THE SQUAD
More than just a bunch of wind powered stunt pilots, my squad balance their aerial pursuits around day jobs and all the other areas of everyday life just like any avid windsurfer. In the interests of freedom of information, I asked them to explain their normally confidential backgrounds and how they manage to get their precious training and water time in the UK.
JAMIE HANCOCK
After breaking my leg and missing out on the PWA circuit, I have enjoyed trips in search of fun days sailing instead of waiting for the next heat. It means I get to spend some more time in the UK and chase down those epic days. I’ve been working for GA / Tabou on all their video and social media content and ended up selling my car to buy some decent drone equipment, for which I have just passed my PFAW drone operating license. So now I’m super happy travelling about, windsurfing and getting to focus on projects that inspire others. I haven’t written off competitions altogether, but since I started as a pro windsurfer the world has changed and to be a pro windsurfer isn’t solely reliant on competition results and conventional media exposure any more. You can now create your own media and put it out there on the Internet way more easily. So for now that’s my focus and I love it. Bring on the best of British conditions! Days like these at Branksome remind me why I love UK sailing so much!