WINDSURF TRAVEL HACKS: WITH COCO FOVEAUWINDSURF TRAVEL HACKS: WITH COCO FOVEAUCoco Foveau is next up in our Windsurf Travel Hacks series, checking in with some brilliant tips to make your journey smoother.and to help ensure your precious windsurfing gear arrives safely with you every step of the way!COCO FOVEAUPACKINGI usually travel with two board bags. That way, I can separate my boards from the boom, which have an incredible talent for poking holes in the covers at the slightest bump.Before closing my bags:1: I remove the vent screw and fins,2: I leave the foot-straps on (Ill admit out of laziness!), but some pros prefer to take them off and bring a drill for a quick reassembly,3: I stuff wetsuits and towels at the ends to protect the nose and tail,4: and I place a sail on each side to protect the rails.Its like a giant puzzle, but once you get the hang of it, its quick and safe.TROLLEYS!Carrying your board bags through the airport can be a nightmare but with the right technique, its a breeze.Heres my method:1: Stack two trolleysfacing each other,2: Lay your first board bag lengthwise on top,3: Place the second board bag on top of the first,4: And you can push both with one hand while keeping your suitcase next to you.Youll move easily, stay calm, and take up no more space than a single trolley.AIRTAGSlip an Air Tag (or GPS tracker) inside your board bag. Youll know exactly where it isoften long before airport staff do. Its incredibly reassuring to see your gear has boarded safely or is just sitting on the tarmac.ADVANCE NOTIFICATIONMost airlines require you to declare your sports baggage at leastthree days before your flight.A quick call or WhatsApp message to customer service can save you from nasty surprises.I learned this the hard way in Santiago, Chilethe quota for sports bags was full, and I almost got stuck on the ground. I had to negotiate directly with the captain to board. Moral of the story:always anticipate, especially for popular surf or wind destinations.IF DELAYEDYour board bag follows the same rules as a regular suitcase. If it arrives late, you canrequest compensation for essential purchases (clothes, toiletries, etc.). The name to remember:the Montreal Convention. Keep it in mind if your luggage takes too long to reach you.DAMAGEOpen your board bag as soon as you arriveeven if you dont have all your papers yet. Filing a report immediately increases your chances of getting compensation. The longer you wait, the harder it is to prove and nobody likes discovering a cracked board three days later!The post WINDSURF TRAVEL HACKS: WITH COCO FOVEAU appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.