Richard Jones
What age did you start Windsurfing?
I was 10 years old and I started at carsington water.
On NeilPryde Team since?
2008 was my first year sailing on the JP NeilPryde team.
How did you get into windsurfing:
My Dad started windsurfing two years before me and I use to go down and watch him sailing. Once I saw him plaining that was it I wanted to learn.
What is it about windsurfing that’s got you hooked?
Its just the fact that when you are out on the water you dont think about anything but what you are doing and your relaxed.
Biggest achievement to date:
Being voted the most outstanding wildcard sailor in the PWA Tiree Wave Classic.
Favorite Windsurfing Spot:
My favorite spot for windsurfing has to be Hookipa in Maui. The water is clean and warm and when its working the waves are just amazing to ride.
Favorite windsurfing discipline:
My favourite discipline has to be wave sailing although I love doing all the others as well.
Favorite manoeuver:
My favorite manoeuver is the shaka and stalled forwards.
Favorite Windsurfing Moment:
When I got through a round at the Tiree PWA but then got told it had to be redone. The moment didn't last long but it was still good.
