SYLVAIN BOURLARD
“I was going to be 38 in Iceland. It’s been 20 years since I started windsurfing in waves and spent about as much time living as a married man? Which is the most complicated? I began to wonder.
DAY ONE
I am accustomed to port tack conditions, but we start our journey with mild winds from the right, over mast high waves and surrounded by rocks of 1.5m! It feels a bit like being single after spending 18 years with my girlfriend. It does not feel comfortable. It makes me think, doubt my ability, but I need to keep moving forward. Thomas makes the conditions look easy, there’s a reason he was world champion! While Jules lays down some deep bottom turns, Thomas makes the spot his own, throwing airs of another dimension. Sailing back to the peak is a treat. We take our time to enjoy the view and watch each other riding. For my part, I try to place myself in the right spot. I am going deeper and deeper, I hold my breath, the adrenaline rises and once I drop in, it’s pure pleasure. My age does not reduce the fun, it’s the opposite! We ride wave after wave all afternoon and the day ends with a good beer in a Jacuzzi under the stars. Massive thanks to the local windsurfers for their hospitality!