WINDSURF TRAVEL HACKS: SARAH QUITA OFFRINGA!WINDSURF TRAVEL HACKS: SARAH QUITA OFFRINGA!Sarah Quita Offringa is the next to load the trolleys in our Windsurf Trave Hacks series! We hear her top tips on how to outwit those pesky check in agents and Sarahs packing tips and travel essentials!SARAH QUITA OFFRINGA!TOP FIVE TRAVEL HACKS!SQ: I think Ive made all the mistakes possible while travelling.So, the main travel hacks for me when travelling with gear. I make sure I arrive at the airport on time! I think thats my main travel hack! I try to book flights with the same airline, so your baggage gets checked through to the final destination. Its not fun to pick-up, re-check and pay for excess baggage 3 times on your way to BrazilAnd I always read the airlines sports baggage policy before booking my ticket!BOOKING TIPS? SQ: Im always late booking tickets and regret I waited so long when I usually look them up really early. Its like I cant pull the trigger on buying a ticket until its quite close to the date. So, book early. For baggage its usually better to pre-book. But if you can handle the stress with some companies you end up not paying if you havent booked the gear. On the other hand, they can also deny your baggage completely! So maybe better safe than sorry!TOP PACKING TIPS!SQ: If Im travelling with a whole set in one bag then I go sails first, then board, then wetsuit, towel or even yoga mat before I put the boom and mast. I always try to wrap some soft material around my boom head and clew so it doesnt puncture the board.Travel with your harness hook in your luggage. And finally if you have roof rack straps, I sometimes tie that around the bag so that the gear doesnt move on the inside.TRAVEL ESSENTIALSSQ: My diary in case of some creative bursts on the flight, I also have a Kindle and definitely decent quality noise cancelling headphones. And some comfy sweatpants!WINDOW OR AISLE?SQ: I dont really care about booking seats to be honest. But Im always disappointed when I end up in the middle!When I can choose though I prefer aisle seats to be able to move around more and go to the toilet. Its better sleeping in a window seat, but Id rather have the freedom of moving around!CHECK IN TIPS!SQ: I usually try to rock up in a happy mood. But mostly try to keep talking and asking questions ha ha!The post WINDSURF TRAVEL HACKS: SARAH QUITA OFFRINGA! appeared first on Windsurf Magazine Online.