RICARDO CAMPELLO – LIFE AS A PRO WINDSURFER
Ricardo Campello is one of the most exciting and talented windsurfers in the world. Huge jumps, even bigger wipeouts, a smooth wavesailing style and let’s not forget a few freestyle world championships make him a people and fellow professional’s favourite. Life on the PWA tour would definitely be less colourful without him but what about Ricardo’s view of being a pro. Known for wearing his heart on his sleeve, Ricardo candidly writes in his own words on his life as professional windsurfer. Funny, truthful and revealing, read on for an insight into life at the top of our sport, warts and all.
Words & Photos John Carter
(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!)