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WORLDS BEST JUNIOR WINDSURFERS ARRIVE IN GERALDTON FOR HISTORIC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPWORLDS BEST JUNIOR WINDSURFERS ARRIVE IN GERALDTON FOR HISTORIC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPThe Junior World Wave Championship Grand Final is all set to kick off in Geraldton, Western Australia next weekend (Jan 10-18th!).Some of the worlds best junior windsurfers have arrived in Geraldton, Western Australia, as preparations begin for the Junior World Wave Championship Grand Final, the first time the prestigious event has ever been hosted in Australia.International attention is firmly on Geraldton, with elite youth competitors from Japan, Europe and Australia converging on the region to train ahead of the title showdown.Team Japan has sent three of its top youth athletes, including Asias number one junior girl, Natsuki Wakasa (17) and Asias number one junior boy, Ryoma Sugi (16). Sugi is no stranger to world titles, having claimed the U15 World Wave Championship in 2023.Sugi headed up to Geraldton on Tuesday, saying,Im really happy and excited to be in Geraldton. Its an honour to compete in the World Grand Final and Im grateful for this opportunity. Becoming world champion would be a dream come true and would motivate me to keep improving and pushing myself. Its fun to learn from each other and share the stoke for windsurfing together.In the boys division, Sugi faces strong competition from Europes top-ranked junior Javier Escribano (16) and Australias number one junior Tyler Wallrodt (17) in what is shaping up to be a highly competitive field.The girls division will see Australias top-ranked junior Sarah Kenyon (17) competing on home waters in Geraldton, where she is considered a favourite. However, she will face fierce opposition from the hard-charging Japanese girls, Wakasa and Nozome Sakai, as well as upcoming Perth riders, such as Ines Callenaere (13 years) and Thura Van Essen (15 years).Im pretty excited because Im getting to meet the new generation of young windsurfing girls and I get to make friends with them, says an enthusiastic Kenyon. The competition encourages me because there are more girls and they are trying new things and that makes me want to try new things too.Geraldton is renowned globally for its consistent wind and powerful waves, with forecasts predicting ideal competition conditions throughout the event window. Competition heats will be run on windy afternoons from 1018 January 2026, with potential locations including Sunset Beach, Coronation Beach and Oakajee River Mouth.MORE EVENT INFO HERE:Date:10-18 January 2026Disciplines:2025 Junior World Wave Grand U18 Wave Male & Female open to experienced wavesailing youth aged under 18 as of 31 December, 20252026 Oceania Youth Wave Events: U13 / U15 / U21 Wave Male & Female2026 Oceania Junior Windsurf Camp: Open to recreational youth windsurfers aged under 21.Location: Geraldton, AustraliaRegistration:Open via the Windsurfing WA websitehttps://www.windsurfingwa.org.au/events from 16 September 2025. Note you will need to join Windsurfing WA as a member first and then register for the event.Competitions & Events:This event has three separate event components that cater for water competent youth aged under 21 years. View https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odgNacR_M2o&t=1s to check what the event is about.2025 U18 Youth World Grand Final. This event will have 200% world ranking points as a Grand Final and will help determine the 2025 male and female Junior Wave Champions. Results from this event will be combined with two other events from the 2025 season to determine the overall champion for 2025. Competitors need to be under 18 as of Dec 31 2025 to be eligible.2026 Jaffle Shack Oceania Youth Wave Titles. This event will have 100% world ranking points and results will count for the 2026 season. This event will be held separate to the U18 Junior Grand Final but will be held in part of the same waiting period. Competitors from the U18 Junior World Grand Final may also enter this competition. A minimum of three competitors is required for each division and divisions usually exist forU13 Boys/GirlsU15 Boys/GirlsPro Junior (U21) Boys/GirlsNormally we have run an U18 Boys/Girls division as well, but given we are running the U18s as a 2025 Grand Final, we are not guaranteeing that we will run this division as a second separate event for 2026 world ranking points. If the weather cooperates and we have time and energy, we may choose to run a second U18 event as part of the 2026 rankings, but this is only a possibility, it is NOT a guarantee. Competitors for the 2026 U18 Oceania Youth Wave Titles would need to be under 18 as of December 31, 2026.Junior Windsurf Camp. A fun, social camp where youth aged under 21 of any skill level in windsurfing are given coaching over two days. Coaching is given in beach starts, water starts, harnesses, planing, gybing, tacking, jumping, wave riding, forward loops, back loops, push loops whatever it is that the individual youth needs. Note that the camp relies on volunteer parent instruction and support, so we need at least one parent/guardian to volunteer and assist at the event for each family entrant.General Schedule10-18th January 2026. The U18 Youth Wave Grand Final will take priority for the best 1-2 days of the entire period.12-18th January 2026. The Jaffle Shack Oceania Youth Wave Titles will then be run on the next most suitable 2-day window after completion of the U18 Grand Final.12-18th January 2026. The Junior Windsurf Camp will be run on any two days not taken up with competition. Youth and families are still welcome to windsurf together on non-competing/non-camp days, but there will be no safety or formal coaching providing.15th January 2026. Outdoor Movie night at Coronation Beach17th January 2026. Presentation/party night at Jaffle Shack, 188 Marine Terrace, Geraldton.Note that Paul Van Bellens Wave Rally World Championships runs at Coronation Beach from 9th to 11th January 2026. During that period, our social activities will combine with the Wave Rally. Families are also welcome to enter the Wave Rally, however U18 competitors are on stand-by to compete for the entire period from 10th 18th January.Windsurfing BeachesCoronation Beach, Geraldtonfor the junior windsurf camp and the U13 Oceania Youth Wave event. Coronation Beach has easy, flat water in front, which flows in some soft, small swells that crumble at best. Further out the back is bigger, but still quite soft waves. Its the perfect place for junior windsurfers of all levels, plus more advanced riders can still loop and waveride out the back. The younger, less experienced competitors can still ride the smaller inside break at Coronations, whilst the more experienced/confident riders can ride out the back. Coronation Beach is around a 30 minute drive north of Geraldton. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbJoeFeIMqc&t=16sThe Spot, Oakajee River Mouth. A popular option for the more advanced riders (eg, U21 Pro Junior, U18 Junior and possibly U15 depending on conditions and skill level). Were likely to run at the Spot if the swell is small. A 4WD is needed for the Spot but lifts will be arranged for competitors without a 4WD. It is a 15 minute drive South from Coronation Beach on sand and dirt roads. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh5jxhdu4WQSunset Beach, Geraldton. A great option for the more advanced riders (eg, U21 Pro Junior, U18 Junior and possibly U15 depending on conditions and skill level) when the swell is larger. Has a grassy rigging area, showers, toilets and convenient parking and viewing. Right next to the Sunset Beach Caravan Park. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SA7sirFryU&t=54s and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3aRXbh934A&t=85sAccommodationCoronation Beach Campgroundhttps://www.chapmanvalley.wa.gov.au/visit-chapman-valley/where-to-stay-and-eat/places-to-stay.aspx. Camping right at Coronation Beach with long drop toilets, no showers and no power. Suitable for those with full camping gear who want to stay right on the beach. Booking in advance is NOT possible, you just get a camping spot if one is available when you turn up.Coroparkhttps://coropark.com.au/. A new campground at Coronation Beach similar to above with no showers and unpowered sites only. Also suitable for those with full camping gear, however advance bookings ARE possible.Goodies Eco-Camp.https://www.goodiesecocamp.com/ Camping near Coronation. Beach with showers, toilets, communal cooking facilities. Suitable for camping and caravans and can be booked in advance.Sunset Beach Holiday Park.www.sunsetbeachpark.com.auA full caravan park situated closer to Geraldton, right on the beach. Has units available, with fridge, beds, TV, microwave and some with a stovetop. Suits those coming from overseas or interstate without camping gear.Hotels/Motels: Geraldton also has a large range of hotels/motels.Video: Check this accommodation overview video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5w9bbZVzBoTransport Options to GeraldtonArriving into Western Australia. International flights to arrive at Perth airport.Flying to Geraldton (one hour). Domestic flights between Perth and Geraldton can be booked on Qantas Airlines or Nexus Airlines. There are multiple flights each day and the flight takes around one hour. Youll need to catch a bus to the Domestic airport and allow time to do this. However, these planes are often small and may not be able to take windsurf gear.Driving to Geraldton (4.5 hours). From Perth airport, get on Tonkin Hwy, State Route 4 (look for Highway names, not numbers generally). Then take National Route 1 and Brand Highway to Geraldton. There are plenty of car hire options at the airport. A 4WD is the recommended option as this is generally useful and safer in Western Australia. However, it is not essential as we will transport youth to The Spot if competing there. Please be aware that kangaroos can jump on to the road at any time and do not drive tired or jet lagged.Bus to Geraldton (7-8 hours). Probably not the preferred option with windsurf gear, although the buses can usually take a gear bag if they are not full.TransWA. You need to catch a bus from the airport to East Perth Terminal or Midland Station (Stand No 10 catch bus 290 from Dunreath Drive near the airport, Midland is closest to the airport). TransWA offers multiple daily bus services to Geraldton on their N2 or N3 coachlines. https://www.transwa.wa.gov.au/Integrity. Another bus option is integrity coachlines (northbound line), but this service only operates three times a week and the bus arrives into Geraldton at 1.50am which is not very convenient. https://www.integritycoachlines.com.au/Other Western Australian Windsurf Events9th to 11th January, 2026. Wave Rally World Championships, Coronation Beach Geraldton. Paul Van Bellens event open to all competent windsurfers above 12 years.30th January to 9th February 2026. 4 Star Margaret River Wave Classic. Australias most significant wavesailing event, with categories for Open, Masters, Junior and Pro Junior available. Final event dates are not yet confirmed but they will fall within this range.Windsurf Equipment & Junior GroupsSome junior windsurf gear is available for use by joining local windsurf clubs in Western Australia. These clubs also hold regular junior windsurf sessions so your kids can meet and windsurf with other youth. This is mainly recommended for youth at the Junior Windsurf Camp and should not be relied upon for competitors in the U18 Grand Final.Geraldton Windsurf Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/geraldtonwindsurfingclubSW Junior Windsurf School (hold sessions between Dunsborough and Augusta)https://www.facebook.com/SWJuniorWindsurfSchool/Perth Metro Juniorshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/WWAJuniors(hold sessions in Perth)Travel Assistance for International U18s Travelling Without ParentsWe are still working on details for this component and aim to help youth who are travelling alone with transport and accommodation.Please email geraldtonwindsurfingclub@gmail.com if you are considering sending a child without a parent/guardian to compete in the World Grand Final.Event SponsorsCity of Greater Geraldton Visit GeraldtonState Government of Western Australia throughTourism WAand Royalties for RegionsJaflfe ShackWindsurfing WAAustralian SailingFuelfixMore Information:Instagram:@oceaniayouthtitlesFacebook:Oceania Youth Wave TitlesYouTube:Oceania Youth Wave SailorsEmail:geraldtonwindsurfingclub@gmail.comWhatsapp:+61 408 909 643Entry: https://www.windsurfingwa.org.au/eventsThe post WORLDS BEST JUNIOR WINDSURFERS ARRIVE IN GERALDTON FOR HISTORIC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

GEORGE GRISLEY: 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR WINDSURFING IN 2026GEORGE GRISLEY: 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR WINDSURFING IN 2026George Grisley is coming in hot into 2026 with his first video edit! This one is stacked with info on how you can level up your windsurfing in the new year.so relax and get ready for Georges latest tips. This is one you dont want to miss.George: Is your New Years resolution to take your windsurfing to the next level in 2026. Here are my 5 tips to help you progress no matter what your favourite discipline is.For anyone looking for online coaching in 2026, make sure to sign up to my Patreon account, where you can get feedback from me directly as well as access to exclusive and ad free content, BTS, chat rooms, super slow motion footage and more. The goal is to create a community to discuss, learn and show you more of my life beyond social mediaThe post GEORGE GRISLEY: 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR WINDSURFING IN 2026 appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

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PHILIP KSTER: LIFE OF A WINDSURFER!PHILIP KSTER: LIFE OF A WINDSURFER!Few athletes have reshaped the face of modern windsurfing like Philip Kster. Born on the wind-blasted shores of Gran Canaria in 1994, Kster grew up with the ocean as his playground and the trade winds as his constant companions. From the family home just meters from Vargas Beach, he learned to windsurf in the raw power of the Atlantic before most kids could ride a bike. What began as an after-school pastime soon transformed into an unstoppable passionone that would make him the youngest wave world champion in history at just 17 years old.With five PWA World Wave Titles to his name, Kster is one of the biggest names in windsurfing. Yet behind the spectacular double loops and towering jumps lies a grounded athlete, a devoted father and a personality who is as humble as he is hungry.In this exclusive interview, Windsurf caught up with Philip Kster in Sylt, to talk about his early days on Vargas Beach, the highs and lows of his competitive career so far, injuries and comebacks, balancing family and competition and what still drives him to push higher, faster and harder more than a decade into his legendary career.Photos: PWA/ Carter / John CarterWINDSURF: Lets start right back to your early days when you learned to windsurf.PK: Oh, if I can still remember. I think I have hit up my head too many times to remember too much (Laughs).WINDSURF: You brought up in that one solitary house on the beach in Vargas just a stones throw from the water?PK: Yeah, I was born in Gran Canaria on March 5th 1994 and yeah, Vargas was actually the first house where I grew up. I spent my whole childhood until I was in my twenties there in that house on the beach! Yeah, the house was amazing! You have the windsurfing spot right in front.I had all the sails rigged and everything ready, so after school and stuff! I never really had to prepare anything. I just went out straight on the water! It was a really cool childhood.My parents introduced me to windsurfing when I was eight years old! My dad taught me how to windsurf on that beach.He showed me trickshow to hold the sailand then I went out, I tried, kind of worked out. And if I was too far out, he always whistled and I had to turn around, so he always took care of me. But yeah, it was a great learning like that.WINDSURF: So, you were always used to the ocean and high winds then?PK: Gran Canaria is one of the windiest places in the world. So yeah, I was used to high winds. Obviously, I was also not the smallest kid. I had the power, so I was actually OK with holding the sails in strong windsI did not know any different!WINDSURF: So, when did you start realizing that you had some natural talent?PK: Windsurfing started out just fun. But at 11 or 12, I started doing little contestsjust the local onesand then I got a wildcard for Pozo when I was 12. Yeah, it was just great to compete with the older ones for the first time.I think the first heat I had was against Vidar Jensen. He crushed me, but it was a great experience. I really enjoyed it. I really felt the adrenaline from the feeling of competing and yeah, in the double elimination I had John Hibbard from the UK, I think I lost by half a point and he won, so I was like, Oh damn it. That fuelled my hunger for success!WINDSURF: You feel you were getting a bit competitive at 12?PK: Yeah, I got competitive I think because I was that close, but I still lost. And I didnt like the feeling of losing, so I was like, Ive got to win next time.WINDSURF: So were you mad crazy for windsurfing right back at 12 or 13like just every day all day on the water?PK: Yeah, every day. It did not matter if there was wind or not. I was on the water. No wind days, I was just standing on the board, not moving, but still on the water. It was fun.I was watching a lot of windsurfing movies, had all the DVDs and VHS tapes. I mean, there was not much else to do in VargasI couldnt play football or basketball or anything, so my life was all about windsurfing.WINDSURF: Did you have any heroes back then?PK: Well, most people think always Bjorn or Robbie Naish, but they were kind of still finished competing before everything I saw! So, for me, it was more like Ricardo Campello doing doubles and going big. Of course, Bjorn was around, I mean he always jumped high, but I never really saw him jump that high in contests. I never saw his really good days.Wave riding was everything for me, so my favourites were Ricardo Campello and Vidar Jensen! They were both sailing and doing amazing things in Pozo. And, also Antoine AlbeauI had a lot of heats against him that I always lost, but yeah, I was always seeing him sailing. He was also really inspiring as an athlete.WINDSURF: And when did you first get sponsored?PK: I got sponsored at 12 by Starboard! Back in the day they had the Pro Kids thing, and yeah, I was on the team and soon after that I got invited to Maui to be a part of the annual photo shoot.WINDSURF: So, you went to Maui at 12 years old?PK: Yeah, I think you should have some pictures, yeah. But yeah, that was fun and also a bit intimidating. The first day, I think with all the jet lag, I stayed in Kuau Plaza right next to Hookipa, and then right in the morning one guy (Ian Fox from Starboard) comes round and says, You have to be part of this contesttheres a kids contest in Hookipa. You have to go in the water.I had zero experience of Hookipa, didnt talk English and didnt know what big waves were. And it was starboard tack and yeah, I went straight out and got caught by the biggest wave, destroyed everything. And then I was like, I dont like it that much. Those were little experiences, but I learned a lot from it.WINDSURF: When did you win your first Pozo?PK: I think it was 2009, when I was 15! I think I won the final against Victor Fernandez, with Ricardo Campello in 3rdWINDSURF: So, your level would have come on quite a bit because you were getting stronger, taller, and more experienced?PK: Yeah, I was stronger, taller, and I had some motivation from my parents. They told me if I did really well in windsurfing, I could kind of slow down with schoolif it was really my big wish to windsurf. So, then obviously I had the biggest motivation ever.When youre 15, what do you want to do? Something fun of course. I decided to go for it, so I won the event and I kind of decided that windsurfing is great. I love it, I have fun and I got sponsors why not see how far I can take it?Then I came here to Sylt the same year. I had a heat against Gollito and I didnt even make it out of the waves! I went on the rocks, got crushed. From feeling really good to last place. But then yeah, once again, I learned from it.WINDSURF: Your dad was always supporting you at events?PK Yeah, to have the support from parents is great. My dad always drove me everywhere, always when there was wind, he took me. That was a big plus. They also knew how it is to windsurf and that when theres wind, youve got to be on the water.WINDSURF: And when did the first title come?PK: The first title came when I was 17, in 2011. That felt pretty amazing and pretty much changed my life. I won in Pozo and Tenerife and came third in Sylt! I was the youngest wave champion in history. Suddenly I was in the spotlight. In 2012 I was able to defend my title as mens wave world champion again. The year 2013 wasnt easy because there were only three PWA wave events with wind and atthe last one on Maui I became sick and ended up in hospital. I could not defend the title and became 6th overall. In 2014 I won the World Cup Tenerife and finished 7th overall.In 2015 I won the PWA wave men world title for the third time. 2016 again started well for me until Ipicked up a serious knee injury during a training session in Australia in September. The season was over for medue to the injuryIhad to undergo a surgery and spent countless hours with rehab.I would say that my high point was winning my fifth world title on Maui in 2019, it was such a relief when I heard I was officially world champion after waiting for a lot of days without wind and with conditions on the edge.My personal high point was finding out that I will have a little girl together with my girlfriend Manca.The best event for me is Pozo since it is my home spot and I really like the challenge of doing high and tricky jumps. Also watching all the others go for it is amazing and really fun to experience.WINDSURF: When did you get Red Bull on board as a sponsor?PK: Quite early when I was 15. Almost 16, I think. At the first World Cup I won in Pozo, I didnt have Red Bull yet, but then next year! I think Bjorn gave me my first Red Bull cap in Australia in January the next year after I won the title!WINDSURF: What about injurieshow tough have they been to deal with?PK: Injuries have been really tough, but not that negative. I learned how to prepare myself better and listen to my body more. Recovery isnt always bad. The beginning was always tough, but later on you kind of get used to it and get motivated that you can come back stronger. I always came back better after injuries.WINDSURF: How tough is it to get the confidence to throw a double loop after a big injury?PK: Yeah, youve got to test the bones if they still hold, then be confident again. Normally I start slow, work up to some jumps, see if I have painif too much, I work with the physio. If not, I keep going.WINDSURF: During recovery, were you ever just forced to sit at home on the sofa?PK: Yeah, the thing with injuriesin the beginning, I dont do anything. The physios say, Youve got to be active, I try, but mentally its so hard that you just need time off. Normally that takes one or two weeks before I want to start moving again. In those times, Im with family, watch TV, do emails, just relax. But during that time, you prepare yourself mentally to start again.WINDSURF: Did you go to Fiji one year and realize you couldnt compete?PK: Yeah, mentally I was there but it wasnt possible to compete. That was tough, I had to fly back home with a broken foot and broken ligaments. The doctors in Spain didnt see the ligament damage, just chipped bones, so I thought it wasnt that bad. I tried to windsurf I took two waves but couldnt bottom turn. Six days of travel for two waves. But I wanted to try!I competed in Pozo with the broken ligament later. The bone had healed but the ligament was still torn I still made it to sixth.WINDSURF: Now you are 3114 years after your first titleare you still just as motivated to windsurf?PK: I think I still sail quite a lot, but not like before. Its not possible to sail that much now. I still go out every time I see conditions, even for freestyle, but not the same amount as when I was in my teens!WINDSURF: Do you ever get bored of windsurfing?PK: Sometimes, yes. When its not that good, I sail one or two days, great, but if its flat again the next daymaybe I get bored. Thats why next year I might start with a bit of slalom again.WINDSURF: Do you feel you have a weak point in competition, like light wind?PK: Yeah, light wind is not my strongest side. I dont enjoy it muchthere is not much to enjoy about light wind. I like dynamic sailing, moving fast down the line. Pumping down the line isnt it. Lighter sailors have the advantage, so Ive tried to lose some weight for light-wind events.WINDSURF: How much weight have you lost?PK: Through injuries I gained weightI was up to 100kgnow Im 87kg. Being lighter feels much better on the water. With less weight, I make more tricks on the wave. Its positive.WINDSURF: You notice it even walking about?PK: Yeah, carrying 13kg lessfeels great. I hope I dont gain it back!WINDSURF: And what about family now?PK: Family is a big change. Im happy I didnt wait longer. My kids are super happy always. My second daughters six months old. My wifes very supportiveshes a sports person, so she understands what I have to do. I can focus on both family and windsurfing. Its nice to come home to family after eventsthe family gives me a balance. From competition to changing diapers it is fun, different and never boring.WINDSURF: And what about Severne, how do you like being on the team?PK: Yeah, I give ideas, do testing, tell them what I like. They come up with so much cool equipment, we test together, its fun. Severne are a great team. Sometimes we test in the Canaries, but most of the stuff gets done in Australia. I love going there and sailing epic conditions with the team!WINDSURF: Your signature board is the Pyro?PK: Yes, that boards amazing. Weve made good changes. I am really happy with it and having my name on it is great. I normally ride with thrusters and also a bit of quads, but thrusters are amazing now and work well for my style.WINDSURF: And you like fast boards?PK: Yeah, really fast. I like to move aroundthats why I dont like light wind. For light wind days now, we have fast boards and light, strong sailswe have developed some amazing equipment for that. For Maui I even have the new boards from Jaeger Stone for down-the-line sailingtried them in Lanzarote and they worked great.WINDSURF: Youve got five world titles nowdo you think this year its the hardest fleet there has ever been with the likes of Marc Pare, Brawzinho, Marino Gil and new guys like Miguel Chapuis?PK: Yeah, its really hard now. Everyone trains a lot, everyone does everything, which is great for windsurfing, but tough. I dont like losing, so I like to have my conditions to show everything I can do.WINDSURF: So youre happy if its a fair fight like strong wind in Pozo, best man wins?PK: Yeah, obviously that would be perfect.WINDSURF: Which sailors are pushing you the most now?PK: I like sailing with Marcilio Browne a lothe sails really, really strong. Marc Pare, Marino, theyre fun to sail with toobut Browne is motivating.WINDSURF: Do you want to spend more time sailing at Hookipa?PK: I think so, but it gets crowded. I enjoy uncrowded places. But Ill probably need to spend more time in Maui.WINDSURF: At 31, how much longer do you think youll compete?PK: I dont want to drag myself around at the endI still want to be at the top. I think I still have a few good yearshopefully ten more. We are starting to see guys like Swift calling it their last season. Yeah, but Swift still sails really good he does push loops both tacks, only few people do that. You can compete at 40 and beyond if you stay in shape. Thats my mission!WINDSURF: And is it the competition that drives you, or would you rather do fun trips to epic waves?PK: I like both. Contests pay the bills and I enjoy them. But a trip with friends is cool tooI feel that is needed at least once a year.WINDSURF: Mentally, you always seem relaxed at the beach are you actually chilled?PK: Well, I want to win, definitely. But I feel less pressure now than in the beginning. After a few titles, I dont have to prove anything anymore, but I still want to achieve more. Maybe Im mentally good for contestsI am normally a relaxed person and not having big pressure helps.WINDSURF: This year the first super final in Gran Canaria went wrongyou bailed out on a jump, went on the rockshow did you recover from that?PK: Yeah, I didnt want to bail out, but the wind was so strong it ripped the sail out of my hands. Then I had to decidego back to the gear on the rocks or grab new gear. I chose new gear but lost so much time there was no chance. The second final went well thoughI had to perform, and I did. I would have been devasted if I lost the second one, but it came out even better in the end.WINDSURF: What do you do in your spare time? Have you got any other sports or do you like watching movies? What do you do on a plane? Do you just sit and watch movies or do you just chill out? Whats your sort of spare time thing?PK: Well, I watch movies and I dont really play computer games. Otherwise, Im on the bike or doing stuff with the family. I dont know, sometimes I just relax. Normally from windsurfing Im so tired that anyway, I just chill out. I think Im a very relaxed person.WINDSURF: Are you the kind of guy at home who does all the workthe cooking and cleaningdo you chip in with all that?PK: Yeah, I chip in. I cook a meal sometimes, sometimes I order takeaway also, but yeah, most of the time my wife cooks. But all the cleaning, we both do it. And theres a lot to do with the kids, so were both tired and we kind of do everything. Its teamwork. We have a small dog tooit is not too much work with that dog. Its a small one, not a big Labrador or anything, just a small toy dog.WINDSURF: Do you watch box sets or series or anything like that?PK: Yeah, someI watch a lot of sports documentaries. If theres MotoGP, we also watch that sometimes.WINDSURF: What about when youre not at an event, like when you were injuredwould you watch the livestream?PK: I watched a bit of the livestream sometimes, but at some events I dont even tune in. You lose a little bit of interest in it when you are recovering. Sometimes, I have watched if theres a good forecast. But then obviously I know how it is when its light windI know what everyone does and can do, and then theres nothing that makes me go, Oh yeah, I want to see that.I watched Tenerife for the first time when I was at home with my leg up, and you know, the livestream is actually pretty good. I think Ben Proffitt does a fabulous jobwhen hes not there, something is missing. Whenever he does the commentary, its cool. Some heats are really nice to watch and I also think I can see what the others do and maybe learn something from itif they do something different. Its great to see how others improve during the season, what they worked on, their gear and all that. In that way, its fun to watch the livestream whenever youre not there.WINDSURF: And what about your phoneare you on it a lot? Most people go back home and start scrolling through Instagram. Are you that guy, or not really?PK: Not really, maybe occasionally. I should be posting more on Instagram or Facebook and all that, but I think Im too old for it already. The younger generation does it way better. I never really put my time into it.The few videos Ive posted are alrightI dont really do funny challenges or trends or anything like that. Im actually happy about that. I like the action videos. Everything I post is something I really like. If Ive done a push loop and landed on the front of the wave thats something I like to show. I dont really like to show anything else. Everything I post is something that interests me!WINDSURF: Youve got quite a lot of other tricks you can do in jumps, like one-handed tabletops and all that but you never do them in a contest?PK: Theres no point, I suppose. If there were better scores for that, I would love to do it. But now, for many years, it used to be three jumps and two waves. Now its stuck at two jumps and two waves. You just dont see as many cool jumps like before. Id love to have three scoring jumps in the contestthat would make everything more exciting.I mean, what would you do after a double and a push forwardsomething else thats cool? Excitement-wise, it would be much more interesting. I would prefer that and I think a lot of other good sailors in Gran Canaria would prefer it too.They used to have the three jumps and two waves, but the waves were multiplied by something to keep it a bit fairer. But yeah, if there were three jumps again, then youd see one-handed tabletops again. Id love to show that jump. I really like it. It looks nice, and I like doing stuff that looks good!WINDSURF: So now your motivation is to win more world titles?PK: Yeah, I have not had much luck the past few seasons. Often light winds and I was too heavy. Also, some wrong calls from the judgescompeting one day when the next day was amazing.Thats why Im looking into slalom a bit.its simple and the first to the finish wins.WINDSURF: Are you serious about that?PK: Yes, I would like to try fin slalomnot foiling though. Foiling is a different world, too technical. But for fin slalom, yeah, thats more my thing, especially in the Canaries.WINDSURF: Do you think youre fast enough?PK: I think I can be. Everyone learns. Ill take it as a fun challenge next yearif its fun, great. If not, itll be my last year of slalom. But yeahwhy not? I can try it.PWA World Championship victories (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019)The post PHILIP KSTER: LIFE OF A WINDSURFER! appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.

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