PHILIP KOESTER – THE INTERVIEW
For those of you that don’t know Philip Koester, I would describe him as laid back, funny, humble and a young man who just loves to windsurf. There’s a quiet determination about him, nothing is in your face with Philip, he’s just like any other surf loving kid down the beach, except he’s extremely talented and gifted at what he does – which just happens to be the most extreme windsurfing jumps in the world. He’s way more than a one trick pony though; on a photo shoot with him in Western Oz a few years ago, it was cross off beach break perfection, Koester was putting on a wave riding show that would leave any pro blushing, when I asked how often he got to sail in these sort of conditions, he said never!. Yes he is that freakishly, naturally talented! After an emphatic victory at Pozo, JC and I sat down with the young champion for a must read interview. “Two recorders?” Koester questions. “Is it that important?” Minutes tick by while I fumble with my phone to find the voice recorder as JC shakes his head in embarrassment. “Ok Koester; are you ready?”
(This feature originally appeared in the September 2015 issue of Windsurf Magazine. To read more features like this first, Print and Digital subscriptions are available. Prices include delivery globally for 10 x issues a year!)
Words FINN MULLEN // Photos JOHN CARTER