When Kai Lenny was ten years old, he wrote a letter to Robby Naish asking him for sponsorship and to join the Naish team. He did this in a way that only children can do, free-spirited and without giving it much thought. In the end he signed his name, quite immodestly, as "Kai Waterman Lenny". Robby's reply was not long in coming. However, Robby made it clear right from the start what he thought was most important in the life of a ten-year-old: School.
You can find the full article and everything about the background to the letters in the May issue of surf magazine.
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.
