning performance.
K66 is the agency that imports Duotone, Fanatic and ION into the UK. Run by 7-time PWA World Champion, Nik Baker, he not only supports me with making sure I have the latest equipment to train and compete on, but also is an incredible mentor as someone who has done it all before and knows what it takes to be the best in the game!
Beyond the boards and the sails, there is one other key part that I need to get on the water (at least in the UK!) and that is wetsuits! Luckily ION have my back when it comes to all my on-water wear with an amazing collection to make sure I'm able to perform at my best no matter the conditions!
What goes on under the water is a key part of going as fast as possible on top of the water, which is why I have chosen to partner with F-Hot Fins. They are some of the quickest fins in the industry but they also are incredibly reliable and with them being built in the UK, it gives me quick access to the guys whenever I need anything.
PROTECTION
Competing at an elite level in any sport has its hazards, but beyond the obvious for potential physical injuries to the limbs, there is one significant risk to spending copious amounts of time in cold wind and water and that is a condition called Surfer's Ear. I have had problems with my ears since being a small child so have always had check-ups with the ENT consultant just to check everything was still on track. Around 5 years ago, they told me that if I didn't start wearing earplugs straight away that I would be facing huge issues and surgery in the future. Whilst I tried multiple brands' cheap solutions, I inevitably kept losing the small plugs and not using them. In my early 2020 review, things had deteriorated and I was told I had around 6 months before they needed to operate to clean up my ear canals!
Luckily this is when I came across Snugs - not only are they custom fit so no wind and water can get in at all, but they also come on a piece of cord which allows me to tie them onto things and, so far, never lose them and 18 months later, nothing is any worse than it was in 2020!