THERE ARE NO CLEAN GETAWAYS
SCOTT MCKERCHER – DRIVE
Back in 2008, iconic Australian wave sailor Scotty McKercher announced his retirement from the PWA World Tour due to a worn-out hip caused by ‘having way too much fun in one lifetime’! Rather than an end to his career as a professional windsurfer, his decision to quit competition marked a whole new chapter, switching over to fulltime R&D duties for long-term board sponsor Starboard. Six years down the line, with a new hip replacement providing a fresh lease of life on the water, Scotty is driving harder than ever in his quest to ride that perfect wave! Over the years, John Carter has spent many hours in countless countries on the road with ‘Gramps’ and was handed the mission to discover the secrets behind Scotty’s passions.
Words & Photos JOHN CARTER
(This feature originally appeared in the May 2014 issue of Windsurf Magazine. To read more features like this first, Print and Digital subscriptions are available. Prices include delivery globally for 10 x issues a year!)