If I’m in Hamburg, my day usually starts being woken up by my son around 6:30-7:00. After coffee I’ll switch on my computer, check emails and by around 9:00 there could be a Skype call with Craig, Karin, Dani, Sebastian, Cesalie (our Graphic Designer) or Manu (our Videographer) about whatever is on the table that day. I’d then send a couple more emails, maybe meet the web developers, or finish what ever has to be done in terms of product text, development of the brochure, graphics and so on. Then I’d go for lunch with my young family or one of the BSP guys (the agency who organized the Storm Chase), as their office is in walking distance. After lunch I’d either do some more office work, or – if the forecast allows – pack my van to drive to the North or Baltic Sea for testing boards, fins or sails. Then in the evening I might have another Skype call about testing or a new board we’re going to make and finish the day with a few more emails. But as I’ve said, my daily routine really differs depending on where I am and what has to be done. A lot of the work is personal responsibility, allowing a lot of creativity and I can apply my own time management, which is great for the windy days. But I can also find myself being stuck behind the desk until late at night at certain times of the year, as the marketing part of my job is very seasonal with a ton of work from the beginning of the year until the launch of the Boards. Being a bit of a perfectionist means I don’t sleep a lot during these months.
I think my University education and being organized helps a lot in my job but I’m sure ultimately being a professional windsurfer for many years with all the logistics, side projects and commitments that come from being a pro, helped shape a lot of the skills which I utilize in my new role.