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 Sarah’s packing tips and travel essentials!
SARAH QUITA OFFRINGA!
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- Don’t forget your roof rack straps
TOP FIVE TRAVEL HACKS!
SQ: “I think I’ve made all the mistakes possible while travelling.
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- SQ ready for adventure!
So, the main travel hacks for me when travelling with gear. I make sure I arrive at the airport on time! I think that’s my main travel hack! I try to book flights with the same airline, so your baggage gets checked through to the final destination. It’s not fun to pick-up, re-check and pay for excess baggage 3 times on your way to Brazil
And I always read the airlines sports baggage policy before booking my ticket!”
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- Sarah Quita Offringa
BOOKING TIPS?
SQ: “I’m always late booking tickets and regret I waited so long when I usually look them up really early. It’s like I can’t pull the trigger on buying a ticket until it’s quite close to the date. So, book early. For baggage it’s usually better to pre-book. But if you can handle the stress with some companies you end up not paying if you haven’t booked the gear. On the other hand, they can also deny your baggage completely! So maybe better safe than sorry!”
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- The light at the end of the tunnel
TOP PACKING TIPS!
SQ: “If I’m 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 doesn’t 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 doesn’t move on the inside.
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- SQ on the road
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
SQ: “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!
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- SQ in her element in Greece!
WINDOW OR AISLE?
SQ: “I don’t really care about booking seats to be honest. But I’m 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. It’s better sleeping in a window seat, but I’d rather have the freedom of moving around!”
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- Sarah Quita makes it to Hawaii
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!”