Nevertheless, the almost 23-year-old has consistently planned and pursued his windsurfing career: His first time on a board at the age of seven, his first regatta at 16 and training as a model builder at 17. Together with shaper Patrik Diethelm, he has formed the core of the new F2 development kitchen for a good year now.
Why didn't you become a ski racer, as befits a good Swiss?
Good question - I'm just not a winter person and the cold weather tends to put me off. One thing you shouldn't forget: you can surf really well in Switzerland!
What particularly appealed to you about windsurfing? The water, the freedom, travelling to the most beautiful places on earth and the whole lifestyle surrounding it. And the diversity, especially in freestyle. As soon as you've mastered a trick, it's already outdated and you can spend hours in the water again.
Interview: Andreas Erbe, Photos: Andreas Erbe, F2
