German wave sailor Klaas Voget has made a career in windsurfing that could be seen as a blueprint for any aspiring professional sailor or anyone wishing to gain an insight into the skills needed to work in the modern windsurfing industry. From well-decorated competitive athlete to renowned tester, event organiser and committed company man, Klaas has forged his vocation in windsurfing through hard work, ability and dedication. Recently integrated into Fanatic’s office team and adding the title of father to his impressive resume, the man who does it all, tells us in his own words about his life, newly expanded role with Fanatic and just how he manages to still compete with the world’s elite on the PWA tour while maintaining a family life.
Words John Carter, Finn Mullen // Photo John Carter