READY TO ROCK
I wake up early, just in time to stumble 50 bleary-eyed metres to the water’s edge and watch in awe as the sun climbs up above the horizon through a bank of puffy, pink Caribbean clouds. I’m certainly not disappointed by my surroundings, with the resort bang on the water, right in front of the main sailing area. The wind’s already rustling the palm trees, white capping the water and there are a few early birds already heading out for a pre breakfast session. It looks like it’s shaping up to be another perfect windsurfing day here in this flat-water paradise. As the sun climbs higher in the sky, the colours of the water just turn brighter and brighter, from azure blue to almost transparent turquoise. The lagoon is like a huge swimming pool, waist deep for over a kilometre offshore and, if you ever want to teach your wife or kids windsurfing, this has to be the perfect destination. You have to experience this place first person to really appreciate the amazing colours and I’m already excited at the prospect of shooting two of the world’s best freestylers in this astonishing oasis of transparent water. Kiri and Taty roll up casually around 9.30 a.m., Caribbean style, both tapping away on their phones as they weigh up the conditions. “Yeah man” shouts Kiri, “Full power today!”
