At last I have recovered almost from injury and although freestyle is a but of a way off if I’m sensible!? (not!) I’ve been making sure of getting serious time on the water by getting out in the waves. Portugal was a real kick start for me in the waves, crazy as my background is surfing and windsurfing wave sailing, I’ve always put all my efforts mostly into freestyle but to be honest I’m loving the waves. Waves are a completely different buzz and dren rush and I’m not hanging back and getting stuck into the big stuff whenever its pumping.

I headed up to Aberdeen to take part in the UK Wave Championships and had some amazing conditions at Frazerburgh. Serious wind on some of the days of 50-85knts and some big  waves. The comp was amazing with some great riders showing up including UK Champ, International rider and good egg Will Bennett, and cornish  mukka Pasty, Total ripper and pro surfer Richy Sills, Doc-Neal Gent and many other World class riders.

I had a great 1st wave event and won the last day which put me 4th overall but also won the King of Watersports award for Best Wave.

Not bad for my first event and first proper year in the waves..

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