When we were competing it was at the Maze for the single elimination and Balephuil for the double. Both days I was a little underpowered on my big kit – 87l and 4.2 – and the waves were small, quite mushy and onshore. I used my Starboard Black Box, which is my favourite board, it really helped me keep my speed on the waves. Before the double Colin Dixon got a screwdriver and moved the trailer fin to the back of the box to give me more speed and it really helped. I got planing faster than normal and was able to get a few good jumps and link my turns together better so big shout out to Colin for that. I got lots of tips from the other pros, James Cox especially, about goiters and wave 360’s but unfortunately I haven’t landed any yet. I had a blast this year and to be able to win again was amazing. At the prize-giving I was really honoured to get my own sword. It’ll make a great placeholder until I get a real one! Big thanks to all the event sponsors and of course to Willy and the team for making it such a good year. In three words Tiree 2017 was – So. Much. Fun