First time you messed up live on camera?
BP: It was probably Vietnam! It all came down to the last day so it was super exciting. I think a few swear words might have popped out. Sometimes I get a bit carried away on the mic. but windsurfing is my passion !
First time you went on a windsurfing road trip?
BP: Probably when I was nine years old. Dad gave this famous windsurfing bloke and his mate a lift to West Kirby in our van. I tagged along in the back on a plastic garden chair. I was amazed as this famous bloke had just come back from Hawaii and had like 13 boards! I just had my Vinta Twist. I was asking him loads of questions and trying to find out about what he did, how Hawaii was so I think he couldn’t wait to get on the water for some peace and quiet. When he did, he was the talk of the beach as he did a flat water loop! The funny thing is I still remember that day sitting in the back of the van with all those boards. He was a hero then and still is today. His name is Farrell O’ Shea and I’m proud to have him as a sponsor. Pretty funny how things that happen when you are young have such a big effect on your life!
First time you were in trouble with the law?
BP: Probably in Lowestoft when I was about 17-18. We were on our way back from a night out and decided to take the short cut. Problem was the short cut was over water so we had to borrow a ‘pedalo’. We had intentions on giving it back but we kind of over slept and the Police man was round to wake us up! Oops!
First time you were in big trouble with your parents?
BP: There was this UKBSA end of year do where things got a bit out of hand. To cut a very long story short, I was around 18, I’d had a few drinks and as I was getting my prize I some how managed to fall off the stage! I leant against the curtain but there was no wall behind it so I just disappeared backwards! I was pretty embarrassed so didn’t want to come out from behind the curtain. It is hard to explain but all the walls had a curtain in front of them! So I found myself in this space between the wall and the curtain. I made my way round the building to the other side and realised everyone was looking for me, so when I turned up at the other side they all thought I was taking the piss.
Anyway we moved on from that and sat down for a three course dinner at the table. Then some guy started throwing food. I wasn’t into it so told him he should stop. To cut another long story short; he didn’t . So I picked up the trifle in front of me walked over to the table where he was and emptied it on his head and new suit. Then told him let’s take it outside. Before anything happened everyone rushed out and broke it up. Everyone was kind of pissed with me so I went for a walk and being a frustrated young man I punched a window. Problem being the window wasn’t very strong and it broke! Sometimes things just spiral out of control. My parents weren’t too happy as you can imagine but to be fair I can’t blame them.